When I first saw these, I liked the element of surprise, what you don't expect to see. Now, three years later, it looks more awkward, kind of show-off. I think if they are not imitated, and not made continuously, they'll be an interesting pipe from a certain time, like the Studebaker cars. I am proud of Ser Jacopo for doing this, since they do an admirable line of more conventional pipes, with style and innovation, but more in the tradition.