Fatih Freehand Self-Imposed B'day Meer.

[dottlejockey]

In my quest, as always, to justify another pipe purchase I decided -- on my recently passed birthday -- to peruse the net and came across this unique piece from a carver named Fatih. I got this through Pipes Depot and have bought from them a few times now with satisfying results.







Although it's got a ton of character in form, what impressed me the most was the weight when i pulled it from its case. For a medium sized pipe (namely, 5 1/2" L x 2 1/4" H) it only weighed in at 31 grams. Another effortless clincher I was not expecting from the pictures, but warmly welcome!

 

[kcghost]

A very nice-looking meerschaum!!

 

[dottlejockey]

A very nice-looking meerschaum!!

Thanks! I thought it was a little wild, but i liked it. The weight is better that expected and after 2 bowls now i can confidently say it smokes nice. One thing i noted was that the bowl is canted in just the right way to hit it with the flame (if you're right handed). Thoughtful.

 

[AroEnglish]

Nice pipe but what's really surprising is the weight! It must a quality block to weight that little with that much material.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Very nice looking Meer and it looks like it would fit in the hand perfectly.

 

[jerry]

I love the unique shape!

 

[jonasclark]

Not many carvers besides Bekler, Kural and S. Yanik have done abstract designs. All three have their own character. This carver, whoever they are, did a beautiful job, and it's different from anything those three made.

 

[fishmansf]

I bet you that pipe is going to color amazingly!

 

[dottlejockey]

Very nice looking Meer and it looks like it would fit in the hand perfectly.

Indeed it does...quite ergonomic with the added benefit of effortless clinching, should one so choose. Say, while driving.

I bet you that pipe is going to color amazingly!

I'm gonna give it some honest work and see. Will be showing up on the WAYS thread now and again when i return home to my camera.