Welcome!

Welcome to my world of pipes. On these pages you will see some of what goes on in my workshop. A bit of work-in-progress, mess-ups (they do happen!) and also some other pipe-related posts.
I love talking about and discussing pipes, so feel free to contact me at charl.chillfactor@gmail.com.
Should you wish to have a look at my pipes, please drop in at my website (http://goussardpipes.com/).




June 17, 2009

#0921







Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 50mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 37mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 139mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Weight: 42g
Price: SOLD
This pipe was made from the last block of a batch of briar. Externally, the block looked to be full of promise, and I wanted to make use of the grain as best possible. Eventually I came up with this shape. Unfortunately the block didn't give me the results I was looking for. A good number of flaws and sandpits appeared during shaping. I really wanted to see how the shape evolve, so I left them as is. Lovely shape, lovely staining, shame about the flaws!



June 8, 2009

#0920







Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 50mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 40mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 122mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Weight: 63g
Price: SOLD
I am not a great fan of bents, as everybody looking at my pipes would be able to tell, but every now and then I decide to take the plunge and try my hand at one. This, as you can see, is one of those rare occasions. And wow, did it take me for a surprise! Beautiful flamegrain on the sides, and then, to top it all, stunning birdseye on the bottom, running through the shank to the stem! The shape fits the palm of my hand as if been molded especially for me. It is going to be very difficult to let go of this baby!



June 1, 2009

#0919



Price: SOLD

This was a commisioned pipe for a gentleman that wanted a slight variation on a previous pipe of mine. One of his requirements was a filter, something I normally don't allow for. I love doing commisions, it is normally quite a challenge to make a pipe according to another smoker's ideas. I hope it brings the new owner many years of smoking pleasure and friendship!

#0918








Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 55mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 49mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 158mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Weight: 30g
Price: SOLD
This pipe was reserved for one of my favourite customers. He eventually decided to buy another pipe of mine, therefore it is for sale again.
The Dublin shape is one of my favourites, and this version one of the view that I am satisfied with. The long slender stem and shank, and the elegant bowl is really gorgeous. This pipe has a marvellous flow from rim to bit. One for those dreaded formal affairs!


#0917



Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 57mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 50mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 155mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Weight: 52g
Price: SOLD
I just love the Cutty shape, but for some reason the general pipesmoking public shies away from it. Some people don't like the fact that the bowl rim is rounded and not flat. While others belief that the forward canted bowl doesn't allow for an easy smoke. Other makers might disagree with me, but for me personally the cant actually allows for even better centering of the draughthole in the bottom of the chamber.
Whatever your opinion, this is a beautiful shape and pipe.

#0916


Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 48mm
Depth of tobacco hole: 42mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 137mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Weight: 51g
Price: R1,200 ($160)
This is a nice, sturdy, manly pipe. I am not a great fan of rectangular stems, but this one works very nice for me. Great for those smokers that like a pipe to sit!