New Ruthenberg Comissioned

[tucson]

I commissioned Brian to make me a pipe. Here it is:

Mine will be a little larger. I found his pipe that I do have to be a very good smoker. So here I go spending my check on yet a another pipe. What do you guys think?

 

[tuold]

I like the look of it a lot! I'd like to commission a pipe someday. It would be nice to have one like no other would have. Enjoy yours!

 

[newbroom]

Do like I did. Cajole someone who loves woodworking into getting interested enough that they finally do, or they give up and say: "all right, all right, I'll make you a pipe"...
Got my kid brother making me a burner right now! He doesn't smoke, but he loves wood art. He had a piece of cherry wood he'd been saving for years, and that's what he's using.
I'll try to figure out the picture posting procedure here and will proudly show it off when I've got it in hand.

 

[antbauers]

Great looking pipe! I love the half saddle stem and red/white inlay. Let us know when you get it.

 

[ssjones]

Brian does fantastic work and I also like his signature half-saddle stems. Post an update when she arrives!

 

[papipeguy]

Very nice. I like the stem treatment; what woods did he use?

 

[mso489]

Fine looking briar. The stem adds a dash of extra sophistication.

 

[allan]

Tucson
I believe that I own that pipe! Just got it from Brian and it smokes very well. The one shown is similar to a group 3 or so in size.
A slightly larger one would be perfect, at least for me.
Great choice.
Good luck

 

[tucson]

I'll have two Ruthenbergs, two Radices, and one Dunhill. Where to put all these pipes? There are those two Wiley's that I have, but the aforementioned pipes smoke much better than the Wiley's. I guess I will have to take a second mortgage out on the house if this spending spree continues.
@allan: I am impressed by how your pipe looks. It is to me different, understated, and classy compared to other pipes I have seen out there. And the two stain process is a nice added touch. So I thought "why not?"!