New Boswell Pipes

[Searchlight]

Per Gail, new pipes hitting the site before noon today. Also there are some coming next Tuesday as well.

Just a heads up for those waiting for new pipes.

[brianwalden]

There's 18 new pipes up now. Thankfully everything that appeals to me is out of my current price range - otherwise I'd be making up excuses for the "no buying pipes online" rule I imposed on myself (like the fact that their pipes have to be ordered over the phone so it's not technically online).

[morefifemusicanyone]

Dang, I like this blowfish. But look at the bend in that stem! Waaaaaay too much.

[brianwalden]

Wow those things sell fast, almost half are marked sold already.

[Searchlight]

They might as well be printing money.

[Dedalus]

I'll tell you what, I really dig the the craftsmanship, but they're just too big for my taste.

[dmkerr]

I just bought that stand-up poker - Pipe #1. Gorgeous! Got a little Northwoods coming with it and a Boswell glove. Talk about hoity-toity!

[brianwalden]

what's a Boswell glove?

[Dedalus]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

I just bought that stand-up poker - Pipe #1. Gorgeous! Got a little Northwoods coming with it and a Boswell glove. Talk about hoity-toity!

Nice pick-up. I've been thinking about dropping some cash on a Peterson Tankard, similar shape.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by brianwalden

what's a Boswell glove?

Going out on a potential limb here and possibly losing whatever pipe integrity I may be perceived as having, I'm going to suggest that it's a glove that is stamped with the name "Boswell".

I'm sure it's a protective glove used for holding the pipe. I actually plan on using it for a couple of meerschaums I have that are particularly heavy.

[brianwalden]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

I'm sure it's a protective glove used for holding the pipe. I actually plan on using it for a couple of meerschaums I have that are particularly heavy.

I've heard of people wearing a glove for meers, but never briar. Boswell's FAQ says:

I love my new green Boswell freehand. It smokes great, but some of the color rubs off onto my hand. Is this normal?

This is actually pretty normal behavior for a lot of blue, green and red colors. The stain pigments will bleed a bit during the first few smokes as the pipe is heated. It isn't something to worry about.

So maybe the glove is actually to protect your hand rather than the pipe.

[FN in MT]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

I just bought that stand-up poker - Pipe #1. Gorgeous! Got a little Northwoods coming with it and a Boswell glove. Talk about hoity-toity!

The Stand-Up Poker appealed to me but I'm not sure if the chamber size is too large for a noob. I seem to be able to deal with a smaller chamber size easier than the 7/8 or 1" diameters. Meaning...keep it lit and smoking.

STILL don't know what I want as my first "good" pipe?? sure would be nice to visit Boswells. Too bad it's 2000+ miles east of me.

Good Luck with #1. A very nice choice.

FN in MT

[SmokinJohnny]

I discovered Boswell's site maybe a month ago. His bridge designs fascinate me most and they aren't all that expensive. I missed the boat on recent colorful design that I thought was spectacular. This is not it. It came out of his gallery and is sort of close.

[KinnScience]

Originally Posted by Searchlight

Per Gail, new pipes hitting the site before noon today. Also there are some coming next Tuesday as well.

Just a heads up for those waiting for new pipes.

It is 9:50 at night. They are all sold now.

I'm driving to the Boswell store in two weeks. They are about 3 hours from me. If this keeps up .. he's going to raise his prices. I talked to JM yesterday, he says the best way to make sure you have a selection is to stop in at the store. Anybody wanna go with me (I'll drive)?

[WWhermit]

Originally Posted by KinnScience

It is 9:50 at night. They are all sold now.

I'm driving to the Boswell store in two weeks. They are about 3 hours from me. If this keeps up .. he's going to raise his prices. I talked to JM yesterday, he says the best way to make sure you have a selection is to stop in at the store. Anybody wanna go with me (I'll drive)?

Sure, I'll go. I'm just outside of Los Angeles. Pick me up?

WWhermit