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Post by papipeguy on Jan 25, 2018 12:00:06 GMT -5
Everyone has at least one pipe that makes one scratch their head and wonder how such an abomination got into their collection. So, now is the time to let your ugliest pipe shine with the first The Briar Patch First Annual Ugly Pipe Contest. Since I am a moderator here I am disqualifying myself from the competition. However, here is my ugly pipe and it is the undisputed winner of several of these contests, so I'm retiring it from active competition. This is a Harcroft made by Preban Holm for Dunhill, who owned Harcout in an attempt to garner some traction in the freehand pipe market in the 1970's. It was a Christmas present from my brother sometime around 1974 or 1975. I thought I would show you just how low the bar is for this type of event.      The staff at The Briar Patch will determine the "winner" and the prize is the 2017 POY set from Missouri Meerschaum. The contest will close on February 14 (Valentine's Day seemed appropriate). So let's see your ugly pipes and show them proudly. |
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Post by slowroll on Jan 25, 2018 12:17:04 GMT -5
Amazing that it still smokes after going thru the wood chipper!  |
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Post by JDunbar on Jan 25, 2018 12:19:07 GMT -5
That pipe would be worth good money if for nothing more than a conversation piece! I love it!!
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Post by slomo on Jan 25, 2018 12:55:49 GMT -5
Hard to believe you actually smoked that thing! I bet it's a great clencher.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 12:57:21 GMT -5
That truly is hideous. It looks like someone made it out of one of those "carve your own briar kits." Blindfolded.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 13:41:22 GMT -5
Organic. I like it myself. That mimicking the burl onto the stem shoulder is clever. May be conventionally ugly, but wouldn't be surprised if it smokes well as a house pipe.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 14:05:16 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Jan 25, 2018 15:55:15 GMT -5
My ugly submission. 394 grams, 19 inches long...fully functional, but I doubt I will ever smoke it. Try to clench it, your upper teeth will probably mirror his.   |
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 25, 2018 16:12:19 GMT -5
Nice one, Charlie. I hope it inspires other to post theirs too.
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Post by slowroll on Jan 25, 2018 17:11:02 GMT -5
I can't compete. you win Charlie.
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Post by scrooge on Jan 25, 2018 18:48:39 GMT -5
Sorry to tell you this John, but I really like yours. I mean REALLY like it.
Sorry Charlie no pun intended but WOW!!
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Post by orley on Jan 25, 2018 18:55:41 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 19:35:59 GMT -5
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Post by crapgame on Jan 25, 2018 22:19:36 GMT -5
no ubly pipes here..sorry
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Post by slowroll on Jan 25, 2018 23:32:23 GMT -5
I think this is the ugliest pipe I have. Mind you it was made that way on purpose by Olie Sylvester, it's one from his Monstrosity Zombie series, titled "Bloody Knuckles", and is made from meerschaum. A nice wee pipe for strong baccy!    Well, if it was mase ugly on purpose, the maker certainly succeeed!  |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 26, 2018 0:53:40 GMT -5
An eggregious thing to say.... to respond to such an insult like this about my pipe... has me scrambling for a response. |
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Post by JimInks on Jan 26, 2018 4:11:46 GMT -5
Here's one of yours:  |
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Post by haebar on Jan 26, 2018 13:43:03 GMT -5
  Got this in a lot of pipes on Ebay. Looks like a Willard stem and perhaps a Kaywoodie bowl. |
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Post by trevorrace on Jan 26, 2018 13:49:56 GMT -5
Everyone has at least one pipe that makes one scratch their head and wonder how such an abomination got into their collection. So, now is the time to let your ugliest pipe shine with the first The Briar Patch First Annual Ugly Pipe Contest. Since I am a moderator here I am disqualifying myself from the competition. However, here is my ugly pipe and it is the undisputed winner of several of these contests, so I'm retiring it from active competition. This is a Harcroft made by Preban Holm for Dunhill, who owned Harcout in an attempt to garner some traction in the freehand pipe market in the 1970's. It was a Christmas present from my brother sometime around 1974 or 1975. I thought I would show you just how low the bar is for this type of event. The staff at The Briar Patch will determine the "winner" and the prize is the 2017 POY set from Missouri Meerschaum. The contest will close on February 14 (Valentine's Day seemed appropriate). So let's see your ugly pipes and show them proudly. Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. I find this to be one of the more beautiful pipes that I've seen. While I do understand why it's considered "ugly", I just love it. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jan 26, 2018 14:48:47 GMT -5
John, your pipe almost looks as though the 'artist' were inspired by fractal cubes, but just kind of lost direction and fizzled out. haha
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Post by trailboss on Jan 26, 2018 14:59:02 GMT -5
Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich used to print textbooks...I remember delivering to them back in the day, I remember that for the most part the staff that I saw looked like Manson family members...the dregs of society and they were writing textbooks? That might be a Timothy Leary inspired piece of briar, John. |
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 30, 2018 11:33:08 GMT -5
Bump. Come on, folks. I just know that someone else has to have a pipe that is so hideous it hurts to look at it. Let's see it.
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Post by slowroll on Jan 30, 2018 13:51:58 GMT -5
Bump. Come on, folks. I just know that someone else has to have a pipe that is so hideous it hurts to look at it. Let's see it. Everyone is intimidated by the one you posted!  |
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 30, 2018 16:00:08 GMT -5
My pipe is not part of the competition for that very reason. I posted it as an example only, although it is pretty outrageous.
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Post by scrooge on Jan 30, 2018 18:28:50 GMT -5
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Post by scrooge on Jan 30, 2018 18:29:44 GMT -5
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Post by scrooge on Jan 30, 2018 18:30:45 GMT -5
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Post by scrooge on Jan 30, 2018 18:32:05 GMT -5
 It's called The Gremlin. |
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Post by slowroll on Jan 30, 2018 19:00:37 GMT -5
Good entry, it does hurt one's eyes.
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Post by scrooge on Jan 30, 2018 19:34:54 GMT -5
What's really funny is that I paided to have it custom made. Go figure.
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