Dave Neeb Rusticated Dublin Handmade Briar Pipe, New

Description

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 pipes himself. This continued for many years, with Neeb’s restoration of high-grade pipes being practiced side by side with the crafting of his own – pipes that deservedly amassed a cult following. Eventually, Neeb retired from pipe restoration and sales, but his pipe-making endeavors are, to the relief of many a smoker, not over yet.

Contrast staining is a technique typically found on sandblasted and smooth pipes, but this bent Dublin from artisan Dave Neeb shows that rusticated finishes can yield similarly visually striking results when given that same treatment. The various hues of red, brown, and orange on the stummel match the pipe’s tortoiseshell acrylic stem nicely, creating an enjoyably cohesive overall design. At 40 grams, the pipe is relatively lightweight, so veteran smokers may find it clenches, or hangs, comfortably enough.

 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.52″ / 38.60mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 40g