Ball "Banderita"

[maxmil]

I just finished this pipe is sandblasted and has the proven grain in black.
Best regards.
Félix

Acabo de terminar esta pipa arenada, con la veta contrastada en negro.
Saludos.
Félix

[W.Pastuch]

There are a couple of things that could be improved in this pipe, but one detail would make it a better smoking tool as well as giving a more finished look- a chamfered rim.

[maxmil]

Matter of taste.
Best regards.
Félix

There are a couple of things that could be improved in this pipe, but one detail would make it a better smoking tool as well as giving a more finished look- a chamfered rim.

[W.Pastuch]

Not really a matter of taste, I think a poll among pipesmokers would show a big majority preferring a chamfered rim over a sharp edge not only for aesthetics, but mostly for functionality (easier loading and easier maintenance of the rim).
It's your pipes however, so do as you like.

[sandahlpipe]

Not really a matter of taste, I think a poll among pipesmokers would show a big majority preferring a chamfered rim over a sharp edge not only for aesthetics, but mostly for functionality (easier loading and easier maintenance of the rim).
It's your pipes however, so do as you like.

I agree with you, for what it's worth. A chamfered rim prevents the user from turning the rim to charcoal when lighting.

[maxmil]

Mr. Pastuch, you draw very good pipes, in style; I try to do, too, but mine.
I'm not the only one that ends like a socket; You see this other Joan Cantó.
Sometimes you have to sacrifice functionality for aesthetics.
Best regards.
Félix

Sr. Pastuch, usted elabora muy buenas pipas, a su estilo; yo procuro hacerlo al mío.
No soy el único que termina así una cazoleta; mire usted esta otra de Joan Cantó.
A veces hay que sacrificar la funcionalidad por la estética.
Saludos.
Félix

Not really a matter of taste, I think a poll among pipesmokers would show a big majority preferring a chamfered rim over a sharp edge not only for aesthetics, but mostly for functionality (easier loading and easier maintenance of the rim).
It's your pipes however, so do as you like.

[maxmil]

This is a Nanna Ivarsson pipe.
Best regards.
Félix

[sandahlpipe]

This is a Nanna Ivarsson pipe.
Best regards.
Félix

Do you see the chamfer on the rim? It's maybe only a millimeter, but it's there. The Canto pipe doesn't have as much of a chamfer, but then again, he's only been making pipes a little over a year.

Bruce Weaver told me in Chicago last year to make sure I chamfered the rim. You won't find a pipe by a master pipe maker that doesn't have a chamfer on the rim.

Also, the functionality of a pipe should never be sacrificed for aesthetics. A pipe is first and foremost a smoking instrument, and a work of art second.

[maxmil]

A very respectable opinion, but that does not match mine.
Best regards.
Félix

Una opinión muy respetable, pero que no coincide con la mía.
Saludos.
Félix

This is a Nanna Ivarsson pipe.
Best regards.
Félix

A pipe is first and foremost a smoking instrument, and a work of art second.

[d.huber]

A very respectable opinion, but that does not match mine.
Best regards.
Félix

Una opinión muy respetable, pero que no coincide con la mía.
Saludos.
Félix

Maxmil, if you do not wish to hear other people's opinions about your pipes or pipes in general then why do you post?

I ask simply because I am curious about your motivations.

[maxmil]

And who has told you that I was not interested in the opinions ?. Clear that interest me, another thing is that does not agree with them; Or can I not ?.
If you feel upset about it, so sorry.
Best regards.
Félix

¿Y quien le ha dicho a usted que no me interesan las opiniones?. Claro que me interesan, otra cosa diferente es que no esté de acuerdo con ellas; ¿o no puedo?.
Si se siente usted molesto por ello, lo lamento mucho.
Saludos.
Félix

A very respectable opinion, but that does not match mine.
Best regards.
Félix

Una opinión muy respetable, pero que no coincide con la mía.
Saludos.
Félix

Maxmil, if you do not wish to hear other people's opinions about your pipes or pipes in general then why do you post?

I ask simply because I am curious about your motivations.

[maxmil]

By the way, this pipe is yours; Where is the chamfer is?.
Best regrads.
Félix

Por cierto, esta pipa es suya; ¿donde está el chaflán?.
Saludos.
Félix

A very respectable opinion, but that does not match mine.
Best regards.
Félix

Una opinión muy respetable, pero que no coincide con la mía.
Saludos.
Félix

Maxmil, if you do not wish to hear other people's opinions about your pipes or pipes in general then why do you post?

I ask simply because I am curious about your motivations.

[Alden]

Felix makes pipes only to make himself happy, not to please others. If he is happy, why do we care ?
I am glad he posts them here.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

im glad he posts his pipes too. I may not comment on a lot of pipes that are posted, but I look at almost every one. Also he didnt ask for critique on this one.

[maxmil]

Thank you very much, both, for understanding my position.
Best regards.
Félix

Muchas gracias, a ambos, por entender mi postura.
Saludos.
Félix

[d.huber]

Maxmil, not upset at all. When I read your posts, I see people offer you good advice which you reject. That's your choice and there's nothing wrong with that. I just find it confusing because I'm used to seeing people post in order to receive feedback and improve. There is nothing wrong with doing things the way you wish to. In no way did I intend to be combative or indicate that I feel you are unwelcome here. I apologize if I came across that way.

The pipe of mine that you posted is an earlier piece that I made before I learned the importance of using a chamfer on the rim: both functional and aesthetic. I now use a chamfer on the inner rim of every pipe I make because it is both a functionally better choice and aesthetically superior than using no chamfer, in my opinion. You are welcome to disagree.

[maxmil]

It is not the first pipe that I elaborate
God be with you, dear friend.
Best regards.
Félix

It is not the first pipe that I elaborate
Quede usted con Dios, querido amigo.
Saludos.
Félix

Maxmil, not upset at all. When I read your posts, I see people offer you good advice which you reject. That's your choice and there's nothing wrong with that. I just find it confusing because I'm used to seeing people post in order to receive feedback and improve. There is nothing wrong with doing things the way you wish to. In no way did I intend to be combative or indicate that I feel you are unwelcome here. I apologize if I came across that way.

The pipe of mine that you posted is an earlier piece that I made before I learned the importance of using a chamfer on the rim: both functional and aesthetic. I now use a chamfer on the inner rim of every pipe I make because it is both a functionally better choice and aesthetically superior than using no chamfer, in my opinion. You are welcome to disagree.

[Charl]

Waiting on more, as usual, Maxwil!

[maxmil]

Thank you very much, Charl. See if I have courage to continue
Best regards.
Félix

Muchas gracias, Charl. A ver si tengo ánimo para continuar.
Saludos.
Félix

Waiting on more, as usual, Maxwil!