Sean Reum Glacier Partially Rusticated Billiard Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that his status in the pipe world is well-earned. A master carver of hand made pipes in the Scandinavian tradition, Reum has managed to secure a niche in the highly competitive artisan market through a combination of innovative designs and production techniques, a consistent, high quality output, and an almost unparalleled work ethic.

There are many things I admire about Sean Reum, and one of them is that, while his pipes are undeniably high-grade, he’s also made sure that buying one doesn’t mean having to give up a whole month’s pay. Like the Workshop collaboration he did a while back with Chris Morgan, the Glacier series is a way for Reum to offer high-quality, artisan pipes at a price that is even more accessible than the rest of his output. And the best part is that Glacier series pipes are really not that different to the latter. They’re handmade and they come in a variety of finishes, though the Glacier series also includes finishes not typically present on Reum’s main brand works. This midcentury-style, for example, features Reum’s “Chipblast” rustication, his own personal rendition of high-grade Italian and American pebble-dash finishes. The Chipblast was something Reum developed relatively early in his career, though it later became less prominent in his portfolio as he came to develop other finishes, such as the “Eggshell” sandblast. As I’ve said before, it’s nice to see it brought back once again in his Glacier line.

The condition is good. Some darkening and finish fading on the rim.

Details:

Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.67″ / 42.41mm

Weight: 1.5oz / 44g