Sean Reum Pipes “Eggshell” Sandblasted Devil Anse with Horn (Estate)

Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe makers. 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.

The “Eggshell” is a signature finishing technique that was developed by Sean Reum a few years back. One could consider it a kind of “micro-sandblast,” eschewing the gnarled, craggy reliefs typically pursued in artisan briars in favor of something lighter, yet still tactile and visually striking.

Here we find it applied to an old shape that, in more recent times, has become a curious staple among artisan pipe makers, in large part due to its functionalist nature. That shape is the Devil Anse, with this one being a touch modernized by way of its unique finishing and horn ferrule.

The condition is very good. Some minor inner rim darkening and some slight wear to the pipe’s horn ferrule.

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.68 / 17.27mm

Bowl Depth: 1.58″ / 40.13mm

Weight: 1.3oz / 38g