Another Texas Pipe Show find, this one a “seconds” Devil Anse from Mark Domingues AKA Lone Star Briar.
Mark took the time to point out the minor flaws that led him to sell this pipe at a discount, and while I understand his professional reservation to place his “stamp of approval” on this pipe, I can tell that a lot of hard work, careful thought, and delicate execution went into the creation of this pipe, and despite its minor cosmetic flaw it smokes very, very well. For its maiden voyage, some of my own Va/Per mixture.


Also, my good buddy is smoking his pipe which he bought today at the show, a figural meerschaum - an excellent and ambitious first ever pipe purchase - in which he is smoking some 2019 mystery Latakia blend obtained from the generous selection on offer at the show today.


