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The Mariner Classics are Born: During the 1970s and 1980s, the Mariner name became synonymous with pipes having beautiful, daring and innovative freehand designs with an unequaled mirror or satin finish. As limited production pipes, they were sold primarily by a few West Coast tobacconists famous for offering quality pipes to a discriminating clientele. Being a briar importer and a firm believer in the benefits of aged briar, Mariner has been able to produce many outstanding pipes having tight, flawless grain -- all from briar he has personally air-dried for three to six years. | The Mariner Classics are Born: During the 1970s and 1980s, the Mariner name became synonymous with pipes having beautiful, daring and innovative freehand designs with an unequaled mirror or satin finish. As limited production pipes, they were sold primarily by a few West Coast tobacconists famous for offering quality pipes to a discriminating clientele. Being a briar importer and a firm believer in the benefits of aged briar, Mariner has been able to produce many outstanding pipes having tight, flawless grain -- all from briar he has personally air-dried for three to six years. | ||
For several years, Mariner was encouraged to produce standard shapes by Robert Rex, former owner of Drucquer & Sons Ltd. which became the first retail outlet for Mariner's exotic pipes in 1973. Mariner always resisted the suggestion, feeling that, with the millions of standard shapes being produced in France, Italy, England and the United States, there was nothing unique he could offer. His feelings rapidly changed when he saw the opportunity to offer pipe lovers pipes that could result from combining his expert craftsmanship and finishing techniques with beautiful, fully aged, 25-year-old bowls." | For several years, Mariner was encouraged to produce standard shapes by Robert Rex, former owner of [[Drucquer & Sons Ltd.]] which became the first retail outlet for Mariner's exotic pipes in 1973. Mariner always resisted the suggestion, feeling that, with the millions of standard shapes being produced in France, Italy, England and the United States, there was nothing unique he could offer. His feelings rapidly changed when he saw the opportunity to offer pipe lovers pipes that could result from combining his expert craftsmanship and finishing techniques with beautiful, fully aged, 25-year-old bowls." | ||
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