Footlong Scottie Piersel Pencil Shank Commission

[cshubhra]

I wanted to buy a Scottie Piersel pipe for quite some time. I think she is one of the most talented carvers working today. However, it was quite hard to get hold of one: Every time one popped up for sale, it was already gone before I could look at it. So one Friday, two weeks back I contacted her for a commission.

Scottie is known for her iconic pencil shanks, which his her signature style. I selected one, which she was working on. I was looking for a pencil shank, traditional bowl shape, smooth natural finish if possible, but sandblast was also OK. I wanted a reddish stem, and chose a traditional Cumberland.

My bad luck, when the pipe was shaped it could not be finished smooth, due to a couple of very minor flaws and discolorations. We discussed and decided to sandblast. Scottie suggested to try a two tone finish, which would make the grains pop, and I went with her choice.

This pipe has excellent grain all around, and is 12 inches long (I have placed one of my standard Dunhills for comparison). I am extremely pleased, and can’t wait to smoke it.

Scottie sent a bunch of pictures and videos when she was making the pipe - I have posted the very first picture when I selected this

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

That took some skilful carving and is obviously, one of a kind. Congrats.

 

[shanez]

Wow! Congrats. That is a beautiful pipe.

 

[sablebrush52]

Wise choice! I've been a fan of Scottie's pipes for years. Great looking pipe, naturally.

 

[Ettrick puffer]

Outstanding workmanship, so graceful and beautiful ? Enjoy my friend !
Happy smokes
Ettrick puffer

 

[timt]

Very nice! Congratulations!

 

[DanWil84]

Nice straight chuchwarden ?! Love those pencilshanks, very elegant. I've seen scottie in a virtual pipe club meeting and she was a great guest.

 

[kcghost]

Scottie is a wonderful carver and takes guidance on carving extremely well.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Fabulous! The shaping and finish remind me of mine, but, er, ah, uh, my shank is much shorter.....

 

[cshubhra]

That took some skilful carving and is obviously, one of a kind. Congrats.

Thank you. It was fun working with her.

 

[cshubhra]

Wow! Congrats. That is a beautiful pipe.

Thank you ?

 

[cshubhra]

Wise choice! I've been a fan of Scottie's pipes for years. Great looking pipe, naturally.

Yes, fantastic workmanship and I love her signature style.

 

[cshubhra]

Outstanding workmanship, so graceful and beautiful ? Enjoy my friend !
Happy smokes
Ettrick puffer

Thank you. Can’t wait to smoke it ?

 

[cshubhra]

Very nice! Congratulations!

Thank you ?

 

[cshubhra]

Nice straight chuchwarden ?! Love those pencilshanks, very elegant. I've seen scottie in a virtual pipe club meeting and she was a great guest.

Thank you. She has a signature style which is great ?

 

[cshubhra]

Scottie is a wonderful carver and takes guidance on carving extremely well.

Thank you. I wanted something which is somewhat conservative yet full of her signature. She delivered it in an excellent manner ?

 

[cshubhra]

Fabulous! The shaping and finish remind me of mine, but, er, ah, uh, my shank is much shorter.....

Thank you ? The size of the shank .,. well it’s her signature

 

[scloyd]

Very nice!
Be careful not to bump into any walls while you're smoking that pipe afoot.

 

[cshubhra]

Very nice!
Be careful not to bump into any walls while you're smoking that pipe afoot.

Thank you ? I thought about that - I should smoke this while sitting down.

 

[LotusEater]

Quite an amazing piece - I hope you’ll post a photo of you smoking it.