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'''Courtesy of [http://www.pipendoge.de/barbi_infoengl.htm "Pipendoge"] Jörg Rolf Lehmann, edited May 2011 --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] 11:06, 24 May 2011 (CDT)''' | '''Courtesy of [http://www.pipendoge.de/barbi_infoengl.htm "Pipendoge"] Jörg Rolf Lehmann, edited May 2011 --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] 11:06, 24 May 2011 (CDT)''' | ||
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There is no doubt, Rainer was one of the very best pipe makers in the world, which is very remarkable for someone who started out as an autodidact(self-taught). Barbi can be proud of his work, they are amongst the most popular pieces worldwide. | '''Rainer Barbi''' started with the production of pipes in 1974. He was therefore regarded as the "senior" of the German freehand pipe makers, although he really had the spirit of a young person. I first met Rainer in 2001, when he hosted a presentation of his pipes in the city of Bünde, at Otto [[Pollner]]'s place, who is the grand-master of pipe-turners in Germany. | ||
There is no doubt, Rainer was one of the very best pipe makers in the world, which is very remarkable for someone who started out as an autodidact (self-taught). Barbi can be proud of his work, they are amongst the most popular pieces worldwide. | |||
I like all the pipes of Barbi very much, without exception, a style of his own is unmistakable and the recogntion value of a Barbi is great. Many of his pipes are finished very brightly and the grain contrast stands out more and more with use of the pipe. | I like all the pipes of Barbi very much, without exception, a style of his own is unmistakable and the recogntion value of a Barbi is great. Many of his pipes are finished very brightly and the grain contrast stands out more and more with use of the pipe. | ||
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As part of an earlier agreement, in 2014 [[Knudsen, Holmer|Holmer Knudsen]] began series production of a line of Barbi-designed pipes, using ebauchons that were selected by Barbi himself. The pipes are being sold through DanPipe of Germany; they would have been offered years earlier had it not been for Barbi's untimely death. | As part of an earlier agreement, in 2014 [[Knudsen, Holmer|Holmer Knudsen]] began series production of a line of Barbi-designed pipes, using ebauchons that were selected by Barbi himself. The pipes are being sold through DanPipe of Germany; they would have been offered years earlier had it not been for Barbi's untimely death. | ||
Rainer Barbi passed away on 23 May 2011 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be greatly missed! | |||
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Image: | Image:rainerbarbi1.jpg|A beautiful Rainer Volcano www.barbi-pipes.com/start_eng/Pfeifen/Monat/Juli_04/Monat_Juli_04.htm | ||
Image:rainerbarbi2.jpg|A beautiful Rainer Volcano www.barbi-pipes.com/start_eng/Pfeifen/Monat/Juli_04/Monat_Juli_04.htm | |||
Image:rainerbarbi3.jpg|center|thumb|Rainer's description: This beautiful piece belongs to a German collector who acquired it over a year ago. It is made of plateau briar from Sicily. Harmonic lines, excellent straight grain and perfectly clean wood characterizes this pipe. The stem is made of ebonite. | |||
Image:RBarbiKCMA01.jpg|Early Barbi Stamped 'Styled by Barbi KCMA' with 'R.Barbi' on Stem, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
Image:RBarbiKCMA02.jpg|Early Barbi Stamped 'Styled by Barbi KCMA' with 'R.Barbi' on Stem, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
Image:RBarbiKCMA03.jpg|Early Barbi Stamped 'Styled by Barbi KCMA' with 'R.Barbi' on Stem, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
Image:RBarbiAC01.jpg|Barbi AC Grade (1999) with Ebony & Boxwood Accent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
Image:RBarbiAC02.jpg|Barbi AC Grade (1999) with Ebony & Boxwood Accent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
Image:RBarbiAC03.jpg|Barbi AC Grade (1999) with Ebony & Boxwood Accent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
Image:RBarbiAC04.jpg|Barbi AC Grade (1999) with Ebony & Boxwood Accent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection | |||
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== Contact information == | |||
Rainer did not sell pipes directly. Here is his list of [http://www.barbi-pipes.com/start_eng/startframeset.htm dealers and distributors] that carry his pipes. He was happy to offer information, advice and practical help to those interested in his pipes. | |||
Website: [http://www.barbi-pipes.com/index.htm Rainer Barbi] | Website: [http://www.barbi-pipes.com/index.htm Rainer Barbi] | ||
Email | Email: rainerbarbi@aol.com | ||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: Germany]] | [[Category: Germany]] | ||