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Julius | [[Image:Julius Vesz.jpg|left]] | ||
[[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. | |||
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]] | |||
[[Image:juliusvesz2.jpg|right|thumb|Handcut Circle A; Red Bark with Gold Band, 1.5"H, 4.5"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. | |||
'''From Julius' website:''' | '''From Julius' website:''' | ||
Julius Vesz is one of the world’s premiere pipe makers and has been perfecting his craft for close to 50 years. 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 died and remained untouched for hundreds of years before it was dug out of the ground, enabling it to dry and age naturally. Pipes created from this unique and rare material offer a cool, smooth smoking experience. | Julius Vesz is one of the world’s premiere pipe makers and has been perfecting his craft for close to 50 years. 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 died and remained untouched for hundreds of years before it was dug out of the ground, enabling it to dry and age naturally. Pipes created from this unique and rare material offer a cool, smooth smoking experience. | ||
'''Contact information:''' | '''Contact information:''' | ||
'''Julius Vesz Pipes''' | |||
Julius Vesz Pipes | Royal York Hotel | ||
Royal York Hotel | 100 Front Street West | ||
100 Front Street West | Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | ||
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:juliusvesz@rogers.com | Website: [http://www.juliusvesz.ca/ Julius Vesz Pipes] |