Apple Nosewarmer

[Jthompson1995]

Here's my first nosewarmer and first saddle stem. Greek briar, green & black Cumberland stem. Total length is just shy of 4".

I'm still figuring out the staining and this was one of the first I stained so I is blotchy. Also got carried away on the lathe, that's why the bowl/shank transition is so sharp. I realized later that I should have done that on the saddle as well to try to match. Too late now, though.

Comments & Critiques welcome.

[Josh B.]

honestly like a nice sharp transition, maybe not that sharp though. there's a bit of inconsistency in the line on the top of the shank but other than that the shape and flow is nice. the bowl especially is very nicely shaped

[Jthompson1995]

Thanks. I see the wiggle in the top line now.

[sandahlpipe]

The proportions don't look like a nose warmer. Not that it's wrong, but It just looks like a well-proportioned brandy. I think the bowl isn't quite round enough for an apple. About a half inch shorter stem would make it look like a nose warmer. But it's a nice pipe. And I do like the crisp line between shank and stem. Everybody has to try that at least once.