Pipe preferences

[PH45]

Just ordered my first pipe and sampler and was wondering do you have a preferred pipe shape, straight, bent etc and if so why.

[handlebarpipe]

A bent Rhodesian briar pipe is my favourite shape. My favourite tobacco at the moment is SG Best Brown Flake. This pipe is an Ashton. Marc
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[TonyN]

If I like a shape of pipe I just buy it got 3 falcons 2 petersons bent and a jockey club.

[PH45]

Expecting delivery today it's a DB Mariner billiard bent pipe with 4 Dunhill samplers also purchased tamper and pipe cleaners. If I enjoy I think I will need pipe rotation do you think the higher price range pipes are vastly superior to mid range price pipes in your experience

[handlebarpipe]

You can get cheaper pipes that smoke very well and expensive pipes that are poor quality smokers. However, in general, I think that higher prices mean better quality pipes and generally these tend to be better to smoke. Although, for very expensive pipes like Dunhill, the price does not really reflect the quality. They have become collectors items thus, like many expensive cigars, are bought for their name rather than being outstanding pipes.
Marc

[smokey joe]

Pipe preferences

I have smoked a dunhill pipe and I prefer a cob! ?200 vs ?5 although I was able to sell on the dunhill but the cob will go in the bin eventually.

[PH45]

Pipe has arrived not had a chance to light it at the weekend. Planning on this evening with Dunhill nightcap.

[Shaun]

I have been toying with the idea of getting a churchwarden, my inner hobbit tells me I need one.

[PH45]

I have been toying with the idea of getting a churchwarden, my inner hobbit tells me I need one.

Are they meant to be a cooler smoke. Gandalf impressions aside

[pootana]

You prob need a beard to pull off the churchwarden


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[TJCoro]

Post Pics Please!

Good thread, muchacho...I like the Pipe Pictures best

Bag Boy

[PH45]

Good thread, muchacho...I like the Pipe Pictures best

Bag Boy

Yes good photos if I took them in Australia

[Ali87]

I chose this pipe based entirely on its appearance, as well as the fact the maker seemed pretty cool. It has become my favourite as it also smokes well and sits nicely so can be smoked hands free while fishing!

[ValeTudoGuy]

My favourite shape is a bent Apple, followed by the bent Bulldog and Rhodesian.

I do however enjoy a small straight Apple, Billiard or Pot for quick samples or very short sessions.

You can get very good pipes for cheap, espeacially visual 2nds or estate pieces.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Oh, I forgot. Calabash and Dublin are great shapes that I think people should always try.

I also have a Churchwarden and I would highly recommend it for hot burning and sweet, flavoured tobacco.