Dave Neeb Rusticated Zulu Handmade Briar Pipe, New

Dave Neeb spent the first part of his life as an attorney. Upon retiring, however, he turned his hand to an altogether different vocation: pipes. First, Neeb was a pipe seller; he then learned the art of pipe restoration; finally, under the tutelage of Lee Von Erck and Rad Davis, he took up making artisan pipes himself. This continued for many years, with Neeb’s restoration of high-grade pipes being practiced side by side with the crafting of his own – pipes that deservedly amassed a cult following. Eventually, Neeb retired from pipe restoration and sales, but his pipe-making endeavors are, to the relief of many a smoker, not over yet.

Taking cues from the classic pipe shapes of England and France and the finishes of modern Italy, this particular Neeb is a partially rusticated Zulu. Sporting a subtle contrast stain and a hand cut ebonite stem, it is a fine addition to the tradition of American artisan pipes to which Dave Neeb firmly belongs.

Details:

Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.70 / 17.78mm

Bowl Depth: 1.62″ / 41.14mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 40g