My First Meerschaum. A Fikri Baki!

[monty55]

Just got this Lattice Prince in a few minutes ago. Had to get these pics taken so I can smoke it! I'm really going to love this pipe ::

 

[prndl]

if she smokes as good as she looks...
i need to look into meerschaum a bit closer.

 

[dryseason91]

Congrats, Monty. You really do get a different quality of smoke from a meer, and I hope you enjoy it.

 

[phil67]

May it color as beautiful as it looks.

Nice catch! :wink:

 

[fishnbanjo]

The Prince shape on it's own is an elegant form, the lattice work and silver banding contrasting with the Cumberland Stem is fabulous, Mr. Baki did this Prince proud, enjoy.

 

[weezell]

Very Nice pipe. Love my Meers...

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Monty, I think that pipe looks really neat and it is a Baki, so you can't go wrong. The silver accent really sets it off. The one thing I have always wondered about those lattice meets is how they colour - I assume the "bridges" in the lattice colour more slowly than the rest of the bowl, but I have no idea.

 

[pitchfork]

Exquisite. I don't own a meerschaum, yet, but I think it will have to be a Baki -- have heard great things about the draw on his pipes compared to many other meerschaums. Truly a lovely pipe -- well done.

 

[masspiper]

Great looking and high quality pipe.

 

[rolldog]

Classic and classy, well done on a beautiful pipe.

 

[petes03]

Very nice! I like the band work especially!

 

[brian64]

Congrats...I don’t believe you can get a better meer than a Baki. Enjoy every puff.

 

[cobguy]

I have to be honest ... I've never even considered getting a meer before seeing this one!

I assume the "bridges" in the lattice colour more slowly ...

I'm wondering if they might not act as radiator "fins" and help with cooling as well.

 

[monty55]

Thanks guys. I smoked two bowls out of it today and it was fabulous. It's amazing how you can taste the tobacco better without the briar. But then some of my briars taste great too! This is a treat tho.. ::

 

[antbauers]

Nice meer! I love the design and the deep carving. Being an apple/prince shape makes it even better! And not to mention, but its a Baki.

 

[moriarty]

That's a very nice meerschaum. Baki pipes generally have better stems and overall fit and finish compared to most meerschaums. To Peck's question, the shank and the "bridges" around the bowl will normally colour first - the furthest parts from the tobacco chamber colour quickest. Don't know quite why but that is the way with meerschaum and one of the attractions of this type of carving is having the colouring on the latticework with the bowl inside remaining paler. It is the opposite of what you would think.

 

[topd]

Great looking Baki monty... You'll get many years of good smoking, Enjoy!

 

[apatim]

Wow... What a handsome pipe! Love it!

 

[jerry]

Great choice! I have several Baki's and I feel that they are the overall best in my collection. You will be delighted!

 

[saint007]

I like it! Keep us posted on the coloring.