Don Carlos: Smooth 2-Note Tobacco Pipes

The Pipes
Don Carlos: Smooth 2-Note Pipes

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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".
The pipes carrying this stamp are clearly indicated within their table.

Pipe Code:	DC106	Price:	CHF 300.00
Shape:	Chubby Apple	Weight:	64g / 2-1/4 oz
Chamber ų: 22.5mm -- Chamber Depth: 42mm -- Wall Thickness: 6-16mm -- Cleaner Passes? Yes



COMMENT: This is indeed a very elegant Chubby Apple, with a special DC touch of artistry. "What's that touch?", you might be wondering! Well, I think, again, it's the way Bruto is able to make such a robust bowl and such a thick shank meet with such smoothness and gracefulness. There's one quite visible sandpit on the right hand-side of the shank (see last photo from left). On the other hand, the grain is very attractive all over the pipe, including the shank; it's pronounced, regular and consistent.

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Pipe Code:	DC220	Price:	CHF 320.00
Shape:	Freehand Panel	Weight:	57g / 2oz
Chamber ų: 19mm -- Chamber Depth: 36.5mm -- Wall Thickness: 18mm -- Cleaner Passes? Yes



COMMENT: There has to be an idea behind this shape, but to tell you the truth, I can't figure it out. Having said that, and once you've taken the time to examine the pipe, you start to realize that there's a solid design behind it. In other words, it wasn't born due to a pipe making mishap! One of the most unusual touches here is the little heel that is underneath the bowl and shank, where the two join. The grain is predominantly Bird's Eye with some Crossgrain. The first and last pictures illustrate the only design idea I could think of: An elephant's head, with the trunk up in the air. Neat, isn't it?

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