Dublin sitter (or so)

[DaGamba]

I don't know about this pipe. Something doesn't feel right about it. Do I would love for someone with a better eye than me to give there critique. I'm a lil bit pleased that I manage to get the grain somewhat "organized". Although it might have been better made in some other way.
Comment away!

[Growley]

I'd say that's a very pretty pipe. If I were to buy one like that I'd probably prefer round at the top of the bowl instead of the flairs, but that's only a preference thing. However, with the flares on the bowl giving you two hard lines I would think it would be nice to flow that flat stem at the bit straight to the bowl on the top of the shank if that makes sense. Or, easier said, file the shank more flat on top to give the shank itself two of the same hard lines. Your second photo almost gives it that appearance anyway.

It might pull the composition together...or it might totally ruin it What do I know, I'm a novice at best.

I like the pipe though.

[JMG]

Grain orientation is really nice, Pär. I think the pipe as a whole would look more uniform, and somewhat geometric, if the shank was more oval with somewhat crisp edges on the side (this may be similar to what Growley was talking about.) I do think it would mimic the "points" on the rim nicely. That all being said, it's still a great looking pipe.

[wdteipen]

I agree with your observations, Par. The proportions are off. I think it's the bowl height in relation to the shank length. If the bowl height was a bit taller it would look more in harmony. Otherwise it's a very nice pipe.

[DaGamba]

Thanks for the comments. Yep, both those things would probably improve the pipe. I guess we will never know...