Hell, even smokingpipes was giving them away when you buy their new C&D Christmas blends.
I Only Like Crappy Pipes
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Christian Wolfsteiner. An extremely talented carver who is, unfortunately, no longer with us. Here’s some of his work: Fumeurs de Pipe - Christian Wolfsteiner - Tarock Briar - http://www.fumeursdepipe.net/pipiersWwolfsteiner.htm
Hey now, Mr. Frequently Suspended, this pipe has both provenance and a wonderful backstory. Christian made this pipe as an homage to the life and work of his good friend Roger Wallenstein. Wallenstein (whose pipework is crustaceous in nature) said of this pipe that the master had shown the student how it was done. He was extremely impressed at Christian’s vision and mastery over the art.
And besides, how do you know what tree genitalia looks like? Or even where to find it??? ?
It’s cool man. Just not a pipe I’m that into.
Trust me there are plenty.. no offense intended.
you’ve never seen a tree with a nutsack?
And I’m not trying to be a dick.. did you know the carver?
I’m not mad. Heck, if that could get me angry, I’d be in jail by now. ?
And I’m not trying to be a dick.. did you know the carver?
I didn’t know Christian, just of his work. And yeah, he made a lot of ugly pipes, and I got the ugliest. ? It sits in my collection because of its significance in the world of artisan pipes, and out of respect for the carver. I was hoping to go to the Chicago pipe show this year so that I could give it to Roger Wallenstein, it truly belongs to him. Maybe then the pox will be off my house? Maybe next year.
The pipe in the original post actually does not look "crappy". In fact, it looks a bit like a knock off of a Castello 10 Trademark. At $30.00 I would certainly try one. The key thing is, I think, to be happy for all pipesmokers no matter what they smoke. I am reminded of how kind Anthony R is with his encouragement to "enjoy the heck out of it" no matter what pipe the member has posted.
BROBS, you've got a lot of balls to post that.
And I’m not trying to be a dick.. did you know the carver?
Those look knotty.
And I’m not trying to be a dick.. did you know the carver?
No it’s cool man. I totally understand why you like it and as a piece of art .. it stands on its own. I just have never been a fan of that style pipe. Everybody likes different flair!
Have you read the article By Dr. Fred Hanna, Ph.D -
The Myth of Brand and Maker in Pipesmoking
I love the art of Pipes, so I look at it as only some pipes will smoke better than others regardless of cost...
Crappy isn’t a word in my Pipe Art Dictionary....
The Myth of Brand and Maker in Pipesmoking
I love the art of Pipes, so I look at it as only some pipes will smoke better than others regardless of cost...
Crappy isn’t a word in my Pipe Art Dictionary....
The great thing abut pipes is that they range from utilitarian tools to objets d’art and we all have the freedom to decide what works for us without the need of anyone else’s approval.
there are so many pipes I don't really like. Whatever. I have one expensive pipe and I love it there is something totally special about it. Though mainly I tend to like pretty plain pipes that are tools and not pieces of art. But thank God everyone has different tastes.
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