My First Morta ~ Crafted By Ed James ~ Smooth Bent Dublin

[gwtwdbss]

I just received a much anticipated email from Ed. I am in the process of commissioning a couple of pipes from him. My first Morta is shined up and ready to go! I am extremely pleased with the way this one turned out. It is 5 3/8" long, bowl is 2 1/4" tall, 1 3/4" wide at the rim, chamber is .850" diameter and 1 11/16" deep. Cumberland stem with Black Palm extension. Ed doesn't have a scale but he says the pipe feels nice and light. I will weigh it and report back when I get home in a little over a week. Thanks Ed!

 

[twoonefive]

Looks amazing. Congrats!

 

[fishnbanjo]

Generally smooth Morta I tend to find looks dead to me but that is not the case with this pipe. Ed did a marvelous job using the grain to take away the dead feel and that black palm to Cumberland stem transition is magical, enjoy that sweet looker.

 

[portascat]

Ed James is a true artisan.

 

[rolldog]

One word, gorgeous. Congratulations.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

The black palm really sets it off - provides a really interesting transition from the cumberland stem into the morta which provides contrast and balance. Nice stuff.

 

[antbauers]

Looks great! He did a nice job.

 

[shaintiques]

Wow gorgeous pipe, Ed is coming up in the world, love the stem and shank extension.

 

[lonestar]

Nice work Ed ! Congrats Chris.

 

[ejames]

You're quite welcome Chris! I hope it's a good one for ya !!

Thanks Gents!

 

[iliumneves]

Love this!!! You're lucky to own this beauty.

 

[twangthang]

Really nice work. I love how the grain works with the shape of the pipe. The stem and extension are beautiful.

Enjoy smoking it!

 

[ssjones]

Wow - when did you start making pipes Ed?

 

[timely]

Fantastic pipe Ed.

 

[tbradsim1]

Still waters run deep. Ed is a quiet unassuming knowledgeable man, Gentleman first Class, and he makes good pipes.

Look at this beautiful Mullberry pipe he made for me.

 

[irish]

Very beautiful. Congrats Chris. Excellent Job Mr. James.
That is a good looking Mulberry as well Mr. Brad.

 

[numbersix]

Congrats Chris - that is an beautiful looking pipe. And Ed, you did an amazing job - very impressive work.

 

[sailorjeremy]

Woah! That is a very classy morta! I might have to take Ed up on a pipe in the near future.... :wink:

 

[macabra11]

That is one of the nicest looking pipes I have seen! The coloring, the grain, the stem... I am SUPER jealous Chris.

 

[gwtwdbss]

Thanks for the comments guys. That is a fine looking mulberry Bradley. Ed will be making mine in a Grabow(I believe) shape 91 when he can find a suitable piece if stock.