David S. Huber Pipe Ivarsson Blowfish

Absent of any distracting plateaux, this extraordinary blowfish from David Huber is a triumph of asymmetrical genius.  Brought into the world from the great Danish carving master that bares its name, this heirloom piece has perfected the design to the nth degree.  Ridiculously well grained and finished in a high contrast, slightly rosy hue of umber and hazel, the shank facing is flat and beveled at the edge so the piece looks finished from any angle.  The teardrop shank has a seam that connects the rim to stem, and is so well placed to the grain's orientation the balance seems effortless.  No small feat when chasing radial grain.  Superbly finished in a celebration of both function and form, this caliber of pipe just doesn't come along that often.

Length:  5.10 in / 12.95 cm
Height:  1.94 in / 4.93 cm
Width:  1.78 in / 4.54 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .73 in / 1.87 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.58 in / 4.02 cm
Weight:  1.78 oz / 50.6 g

Origin:  United States
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Ebonite

Markings:   (David S. Huber, 14, 19, U.S.A.)