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AroEnglish

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My favorite current (meaning active) would be MarTelo.

My current favorite (meaning my favorite currently, regardless of activity) continues to be @Michail Kyriazanos.
 
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minerLuke

Can't Leave
Jan 2, 2023
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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
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boston

Part of the Furniture Now
Jun 27, 2018
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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.
 
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cundiff5535

Might Stick Around
Jul 27, 2024
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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!
 
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elpfeife

Lifer
Dec 25, 2013
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Werner Mummert is no. 1 with me for his "traditional" shapes. His nontraditional are not for me. Trever Talbert makes fine pipes as well.
 
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