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[[File:Soren.jpg|thumb|400px|Søren Refbjerg Rasmussen Compilation, courtesy | [[File:Soren.jpg|thumb|400px|Søren Refbjerg Rasmussen Compilation, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
'''Søren Refbjerg Rasmussen''' founded a company in 1969, which employed an average of 8 - 12 craftsmen in the 1970's. The semi-freehands they produced were traded under his prename '''Søren'''. Rasmussen himself finished only the very best pipes. So his way of pipemaking closely resembled the ways of [[Preben Holm]], [[Karl Erik Ottendahl]] or [[Erik Nørding]]. Altogether more than 1,000,000 pipes were sold. | |||
Today he works alone as '''Refbjerg''' and manufactures only a small number of pipes in his workshop in DK-2860 Søborg, which are considered to be tremendously precisely executed. The dimensions mostly range from small to medium sized, corresponding to his personal preferences. The shapes adhere to the classical models, but often he gives them a touch of Danish flair. Refbjerg accepts minor faults but never uses any fillings. "Straight Grain" is the only grading, used for his very best pieces. He likes stem decorations made of exotic woods or metal rings. | Today he works alone as '''Refbjerg''' and manufactures only a small number of pipes in his workshop in DK-2860 Søborg, which are considered to be tremendously precisely executed. The dimensions mostly range from small to medium sized, corresponding to his personal preferences. The shapes adhere to the classical models, but often he gives them a touch of Danish flair. Refbjerg accepts minor faults but never uses any fillings. "Straight Grain" is the only grading, used for his very best pieces. He likes stem decorations made of exotic woods or metal rings. | ||
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As [[Rainer Barbi]] once stated, Refbjerg uses only briar from Corsica, and, more than that, he's the one and only to import it from there. At least in Europe. He's supplier to the vaste majority of the Danish makers. | As [[Rainer Barbi]] once stated, Refbjerg uses only briar from Corsica, and, more than that, he's the one and only to import it from there. At least in Europe. He's supplier to the vaste majority of the Danish makers. | ||
Seconds: '''Danbark''', [[Soborg]] | |||
Obviously the Danbark line was restarted some time ago. To be found at [http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php?crn=220 Frenchy's Pipes] and we | Obviously the Danbark line was restarted some time ago. To be found at [http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php?crn=220 Frenchy's Pipes] and we quote from there: | ||
"A note from the carver: | <blockquote>"A note from the carver: | ||
I am very proud to introduce my new (!) series of hand-carved Danbark Pipes by Søren. These pipes are crafted from the finest Corsican and Grecian briars. I take a great deal of pride in crafting the Danbark Pipes to be highly functional and so they will provide the smoker with many years of dedicated service. The Danbark Pipes by Søren are available in several different styles and finishes with my personal touch and inspirations. | I am very proud to introduce my new (!) series of hand-carved Danbark Pipes by Søren. These pipes are crafted from the finest Corsican and Grecian briars. I take a great deal of pride in crafting the Danbark Pipes to be highly functional and so they will provide the smoker with many years of dedicated service. The Danbark Pipes by Søren are available in several different styles and finishes with my personal touch and inspirations. | ||
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I enjoy spending my spare time on the very long, rugged coasts of Denmark. I derive much relaxation from being on the coast while angling for Sea Trout with my own hand-tied flies. I find this environment is a great inspiration to me for making pipes. Many times I think to myself, “Inspired by nature, made by me”. | I enjoy spending my spare time on the very long, rugged coasts of Denmark. I derive much relaxation from being on the coast while angling for Sea Trout with my own hand-tied flies. I find this environment is a great inspiration to me for making pipes. Many times I think to myself, “Inspired by nature, made by me”. | ||
Happy puffing, Søren" | Happy puffing, Søren"</blockquote> | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths=250 heights=185> | ||
File:Soren01.jpg | Refbjerg SmoothStraightBulldog.JPG|Smooth Straight Bulldog, courtesy [http://www.smokershaven.com/ Smokershaven.com] | ||
File:Soren09.jpg | File:Soren01.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
File:SorenSitter01.jpg | File:Soren09.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
File:SorenSitter07.jpg | File:SorenSitter01.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
File:Soren2-01.jpg | File:SorenSitter07.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
File:Soren2-05.jpg | File:Soren2-01.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
File:Soren2-07.jpg | File:Soren2-05.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
Soren3-01.jpg | File:Soren2-07.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
Soren3-07.jpg | Soren3-01.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | ||
Soren3-07.jpg|Examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka | |||
File:Danbark01.jpg|Danbark example and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka | |||
File:Danbark07.jpg|Danbark example and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka | |||
File:Danbark14.jpg|Danbark example and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka | |||
Soren4-01.jpg|Example, courtesy Doug Valitchka | |||
Soren4-07.jpg|Details, courtesy Doug Valitchka | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: Denmark]] | [[Category: Denmark]] | ||