Dave Neeb spent the first part of his life as an attorney. Upon retiring, however, he turned his hand to an altogether different vocation: pipes. First, Neeb was a pipe seller; he then learned the art of pipe restoration; finally, under the tutelage of Lee Von Erck and Rad Davis, he took up making artisan…
Karim Pipes are made by Abdul Karim, an artisan pipe-maker based in Tangerang, Indonesia. A pipe-maker since 2016, Karim is part of an emerging 21st century movement of Indonesian artisan carvers, including Wandi Riyadi, Deden Hendan Durahman of Caxra Pipes, Karim’s mentor, Edy Bima, and Karim’s mentee, Bennie Joe, whose pipes MBSD has also sold….
Originally founded in 1968 by Svend Bang, a former store manager at Denmark’s legendary W.Ø. Larsen, S. Bang would go on to become a legend in its own right, one that would rival even Larsen in fame and acclaim. While Svend himself was not a pipe-maker, he was able to enlist some of the most…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
Bennie Joe Pipes are made by Bennie Joe, an Indonesian artisan based in Jakarta. A trained architect and part-time pipe-maker for much of his life, he took on the latter full-time after a downturn in the property market during the dark days of 2020 and after. An interesting aspect of Bennie Joe pipes is that…
PapaBearPipes are made by North American artisan Tim Beaumont. Beaumont has been making pipes since 2018, cultivating a unique style that isn’t afraid to mix and match design elements and to create something completely out of the ordinary. While this pipe is nominally a cutty or anse, the shape is actually quite fascinating, and isn’t…
All the pipes of Peterson’s Junior line are united by their compact, diminutive proportions and classic shaping, offering profiles that nod to early 20th-century pipe design. This Belge model, featuring a plump, forward-canted bowl set to a subtly bent shank-and-stem arrangement, is finished in Peterson’s signature rustication and topped with a broad band of bright…
Bennie Joe Pipes has developed a close friendship with MBSD Pipes, and we’ve had the privilege of witnessing his remarkable journey as a pipe maker. From our front-row perspective, we’ve observed his growth and the formidable challenges he has faced while pursuing his dream of crafting pipes. Whether it’s navigating the complexities and expenses of…
Bennie Joe Pipes has developed a close friendship with MBSD Pipes, and we’ve had the privilege of witnessing his remarkable journey as a pipe maker. From our front-row perspective, we’ve observed his growth and the formidable challenges he has faced while pursuing his dream of crafting pipes. Whether it’s navigating the complexities and expenses of…
We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered and…
Bennie Joe Pipes, an Indonesian craftsman specializing in tobacco pipes, has established himself as one of our foremost artisan pipe makers. In a market flooded with monotonous designs, Bennie Joe’s pipes distinguish themselves with their distinctive shapes and fluid lines. We have the honor of witnessing the amount of effort and dedication Bennie Joe invests…