|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 3, 2018 9:33:17 GMT -5
I just realised I am in the market for another pipe.
Can anyone here recommend me a good bowl shaped pipe with a rather fat bowl for $100 or less? Not a nosewarmer, please.
Estate is okay!
|
|
|
|
Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 3, 2018 9:37:55 GMT -5
Not sure how wide you're looking for but I really like my Peterson Dracula 999. It's bowl is wider than my other pipes and it brings out the flavor in my Englishes really well. I'm not sure how it does with aro's because it's my dedicated English pipe.
I've thought about getting another 999 (not the dracula) just because it smokes so well for me.
|
|
joeman
Full Member
Posts: 566
First Name: Joe
Favorite Pipe: Grabow Hillcrest
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Barbados Plantation
Location:
|
Post by joeman on Jul 3, 2018 9:45:20 GMT -5
Perhaps a Stanwell shape 95? Literally like the shape of a bowl, and very chunky.  |
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 3, 2018 9:47:08 GMT -5
I was thinking about something more along the lines of a straight stemmed pipe, like the 606. I may just order the Dracula 606.
|
|
joeman
Full Member
Posts: 566
First Name: Joe
Favorite Pipe: Grabow Hillcrest
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Barbados Plantation
Location:
|
Post by joeman on Jul 3, 2018 9:50:29 GMT -5
Aaah...you're looking for a 'pot'.
|
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 3, 2018 9:52:13 GMT -5
Aaah...you're looking for a 'pot'. Exactly |
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 3, 2018 10:48:07 GMT -5
Just bought a Peterson Aran 606. Beautiful pipe.
I did not get the Dracula because I have been telling many people who are near and dear to me about and I am quite sure I have a gift coming my way.
|
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 3, 2018 10:48:36 GMT -5
Oh. And vintage syrian. I guess you guys at Smokingpipes know who I am now.
|
|
|
|
Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 3, 2018 11:09:10 GMT -5
I have a pound of vintage Syrian. It's a con only blend for me though.
The 606 looks to be a little bit wider too (not much) Hmmm...
|
|
|
|
Post by jeffd on Jul 3, 2018 11:37:22 GMT -5
The Savinelli 320 EX usually goes for right around $100. They are my favorite. Fun to hold, big fist full of wood, big bowl, smoke great right out of the box, but when broken in a real dream smoker. Big yes, but I find them easy and not tiring to clench.
|
|
|
|
Post by That Falls Guy on Jul 3, 2018 13:20:55 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 3, 2018 15:01:27 GMT -5
That is a nice pipe. I have been on the hunt for another Peterson (or three) for some time now, however. The 606 fits the bill for everything I am looking for - sort of bowlish, sort of pot-ish, and wide. Also theres a beautiful finish on the wood. Photos forthcoming.
roadsdiverged - I am a latakia nut in general, so I am sure that I will be very happy with this vintage Syrian. I am sure I have had Syrian tobaccos before in other MacBaren blends before, before this whole mess in Syria started with the war and gassings and what have you. But not blended like this one is, I am sure, unless this is simply a re-labeled, previous blend. So it will be a new experience for me. If it's good, I'll have to order more. I imagine that like Strang, tobacco like this is going to create many golum-type creatures.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 15:32:41 GMT -5
There are a number of nice Savinelli's for less than $100. I recommend a Savinelli 320 KS author. |
|
|
|
Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 3, 2018 17:00:35 GMT -5
That is a nice pipe. I have been on the hunt for another Peterson (or three) for some time now, however. The 606 fits the bill for everything I am looking for - sort of bowlish, sort of pot-ish, and wide. Also theres a beautiful finish on the wood. Photos forthcoming. roadsdiverged - I am a latakia nut in general, so I am sure that I will be very happy with this vintage Syrian. I am sure I have had Syrian tobaccos before in other MacBaren blends before, before this whole mess in Syria started with the war and gassings and what have you. But not blended like this one is, I am sure, unless this is simply a re-labeled, previous blend. So it will be a new experience for me. If it's good, I'll have to order more. I imagine that like Strang, tobacco like this is going to create many golum-type creatures. Mmmmm latakia.. To me, it's on a whole different level than cyprian. It also has a totally different flavor that I really like. |
|
|
|
Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 3, 2018 17:08:59 GMT -5
Perhaps a Stanwell shape 95? Literally like the shape of a bowl, and very chunky. Ooooo, this may have to be next month's purchase... |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 17:46:07 GMT -5
Perhaps a Stanwell shape 95? Literally like the shape of a bowl, and very chunky. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 17:52:43 GMT -5
Just in case you missed my picture of the Stanwell 95.....take a look. You have to admit it’s a LOOKER👍👍  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 18:04:27 GMT -5
Youbetcha.....another model I own, excellent smoking pipe and worth every penny👌👍
So, we all made an easy choice for you.....buy the 999, the 95 and the 320......lol
Okay then, buy one every month so you don’t go broke. That’s 3 pipes for under $300.00, I’ve seen each model sell for under $100.00. Now aren’t you glad you asked our advice 👍👍👍
|
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 5, 2018 14:45:34 GMT -5
I went out to the mail today to discover this! A nice vintage Syrian Latakia blend and a very nice brand new Irish pipe! My only complaint about the Peterson so far (I haven't lit it up yet) is the quality of the stamp is not the same quality as on my other Petersons. The black lettering seems a little faded, but it is not a major issue. This might be one of those things you discover when you buy a medium-range pipe from a higher-end company. Otherwise the pipe looks tip top. The pipe in the smokingpipes website has the same issue, and they always post pictures of the actual pipes you purchase. The pipe is a nice featherweight and of a good size. This one definitely won't burn your nose off. I included a picture for size comparison.    |
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Jul 5, 2018 14:55:22 GMT -5
Nice find!
|
|
