The Romeo Briar Process - How to cut briar for tobacco pipes.

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  • Опубліковано 11 лют 2020
  • Have you ever wondered how smoking pipes are made? Many people know that briar wood is the most common material, but few know where it is found, or how to harvest, cut and cure it for use in pipes. Enter Mimmo, a second generation briar cutter in Northern Italy who supplies top quality briar to pipe makers and factories around the world. Meet him and learn about his passion and his process in this charming three-part video.
    See more of Mimmo in the feature documentary, Father the Flame, now available online:
    UA-cam: • Father the Flame
    iTunes: tv.apple.com/us/movie/father-...
    Amazon: www.amazon.com/Father-Flame-U...
    Romeo Briar: www.romeobriar.com/

КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @voidling2632
    @voidling2632 2 роки тому +17

    the most random thing I've watched on youtube at 3am but I liked it.

  • @MrBinaryluv
    @MrBinaryluv Рік тому +21

    The pipe industry needs more material like this online. This was so well made. Great job I wanna make pipes now.

    • @fathertheflame4811
      @fathertheflame4811  Рік тому +4

      Thanks! You should give pipe-making a try! We have a bunch more material from the film that we're hoping to put online. Hopefully this year, stay tuned!

    • @Dorelaxen
      @Dorelaxen Місяць тому

      We need more stuff like this and less of the toxic "'Merica" garbage that many channels seem to feature. Flags everywhere and instead of talking about pipes or tobacco, they go on and on about political hoo hah. THIS is what pipes are all about. Not all the other clutter that gets in the way.

  • @peterjoseph8974
    @peterjoseph8974 Місяць тому +2

    I just drilled the tobacco chamber in one of his pieces of briar tonight. Great material.

  • @squiremuldoon5462
    @squiremuldoon5462 4 роки тому +14

    After watching this I gained new appreciation for briar and bought a unique pipe from a pipe maker, what a beautiful art.

  • @adamgriss2025
    @adamgriss2025 4 роки тому +14

    What a wonderfully produced film! I am astounded by the passion shown by the artisans. My father was a pipe smoker for many years and I can still smell the aroma as if was only a few moments ago. Even though he quit a few decades ago, I still see him fiddle about as if he's holding his pipe when he has a quiet moment.

  • @seancook4317
    @seancook4317 Рік тому +7

    this was amazing, i caught myself thinking "it's just a piece of wood, why does a pipe sometimes cost hundreds of dollars", this video showed me why, i had no idea so much had to happen to get a pipe out of the wood. really awesome video

  • @dalemckenzie9394
    @dalemckenzie9394 2 місяці тому

    I never knew. Such an obscure and fascinating industry, super specialized and nuanced. A well made and enjoyable video, thankyou

  • @robertqueberg4612
    @robertqueberg4612 Рік тому +3

    You must be true to yourself, before you can be true to others. That shows in this video. Keep cutting and counting your ten most important tools/fingers. Thank you for the short walk through your life and work.

  • @Dorelaxen
    @Dorelaxen Місяць тому

    Just finished watching the actual documentary (it's on Tubi). Mimmo seems like such a genuine guy. Love his life, loves his work. And he gets to drink the best wine!

  • @privatepilot4064
    @privatepilot4064 3 місяці тому +1

    Exceptional documentary! Absolutely fantastico!

  • @mr.sherlockholmes6130
    @mr.sherlockholmes6130 Рік тому +1

    Truly a Legend He is one of Kind . Thank you for this amazing documentary. He is the last of his kind . Thank you as a pipe smoker very informative

  • @TyinAlaska
    @TyinAlaska 2 роки тому +9

    These videos are an insane quality! Thank you SO MUCH!

  • @rossonero99
    @rossonero99 4 роки тому +25

    Thank you! I've watched the full-length documentary a good few times already and this shorts are a great supplement.
    Really looking forward to seeing more. The mood that you've captured through this whole journey is something extraordinary.

    • @fathertheflame4811
      @fathertheflame4811  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks Suhail! Glad you're enjoying the film and these vignettes. There's a lot more on the way, much of it follows the same themes as the film. We just kept running into incredible stories and characters, it's been a pleasure to share.

