Makers and Artists

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane sits down for a chat with Roberto Ascorti of Caminetto and Ascorti about the history of the brands and the 3 generations of Ascorti pipemakers.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane discuss Castello's 70th Anniversary celebration, including the 70th Anniversary Apple and a very special Poker from long time Castello craftsman, Tarcisio. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Josh and Chip talk about the Abe Herbaugh haul we brought back from Chicago, including a Speeding Fig, Speared Fish, and his first crane grade. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Andy and I take a walk on the wilder side of Vauen, discussing the Diamond Pipe, Spin, Pocket, and Whistle. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Ted sit down to discuss the fresh batch of pipes from Smio Satou, his Volcano on the 5/18 update, plus his use of urushi and tsuishu. ... Read More

Let us say for the sake of conversation that you are a person who has achieved great success and security as an artist, your name famous to a truly vast population. What would you do next? ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, I'm joined by a special guest — Jeff Burt-Gracik himself — for a special edition of All Pipes Considered on J. Alan Pipes, covering his recent travels, and his recent collaboration with Vladimir Grechukhin. ... Read More

Tom Eltang takes some time out to talk with Shane about his mini Pokers and Arne Jacobsens, including a little detail on the dimensions, and why he made the transition over to carbon fiber tenons. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Ted discuss the Savinelli Punto Oro line, Savinelli's grading system, and the fresh Punto Oro Golds. ... Read More

Sometime back we asked a whole bunch of prominent American artisans to come up with pipes (one from each, that is) for our third annual American Pipemaking Exposition, a showcase of sorts highlighting interesting themes and happenings within the American pipemaking movement. ... Read More