MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Rusticated Rhodesian Block Meerschaum Pipe, Briar-Mortise, New

Description

At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure that they were made with block meerschaum that was carefully selected to be the most lightweight, pure, and porous available, meaning it would also color more quickly and evenly as it is smoked. Second, for our Deluxe meerschaums, we had the pipes made with a patented Briar-Mortise system that is closer to the stem connection on a briar pipe than a standard meerschaum. This is because, on our Deluxe models, the mortise is made from briar itself, while the tenons used are made from Delrin. This allows for more precision construction of the pipe’s draft hole, as well as a general extra durability and longevity.

I do love a good Rhodesian shape, especially post-war renditions. This one leans a little into the hybridization of the Rhodesian, Dublin, and horn shapes found in Danish pipe making, while still not straying too far from its traditional form. It’s a relatively compact piece, too, with a lightweight stature, as well as a mixed finish emulating the smooth rim and sandblasted bowl motif found in many briars.

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 132.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.79 / 20.06mm

Bowl Depth: 1.65″ / 41.91mm

Weight: 1.3oz / 38g