Favorite Pipes

[TexasOutlaw]

As mentioned in my introduction, my favorite pipes are my Petersons (p-lips) followed by Savinelli, then its a close tie between stanwell and Nordings.

I'm curious what y'alls favorite makers are? Maybe I can find some new brands to try out.

I generally spend 60-150 on pipes. Though I've spent more. But, I don't want this to be a discussion about value rather than favorites.

[American Psycho-Analyst]

I suppose we're talking briars here?

[TexasOutlaw]

Originally Posted by American Psycho-Analyst

I suppose we're talking briars here?

Well, I didnt think about it, but I wouldn't mind hearing from those that prefer meerchaum; I do own one, an eagle claw.

[American Psycho-Analyst]

C.A.O makes a good meerschaum. As far as briars are concerned, from my limited experience Sasieni and Christiano are also well-constructed pipes.

[IHT]

Karl Erik, Nording, Rad Davis, Cavicchi, Mastro de Paja, Savinelli, Sasieni, ... i'll think of more later.

[kheffelf]

Tinsky and Boswells so far.

[TexasOutlaw]

Originally Posted by American Psycho-Analyst

C.A.O makes a good meerschaum. As far as briars are concerned, from my limited experience Sasieni and Christiano are also well-constructed pipes.

I was looking a meerchaums, and I see some CAOs for about 60. Do you think it would be a good pipe?

[PaulMac]

Cost is an issue, but damn if my Charatan is not amazing
so many others I wanna try

[Puffy69]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

Cost is an issue, but damn if my Charatan is not amazing
so many others I wanna try

paul, you dont like your charatan?

[Big T]

I think Mauro Armellini make nice sandblasts in the $100-$125 range. If you bump to $150 you can get a Tinsky coral.

I recently got an estate Mastro de Paja 3B from Frenchy which was affordable and is turning out to be a great smoker.

[American Psycho-Analyst]

Originally Posted by TexasOutlaw

I was looking a meerchaums, and I see some CAOs for about 60. Do you think it would be a good pipe?

Do you have a link to the pipe?

[TimB]

The best pipe by far I own is a Peter Heeschen bulldog. Next in line is an IMP Meer. I have a great Danbark (though I cheated and opened up the draft hole a bit for a better draw) I also performed a similar operation on the my Peterson 80s Killarney and and 80s Racing green. Tied with the Petersons I have two Tsuge Triangle bulldogs (one smooth, one sandblasted). The Sandblast smokes like a champ, the smooth not so much.

I guess I like bulldogs...

[Alyks]

Yikes, eh! I only have a lowly Medico as my favorite pipe (Thanks again Shaggy if you are reading this. I'm putting those pipes to good use.) I did just win 4 pipe on ebay which I plan to put to some good use as well; I have another Medico, a corn cob and 2 Dr. Gabrow (sp?) I'll show pics on the appropriate place when they come in. I hope the Dr. Gabrow's are good. Does anyone have any experience with them?

[TexasOutlaw]

Originally Posted by TimB

I guess I like bulldogs...

Tim,
I just got my first bulldog (it's a peterson), and i'm loving it. Thinking of ordering the same pipe with a rustic finish. I guess I do dumb things. I try to buy different shapes.

But, I may need to grab a few more bulldogs. I'm thinking of getting a horn shape next, maybe a Stanwell.

[Arizona]

My favorite pipes so far have been the four i have by Ascorti... they're excellent smokes.

I did just get my very first Peterson (an Aran #80s) with the P-Lip and I really like it, so I just may fast become a Peterson fanatic as I plan to get a Peterson #150 bulldog as my next pipe in a month or so... That P-Lip is growing on me fast and the quality of the Pete is excellent.