Said ALTINAY.

[highwaycobbery]

Thanks
Glad to hear that.
Enjoy them!

Said, do you do commissions, as in if I sent you a briar that I wanted copied in meerschaum?

 

[Said.ALTINAY]

Thank you! Glad to see you here! How many in your workshop?
Any major changes in the business, such as the availability of good blocks, cost, trends in size/shape?

Lastly, not at all mandatory, but often useful:
You can put your location in your Profile—(please!—because people will forget!) That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc., etc..
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

You're welcome and thanks.
We are 4 in our workshop.
There are changes in business sure.
Especially the widespread use of the internet and online marketing has made a great contribution.
Also yes availability of good blocks getting harder and harder.
And sure costs are increasing...

Thanks for the information. I have updated my profile

 

[jpmcwjr]

And, thank you for your take on the business.

 

[Said.ALTINAY]

Said, do you do commissions, as in if I sent you a briar that I wanted copied in meerschaum?

@highwaycobbery Of course, I need to see the model first, but I cannot receive orders soon due to our workload.
Also i can not guarantee that the pipe will be smooth. So no problem if you want it as carved-rusticated-latticed already.
Thanks for your understanding.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Hoosier, I have both, and they are both quality pipes, the right is IMP, Heavy as a brick. Left is Altinay . Both are over 6 inches and both have a bowl breather than 1 1/2 inches. The Latina’s is feather light though.View attachment 56540

Thanks for the feedback! I'll probably try Altinay soon, there's a number on the site I like and the sizes are about right for me.

 

[FurCoat]

Greetings from North Carolina

 

[Pit&Pipes]

Glad to see you in the forum. Love your pipes and love that shipping was so fast during the holidays and this crazy Rona time.

 

[Said.ALTINAY]

Glad to see you in the forum. Love your pipes and love that shipping was so fast during the holidays and this crazy Rona time.

I am glad to be among you too.
Thanks.
We love to surprise and impress people.

 

[jvnshr]

@Said.ALTINAY, it is always good to see people from the industry on our forums. Visiting Eskisehir has always been in my wishlist as I live in a country that's very close to Turkey, however I have never had any chance. You and your father are doing great job by keeping this industry alive, and we should never forget your grandfather (may his soul rest in peace) who was a true artist. Cheers Said abi.

 

[Said.ALTINAY]

@Said.ALTINAY, it is always good to see people from the industry on our forums. Visiting Eskisehir has always been in my wishlist as I live in a country that's very close to Turkey, however I have never had any chance. You and your father are doing great job by keeping this industry alive, and we should never forget your grandfather (may his soul rest in peace) who was a true artist. Cheers Said abi.

Thank you very much for your valuable comment
I definitely wait when you come to Eskisehir.
Cheers my friend

 

[brut666]

Welcome from the UK ??

 

[gamzultovah]

You wouldn't like a Kenan.?

View attachment 56476

Is that an Ankh around your neck or a Crux Ansata? Nicely juxtaposition against the Momento Mori pipe.

 

[yohanan]

Hello Said.ALTINAY and Welcome to PipesMagazine!!!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Is that an Ankh around your neck or a Crux Ansata?

Yes. ?

 

[gamzultovah]

Yes. ?

?

 

[whitebar]

Welcome. I enjoy looking at your pipes. The bamboo ones are stunning.

 

[Said.ALTINAY]

Welcome. I enjoy looking at your pipes. The bamboo ones are stunning.

Thanks @whitebar . Bamboo ones my favorites too.

 

[Jshogan2]

Welcome from South Carolina! Exciting stuff.