Sean Reum Magnum Contrast Sandblasted Brandy Estate Briar Pipe

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.

Sean Reum does not typically make magnum-sized pipes, preferring lighter, easily clenched pieces with medium-sized chambers. He does make exceptions, however, especially when commissioned by individuals who prefer their pipes on the extra large side. This is one of those pipes and, as with a couple of others listed recently, belonged to a dearly departed friend of ours who was, in all senses, “larger than life.” In this instance, the commissioned pipe was a giant more than befitting its owner, taking the form of a Danish brandy with one of Reum’s signature, deep contrast sandblasts and a custom green resin stem. It’s genuinely impressive how consistent Reum’s handling of the ring grain on this one, especially given the sheer size of the bowl and the block needed to carve it, though I know that with a request as special as this one, he will have invested himself wholeheartedly in it.

The condition is good. Some inner rim charring and chamber slightly over-reamed at the lip, though nothing major.

Details:

Length: 8.5″ / 215.9mm

Bowl Width: 0.91 / 23.11mm

Bowl Depth: 2.06″ / 52.32mm

Weight: 4.5oz / 128g