Richard Chammas

Richard Chammas was born in France and holds two master's degrees, one in chemistry, the other in logistics; he currently works in a multinational logistics service provider. Richard has been a friend of the members of the PCoLeb for many years, informally attending quite a few meetings, and indulging every now and then in a pipe bowl. Originally an avid smoker of fine Cuban cigars, Richard was hesitant to devote his time to learning the lore of the pipe because of his constant travelling abroad. Yet, as time went by, and Richard's taste buds became more sophisticated, he finally discovered the virtues of pipesmoking and decided, with the encouragement of all, to "officially" take up the pipe and become a "brother of the briar." His first pipe, a beautiful Vauen (in the photo) was quickly followed by a Peterson Standard System in which he very happily smokes his now-favourite tobacco, Balkan Sasieni.