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I like them. But as you said before, they could be a bit more slim. For being your first two I think it's really good. Specially the finish. And I like the partial rustication. Looks like you did it cause you wanted it and not to avoid flaws. And if that's your first hand made stem, I'm really impr...

do not worry about me... they are kind of cute and the finish is really good... for the brandy - i would be happier to have it thinner on the shank near the bowl... also, i would be happier with another type of the stem... maybe a rounded saddle or something like that... remember, i am not an exper...

they look a bit bulky and not simetric... also a bit odd to my taste... but the finish is very nice... overall, they look strange to me but i like them :) heheheheh... tNd, I agree about the bulkiness. Definitely on the thick side. The asymmetry was planned on the poker (the front and back of the b...

These are my first 2 pipes. The first (poker) was made from a pre-drilled/stemmed block. The second (umm...brandeggcano?) was fully 'Nate-Made' from drilling to final buff. I know they are still bulky looking and I have a distance to go, so be brutal. The reason the brandy is, well, an interesting s...

Eder, thank you for your response! I think you have a real grasp on what it takes, the balance of engineering/tooling and creativity. And of course this shows in your work. Your attention to detail is obvious and the art in your form is quite beautiful! As you mentioned it is often just plainly subj...

Eder, I just found this thread today and have been perusing your quiver of pipes. I have to say, I am quite impressed with your work, especially the quality you are able to achieve with only a few tools! You certainly have creativity down! Nice work and I look forward to seeing more!