Peder Jeppesen Ida 3 XL Smooth Freehand w/ Juma Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked

Description

Peder Jeppesen is a Danish artisan who, with his son Noah, crafts P. Jeppesen and Neerup pipes. As is tradition in Denmark, Jeppesen got his start making pipes in the workshop of Karl Erik, and then in the workshop of Erik Nording, before going solo. Despite graduating from his apprenticeships amidst an incredibly competitive artisan scene, Jeppesen has since become one of the most prominent and successful pipe makers in both Denmark and the world. As for how he managed to accomplish this, it is likely that the distinctive nature of his designs—even against the broader backdrop of Scandinavian pipe making—has been a significant contributing factor. Blending the staple, organic forms common to Danish pipe making, such as apples, eggs, acorns, and strawberries, with unorthodox decorative elements, such as brighter color schemes, rings, and other adornments, has ensured that Jeppesen’s pipes are rarely mistaken for those of anyone else.

Peder Jeppesen’s pipes are roughly divided into two categories: his Neerup pipes, which fully embody his inimitable style at a surprisingly affordable price point; and the pipes made under his given name, P. Jeppesen, which represent his higher-grade output. These categories are further subdivided into other categories, such Neerup’s “Basic” and “Classic” lines. With the P. Jeppesen pipes, things get a little more complicated. Today, these pipes are separated into lines such as the “Ida Easy Cut” (for shapes not normally made by Jeppesen) and the “Boutique” (for designs that include even more lavish ornamentation than usual). In the past, however, Jeppesen simply used his children’s names, such as Freja and Ida, for his higher-grade lines. This Ida grade 3 is one of the latter, taking the form of an extra large freehand Dublin, whose flame grain and light brown stain are accented by a ring of Juma.

This pipe is completely unsmoked, with an original bowl coating. I note a slight cosmetic imperfection in the briar on the shank’s underside, but nothing major at all.

Details:

Length: 6.4″ / 162.5mm

Bowl Width: 1.06 / 26.92mm

Bowl Depth: 1.66″ / 42.16mm

Weight: 3.0oz / 86g