The Monad | Founder’s Series No. 1

$250.00
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The Monad is the very first pipe in Daniel Weston’s Founders Series, marking the start of his journey into artisan pipemaking. Crafted from Ebauchon strawberry briar and featuring a fixed ebony stem, this pipe embodies the raw, honest work of a maker just beginning to explore the craft.

The bowl is imperfect and uneven, with natural flaws and subtle irregularities that reflect Daniel’s learning process—his first experiments in shaping, drilling, and finishing. Its textured surface and visible imperfections tell the story of a pipemaker finding his voice while working entirely with natural materials.

True to Weston’s early vision, the Monad is made from 100% natural materials, free from plastics, reflecting his ongoing goal to create pipes as purely and organically as possible. While Daniel continues refining his technique, this pipe stands as a tangible symbol of the very beginnings of Weston Pipes, offering a smoking experience that is authentic, grounded, and deeply personal.

The Monad’s flaws are part of its character, making it a collector’s piece that honors the origins of Daniel Weston Pipes and the very first steps of his craft.

Specifications

Bowl Height: 32 mm (1.26 inches)

Bowl Outer Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 inches)

Chamber Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 inches)

Wall Thickness: 6.5 mm (0.26 inches)

Total Pipe Length (including stem): 114 mm (4.49 inches)

Stem Length: 82 mm (3.23 inches)

Materials

  • Italian briar bowl

  • Ebony stem, dyed with a handmade tincture from Michigan black walnut husks

What’s Included

  • 30-Day-Money-Back Guarantee: Full Refund if not satisfied within 30 days.

  • Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee: Free Repairs for life on all Daniel Weston pipes.

  • The original pencil design sketch, referenced throughout the creation process and pinned to the workshop wall as Daniel Weston brought this pipe to life

  • 5 pipe cleaners for cleaning

  • A box of matches

  • A small container of beeswax for maintenance

  • Hand-signed by Daniel Weston with “No. 1” on the bottom of the bowl

The Monad is the very first pipe in Daniel Weston’s Founders Series, marking the start of his journey into artisan pipemaking. Crafted from Ebauchon strawberry briar and featuring a fixed ebony stem, this pipe embodies the raw, honest work of a maker just beginning to explore the craft.

The bowl is imperfect and uneven, with natural flaws and subtle irregularities that reflect Daniel’s learning process—his first experiments in shaping, drilling, and finishing. Its textured surface and visible imperfections tell the story of a pipemaker finding his voice while working entirely with natural materials.

True to Weston’s early vision, the Monad is made from 100% natural materials, free from plastics, reflecting his ongoing goal to create pipes as purely and organically as possible. While Daniel continues refining his technique, this pipe stands as a tangible symbol of the very beginnings of Weston Pipes, offering a smoking experience that is authentic, grounded, and deeply personal.

The Monad’s flaws are part of its character, making it a collector’s piece that honors the origins of Daniel Weston Pipes and the very first steps of his craft.

Specifications

Bowl Height: 32 mm (1.26 inches)

Bowl Outer Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 inches)

Chamber Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 inches)

Wall Thickness: 6.5 mm (0.26 inches)

Total Pipe Length (including stem): 114 mm (4.49 inches)

Stem Length: 82 mm (3.23 inches)

Materials

  • Italian briar bowl

  • Ebony stem, dyed with a handmade tincture from Michigan black walnut husks

What’s Included

  • 30-Day-Money-Back Guarantee: Full Refund if not satisfied within 30 days.

  • Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee: Free Repairs for life on all Daniel Weston pipes.

  • The original pencil design sketch, referenced throughout the creation process and pinned to the workshop wall as Daniel Weston brought this pipe to life

  • 5 pipe cleaners for cleaning

  • A box of matches

  • A small container of beeswax for maintenance

  • Hand-signed by Daniel Weston with “No. 1” on the bottom of the bowl