Sean Reum Glacier “Chipblast” Rusticated Billiard Briar Pipe, New

Description

Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that his status in the pipe world is well-earned. A master carver of hand made pipes in the Scandinavian tradition, Reum has managed to secure a niche in the highly competitive artisan market through a combination of innovative designs and production techniques, a consistent, high quality output, and an almost unparalleled work ethic.

There are many things I admire about Sean Reum, and one of them is that, while his pipes are undeniably high-grade, he’s also made sure that buying one doesn’t mean having to give up a whole month’s pay. Like the Workshop collaboration he did a while back with Chris Morgan, the Glacier series is a way for Reum to offer high-quality, artisan pipes at a price that is even more accessible than the rest of his output. And the best part is that Glacier series pipes are really not that different to the latter. They’re entirely handmade, they come in a variety of finishes, and they’re also accented for that extra artisan touch. The main difference is simply that, whereas Reum Pipes ordinarily feature hand-cut ebonite or resin stems, the Glacier series uses custom-fitted Lucite. This Glacier is a little different to others in the series, however, as it also feature’s Reum’s signature “Chipblast” rustication, something rarely seen on Reum Pipes in the last decade.

 

Details:

Length: 5.7″ / 144.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.68″ / 42.67mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g