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Post by McWiggins on Oct 22, 2018 13:35:21 GMT -5
 So as many of you know, Cramptholomew has recently began the journey of making pipes. As he is just starting out and is an artist in many mediums, he has not wanted to show off his work. We artists are very particular and never want to show our work unless we are satisfied enough to display it and even then, many of us feel it’s never good enough. With my work, this is how I feel and with Cramptholomew 's work, I know he feels the same. Never the less, he gave me permission to photograph this pipe and post it here. This past Saturday we were able to meet up for a bit of pipe smoking and good ol’ conversation. While I surprised him with some tobacco, he surprised me with a pipe. I’ve seen a few he has made and this one had my eye so it was a huge surprise to open up the box he gave me and inside there it sat. I barely had any words. I was even so surprised I had to ask if it was really for me. A pipe I had eyed up was now mine and not only that, it was made by someone I consider a close friend and I only have two close friends. That is why this pipe was a big deal to me. He also brought over some tobacco that was freshly cracked open on the spot for the first time. My new pipe would get its first smoke with Esoterica: And So To Bed and there were no complaints there. Both the tobacco and the pipe were amazing. The pipe measures about 4.75” long and about 2.5” tall. Fully packed, one can get a good long smoke out of it. The time spent on the smoke is good too as it smokes quite well. He told me the hole into the bowl was a bit high and it is, only by a hair but for me it works out well. Smoking a blend that tends be a bit wet, the placement of the hole helps with gurgle. Over all, while I’m not an expert, this pipe is great and I plan to use it for many years. I have a few pipes that I just don’t care for as they smoke poorly and others that do well so I have an idea of what smokes bad and what smokes good, at least for me. Once Cramptholomew decides if/when he is ready to open up sales on his pipes, I can truly recommend them. They look beautiful and smoke beautiful as well. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 22, 2018 13:39:59 GMT -5
That is one terrific looking pipe!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2018 13:49:24 GMT -5
That pipe is stunning, and to be made bha guy who's only started out is phenomenal. Cramptholomew, you are a true artist. One day I'll be telling my grandchildren that I know the famous pipemaker, Cramptholomew. Treasure that beauty, McWiggins, and I hope you have many many years of smoking pleasure from it. |
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Post by McWiggins on Oct 22, 2018 14:03:46 GMT -5
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Oct 22, 2018 14:06:11 GMT -5
I have seen a few pics of his work and I am as well looking forward to having a pipe made. When he is ready..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 15:07:32 GMT -5
That’s a beauty.....definitely one I’d smoke....a stunning stack nosewarmer. My kind of pipe for sure👌👍👍. May you smoke that beauty for many happy and healthy years to come.
The maker has the talent to create some awesome pipes!!! Congratulations to both of you.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 22, 2018 15:13:22 GMT -5
Haha! I don't know if that will happen, but I'll keep working at it... |
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Post by puffy on Oct 22, 2018 15:22:17 GMT -5
Beautiful Pipe..Love the grain.
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Post by just ol ed on Oct 22, 2018 15:38:00 GMT -5
adding my congrats on what looks like a nice made pipe Mr. Cramps.
Also thanx to Mac for posting same here. Great job both of ya
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 22, 2018 15:39:42 GMT -5
Beautiful Pipe..Love the grain. Not terrible for a $3 subpar ebauchon! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 15:42:08 GMT -5
Beautiful Pipe..Love the grain. Not terrible for a $3 subpar ebauchon! The Spanish ebauchon pipes that I’ve made or purchased smoke absolutely wonderful. That is a real looker 👍 |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 22, 2018 15:45:42 GMT -5
Not terrible for a $3 subpar ebauchon! The Spanish ebauchon pipes that I’ve made or purchased smoke absolutely wonderful. That is a real looker 👍 I'm not sure where the block came from. I asked Steve at Vermont Freehand if he had any cast-offs for cheap, since I was learning. He came through. |
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Post by william on Oct 22, 2018 16:04:48 GMT -5
Beautiful!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 16:29:13 GMT -5
The Spanish ebauchon pipes that I’ve made or purchased smoke absolutely wonderful. That is a real looker 👍 I'm not sure where the block came from. I asked Steve at Vermont Freehand if he had any cast-offs for cheap, since I was learning. He came through. It’s hard to tell, but because of that grain it looks like Spanish ebauchon. Although ebauchon briar can come from Turkey or Greece. Whatever Country that piece of briar originated from it has plenty of birdseye on the bowl and a beautiful grain on the top of the shank with birdseye on the bottom. Steve set you up well👌👍👍 |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 22, 2018 16:39:12 GMT -5
McWiggins gave me a bunch of tobacco samples, including a pressed and stoved cylinder of Presbyterian that he made. I haven't tried it yes, since I'm saving it. It seems like a Christmas Eve thing to do. There are a bunch of blends I've been interested in that he happened to have in the bag. A good night for both of us.
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Post by peteguy on Oct 22, 2018 17:08:23 GMT -5
Good job on popping that grain - wonderful!
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Post by scrooge on Oct 22, 2018 17:11:04 GMT -5
Thumbs Up!
