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[[Image:juliusvesz3.jpg|right|thumb|Handcut Circle D; Tan Smooth, w/Antique Band, Resin Stem, 2.25"H, 6"L]]
 
Born and raised in Hungary, '''Julius Vesz''' was first exposed to pipe making through his grandfather. Although his grandfather died when Julius was only 9 years old, he can still picture his grandfather making pipes. It made a lasting impression that matured years later.
Born and raised in Hungary, '''Julius Vesz''' was first exposed to pipe making through his grandfather. Although his grandfather died when Julius was only 9 years old, he can still picture his grandfather making pipes. It made a lasting impression that matured years later.


After immigrating to Canada at age 23, Vesz worked as a mechanical draftsman, but ever since a child had wanted to do something on his own. Remembering his grandfather's pipe making and repairing, he thought perhaps he should try his hand at that also. He sought out Charlie Dollack, who had a repair shop in downtown Toronto, but while Charlie encouraged the young Vesz, he did not offer any help or instruction.
After immigrating to Canada at age 23, Vesz worked as a mechanical draftsman, but ever since a child had wanted to do something on his own. Remembering his grandfather's pipe making and repairing, he thought perhaps he should try his hand at that also. He sought out Charlie Dollack, who had a repair shop in downtown Toronto, but while Charlie encouraged the young Vesz, he did not offer any help or instruction.
[[Image:juliusvesz1.jpg|left|thumb|Handcut Circle A; Tan Smooth, resin stem, 2.25"H, 5.75"L]]
 
Julius continued on his own, setting up a modest shop in his own home, and was soon fixing and making pipes for several department stores, as well as United Cigar, which later turned into his main source of work. He discovered he had a unique skill, which he practiced and nurtured on his own. Like his grandfather, Vesz is motivated by a desire to create pipes that approach perfection.
Julius continued on his own, setting up a modest shop in his own home, and was soon fixing and making pipes for several department stores, as well as United Cigar, which later turned into his main source of work. He discovered he had a unique skill, which he practiced and nurtured on his own. Like his grandfather, Vesz is motivated by a desire to create pipes that approach perfection.


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== Dead root briar ==
He maintains a supply of centuries-old briar that has been accumulated since the 1960s. Julius is renowned for using "dead root" briar. This briar root is said to have died and remained untouched for hundreds of years before it was dug out of the ground, enabling it to dry and age naturally. The alleged benefit of pipes created from this material is a cooler, smoother smoking experience.


== Gallery ==
<gallery widths=300 heights=200 mode="packed-hover">
juliusvesz1.jpg|Handcut Circle A; Tan Smooth, resin stem, 2.25"H, 5.75"L
juliusvesz2.jpg|Handcut Circle A; Red Bark with Gold Band, 1.5"H, 4.5"L
juliusvesz3.jpg|Handcut Circle D; Tan Smooth, w/Antique Band, Resin Stem, 2.25"H, 6"L
</gallery>


'''Dead root briar:'''
[[Image:juliusvesz2.jpg|right|thumb|Handcut Circle A; Red Bark with Gold Band, 1.5"H, 4.5"L]]
He maintains a supply of centuries-old briar that has been accumulated since the 1960s. Julius is renowned for using "dead root" briar. This briar root is said to have died and remained untouched for hundreds of years before it was dug out of the ground, enabling it to dry and age naturally. The alleged benefit of pipes created from this material is a cooler, smoother smoking experience.


== Pamphlets ==
<gallery mode="Slideshow" caption="Julius Vesz Brochure, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
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*PDF Copy of [https://pipedia.org/images/d/d6/Julius_Vesz.pdf Julius Vesz Brochure], courtesy Michael DiCuccio


'''Contact information:'''
== Contact information ==
  '''Julius Vesz Pipes'''
  '''Julius Vesz Pipes'''
Royal York Hotel
  Toronto, ON
100 Front Street West
  Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
  Canada
  Canada
   
   
  Telephone: (416) 362-0581
  Telephone: (416) 362-0581
  Fax: (416) 306-9908
  Fax: (416) 306-9908
  E-mail: mailto:juliusvesz@rogers.com
  E-mail: mailto:rob@veszpipes.com
  Website: [http://www.juliusvesz.ca/ Julius Vesz Pipes]
  Website: [http://www.veszpipes.com/ Julius Vesz Pipes]
 


[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]]
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]]
[[Category: Canada]]
[[Category: Canada]]

Latest revision as of 20:11, 23 October 2021

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Born and raised in Hungary, Julius Vesz was first exposed to pipe making through his grandfather. Although his grandfather died when Julius was only 9 years old, he can still picture his grandfather making pipes. It made a lasting impression that matured years later.

After immigrating to Canada at age 23, Vesz worked as a mechanical draftsman, but ever since a child had wanted to do something on his own. Remembering his grandfather's pipe making and repairing, he thought perhaps he should try his hand at that also. He sought out Charlie Dollack, who had a repair shop in downtown Toronto, but while Charlie encouraged the young Vesz, he did not offer any help or instruction.

Julius continued on his own, setting up a modest shop in his own home, and was soon fixing and making pipes for several department stores, as well as United Cigar, which later turned into his main source of work. He discovered he had a unique skill, which he practiced and nurtured on his own. Like his grandfather, Vesz is motivated by a desire to create pipes that approach perfection.

Dead root briar

He maintains a supply of centuries-old briar that has been accumulated since the 1960s. Julius is renowned for using "dead root" briar. This briar root is said to have died and remained untouched for hundreds of years before it was dug out of the ground, enabling it to dry and age naturally. The alleged benefit of pipes created from this material is a cooler, smoother smoking experience.

Gallery


Pamphlets

Contact information

Julius Vesz Pipes
Toronto, ON
Canada

Telephone: (416) 362-0581
Fax: (416) 306-9908
E-mail: mailto:rob@veszpipes.com
Website: Julius Vesz Pipes