Reviews
142 messages left for Jan by visitors and customers around the world, 2002–2012.
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AnglerThis pipe is absolutely awesome!
SieraThis is a gorgeous pipe, can you tell me the price and are you still making pipes. I think your pipes are outstanding and would love to own some. Keep up the good work ! Tom J.
My husband is big into pipe smoking, so I'll have to tell him about your site. We were somewhat considering an immigration to New Zealand, and he had me research if there's many people who pipe smoke there. I'm sure he'll like the pipes you have. Thank you, nice site, and nice pipes!
CapritoThat is a beautiful pipe! I wish I'd seen it sooner.
Cape Cod "Red Tiger"I am dying to buy a couple of Cape Cod Tiger pipes!
North Wind "Red Tiger"My north wind red tiger came the other day----Great pipe,smokes good,feels good in the hand.I think the Lat41 pipes are the best deal going in their price range.
AmadeusHi Jan If you could please alter the bend of the stem of this pipe to form a more harmonious curve to complement the outside radius of the horn outline, I would be more than happy to add this otherwise perfect pipe to my collection. Regards Duncan
North Wind "Red Tiger"Dear Jan, I am a bit of a traditionalist. I like a classic shape of pipe. What I enjoy in their appearance is in the wood grain. Would you be able to tell me the price of the north wind pipes in red or sand blasted and also the price of the Polo style pipe in the red tiger finish. Was a pipe smoker for many years. Now I smoke just when I am away from home on a weekend fishing. I used to like smoking Edgworth burley and Balkan Sobranie tobaccos but they are now out of bussiness. I have found a replacement for the later. It is called Sasieni and I have been able to import this from the States. Do you know of an Edgeworth type of tobacco that may be available. Would you also happen to know if Mac Barrens Latakia blend is still in production. Regards Dimitri Regards Dimitri
Nerita GreenI am now the proud owner of this pipe. The design and construction of the pipe is first-rate. The draw is smooth and open-enough, without being too open. The pipe smokes cool and completely dry to the bottom of the bowl, burning all the tobacco. The pipe was a gift and is my first Zeman pipe, but won't be my last.
EtnusHi there, I really enjoyed looking at the superb craftsmanship of the various pipes. I particularly liked the Signature Etnus. I also really like the work you have done with the unique colored acrylic mouthpiece on the Trilobite, and La Pirana. Is there a price list for any of your signature pieces?
PupurinaYour Signature Pupurina Pipe is a true work of art. I am a Pipe Collector and this type of pipe is certainly on my wish list. Keep up the excellent work. Kindest Regards.......Ken Baker
OdysseusAbsolutely beautiful
OdysseusThis is about your new Signature, Odysseus. Simply magnificent pipe! A real work of art and I wish I could afford it right now or it would be sold. But I love the pipe!
Neptune "Superia"Dear Jan Rather casually I've visited your website. Astonishing to me what I could see. My compliments. Luckily I shall come over to NZ next Feb/March. So a visit to Nelson (within the wonderful Marlborough Sounds) is already a MUST. I am delighted in having this opportunity to get to know you personally. It seems that I've already been captured by one or two favourites (Neptune Superia and Zara), but we will see. Good luck and best wishes, kindest regards, yours Walter Schäppi
VesuviusVesuvius-very nice pipe and clear grain. I like your style of showing your pipe.It's clear and clean photos.I'm on my way to make a pipes and all the websites have their own information. These information help me to understand the process of making pipes but the details still the pipe maker secret such as the kind of stain use to stain the briar.I think by provide quite details of information could help others especially a new pipe maker. Anyway,thank you.
Dear Jan I am a pipe smoker and I have just been admiring your lovely selection of pipes. Wow some real beautys there. Do you have full price lists at all? I am trying to form a NZ Smokers Federation to act as a national lobby group for the rights of tobacco consumers here in New Zealand. Anyone interested should contact me at smokersunited@hotmail.co.nz Well ill let you get back to the pipe manufacturing. Regards John
Dear Mr. Zeman! As a Tolkien's fan, I am interested if you make custom pipes according to the draft? I don't have much money (I'm just a student) nor finished idea of that pipe, but I would like to know if you would make such pipe for me some day. Of course, I've noticed your Lord of the Pipes section (and also have plans to buy at least one of those), but this idea crossed my mind last year and I suppose this is a great opportunity to get in possession of such unique masterpiece. I wish you to continue to create this unbelievably pleasant pipes! Yours sincerely, Juraj Crnković
El Torro "Extra"This is the third pipe I've purchase from Jan. It is a truely stunning block of briar. The pictures simply don't do it justice. It smokes like a dream as do his previous two pipes. It is the pride of my collection and I feel like I'm on cloud 9 with it between my lips puffing away, a copy of Pipes & Tobaccos magazine or the latest issue of The Pipe Collector in front of me to read, and a "beverage" at my side. Jan's pipes make life better!!!
Cape LarkHi Jan, Another great little pipe which is a pleasure to smoke.I will be purchasing another Lat 41 in the very near future. Thanks again for getting this pipe and the North Cape to me before christmas last year. Respectfully Warren Arthur
North CapeHi Jan, I apologise for not giving you some feed back on my North Cape earlier.It is a terrific little smoker and tasted great from the first half bowl.I am looking forward to purchasing one of your higher grade pipes later this year. Respectfully Warren Arthur
AmrothMy first Zeman pipe, Lord of the Pipes, Amroth. Arrived in less than a week to my address on the other side of the world. First impression, out of the box, Wow ! Initial concern, draw seemed a bit restricted. After load and light, Unfounded concern about draw. Smoked like a dream, and stays lit very Very VERY well. A hard thing to engineer into a churchwarden design. Well done. Looking forward to adding more Zeman pipes to my collection.
Amalfi "Superia"03/25/10 Such beautiful pipes, wish I could get them all. I 'm the owner of this beautiful pipe and it is a work of art, so easy to hold on the mouth, feels great in the hand to and last but not least a fine smoker. Fine Craftsmanship Jan.
The Huntress "Ultima"Thank you for making such wonderful pipes. I bought this pipe for my husband for our anniversary and he is so excited. Although it is not here yet, I'm sure this will quickly become his favorite pipe. I will definately look to you for future presents for my husband.
The Huntress "Ultima"Dear Mr. Zeman, First let me say that the horn shape is one of my favorites. This creation of yours is by far the most beautiful rendition that I have ever seen. The pipe has a medieval look about it that really appeals to me and it certainly captures the hunting theme. I could imagine an ancient hunter smoking this pipe while stalking game in the forest. I would ask you to carve one for me but it would be unaffordable. That's all right. Not being able to afford a Rembrandt does not diminish my pleasure in viewing one. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. They are going into my Wish List" file. Who knows, someday......Bob
BaranorI received my 2nd Jan Zeman pipe a couple of weeks ago; I had to have a pipe while sitting around watching Lord of the Rings. I had heard the long bamboo would deliver a cool smoke, I can certainly concur. It is well balanced, sits very nice in the hand, light as a feather. Pre-coated for easy break in, looks exactly like the picture even though I know Jan just carved it before he sent it. A man of many talents, and a very kind gentleman. Thanks Jan for everything. Thomas
