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'''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 | '''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. | 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. |