Kurt Balleby

This year marks Kurt Balleby's 40th pipe-making anniversary, and it's a milestone worth celebrating. I haven't even been breathing for four decades, and that's perhaps the easiest, most passive action available; it's hard to imagine intentionally dedicating sweat and effort to one specific pursuit for such a span of time. ... Read More

It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eleven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution ... Read More

It's never my intention to insult someone's intelligence (but sometimes I do). It's also never my intention to mispronounce someone's name (but sometimes I do). Mispronunciation is a particular potential if a person's name follows the phonetic standards of a language other than my native English — ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and I discuss the great Kurt Balleby, covering everything from his introduction into pipemaking and various influences to his nuanced and meticulous approach to the craft. Learn more about Balleby and his incredible work today. ... Read More