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'''Viggo''' is surely one of the seminal figures in the evolution of the Danish pipe. His pipes are all handmade - also handmade stems, often in Cumberland. | '''Viggo''' is surely one of the seminal figures in the evolution of the Danish pipe. His pipes are all handmade - also handmade stems, often in Cumberland. | ||
Most of the pipes are quite big, and a large number are made for 9mm filter. The finish is just perfect and when holding one of Viggo's pipes, you can tell, he's a pro. | Most of the pipes are quite big, and a large number are made for 9mm filter. The finish is just perfect and when holding one of Viggo's pipes, you can tell, he's a pro. | ||
'''Viggo Nielsen''' was born in 1927. During World War II he started making pipes at a now closed factory. These pipes were made of birch due to the lack of briar (because of the war). | [[Image:Viggo Nielsen.jpg|left]] | ||
In 1948 Viggo started his own pipe factory, "Bari". But it wasn't until 3 years later he could actually acquire Briar wood for his pipes. The business was very successful producing both classic shapes and freehand models. | [[Image:Viggo Nielsen Pipe01.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy Lars Kiel]] | ||
[[Image:Viggo Nielsen Pipe02.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy Lars Kiel]]'''Viggo Nielsen''' was born in 1927. During World War II he started making pipes at a now closed factory. These pipes were made of birch due to the lack of briar (because of the war). | |||
In 1948 Viggo started his own pipe factory, "[[Bari]]". But it wasn't until 3 years later he could actually acquire Briar wood for his pipes. The business was very successful producing both classic shapes and freehand models. | |||
In 2001 Viggo celebrated his 50 years anniversary with pipes in briar, and there might be a few very special anniversary pipes from that year.... | In 2001 Viggo celebrated his 50 years anniversary with pipes in briar, and there might be a few very special anniversary pipes from that year.... | ||
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The Faaborg Pibe is sculptured by hand, from the best materials. Each lump of briar is carefully selected and seasoned before shaping begins. By following the structure and the fine grains of the briar root the pipes are formed to become the pride of any particular pipe owner. You can choose a sandblast or smooth surface. | The Faaborg Pibe is sculptured by hand, from the best materials. Each lump of briar is carefully selected and seasoned before shaping begins. By following the structure and the fine grains of the briar root the pipes are formed to become the pride of any particular pipe owner. You can choose a sandblast or smooth surface. | ||