I've never been disappointed buying from Mark Tinsky.
Who is your Favorite Current Artisan Pipe Maker ?
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Chris Askwith is at the top of my list right now. His shank transitions are incredible and I'm a huge fan of the polyester stems.
For me, it’s Jesse Jones (Blue Room Briars). I’m good for about a commission a year from him. Most comfortable pipes I’ve ever had. His bit work is exceptional and if they smoked any better they wouldn’t need me!
Paul Lucas of Paw Pipes, he rolls out incredible traditional shapes but his insane creations are something to see.
I don't have many artisan pipes but the last pipe I bought was from Ian Walker of Northern Briars. It's not an expensive pipe at all, a Rox cut Canadian, I think it was just over £100 and it is an excellent pipe and I can't be any happier with how it smokes. It's a big Canadian for me, probably at least a Dunhill Gr 6 and I am more of a small pipe guy, but this big bowled beast clenches surprisingly well and may be the driest smoking pipe I own.
it's the one on the stand. The pipe in front is a Dunhill Gr 3 Cumberland for comparison
it's the one on the stand. The pipe in front is a Dunhill Gr 3 Cumberland for comparison
Marco Biagini @ Moretti. Larry Roush, and Trevor Talbert. I have pipes from the three of them and they are the top 3 remaining (living) carvers I have enjoyed collecting from.
Ditto!
Fellow Greek, Michail Kyriazanos also does excellent work (although he may have stopped making pipes)
For me, it’s Paul Lucas… his stem work is second to none and his creativity and attention to detail set him apart.
I’ve also become a huge fan of Ryan McCawley (Smokin Barrel Briars). Ryan is a fantastic artisan and genuinely nice guy. His work is right there with Paul’s. I’ll also give Sean Reum a shoutout. The two pipes l own from Sean are as good as any ive ever smoked.
Those are the three who I seek out pipes from!
I’ve also become a huge fan of Ryan McCawley (Smokin Barrel Briars). Ryan is a fantastic artisan and genuinely nice guy. His work is right there with Paul’s. I’ll also give Sean Reum a shoutout. The two pipes l own from Sean are as good as any ive ever smoked.
Those are the three who I seek out pipes from!
Agreed Al, but unfortunately I think Michail is indeed out of the game now. I’m pretty sure Chris told me that in Vegas last October.
Vladimir Grechukhin rречухин
Took me a long time to snag one of his pipes even in post Cold War.
Took me a long time to snag one of his pipes even in post Cold War.