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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 8, 2018 19:47:00 GMT -5
My favorite pipe is...
...a MM Polished Morgan cob, an old friend that won't wear out...
...a Comoy's Prince, which has, to my eye, an elegant beauty.
A WO Larsen Handmade, an unexpected gift from Valerie.
A vintage Falcon and bowl, for the elegant utility.
The new (to me) pipe that is in the mail.
Most of all, my favorite pipe is the one that I'm smoking right now.
Good smokes, my friends!
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Post by Matthew on Aug 8, 2018 20:20:21 GMT -5
Well stated Sir. A fine example of
prose.Especially like the "Twist"
at the end.
Happy smokes
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 20:22:59 GMT -5
In no particular order:
My Grandfather’s 2 Dunhill Pipes from the late 30’s
Comoy’s #215
BBB Best Make Smooth Billiard from the 50’s
RDPipes Ron Powell Devil Anse Pipe
Bjarne smooth Giant personally made for me by Bjarne back in 1988
T. Cristiano Signature series Fatta A Mano smooth Billiard bowl with a square shank. The briar has both flame grain and birdseye.
Pipes of Malta Meer Billiard bowl with a wide saddle stem. Custom made for me in 1987 and purchased while living on The Island of Malta.
GBD Fantasy Partially Sandblasted Billiard. I'm the original owner and purchased this pipe I believe in Georgia around 1978. Still looks like new
Radice Chubby Reubens Rhodesian Shape Bullcap Bulldog,
Ardor Urano Zulu pipe
Stanwell #95 carved chubby pot with a wide stem
Stanwell Royal Guard with a bent wide comfortable stem.
My Kirsten pipe with the straight & bent stem and ALL 6 bowls....especially my 3 Don Warren Custom Made bowls
ALL of my Aldo’s, except for the one I need to re-do the lousy red stain finish...I keep putting it off but I will definitely do this Fall
ALL of my high end Cobs, especially the reverse Calabash Cob I made for my smoking pleasure
THOSE ARE JUST SOME OF MY FAVORITES 👍👍👍👍👍
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Post by slowroll on Aug 8, 2018 20:37:37 GMT -5
My favorites are:
An old Jarl bent Acorn with a flared bowl rim, the first pipe I bought lo these many years ago.
A Jarl Canadian, about my 4th or 5th pipe
A Jarl short stacked billiard, the second pipe I ever bought.
My #1 tall straight stack, the first pipe I made.
My Pibe Dan tribute reform stack
My big goblet stack
My #1 iron horse stack.
My canted waist stack
My elf stack
My favorites because they smoke anything well, bringing out all flavors.
In the second rank are several other Jarls and several Savinellis
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 21:07:05 GMT -5
To be honest, I am pipe fickle and it can change monthly. I do have a couple dozen pipes I collectively refer to as my Top 10.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 9, 2018 2:43:47 GMT -5
That's a tough one, cos I have some briars that I love the look of, but for smokeabiltity, my country gentleman never fails me.
I might still have to go with my cg.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 8:31:54 GMT -5
Aaron Beck Freehand
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Post by AJ on Aug 9, 2018 10:23:44 GMT -5
My favorite pipes are those given to me by my friends:
Several Comoy’s, including a Blue Riband, from Walt. They’re Comoy’s!
A handmade paneled billiard by and from Ted. Expertly made, a really great pipe!
An Edward’s billiard from Mike. A flawless beauty!
A GBD 335 International with black plateau from Michael. Very rare!
A 1978 Christmas Comoy’s from John. A special gift from a most generous man!
A Design Berlin Junior from my Wife. First pipe she bought for me.
Gifts from special friends and loved ones are to be treasured. As much as I value these pipes it’s their friendship and love that I treasure above all.
