Wolff Pipes Midcentury Contrast Sandblasted Billiard Handmade Briar Pipe, New

Description

France appears to be undergoing something of a revival recently when it comes to its maîtres-pipiers. Chapuis-Comoy & Cie., which manufactures Chacom, Ropp, and other pipes, is, of course, still going strong with two centuries of history at its back. But there is also a growing number of native and expatriate solo pipe makers in France today, many of whom have already demonstrated their prowess on the world stage. These include members of the old guard of French artisanry, such as Pierre Morel and Pierre Voisin, as well the newer generation, comprised of figures such as as Tristan Lefebvre, Joseph Rimbaud, Belgian-born Bruno Nuttens, and English-born Chris Herriot. Christophe Wolff is another example of the latter. A former mechanic and machinist, Wolff received guidance in the construction of high-grade pipes from Jean-Luc Rochat and Bruno Nuttens, culminating in the creation of Wolff Pipes. Wolff is highly skilled in both traditional and free-hand pipe making, crafting expert renditions of Anglo-French classics, as well as more modern designs, including his own interpretations of the Morelian fleur.

As mentioned in other listings, Christophe Wolff’s pipes frequently lean into the forms and finishes closely associated with traditional English pipes, such as those of Charatan, Dunhill, and Ashton. In the case of this one, the key point of reference is a little closer to home. A classic billiard of around group 3-4 size, the pipe wears a distinctive finish that blends deep ring grain with a more polished texturing resulting in something closer to the old GBD Granitan. Combine with the pipe’s orange-brown contrast finish, Wolff’s midcentury-style billiard hits even closer to the desired aesthetic than GBD did.

Details:

Length: 6.2″ / 157.48mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.55″ / 39.37mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g