We can request a different stamp location on either for the production run.Something just looks weird about #2. The shape doesn't seem right. Not sure I can explain how though. The stamping seems to be in a strange place as well. I'd expect to see it on the underside of the stem shank, not the underside of the front face.
The stain and, I assume sandblasting, isn't right on #1. The blasting doesn't look deep enough and the stain doesn't seem dark enough. It looks translucent, like some of the briar beneath is showing through. Is it a multi layer stain and I'm just seeing a different color show thru? Almost looks greenish. I have a feeling it looks better in person though. Is that a crack in the stem mortise?
My current preference is still for #1. The shape of #2 just seems off to me. Maybe a little clunky.
I like how traditional Pipe 1 looks and will feel while smoking. Not a huge fan of the rustication or color of it though.PIPE #1
PIPE #2
Bravo. And that is a gorgeous pipe. I've looked at those.Neither are correctly transitioned in the makers application. We'd be better off contacting Briar Works for a properly executed club pipe at this point. If you all want a Rhodesian- here is one for 130$. They are an American factory and finish by hand. I can't and won't pay 225$ for those.
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Briarworks/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=254794
Damn, that's really nice. I'd like that even more if the shank and stem was a little bit thinner though for some reason the way it is in the pictures just doesn't do it for me. Other than that it would be a huge win in my book.Neither are correctly transitioned in the makers application. We'd be better off contacting Briar Works for a properly executed club pipe at this point. If you all want a Rhodesian- here is one for 130$. They are an American factory and finish by hand. I can't and won't pay 225$ for those.
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Briarworks/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=254794
Good thought. Not too shabby looking either.Neither are correctly transitioned in the makers application. We'd be better off contacting Briar Works for a properly executed club pipe at this point. If you all want a Rhodesian- here is one for 130$. They are an American factory and finish by hand. I can't and won't pay 225$ for those.
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Briarworks/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=254794
Agreed on all points. I too like Briarworks C111 shape, though it would be even better with a saddle stem IMO.Neither are correctly transitioned in the makers application. We'd be better off contacting Briar Works for a properly executed club pipe at this point. If you all want a Rhodesian- here is one for 130$. They are an American factory and finish by hand. I can't and won't pay 225$ for those.
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Briarworks/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=254794