Custombilt Rusticated Oom Paul Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

Custom-Bilt (later, as in this case, Custombilt) pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, these pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history enthusiasts, and those who generally appreciate a well-made smoking machine.

It’s always interesting to see Custombilt renditions of more traditional pipe shapes. While the make is well known for its stout billiard, pot, and bullmoose designs, Oom Pauls like this one create an enjoyable contrast between the elegance of its classical form and the rough-and-ready finishing applied to its stummel.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.96 / 24.38mm

Bowl Depth: 1.77″ / 44.95mm

Weight: 2.2oz / 64g