Giacomo Penzo Commission

[bluegrassbrian]

It's no secret I have a penchant for Italian pipes.

While browsing an Italian pipe retailer I discovered a young, fairly new carver named Giacomo Penzo. I was immediately drawn to his designs and flair. The pipe I liked the most had already sold unfortunately... so that means it's commission time!

I contacted Giacomo via Facebook and he replied shortly thereafter. We traded some pics of pipes and discussed details. Soon we had a shared vision. Work on this pipe has begun, and he has been kind enough to send WIP pictures because I love to see the process (don't we all!).
It will be a saddle bit stemmed pencil shank billiard (no surprise there), finished in a medium brown sandblast. I requested he put a slight forward cant on the bowl (about half the cant of a cutty) to give it some unique character.

More to come as I receive them...

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Looking good so far. I like the slight cant.

 

[mso489]

Really nice briar, and I commend the long shank. I think the cant will add a lot of character. I'll look forward to future photos.

 

[lohengrin]

I followed Penzo's work and my opinion is that he is a very serious, knowledgeable and enthusiast guy.

his pipes have nice design and are perfectly manufactured.

I am sure you'll be satisfied of your commission.

 

[lasttango]

That's a nice piece of briar. One of you here pointed out his work to me less than a year ago. I follow his releases on Lepipe.it - does he sell his pipes anywhere else? I've noticed his prices rising on Lepipe.it...

 

[alexnorth]

Nice progress, it'll be cool to see how it progresses!

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Lepipe.it is the only retailer I've seen.

 

[lasttango]

I bought from them a few times. They are very responsive and easy to work with. I think they still give a 10% discount when you first register an account with them.

 

[jkrug]

Lovely chunk of briar there.

Look forward to seeing more pics as your pipe progresses. ::

 

[jerwynn]

Absolutely +1 @ jkrug!! :D

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Stummel is carved and blasted.

Hey says Monday he will do the stain and work on the stem (toffee ebonite).

 

[alexnorth]

Wow, that looks amazing!!

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Toffee cumberland stem is complete. Giac says he's doing the stain this afternoon.

 

[danielevallesi]

I met Giacomo at the "Festival of Pipa Cagli".

It 'a national event in Italy on the pipe.

It 'a young craftsman very good and helpful with everyone.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

 

[bluegrassbrian]

And some pro shots..

A commission from Mr Penzo is a good value.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

It's a beautiful lovat. Thanks for sharing all the great pics showing the progress. Mr. Penzo did a really nice job.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

For just a hair over $200 I think it's a terrific value.
Wouldn't mind hearing an interview with him on the radio show.

From talking to him, his English appears to be decent.

 

[owen]

That's an absolute bargain.

 

[klause]

My first reaction was, "Noooooooo! Think of the plateaux!!!!"
But, that is one seriously gorgeous pipe - absolutely beautiful. So elegant - the whole thing 'works.'
Congratulations!