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 some of 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.

In addition to their functional improvements, one thing that we’ve always been interested in when it comes to our meerschaum pipes is expanding our design portfolio. In particular, we’re always looking to including new shapes that either aren’t commonly associated with the medium, or which have been transformed in the last half century via the briar artisan scene.

This one is an example of a shape that’s become one of our most popular across our meerschaum lines. Inspired by a diverse assortment of designs from the last 100 years, from the “bullcap” approaches of Custom-Bilt and LHS, to Dunhill’s O, PO, and OD 838, to the great, classically-inclined artisans who followed, such as J.T. Cooke, Ferndown, and Michael Parks, it’s our take on the squat Rhodesian shapes so dear to briar pipe making. Given its success so far, it would appear that it works just as well in meerschaum, too.

This pipe comes with a custom-fitted clam-shell hard case.

Details:

Length: 5.4″ / 137.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.17″ / 29.71mm

Weight: 1.3oz / 38g