Yes, bay leaf mouths are described according to their shape. The true, 
full bay leaf mouth has a lower section that is rounded to complete the bay 
leaf appearance. Some others use what they call a "Gothic" mouth, with a bay leaf 
or Gothic arch upper lip, and a triangular bottom insert.
     Roman[esque] or French mouths, as they are called, are really quite 
beautiful, but are more costly to craft, as much more metalwork is required of the 
pipemaker. These inserts are built proud of the pipe and are demanding in 
their craftsmenship if correctly made.
     Bay leaf mouths may also be built proud of the pipe, and in many a 19th 
century and early 20th century English organ, one finds such upper lips bulged 
and "dubbed" as well.
     The rumor that I was smoking bay leaves when I designed the Cold Spring 
organ are unfounded, and unrelated to my choice of mouth style.

Sebastian M. Gluck
New York City

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