MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Whale Block Meerschaum Pipe, Briar-Mortise

Description

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 that they were made with block meerschaum that was carefully selected to be the most lightweight, pure, and porous available, meaning it would also color more quickly and evenly as it is smoked. Second, for our Deluxe meerschaums, we had the pipes made with a patented Briar-Mortise system that is closer to the stem connection on a briar pipe than a standard meerschaum. This is because, on our Deluxe models, the mortise is made from briar itself, while the tenons used are made from Delrin. This allows for more precision construction of the pipe’s draft hole, as well as a general extra durability and longevity.

As I have said time and time again, I am a great fan of meerschaum pipes that take cues from shapes more commonly associated with briars. And quite fittingly, just last night we listed an estate from an artisan that was a profound influence on the shape of this Deluxe meer. That artisan’s name was Rolando Negoita – who, sadly, passed a few years back – and the shape is known as the “whale.” Negoita, who took inspiration from all manner of things, was a pioneer of the shape, which took its name and form from that marine mammal. For this pipe, my carver and I thought an homage to the low slung, breaching figure of Negoita’s signature.

– MBI

While some meerschaum pipes come with clamshell cases, some pipe smokers don’t find much use for them. As our Deluxe meerschaums are all fitted with an extra durable, patented Briar-Mortise system, we considered this an opportunity to offer a pipe that instead comes with a complimentary protective sleeve, and to pass the savings onto our buyers. For buyers that would like a cased pipe, please see our other listings, where we provide plenty of suitable options.

 

Details:

Length: 6.4″ / 162.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm

Bowl Depth: 1.21″ / 30.73mm

Weight: 1.8oz / 52g