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 1, 2009

#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!

May 4, 2009

#0915








Stummel: briar (stained)
Height of bowl: 61mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 49mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 149mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Weight: 42g
Price: SOLD
Slim, elegant, beautiful curves. What more can a man ask for? And on top of all a brunette! Jokes aside, this is a stunning pipe. With amazing birdseye on the front of the bowl, this will make any pipestand proud.


#0914








Stummel: briar (stained)
Height of bowl: 53mm
Depth of tobacco hole: 34mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 128mm
Stem material: vulcanite with kudu horn inlay
Weight: 40g
Price: SOLD
This little pipe is a treasure: it fits the hand as if moulded from it and also is a real pleasure to look at. The stunning flamegrain on the sides and front of bowl just emphasize it's beauty. There are a couple of sandpits on the bottom of the bowl and also a surface crack on the shank, but I couldn't push myself to rusticate. I think it was worth the while.


#0912



Stummel: briar (stained)
Height of bowl: 41mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 32mm
Length of pipe: 150mm
Stem material: vulcanite with white acrylic inlay
Price: SOLD
A nice long pipe for those of you that believe it results in a cooler smoke. The diamond-shaped shank and stem with white inlay makes it an elegant pipe for those dreaded formal affairs.

May 1, 2009

#0913







Stummel: briar (stained)
Height of bowl: 61mm
Depth of tobacco hole: 45mm
Bowl size: 25mm
Length of pipe: 150mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Price: SOLD
This is a big pipe, one of those built for driving long distances with. One bowl will last you a long, long way! I left the the top rough on this one because I thought that it might give the pipe an interesting twist. The bowl fits my hand very comfortably. There are 2 surface fissures on the bowl, one on the bottom and one on the back of the bowl. And of course, the staining is marvellous! Great buy for somebody with a big appetite for smoking!