Sergey Cherepanov Blowfish

[jerseysam]

Nice pipe ofafeather! I have one that's by Andrey C. that is a spitting imagine and solid smoker. In fact, if yours has GNOM as the nomenclature it's actually by Andrey as opposed to Sergey. The brothers may just make a close take as well.

 

[ofafeather]

Nice pipe ofafeather! I have one that's by Andrey C. that is a spitting imagine and solid smoker. In fact, if yours has GNOM as the nomenclature it's actually by Andrey as opposed to Sergey. The brothers may just make a close take as well.

That’s really great to know. Thanks! This one says Cherepanov over Russia. Can’t wait to smoke it. Probably tomorrow.

 

[Fiddlepiper]

That's gorgeous. The lightness of the stain really suits the shape and grain. Looks like it'll be a joy to hold and smoke.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

She’s gorgeous. I don’t own a blowfish ? or tend to gravitate towards bamboo work on a pipe. However, that is damn fine looking pipe. Enjoy it. ?️

 

[ofafeather]

Trying to decide what to smoke in it first. A flake most likely but ... hmmm. Think I’ll crack something I haven’t tried yet from the cellar.

 

[Fiddlepiper]

Trying to decide what to smoke in it first. A flake most likely but ... hmmm. Think I’ll crack something I haven’t tried yet from the cellar.

Something that burns long and slow so it prolongs the first smoke as much as you can!

 

[ofafeather]

Some options of tins to crack for inaugural smoke:
Mad Fiddler Flake, Sunbear, Embarcadero (‘07), Regents Flake (‘16), Black Mallory (‘04), Union Square (‘09), McConnell Scottish Flake Wessex Campaign, Classic or Gold Brick (all ‘06)

Any votes?

 

[ofafeather]

Decision made. Will smoke tomorrow.

 

[ofafeather]

First smoke today. Divine! I have a lot of good pipes but there’s something in smoking certain ones that just take it to another level. This is one of those. The craftsmanship and engineering combined with the artistic beauty just make the experience a joy. My Jack Howell and 4C Cavicchi are the ones that come to mind as being on par with this one. Not that my other pipes don’t offer great smokes but there’s something different here for sure.

 

[Chasing Embers]

First smoke today. Divine! I have a lot of good pipes but there’s something in smoking certain ones that just take it to another level. This is one of those. The craftsmanship and engineering combined with the artistic beauty just make the experience a joy. My Jack Howell and 4C Cavicchi are the ones that come to mind as being on par with this one. Not that my other pipes don’t offer great smokes but there’s something different here for sure.

Must be blowfish day. I've got one of mine lit at work at the moment. ?