Sultan with a feather

Well, here are a few quick snaps of my meer. Not much colour yet, then again I've only put maybe 10 bowls through it...I shall have to get back into it one day...on the list :) You can see the pink coming through in the places that have been more deeply carved. enjoy! Oh, it's white in real life, I just forgot to change the colour balance and couldn't be bothered going back and retaking the photo's...or colour balancing in Photoshop...meh.

The Sultan Turkish Meerschaum

I looked out the back door at the letter box and sitting on top was probably the most anticipated parcel  ever.
I limped  down the stairs like an arthritic  51 year old on Christmas morning.

HAHAHA

I so love a case.
I was quite surprised by the size its huge.
Built like a guitar case.

Fits the case very nicely.

He's a good looking fella.
I like the hole between  his head and the sash on his turban   

What a profile.

If i trimmed my beard and had a turban.
At least we have the same color beard.

Nicely tapered bowl.
The last time it will be this white ever.

Great detail and its a sitter.

My first Lucite bit.

The first bowl gently packed and not to full.
Smoked  wonderfully.
Very cool. 

After 7 bowls.

I am going to smoke this pipe a lot.

I want to see some colour.

I have only handled it with cotton gloves.

Not sure if i can keep it up or not.

It would feel so good in the hand. 

Some say just have clean hands.

Now to become educated about waxing meerschaum pipes. 

Last but not least my thanks go to Hobo Hoot for this incredible gift.

It will be become a true friend.