Wallenstein
Born on the Main, reared on the Lahn and settled on the Saar – yet still at home on the Kenmare River.
Grandson, son, brother and father of pipe smokers, enjoyed my own first pipe at 14. Was that even before my first kiss? For sure!
As a student, made a "pilgrimage" to Copenhagen in a Citroen 2 CV. Bought and marvelled at Larsen and Bang, was bowled over by Anne Julie. Scrimped and saved.
Have since become a lawyer, husband, and father of three children. Have acquired the tranquillity, carefulness and patience necessary to make pipes.
Earlier – still in those rough-and-ready years – made friends with Pit Rohrbach.
Mutual interests unite: Ireland, old English sports cars, Bonsai... and the love of seafood. And for some time now, that of pipe making.
In 2006 Wallenstein made friends with Brad Pohlmann. The result are pipes which unite Wallenstein's incredible imagination of new shapes with Brad's superb sandblasting work.
Wallenstein ceased to sell his pipes directly to his customers. On the occasion of the 30. Inter-tabac Fair Dortmund, September 19. - 21., 2008 Otto & Kopp of Offenbach took over the worldwide distribution of Wallenstein pipes (excluding the USA). - Foreseeing he will also cease to introduce new pipes on his website. A real pity, because this will make it really difficult for the customer to come to know which pipes are actually available and where.
Email: info@blue-lobster-pipes.com Website: Blue Lobster Pipes Distribution (excluding the USA): Otto & Kopp; USA: Smoker's Haven