This very large and beautifully-grained Genod was carved by Jacky Craens, probably in the 1990's. I won it on eBay, for a song. It has some of the most beautiful grain I've ever seen. And, it's big . . . 2-1/2" bowl . . . and an excellent smoker.
Show us your Genods.
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I just got this Genod with a briar stem, and while it's a beautiful pipe, I'm having trouble getting used to the feel of the stem in my mouth. It seems to suck all the moisture from my mouth. It's a problem that will take some work figuring out. Otherwise it's a wonderfully made pipe, and I look forward to smoking it some more.
Ok - my mind or my eyes are tricking me.
When I saw the title, I thought it said “Show us your gonads”.
I’ll see myself out...
When I saw the title, I thought it said “Show us your gonads”.
I’ll see myself out...
You're not the only one. Thought it must be click bait. Had my camera ready, my gon..... Oh, never mind.
@agnosticpipe Perhaps the wood stem wont absorb as much moisture if you oil or wax it more? Just a thought.
Sharp looking pipe and I like the small button.
Dang it...now you have me looking at those
Sharp looking pipe and I like the small button.
Dang it...now you have me looking at those
I was going to make a smart-ass reply, but looks like you guys beat me to it. 
@alaskanpiper cough cough LOL 
P.S. I’ve been looking for a few years to buy one, that’s vey exceptional...
P.S. I’ve been looking for a few years to buy one, that’s vey exceptional...
A few of many. 2 of these are Ropps, the rest Genod.
Good write up today on SP:
www.smokingpipes.com
Sebastien Beaud | Genod Pipes
Learn about Sebastien Beaud's Genod pipes and their place in Saint-Claude pipe making
www.smokingpipes.com
Good write up today on SP:
Sebastien Beaud | Genod Pipes
Learn about Sebastien Beaud's Genod pipes and their place in Saint-Claude pipe making
I just noticed this, this morning in my SPC newsletter...
Funny, having a discussion on Genod and this shows up.
France remains the progenitor of the briar pipe. Specifically, Saint-Claude, France, is the cradle of briar pipe making.
I seriously believe as pipe smokers, one day, we all need to make a trek to Saint-Claude, it is certainly on my todo.
P.S. He says; A pipe is something that you use; it's not something that you put down just to collect dust.
LOL I think we have a lot of tobacco and pipe dust collectors around here.
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Well just to put everyones mind at ease, my gonads are still ok if a little aged. My Genod is doing much better though. I solved the unpleasant mouth feel by giving the briar stem 3 coats of satin polyurethane and let it cure for about a week. Now it feels like how a new vulcanite stem would feel. Probably not going to do much clenching though, but very much improved and enjoyable to smoke now.
No shape # on it. Just Genod France. Got it from SP in Nov 2022. It's bigger than stated by SP. 5.25" long.