AJ
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 9, 2018 11:08:26 GMT -5
My favorite pipes are those given to me by my friends: Several Comoy’s, including a Blue Riband, from Walt. They’re Comoy’s! A handmade paneled billiard by and from Ted. Expertly made, a really great pipe! An Edward’s billiard from Mike. A flawless beauty! A GBD 335 International with black plateau from Michael. Very rare! A 1978 Christmas Comoy’s from John. A special gift from a most generous man! A Design Berlin Junior from my Wife. First pipe she bought for me. Gifts from special friends and loved ones are to be treasured. As much as I value these pipes it’s their friendship and love that I treasure above all. AJ well said. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 9, 2018 11:39:57 GMT -5
My top 25 or so pipes are like children. It wouldn't be fair to pick favorites. Suffice to say I have a lot of very good pipes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 11:56:15 GMT -5
The first one I ever bought. I plan to keep it until I die. I smoke it once in a while, but don't travel with it any more. I would be upset if I lost it after having it for 38 years.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 9, 2018 12:08:51 GMT -5
The first one I ever bought. I plan to keep it until I die. I smoke it once in a while, but don't travel with it any more. I would be upset if I lost it after having it for 38 years. that's a nice pipe right there. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 9, 2018 12:09:41 GMT -5
The first one I ever bought. I plan to keep it until I die. I smoke it once in a while, but don't travel with it any more. I would be upset if I lost it after having it for 38 years. ...just beautiful... |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 9, 2018 14:33:12 GMT -5
Now you've gone done and did it! ;-) If thread doesn't get a feller's TAD actin up, I don't know what will! As I've mentioned in numerous posts over the years, I love all of my pipes. But there are definitely some that are more special to me than others... This is a replacement pipe, handed to me by the gentleman that is in charge of the Dr. Grabow factory in Sparta NC. It's a replacement for my very first pipe, given to me by a dear friend and mentor, General Jim, USMC retired, back in 1982. After years of traveling the globe, and a rather unpleasant divorce, it disappeared. After sharing my story with VP / Plant Manager, he walked up to me at the end of the tour and handed me a beautiful Royalton...   My next two favorites were both gifts from fellow Briar Patchers.... This is a fantastic Edwards Billiard I received from Mike (MGTarheel)  This one is by far my favorite cob. A hand stained, hand delivered beauty from our very own Magie (Ladie Margaret)  Next up is my first Dunhill. A 1984 Canadian.  This is a Windless Weatherproof that I got on ebay. It was a total mess and took days of work to remove all of the grunge and get it cleaned up.  This Sav Yacht was in terrible shape as well, requiring hours of sanding and reshaping in an effort to repair a chip on the toe. Love the grain on this one.   I've had this Nording the longest. Over 30 years...  This is my first and only Gourd Calabash. Picked it up unsmoked at an antique shop last year for around $40.  Another "First & Only" is this beautiful creation I bought from Paul @ Larrysson pipes.  And finally what is probably my favorite pipe of all. It has been presented here on TBP many times, but I just can't help myself. ;-) Before I show you the "Afters" you really should see the "Befores"...     This is how she turned out after many hours of loving sanding, filing, polishing and buffing....     And here she is in her dedicated pipe rest...  Sorry bout the Threadjack.  |
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Post by just ol ed on Aug 9, 2018 14:43:42 GMT -5
favorite.....the one I'm holding/smoking at any session. Yeah.....not a bitta help but the way I been everytime the subject comes up.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 9, 2018 15:07:43 GMT -5
My favorite pipe is... ...a MM Polished Morgan cob, an old friend that won't wear out... ...a Comoy's Prince, which has, to my eye, an elegant beauty. A WO Larsen Handmade, an unexpected gift from Valerie. A vintage Falcon and bowl, for the elegant utility. The new (to me) pipe that is in the mail. Most of all, my favorite pipe is the one that I'm smoking right now. Good smokes, my friends!  Nice thread Martin! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 15:11:50 GMT -5
Dino ^^^^^^^^^ those aresome beauties and your choice in tobacco’s is not to shabby👌👍👍. Enjoy for many years!!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 9, 2018 15:35:19 GMT -5
Dino ^^^^^^^^^ those aresome beauties and your choice in tobacco’s is not to shabby👌👍👍. Enjoy for many years!! Thanks Ted. The Esoterica blends are definitely some of my favorites. This is evidenced by the fact that the Esoterica shelf is almost at max capacity...  Who am I kidding? They're all getting pretty full. :-(        I know, I KNOW! I've got a problem.....  Oh well. Party on!  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 9, 2018 16:24:45 GMT -5
Good grief, you've got more there than my local b&m
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 9, 2018 19:32:13 GMT -5
My favorite pipes...all of them. Out of 54 pipes there isn't a poor smoking pipe in the bunch. I have 16 that were made for me by a good friend in London.
