Turkiewicz Mortas?
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I bought one a few years back, but did not keep it. It smoked fine maybe a little hot, but it was the size of the bowl that I finally decided was too small. I had a much better morta pipe I had bought way before that but I wasn't impressed with it too much either as it too smoked a bit hot. I got the Turkiewicz because it was so cheap and I wanted to try morta again. It wasn't a bad pipe by any means, especially for the price. I guess I'm more of a briar smoker to appreciate other materials, same with meerschaum. Nothing wrong with them, just not my cup of tea.
Here's a pic of me smoking it.
Here's a pic of me smoking it.
I know this doesnt answer your question, but you may also check out Moretti's morta pipes. Ive had one for a couple of years and its a great smoker.
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I heartily second the Moretti suggestion
I have several of his mortas and I’m very happy with them
I have never talked to anyone that has raved about morta. People have enjoyed them but it seems like the biggest draw is the semiexotic quality of it. I do want one some time down the line.
Just cool to think you’re smoking a pipe made from material that’s thousands of years old
I have pipes made of morta, olive wood, cherry wood, corn cob, meerschaum, clay, porcelain and even ivory.
Just because I was curious.
Better than briar ?
NAH
I was looking at those, too, but was attracted to the much lower price of the Turkiewiczes. Another brand I've found is Antons (Anton Pipe Art Studio) out of Ukraine. He's got some great looking animal carved stummels, too....
oh heck yeah. That is the draw for me. I so want one but not because of what I've heard about smoking one. Just that heck yeah it's so cool to have something ancient like that.
Marco’s Moretti’s pipes are less expensive on eBay, Marco will even tell you this.
This is Moretti’s eBay link, don’t pay attention to the Security Measure words...
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All though, he doesn’t have a huge morta selection to choose from at the moment on eBay.
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Thanks! I'll check it out.Marco’s Moretti’s pipes are less expensive on eBay, Marco will even tell you this.
This is Moretti’s eBay link, don’t pay attention to the Security Measure words...
Security Measure
www.ebay.com
All though, he doesn’t have a huge morta selection to choose from at the moment on eBay.
I got one as a great deal with a set. Will probably never get another.
It was the carver's first attempt with morta. He likes to go very non traditional. With morta's tendency of cracking, simple may be the best way to go.
I have two pipes from him, I like them, however as mentioned earlier they are quite narrow 17-18mm. Considering the price - less than 20usd including shipping (I'm from PL) I think it's worth buying if only to try. You can always contact Robert and determine what you want - shape, dimensions, color, etc. 
I was wondering about these pipes as well, some of them look absolutely stunning. I just don't want to drop money on a beautiful pos when I could get another 320ks lol
When I read the title of this thread I thought it was about a gourmet sandwich.