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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2018 21:43:56 GMT -5
The first straight Brakner in my collection.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2018 21:44:59 GMT -5
Top of the pipe.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2018 21:56:50 GMT -5
Congratulations Don, May you enjoy for many happy years of smoking pleasure 👍👍👍👍. That’s a beautiful pipe that will surely be an outstanding smoker!!! GOOD FOR YOU, you deserve it!!
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Post by puffy on Oct 26, 2018 22:02:10 GMT -5
Nice looking pipe.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2018 22:02:51 GMT -5
Don, I love the way the ferrule blends the stem and shank together. It's gorgeous
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Oct 26, 2018 22:10:39 GMT -5
Congrats !! Shes a beaut !!
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Oct 26, 2018 22:48:03 GMT -5
Don, I love the way the ferrule blends the stem and shank together. It's gorgeous I really can't tell.
Is it a briar ferrule, or just very skillful use of masking against the blast?
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Post by trailboss on Oct 26, 2018 23:07:11 GMT -5
Don, I love the way the ferrule blends the stem and shank together. It's gorgeous I really can't tell.
Is it a briar ferrule, or just very skillful use of masking against the blast?
I have 2 Brakner Billiards, on my similar looking billiards, it is masking against the blast. Congratulations on the find, Don! |
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Post by piffyr on Oct 26, 2018 23:19:20 GMT -5
Congratulations! That's a great looking pipe. Is it a briar ferrule, or just very skillful use of masking against the blast? I have 2 Brakner Billiards, on my similar looking billiards, it is masking against the blast. Congratulations on the find, Don! That's not a blast. It's Brakner's trademark "Antique" rustication. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 26, 2018 23:25:30 GMT -5
...whatever the method of the finish is... it's a gorgeous pipe, and I'm jealous! May it be a fine companion for many years... you did good, Don!
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Post by trailboss on Oct 26, 2018 23:46:09 GMT -5
Congratulations! That's a great looking pipe. Is it a briar ferrule, or just very skillful use of masking against the blast? I have 2 Brakner Billiards, on my similar looking billiards, it is masking against the blast. Congratulations on the find, Don! That's not a blast. It's Brakner's trademark "Antique" rustication. Good clarification....sometimes the weeds get deep with the terminology... the micro rustication by Peter can only be fully appreciated in hand, it never translates as well on a picture. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Oct 26, 2018 23:49:25 GMT -5
Holy shite. That's a rustication? In the photos, it's so delicate, so ornate, I assumed it was a blast. What I had thought was a very fine piece may, in fact, be superlatively fine  |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 26, 2018 23:56:43 GMT -5
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Post by piffyr on Oct 27, 2018 0:35:58 GMT -5
Good clarification....sometimes the weeds get deep with the terminology... the micro rustication by Peter can only be fully appreciated in hand, it never translates as well on a picture.Often imitated, never duplicated. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2018 1:01:11 GMT -5
Congrats! A beautiful Brakner Antique indeed. May you enjoy it fully and often. I love the microrustication that is typical of Brakners. I've got one myself, which I love, and is similar to yours.  |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Oct 27, 2018 1:18:57 GMT -5
… congrats Don! Enjoy...
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Post by AJ on Oct 27, 2018 1:53:53 GMT -5
Stunning workmanship. Congratulations!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 27, 2018 4:24:42 GMT -5
don, that is one gorgeous pipe. The detail is awesome, and I agree with @cosmicbobo, I love the blending of the stem, ferrule, shank. How does it smoke?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2018 6:21:29 GMT -5
Don, I love the way the ferrule blends the stem and shank together. It's gorgeous I really can't tell.
Is it a briar ferrule, or just very skillful use of masking against the blast?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2018 6:26:05 GMT -5
don , that is one gorgeous pipe. The detail is awesome, and I agree with @cosmicbobo , I love the blending of the stem, ferrule, shank. How does it smoke? My other Brakners are great smokers, but are all bent pipes. I hope to enjoy this one later today and will let you know how it is. I anticipate a great smoke out of it. |
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Post by antb on Oct 29, 2018 3:26:27 GMT -5
No words, Don. Green with envy as usual...and still no drool emoticon on this site  |
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Post by bambooshank on Oct 29, 2018 13:02:15 GMT -5
Brakners show from time to time, less so when I had found mine which is a great smoker, your Brakner is quite lovely, congratulations, may it bring many fond memories and great smokes.
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Post by mwps70 on Oct 29, 2018 13:06:26 GMT -5
That is a wonderful looking pipe and I hope it is a great smoker for you.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 13:38:16 GMT -5
Thanks, Nathan.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 13:46:07 GMT -5
Brakners show from time to time, less so when I had found mine which is a great smoker, your Brakner is quite lovely, congratulations, may it bring many fond memories and great smokes. banjo Thanks Banjo. I don't recall how I first found out about Brakners, but have a mild obsession about them. I refuse to pay more than $100 for them, and have got all of mine for less than that. There are eBay sellers selling very dirty, caked Brakners for way too much money. Patience is the key with any search for a particular estate pipe. At any rate, they are superb smokers and generally have modest bowl sizes. The craftsmanship is top notch. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 29, 2018 23:51:27 GMT -5
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