After watching the video from Top Gear, I started to wonder why Porsche got into the business of designing smoking pipes…? They already had this amazing car, amazing apparel, sunglasses, business leather satchels and such… Everything for the modern affluent person. From the car to the shades.
Did one of the owners, Ferdinado maybe, smoke a pipe? Maybe one of the engineers…!
I couldn’t find out. If anyone know I would be glad to know… lol
But designing a pipe does demand a certain engineering knowledge, be it acquired or instinctive.
“If you analyze the function of the object, its form becomes obvious”. Ferdinado Alexander Porsche
Therefore a pipe in the hands of someone like him will have a very solid foundation when it comes to its design.
At Porsche Design, the desired objective centers on function. Rather than mere cosmetic styling, truly functional designs emerge as a result. This demanding approach involves four basic conditions:
Reducing the object to its essential function.
Deriving a clear and linear shape.
Using the most appropriate and advanced materials available to realize that shape.
Combining the finest craft traditions with modern technology.
These pipes are part Asian in their minimalism, which the Dutch and the Danish designers are nuts for.
But hand it to the Brits to make it a stepping stone of outrageous subject of fun! Watch the video with Top Gear…lol
Here in the USA, most inventors were either in chemistry or engineering. Or a combination of both! So coming up with solutions for everyday objects and need developed the handyperson. Our forefathers were at sometime or another “Do it yourselfers”. And the catalogue in a developing country an object to be treasured.
Today the DIY is part of our culture. HomeDepot, Lows, Michaels, etc. Therefore people can find “kits” and manuals to construct and build anything. From a briar pipe to an airplane. Not just a miniature, but a darn honest to goodness flying airplane! Or Car !... lol
From conversations with many top pipe makers, briar pipes depend on good design and good execution. So take your time… If you are a talented wood carver, that is. ‘been carving for a while, take your time to design your pipe.
You don’t want to end up sucking on a water pipe! LOL Pun intended!
A “pipe kit” comes with a pre-bored pipe. That is, the tobacco chamber, the airway and mortise are all readily drilled. The beginner will be able to tweak the generic mechanics of the pipe. The airway in the shank and stem as well as thinning the button area & carefully funneling the slot. After that there will be the decision of charring the pipe or not, if its to be a gift. If not just break it in like any other pipe.
Enjoy and have fun… Life is too darn short!
As a rule we don’t carry pipe kits but if anyone would like to have a go at one, we would make it available.
Neerup Pipe.
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