I’ve seen, and have owned a couple, unique pipes of various shapes, sizes, materials and design. I just saw this one and did a double take. Post yours…
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It's a curved bore. The draft hole is at the bottom of the chamber.
It's smooth. Easily passes a pipe cleaner.Ah I see, thanks!
Must be a pita to clean.
Saw that one as well- the Insanus line definitely lives up to its name!
I once owned a wild piece from Clark Layton:
Turned out to be a bit too wild for my tastes and after neglecting it for several years, back to the community it went. Hopefully to a home where it's been smoked regularly, i might add.
Turned out to be a bit too wild for my tastes and after neglecting it for several years, back to the community it went. Hopefully to a home where it's been smoked regularly, i might add.
While most of my pile consists of classically shaped pipes, mostly Britwood, I also have a fondness for gonzo stuff, like these pipes made by Paul Tatum.
and there's this sorta cubistic pipe carved by Preben Holm:
Also, this witch's cauldron carved by Trever Talbert, that continues the theme with a custom made stem filled with ashes:
and there's this sorta cubistic pipe carved by Preben Holm:
Also, this witch's cauldron carved by Trever Talbert, that continues the theme with a custom made stem filled with ashes:
Bruce Weaver made some normal and some fantastic oddities.
This one also qualifies for out of the normal scope, with respect to shape, but i actually smoke this one regularly. Carved by master carver Fatih, it was at my bedside and saw many bowls of Pegasus either early mornings or late evenings. Now i have it in regular rotation and found it's also excellent for flakes due to the narrower chamber and smaller bowl.
These are GREAT!!!! You guys have really shown me something wonderful. I will never doubt that pipes can be art ever again.
Guess Half-Life made a lasting impression.
But maybe he did!
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