Makers and Artists

On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Kaz and I sit down to revisit the work of Taiwanese pipemaker Jerry Zenn. Jerry's continued to evolve his style since our last video, so we wanted to take a closer look at some of his most recent pieces, including a very special Poker he brought to the 2019 Chicago Pipe Show. ... Read More

Next time you find yourself talking with an accountant, think about all the pent up, unresolved creativity they're carrying around with them. They could at any moment break free and find a craft to bring equilibrium to their years of adding numbers, filling columns, and reconciling balances. At least, that's what happened to Silver Gray. ... Read More

The American Pipemaking Exposition has become an annual, 4th of July tradition since we introduced it in 2015. The event focuses on a central, pipe-related element that either defines or has been championed by the American artisanal pipemaking tradition, with each carver submitting a piece showcasing that theme. ... Read More

Piercing, inquisitive eyes. Self-assured movements. Confident body language. Scottie Piersel radiates the poise of one thoughtlessly comfortable with her skills, and down-to-earth with her self-image. Her spontaneous laugh and instantly friendly manner easily endorse that she is as without pretension as a puppy ... Read More

Ryan Alden, a long-distance truck driver, had been restoring estate pipes for a while when he had an epiphany: "I thought, well, if pipe restoration is so much fun, making new pipes must be even better." ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Truett sit down to discuss a range of exceptional pieces from Love Geiger and Sara Mossberg, the extremely talented duo behind the world renowned Geiger Pipes brand. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and Andy sit down to discuss the work of Mike Sebastian Bay, including his pipemaking origins, various influences, and a closer look at some of the pieces we have on offer. ... Read More

The 999 Rhodesian is our best-selling Peterson shape. For many, the form's crisp beadlines, stout walls, and muscular transition epitomize the marque's signature aesthetic. But few remember its full history, the story of a shape that changed and evolved, and one that was very nearly lost to time. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss Claudio Cavicchi's limited edition 2018 Bologna line, the Italian craftsman's first foray into pipe sets. Learn more about the masterpieces today. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss some very special pieces from Castello: the limited edition Great Line 1982 series. ... Read More