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Important Note:   Some of the pipes on this page carry the unique stamp: "50/2". This marking was carried out on all the pipes produced in the year 2002. Bruto celebrates his 50th birthday,and hence the "50", and the 25th anniversary of his pipe making career, and hence the "/2".
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Pipe Code: DC095 Price: CHF 180.00  Convert
Shape: Freeform Billiard Weight: 50g / 1-3/4 oz
Chamber ø: 22.5mm  --  Chamber Depth: 41.5mm  --  Wall Thickness: 6-11mm  --  Cleaner Passes? Yes
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COMMENT:

This pipe shows how simplicity and straightforwardness in pipe design can lead to some incredible beauty. Probably before it was rusticated, the pipe looked more like a classic Billiard than it does now. I suspect that the rustication process, eating away part of the wood, rendered the bowl's upper part less in diameter than the lower part, which led me to conclude that it's a "freeform" Billiard. This is a fabulous all-purpose pipe.
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This pipe was produced in 2002 and is stamped "50/2". See above.
Pipe Code: DC147 Price: CHF 180.00  Convert
Shape: Apple Weight: 65g / 2-9/32 oz
Chamber ø: ->23mm  --  Chamber Depth: 44mm  --  Wall Thickness:  ->15mm  --  Cleaner Passes? Yes
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COMMENT:

If I had to pick a pipe to illustrate what the classic Apple is all about, I would choose this one. The shape is definitely of that shape, and the fact that Bruto chose a tapered mouthpiece helps me in giving that impression. Notice also that the mouthpiece is slightly *Fishtail*. I can tell that the pipe was made of an older piece of briar mainly judging by the darker color of the wood, not only on the outside of the bowl but also inside the tobacco chamber. What is particular here is the way the wood absorbed the natural stain. If you look carefully, you notice that the pipe is generally darker than most DC in this finish, but also you see that some parts are slightly lighter in color than most of the pipe. It's a great pipe to either clench on or hold in the hand, or both!
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Pipe Code: DC217 Price: CHF 200.00  Convert
Shape: FF Dublin (Cutty) Weight: 51g / 1-13/16 oz
Chamber ø: 20mm  --  Chamber Depth: 48mm  --  Wall Thickness:  10.5mm  --  Cleaner Passes? Yes
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COMMENT:

This is one of Bruto's latest additions to the Don Carlos repertoire. It's a graceful and well thought-out combination of two popular classic shapes: The Dublin and the Cutty. Of course, the only thing that is a reminder of the classic Cutty is the little bowl heel. I also love the octagonal shank and how it blends in with the relatively rounded bowl base. Add to all this the unique saddle mouthpiece and the gorgeous boxwood insert, and you have a confirmed winner. Another important feature is the size, which is comparable to a Dunhill Group 4.
When I asked Bruto why he didn't change the insert since it has this visible defect. He simply said: "It's part of nature, and I think it adds a little reminder of the imperfect material we work with."
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