  • @mbmrip11
    @mbmrip11 3 роки тому +2

    What a like-able fella

  • @anthonyferrarajr.2115
    @anthonyferrarajr.2115 3 роки тому +2

    Bring me over there and house me, feed me and ill clothe myself and woodwork in your shop all the day long happy as can be, Mimmo. The crazy cut ebeuchon. Long live Mimmo

    • @anthonyferrarajr.2115
      @anthonyferrarajr.2115 3 роки тому

      Ill even go into the woods with my own Pulaski axe and grub out all briar you want, Mimmo

  • @4one6Piper
    @4one6Piper 4 роки тому +4

    Fantastic video. Finally put a face to the famous "Mimmo" name. Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @michaelgargano5172
    @michaelgargano5172 Рік тому +1

    As a pipe smoker blown away by this video unbelievable I wish I had a job there creating such a art

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing Mimmo I will appreciate my Briar pipes more now. Keep up the good work

  • @woodrowpiper2368
    @woodrowpiper2368 4 роки тому +2

    Just bought the movie today. Can’t wait to watch it. Thanks for making it.

  • @jppipairesolermolina4776
    @jppipairesolermolina4776 3 роки тому +2

    Bona souche et Jolie plateau de Soler

  • @mariotroisi901
    @mariotroisi901 3 місяці тому

    Bellissimo!!!!! Bravo Mimmo..you are the Best!!!!

  • @j.deespipes7681
    @j.deespipes7681 4 роки тому +1

    Mimmo is a character.

  • @thezenboy
    @thezenboy Рік тому

    I can only imagine how wonderful his workshop must smell.

  • @aronkovacs1386
    @aronkovacs1386 4 роки тому +2

    Being the owner of a beautiful Chacom pipe, it's nice to see where it came from

    • @fathertheflame4811
      @fathertheflame4811  4 роки тому +1

      Aron Kovacs Great to hear! Stay tuned, we’ve got more on Chacom heading this way.

  • @ZacDewey
    @ZacDewey 4 роки тому +7

    Great work. Can't wait for more!

    • @fathertheflame4811
      @fathertheflame4811  4 роки тому +2

      The next one should be out pretty soon actually. Stay subscribed!

  • @RedcoatsReturn
    @RedcoatsReturn Рік тому +1

    The best video I have ever seen about briar wood! 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊👍👍😉

  • @spaceman51974
    @spaceman51974 5 місяців тому

    Finding Mimmo. This was a great video.

  • @jrczz
    @jrczz 2 роки тому +1

    My last 2 pipes were your blocks. Thanks.

  • @gavingaming123
    @gavingaming123 4 роки тому +2

    Appreciate you showing us how they harvest the briar, some amazing characters. All the best from Scotland. GD

  • @shafrizalmdnoor9254
    @shafrizalmdnoor9254 Рік тому

    Very class documentary..he is Rossi of wood pipe.

  • @imawrench
    @imawrench 4 роки тому +6

    Well done...just a fantastic story of an amazing man. A pleasure to watch!
    Be well,
    Stephen

  • @marcomarcus8113
    @marcomarcus8113 7 місяців тому

    Complimenti a tutta la Famiglia Romeo, da chi l'ha creata e a chi gli sta dando tanto lustro nel mondo ! Viva la radica e le pipe Romeo ! 👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @dereklondon9404
    @dereklondon9404 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! This is the perfect combination of science and art.

  • @MYSTICWARLOCKMODE
    @MYSTICWARLOCKMODE 2 роки тому +1

    Brother, amazing... 👏 👏 👏

  • @jetcitysinatra7300
    @jetcitysinatra7300 2 роки тому +2

    This reminds me of the Statue David. Story has it that Michelangelo' was entering a contest and someone had a piece of Marble and and it got chipped and they couldn't use it. Michelangelo' said he would use it and that is how David got his lean in his stance.

  • @themindfulpipe
    @themindfulpipe 4 роки тому +5

    Really enjoyed the video (and the film). I really admire Mimmo's eye for the briar. I make my own pipes out of ash wood but I can't read the wood like Mimmo and proper pipe makers.

    • @mr.sherlockholmes6130
      @mr.sherlockholmes6130 3 роки тому +3

      It is like watching Picasso it is truly magnificent. Thank you!!