Like AJ, my most cherished pipes are the ones AJ gave me. I told AJ when I sent him my cherished Comoys that since I had them for over 50 years, that I wanted him to have them for another 50 years. I've asked my wife that when I go to the great beyond, that all my pipes be sent to AJ. Hopefully he will outlive me. Should he go before I, my pipes will go to one of the members here. My tobacco will go to pipestud for sale to help my wife with expenses.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 9, 2018 19:36:56 GMT -5
The first one I ever bought. I plan to keep it until I die. I smoke it once in a while, but don't travel with it any more. I would be upset if I lost it after having it for 38 years. Very unique and beautiful pipe! It looks like an ostrich to me? |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 9, 2018 20:26:42 GMT -5
That is a beautiful pipe, Don... kinda craggy, with some soft spots like someone I know, albeit from a distance.
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 9, 2018 20:32:39 GMT -5
Now you've gone done and did it! ;-) If thread doesn't get a feller's TAD actin up, I don't know what will! As I've mentioned in numerous posts over the years, I love all of my pipes. But there are definitely some that are more special to me than others... This is a replacement pipe, handed to me by the gentleman that is in charge of the Dr. Grabow factory in Sparta NC. It's a replacement for my very first pipe, given to me by a dear friend and mentor, General Jim, USMC retired, back in 1982. After years of traveling the globe, and a rather unpleasant divorce, it disappeared. After sharing my story with VP / Plant Manager, he walked up to me at the end of the tour and handed me a beautiful Royalton... My next two favorites were both gifts from fellow Briar Patchers.... This is a fantastic Edwards Billiard I received from Mike (MGTarheel) This one is by far my favorite cob. A hand stained, hand delivered beauty from our very own Magie (Ladie Margaret) Next up is my first Dunhill. A 1984 Canadian. This is a Windless Weatherproof that I got on ebay. It was a total mess and took days of work to remove all of the grunge and get it cleaned up. This Sav Yacht was in terrible shape as well, requiring hours of sanding and reshaping in an effort to repair a chip on the toe. Love the grain on this one. I've had this Nording the longest. Over 30 years... This is my first and only Gourd Calabash. Picked it up unsmoked at an antique shop last year for around $40. Another "First & Only" is this beautiful creation I bought from Paul @ Larrysson pipes. And finally what is probably my favorite pipe of all. It has been presented here on TBP many times, but I just can't help myself. ;-) Before I show you the "Afters" you really should see the "Befores"... This is how she turned out after many hours of loving sanding, filing, polishing and buffing.... And here she is in her dedicated pipe rest... Sorry bout the Threadjack. Truly awesome! |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 9, 2018 20:35:28 GMT -5
 Party at Dino’s... he will supply a kegger! |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 9, 2018 21:46:38 GMT -5
Party at Dino’s... he will supply a kegger! Absolutely! Here's the newest addition to the cave. A Beverage Cooler. Our baby, Mousie, is headin off to App State next week and needed a dorm fridge. I decided to take this opportunity to help her out and improve the situation in the mancave. I gave her my fridge, which has the very small freezer in the top and subsequently less room for the important stuff (beer), and replaced it with this glass door beverage cooler (no freezer) with much more beer capacity. ;-) Here's Jenni's new fridge...  And the new addition to the cave...  Oh, and as is most always the case, this was another Craigslist find. Yup, you guessed it..... $100 ;-) |
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 9, 2018 21:47:47 GMT -5
Sweet!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2018 0:04:27 GMT -5
Damn! Dino.....
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 10, 2018 2:28:05 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2018 3:51:46 GMT -5
I must add too my list of favorites, this outstanding Comoy’s pipe that was gifted to me by a good friend. It’s a pipe I surely treasure 👍👍👍  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2018 4:04:37 GMT -5
In no particular order:
Savinelli 320 KS author
Pre-Cadogan GBD 549 bulldog
Mark Tinsky Rhodeisan
Baki meerschaum
MM Country Gent
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