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Post by Scott W on Oct 22, 2018 18:30:08 GMT -5
Great work, I love that!
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Post by kxg on Oct 22, 2018 18:38:36 GMT -5
That is a beautiful pipe that looks as if it might keep your nose warm for awhile!
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 22, 2018 18:41:28 GMT -5
I'm in awe of the craftsmanship of a member of this forum.
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Post by McWiggins on Oct 22, 2018 18:42:30 GMT -5
That is a beautiful pipe that looks as if it might keep your nose warm for awhile! I tend to pack my bowls a bit light and airy. This pipes gives a good hour and a half but I know I could beat that. lol |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Oct 22, 2018 18:43:06 GMT -5
So as many of you know, Cramptholomew has recently began the journey of making pipes. As he is just starting out and is an artist in many mediums, he has not wanted to show off his work. We artists are very particular and never want to show our work unless we are satisfied enough to display it and even then, many of us feel it’s never good enough. With my work, this is how I feel and with Cramptholomew 's work, I know he feels the same. Never the less, he gave me permission to photograph this pipe and post it here. This past Saturday we were able to meet up for a bit of pipe smoking and good ol’ conversation. While I surprised him with some tobacco, he surprised me with a pipe. I’ve seen a few he has made and this one had my eye so it was a huge surprise to open up the box he gave me and inside there it sat. I barely had any words. I was even so surprised I had to ask if it was really for me. A pipe I had eyed up was now mine and not only that, it was made by someone I consider a close friend and I only have two close friends. That is why this pipe was a big deal to me. He also brought over some tobacco that was freshly cracked open on the spot for the first time. My new pipe would get its first smoke with Esoterica: And So To Bed and there were no complaints there. Both the tobacco and the pipe were amazing. The pipe measures about 4.75” long and about 2.5” tall. Fully packed, one can get a good long smoke out of it. The time spent on the smoke is good too as it smokes quite well. He told me the hole into the bowl was a bit high and it is, only by a hair but for me it works out well. Smoking a blend that tends be a bit wet, the placement of the hole helps with gurgle. Over all, while I’m not an expert, this pipe is great and I plan to use it for many years. I have a few pipes that I just don’t care for as they smoke poorly and others that do well so I have an idea of what smokes bad and what smokes good, at least for me. Once Cramptholomew decides if/when he is ready to open up sales on his pipes, I can truly recommend them. They look beautiful and smoke beautiful as well. That pipe is stunning! |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 22, 2018 18:55:15 GMT -5
It's only my 6th pipe to date, and there are flaws that I see (anyone NOT me sees nothing wrong with it, but I'm my own worst critic, and I'm sure the "experts" would agree about my self criticism), but why not let someone gets some joy out of it? McWiggins remained my friend through a lot of bad stuff, even when I certainly didn't deserve it, and we retain that friendship today. Plus, we started smoking pipes a few months apart. I hope to get better as I hone the old skills. I'm terrified of a doing a diamond shank... |
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Post by antb on Oct 23, 2018 1:44:39 GMT -5
That's a good looking pipe! I like the shape.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 23, 2018 5:59:47 GMT -5
It's only my 6th pipe to date, and there are flaws that I see (anyone NOT me sees nothing wrong with it, but I'm my own worst critic, and I'm sure the "experts" would agree about my self criticism), but why not let someone gets some joy out of it? McWiggins remained my friend through a lot of bad stuff, even when I certainly didn't deserve it, and we retain that friendship today. Plus, we started smoking pipes a few months apart. I hope to get better as I hone the old skills. I'm terrified of a doing a diamond shank... Blinging it up, I see? |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 23, 2018 7:07:46 GMT -5
It's only my 6th pipe to date, and there are flaws that I see (anyone NOT me sees nothing wrong with it, but I'm my own worst critic, and I'm sure the "experts" would agree about my self criticism), but why not let someone gets some joy out of it? McWiggins remained my friend through a lot of bad stuff, even when I certainly didn't deserve it, and we retain that friendship today. Plus, we started smoking pipes a few months apart. I hope to get better as I hone the old skills. I'm terrified of a doing a diamond shank... Blinging it up, I see? diamond, like a bulldog. I guess it could be square, but I usually think of square being flat on top, and diamond being pointy on top. I would never put a diamond on a pipe. That would be too dainty. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 23, 2018 7:23:32 GMT -5
diamond, like a bulldog. I guess it could be square, but I usually think of square being flat on top, and diamond being pointy on top. I would never put a diamond on a pipe. That would be too dainty. I was just playing on your words. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 23, 2018 7:26:23 GMT -5
diamond, like a bulldog. I guess it could be square, but I usually think of square being flat on top, and diamond being pointy on top. I would never put a diamond on a pipe. That would be too dainty. I was just playing on your words. I know, but I thought I should clarify. No daintiness. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Oct 23, 2018 7:43:02 GMT -5
Very nice pipe with some really nice grain showing.
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Post by mwps70 on Oct 23, 2018 12:02:34 GMT -5
I love the grain and birdseye, what a beaut. That is the best way to receive a pipe and it will remain one of your most prized pipes for the years to come. I wish you years of enjoyment.
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