Old German Clay: Captain Tobacco Pipe

Product Number: 002-557-0043

Old German Clay pipes are hand-crafted by Markus Fohr in Montabaur, Germany, using the region's prized white clay. Maintaining his family's rich pipe-making tradition, Fohr utilizes antique hand-presses to mold pipes in the style of centuries past, with some of the presses dating back to the late 18th century. Until briar was popularized in the mid 19th century, clay pipes dominated the pipe-smoking milieu, and for many, they were the only smoking instruments available: Meerschaum pipes existed, but clay was more ubiquitous and economically accessible. Most public houses and taverns provided a communal supply of clay pipes, often in long, willowy Churchwarden form. Today, while briar pipes have become the norm for most pipe smokers, clay pipes are still available and offer a distinct aesthetic and what many consider a neutral flavor. In fact, pipe-tobacco blenders often utilize clay pipes when testing and experimenting with prospective mixtures. Clay is more delicate than other pipe-making materials, so special care is advised when storing and traveling with a clay pipe; however, they're incredibly heat-resistant and immune to burnout, making them perfect workhorse smokers. Even though the bowl will get hot, there's no risk of damaging the pipe — they're fired in a kiln during production, after all.

Offered here is a sleek Captain design by Markus Fohr with a black finish, featuring a heel spur and an intricate nautical motif.

Note: While all of our other pipes are photographed individually, these are not, and you may expect some reasonable cosmetic variation between the example we've photographed and the pipe you've received.

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Measurements & Other Details

  • Length: 4.62 in./117.35 mm.
  • Weight: 0.50 oz./14.17 g.
  • Bowl Height: 1.25 in./31.75 mm.
  • Chamber Depth: 1.10 in./27.94 mm.
  • Chamber Diameter: 0.68 in./17.27 mm.
  • Outside Diameter: 0.89 in./22.61 mm.
  • Stem Material: N/A
  • Filter: None
  • Shape: Cutty
  • Finish: Carved
  • Material: Clay
  • Country: Germany
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
3.5
2 reviews
Very Good,light and dry
December 06, 2024
Product: Old German Clay Captain
This clay pipe feels very compact and delicate in hand. When packing pipe tobacco, I was overly cautious, afraid of damaging the bowl. However, it turns out I was wrong—the bowl is very sturdy and can withstand firm packing without any issue. The smoke is exceptionally dry, unlike other clay pipes that often absorb the sweetness. With this pipe, the sweetness comes through naturally in the mouth. Additionally, there's no moisture buildup in either the bowl or the stem connection since it's made from a single piece of clay. Most importantly, it is incredibly lightweight. When placed in the mouth, it feels almost weightless. I used it for three consecutive bowls, lasting over five hours, and experienced no discomfort in my teeth whatsoever....Read More
做工差的无法接受
January 25, 2025
Product: Old German Clay Captain
我想尝试黏土斗,同时买了“船长”和“主教和骑士”。首先它们的烟很好,吸水性很好,2分就是给这两个优点的。至于做工听我慢慢吐槽:1.“船长”的斗钵一侧几乎是全部烂掉的,就像一块巨大的补土,有小拇指加盖那么大(上边还能看到指纹),烟杆上有一条几乎贯穿的弹跳刮痕。我能想到工匠在制作时用刮刀随手抹了一刀。2.“主教和骑士”斗钵内有一条大约15mm的不规则裂缝,烟杆左右两边是不对称的,我觉得他们的模具该修理了,错位的部分大概突出1-2mm,这导致用手拿的时候会歪掉,烟灰撒的到处都是,含到嘴里时上下两边的突出会割嘴。3.毛刺,缺肉,烟道不规整,气孔被堵一半.......太多缺陷了。我作为中国人,可能习惯了中国制造的品质,这种货物在我们这叫废品,连低价处理的资格都没有,会被直接丢进垃圾桶。不要说因为便宜,它在完美制造的情况下也就是现在的价值,并且我仔细看了那些更贵的老德国黏土的图片,瑕疵并不比我买这两个少。极其失望...Read More
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