  • @josephhyland8904
    @josephhyland8904 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating!

  • @philipjohnson2928
    @philipjohnson2928 2 роки тому

    GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!! THANKS MUCH FOR MAKING THIS FOR ALL TO SEE.

  • @ryenelaguilar645
    @ryenelaguilar645 3 роки тому +1

    I’m glad I found this video. Thank you!

  • @FieryOne
    @FieryOne 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this video. It was pleasure to watch this story!

  • @manifestmeditations174
    @manifestmeditations174 10 місяців тому

    I’ve thought a lot about making pipes before. Funny this popped up for me

  • @Der_Kleine_Mann
    @Der_Kleine_Mann 4 роки тому +2

    Wow, thank you very much for uploading this wonderful documentation👍 I loved it👌

  • @manatoa1
    @manatoa1 2 роки тому +1

    This is so good!

  • @Pendragon501
    @Pendragon501 3 роки тому +1

    What a great video!

  • @mikejessable
    @mikejessable 4 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed watching this and seeing where my next pipe will be coming from, I have big dreams.

  • @chuckheinze7
    @chuckheinze7 3 роки тому +1

    I had no idea. Thanks. This is a great video.

  • @benniebarrow348
    @benniebarrow348 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful story.....thanks

  • @artawhirler
    @artawhirler Рік тому

    This was so interesting! Thank you!

  • @SAXONWARLORD1000AD
    @SAXONWARLORD1000AD Рік тому

    Great guy , very interesting , never realized so much go's in to this

  • @joeguzman3558
    @joeguzman3558 2 роки тому +1

    I'm 3rd generation pipe smoker my grandpa, my father,and me , my son is 4 the, and my grandson is looking into - I remember my grandpa had 9 pipes and used to put an apple in them to keep them fresh, it's funny you can have 2 pipes from the same brand same everything and one will smoke different.

  • @PaulWorks
    @PaulWorks 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Great Video!

  • @frydabtin
    @frydabtin Рік тому

    خیلیییییییی عالی بود 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️ممنونم از این ویدیو بسیار آموزنده شما .

  • @seasmokepipes5533
    @seasmokepipes5533 4 роки тому +3

    Very good, keep that footage coming!

  • @robblanks2141
    @robblanks2141 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video!👍🆒

  • @jonathanfraires
    @jonathanfraires 2 роки тому +1

    Absolut increrable!

  • @domus2065
    @domus2065 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting this well managed video.
    Mimmo, Sei forte!!!!..
    italoamericani sono fieri del tuo contributo mondiale alla pipa. Arrivederci a Chicago. Voglio imparare come fare il tuo cappello di carta👍. Ricordi di gioventu per me.
    Saluti
    Peter (Piero)
    NYC PIPE CLUB

  • @rayff7740
    @rayff7740 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful

  • @oakleave
    @oakleave 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, thankyou all for what you do. I'm sitting on my back porch with my briar thinking about how great it would be to go hunting for Briar trees in Tuscany.

  • @motog4-75
    @motog4-75 Рік тому +1

    I admire his positive & happy character.
    But does anyone know approximately how many people in the world today still smoke pipes. Smoking in general is in decline in most first world countries because people are aiming to have healthier lifestyles. I don't smoke, but I love pipes as a beautifully crafted item. I suppose some people might collect them.

  • @candchuggins
    @candchuggins 3 роки тому +1

    How wonderful my friends in spirit my brother in blood there is a special place in my heart for all involved in this art I love them all there is nothing I can say!

  • @ismailhitam7321
    @ismailhitam7321 2 роки тому +1

    Tq very good tutorial

  • @fredlesteros7668
    @fredlesteros7668 Рік тому

    Amazing 💫

  • @ettolla1
    @ettolla1 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @chadbartlett771
    @chadbartlett771 4 роки тому +2

    Well done, guys.

  • @The-man-with-the-many-pipes
    @The-man-with-the-many-pipes 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice Video thx ✌

  • @thangngotoan3681
    @thangngotoan3681 Рік тому

    good job

  • @rumo201
    @rumo201 3 роки тому +1

    Cool man! 👍

  • @JosephStealin
    @JosephStealin 2 роки тому +2

    how has he still got all his fingers ?

