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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 7, 2017 0:24:33 GMT -5
I also have an affinity to the Horn styles. I have a couple of Zulu's, one of which is my designated "Golfin" pipe. I also have a Yacht that was a total wreck when I got it, but holy cow did it turn out beautiful! Lastly, I'm drawn to pretty much any "Bent" pipe that has the right lines. This includes Billiards, Dublins and Brandy's. Ok, ok, truth be told, I like pretty much any Bent pipe with nice lines.  So, which shapes make yer hear go pitter patter? |
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Post by antb on Apr 7, 2017 1:23:55 GMT -5
Of course all those slightly curved Danish shapes that I can't afford. And oh yes anything with bamboo! But heck, looking at my current herd it's probably a straight billiard/lovat/lumberman/canadian/cob  Straight billiards make up the majority of my pipes at quick glance, but I'll have to go count. |
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Post by sablebrush52 on Apr 7, 2017 1:41:36 GMT -5
As long as I stay on my meds, no pipes actually sing to me.
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Post by youngdad33 on Apr 7, 2017 6:07:51 GMT -5
As long as I stay on my meds, no pipes actually sing to me.   |
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Post by youngdad33 on Apr 7, 2017 6:43:10 GMT -5
I also have a Yacht that was a total wreck when I got it, but holy cow did it turn out beautiful! I've never heard of a yacht shape, what's that? I'm the same. Bent pipes feel more comfortable to me, and certainly look nicer. Having said that thought, most of my collection is straight. Go figure. |
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Post by sparks on Apr 7, 2017 6:45:15 GMT -5
Why, the Bing of course. Pun intended.  |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 7, 2017 8:41:52 GMT -5
I know that there are many of you out there that have that one or three pipes that you really enjoy smoking. Our very own JimInks obviously has quite the collection, but seems to regularly smoke his "Formerly owned by William Conrad" beauty. I'm not talkin about what pipe necessarily smokes the best, but what pipe shape really grabs you? For me, ruling out some of the incredible artisan creations by folks here and others like Mark Balkovec, I am drawn to a few different shapes. Firstly, there's something about a Bent Bulldog. I don't know if I can put into words what makes em push my buttons, but as I look over at my stable of restored smokers, and those in cue, I realize that I now have a dozen or so. Some of em are just simple drugstore varieties, others are real beauties with amazing grain and flowing lines. Heck, one of them that I recently broght back to life is wrapped in leather and is almost too pretty to smoke. (almost [  ] ) I also have an affinity to the Horn styles. I have a couple of Zulu's, one of which is my designated "Golfin" pipe. I also have a Yacht that was a total wreck when I got it, but holy cow did it turn out beautiful! Lastly, I'm drawn to pretty much any "Bent" pipe that has the right lines. This includes Billiards, Dublins and Brandy's. Ok, ok, truth be told, I like pretty much any Bent pipe with nice lines. [:oops:] So, which shapes make yer hear go pitter patter? (edited when I realized that I hadn't pasted it correctly. ) |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 7, 2017 8:52:43 GMT -5
I also have a Yacht that was a total wreck when I got it, but holy cow did it turn out beautiful! I've never heard of a yacht shape, what's that? I'm the same. Bent pipes feel more comfortable to me, and certainly look nicer. Having said that thought, most of my collection is straight. Go figure. Here ya go YD...     I think it's technically a "Yachtsman" but commonly referred to as simply a "Yacht" Here's a few pics of my "Zulu". It's become my designated golfin pipe. Gets treated pretty nice, only had MM 965 smoked in it here lately.     |
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Post by youngdad33 on Apr 7, 2017 11:30:26 GMT -5
I've never heard of a yacht shape, what's that? I'm the same. Bent pipes feel more comfortable to me, and certainly look nicer. Having said that thought, most of my collection is straight. Go figure. Here ya go YD... Oh wow, I have one of them! Didn't know that was the name of the shape! Thanks bonanzadriver! Now I know. |
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Post by daveinlax on Apr 7, 2017 13:36:06 GMT -5
I've always been attracted to a big fat slightly bent apple. The Dunhill 6401 is a favorite along with a really chubby Castello shape 30.   |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 7, 2017 14:37:12 GMT -5
They are kind of worlds apart, but...
I like Canadians, and lumberman's
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Bulldog, Rhodesians
Come to think of it, I like a bent, wish I had a gourd calabash, like my churchwardens....I guess i am an an ecleptomaniac.
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Post by Darin on Apr 7, 2017 15:05:37 GMT -5
I prefer the classic shapes with a straight to slightly bent stem.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 17:20:19 GMT -5
My briar collection has shrunk significantly over the past year but the shapes I've held onto are basically the same as trailboss, Canadian, Lumberman, bulldog and Rhodesian - Classics which have stood the test of time. Meers are another question. I tend to veer away from standard norms with these. It's part of the fun. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 19:48:54 GMT -5
Nothing beats a big ole Bulldog for me.  |
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Post by sablebrush52 on Apr 7, 2017 20:16:20 GMT -5
There's no one shape that has greater appeal to me. But some pipes, by virtue of their finish or detail, give me a lot of pleasure. Like this Castello Occhio di Pernice:  or this Lee Von Erck:  or this Paul Tatum:  |
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Post by sparks on Apr 8, 2017 7:58:00 GMT -5
I'm not much for freehand shapes, but put a thinner, straight stem on that Tatum and I would smoke the shite out of it.
Nice pipes, Jesse. That Von Erck has a killer blast on it.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 8, 2017 19:22:57 GMT -5
oh! I like that yacht! I think my new pipe is similar to that shape, so yeah, I really like that. it was instant love when i saw my Black Beauty. I like bent pipes, been leaning toward bent dublins lately.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 8, 2017 20:55:56 GMT -5
Them pipes are really nice...wow, the birdseye on the one is pretty stunning. That bulldog that RD produced is pretty badass.  |
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Post by stvalentine on Apr 9, 2017 13:22:18 GMT -5
Well, way too many shapes "sing" to me. Even the one´s I truly despised (like Oom Pauls) got me eventually with the siren´s call.  If I´d have to stick to one shape only for the rest of my life it would be a Bulldog, the shape that is the most "English" to me. |
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Post by Yohanan on Apr 9, 2017 15:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Apr 9, 2017 19:53:54 GMT -5
...X-Long Canadians...is my preferred shape and style of pipe...but I have a variety of classic shapes and enjoy them as well...Pictured is my Paronelli smooth Canadian with an 11 inch shank...
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Post by trailboss on Apr 9, 2017 22:10:11 GMT -5
That is one heck of a long Canadian, what a looker.
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Post by JimInks on Sept 16, 2017 4:19:32 GMT -5
Bulldogs, Rhodesians, Canadians, authors, and pots are my favorite pipe shapes. Hhhmmm... might start a new thread off this one!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 8:32:44 GMT -5
Authors, Brandys, Bulldogs, Billiards
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Post by haebar on Sept 16, 2017 8:41:23 GMT -5
Straight chubby billiards are my favorite. Also like bulldogs, Canadians, and some apples.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 16, 2017 21:00:36 GMT -5
Straight, diamond shank, saddle stem Bulldog
Straight Billiard
Straight Apple
Freehand with plateaux rim
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2017 7:15:34 GMT -5
Danish freehand
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Post by redzin on Sept 17, 2017 16:49:25 GMT -5
My collection is predominantly 60-70's Danish and American freehands. I Have to say I enjoy the freehand's; as well as a freehand Rhodesian. The Rhodesian is my favorite conventional shape.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 18, 2017 13:54:22 GMT -5
savinelli 904KS *drool*
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