My first attempt at a rhodesian pipe

[uniquebriar]

Hello this is my first post on the pipe gallery and my first attempt at making a rhodesian pipe i think i can call it that. Just waiting on a metal stamp from paul at A&M stamps. This is my 12 pipe i carved. Any criticism would be very helpful.
With Kind Regards UniqueBriar/Pedro.

P.S. ive been taking alot of help from Jake Hackert.
And I am proud to say im a Hackert Student.

[d.huber]

Pretty nice. I won't say much, being a touch inexperienced, but I will say: Dude, what's with the rubber bite protector? Trying to hide your bit work?

[uniquebriar]

Pretty nice. I won't say much, being a touch inexperienced, but I will say: Dude, what's with the rubber bite protector? Trying to hide your bit work?

Thx for the heads up i posted 3 more pictures without the rubber.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

I want to be the first to say that on the whole, it feels much better without the rubber!!! Sorry fellas. On a serious note, the finishing and attention to detail are great on this pipe.

[d.huber]

I want to be the first to say that on the whole, it feels much better without the rubber!!!

L-O-L!

It's funny 'cause it's true!

[wdteipen]

Looks pretty nice. I would call it an acorn or strawberry though because the bowl extends below the shank. The saddle could be cut a bit sharper and the edges less rounded. The shank work looks good as well as the transition between stem and stummel.

[Hudson]

Definitely better without the prophylactic. I do like the shape extending below the shank so perhaps a strawberry rhodesian? Sounds like it should come with a paper umbrella.

I do find it quite alluring but maybe the reveals could be more pronounced? I think it would help define the shape and be a nice contrast with the rustication.

[Ocelot55]

I agree with Wayne. It's not exactly the classic Rhodesian. Looks more like an acorn. Still it looks nicely done. Great job.

[uniquebriar]

Thanks for the kind words and criticism. This feedback will help me make more diffrent shaped pipes in the future. I also did another pipe but i have no idea what to call it i will post some pictures on the gallery later on. Please help me name that pipe. Regards Pedro.