  • @S.Norman
    @S.Norman Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @eliaskhanmeh7399
    @eliaskhanmeh7399 Рік тому

    Nice makers

  • @brunoraco376
    @brunoraco376 2 роки тому +1

    Dieting bravissimi

  • @jppipairesolermolina4776
    @jppipairesolermolina4776 3 роки тому +1

    un boeno hab razo de tu amigo soler

  • @rideon6140
    @rideon6140 2 роки тому +1

    I want to know how it prevents mold from growing on all that wet fresh cut wood in the humid basement?

  • @RackwitzG
    @RackwitzG Рік тому

    I read today that it is very dangerous to cut the briar with the saw. That's why only few do it today. Many have lost a finger at the saw. You don't know and can't tell if a rock might be enclosed in the wood and if the saw hits it, you can get seriously injured. The harvesting and curing part looks like very hard work.

  • @FlufferNutterSandwich
    @FlufferNutterSandwich 3 роки тому +2

    How does he keep the Briar Burls from molding in his cellar?

  • @jaystretch01
    @jaystretch01 4 роки тому +1

    Really hope this guy is ok regarding COVID19....

  • @schleimigerhelmling6763
    @schleimigerhelmling6763 2 роки тому +1

    Its so wet in the wood lager.

  • @vintagepipesnightmares
    @vintagepipesnightmares 3 роки тому +2

    He is covered in safety gear. Look at that protection hat !

  • @claudecharland5091
    @claudecharland5091 2 роки тому

    esta una possibilita cut una vesta pipa block por favor

  • @Emmanuele_Valente
    @Emmanuele_Valente 2 роки тому +1

    Commovente

  • @eliaskhanmeh7399
    @eliaskhanmeh7399 Рік тому

    I have one

  • @dad3562
    @dad3562 4 роки тому +1

    Does he sells pipes he made?

  • @LuisTheFilmHack
    @LuisTheFilmHack 3 роки тому +1

    I don't understand why Mimmo doesn't sear chain link gloves.

  • @user-qp3gp5ew5r
    @user-qp3gp5ew5r 2 роки тому +1

    Where can I buy this Heather

  • @gratefulpipeandcigar3239
    @gratefulpipeandcigar3239 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️😃😃😃

  • @sajnt69
    @sajnt69 3 роки тому +1

    i want to know how to make this newspaper hat he has

  • @Sc-ld7os
    @Sc-ld7os 2 роки тому +1

    5:18 leave it to Italians to make watering wood artistic

  • @geoffreybudge3027
    @geoffreybudge3027 Рік тому

    I’d us a nylon strap and come-a-long to pull the root and maybe a saw

  • @CandidZulu
    @CandidZulu 3 роки тому +1

    Briar and cat food (cut off fingers) manufacturer I bet!

  • @Juraberg
    @Juraberg 3 роки тому +1

    😎👍🏼

  • @Music-dy2oj
    @Music-dy2oj 4 роки тому +2

    Father the Flame

  • @EvilCob
    @EvilCob 2 роки тому

    Hej

  • @aronkovacs1386
    @aronkovacs1386 3 роки тому +1

    8:10 that's what she said

  • @Andywardfan69420
    @Andywardfan69420 7 місяців тому

    its sad i went in the chacom factory 3 days ago ,its in chambles ,ruined all crumbling ,he left his factory abandonned ,i saved a few pipes in the process

  • @ktoth29
    @ktoth29 Рік тому

    That saw is terrifying

  • @Aleksashkovich
    @Aleksashkovich 3 роки тому

    Варвары!!

  • @GritsnGravy61
    @GritsnGravy61 6 місяців тому

    The word in English is “conviction “

  • @johnharrison6745
    @johnharrison6745 Рік тому

    I know that these guys know what they're doing; but, they seemed so ROUGH when they were harvesting the brier roots. I'd be concerned that I was going to damage some really primo wood if I was hacking and chopping like that.....

  • @tompipps3383
    @tompipps3383 3 роки тому

    TOM PIPPS FOAM- BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA USA HI HELLO &

  • @averydizzle
    @averydizzle Рік тому

    Can I please work for you I’ll give you 10. 20. Years of my life. Teach meeeee