Sunday, August 1, 2010

Bjarn Freehand Sitter

Technically my sixth pipe, this was the first expensive pipe I purchased for myself. I love Danish pipes for their freehand styling and combination of smooth and rustic surfaces. I was drawn to this pipe by so many features: the fact that it is a sitter, the natural coloring, the smooth sides with amazing straight grain, the rustic rim and shank end, and the matching, slightly angular cut on both sides of the bowl.





Seeing this pipe online didn't do it enough justice and neither can my photos. The angular cuts on the sides of the bowl actually provide a near perfect place for my fingers which makes it very comfortable to hold. The brown acrylic bit complements the pipe perfectly and is very pretty. What I liked most of all was the smooth sides and straight grain leading to the rustic rim and shank end. This is a very unique pipe and one that I enjoy smoking immensely. The Danish marks are definitely high quality and will continue to be prominent in my collection.

Happy Puffing!

T