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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 9, 2021 8:10:32 GMT -5
Your start set is enviable. I would love to have each one of those. Welcome back to the pastime.
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Post by urbino on Jan 9, 2021 14:00:25 GMT -5
Thanks, LL. I expect to thoroughly enjoy each of the pipes and the pastime.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 9, 2021 14:14:11 GMT -5
Recapping a bit from my post in the "introduce yourself" section: I was a pipe smoker for roughly 10 years, had a nice little collection, lost it all in a fire, now I'm returning to the hobby after 15 years. All of that means I'm starting from zero as I get back into the swing of building a collection, but I already have a decent idea of what I like and don't like. Purely on smoking qualities, I prefer a sandblast over a smooth, all else being equal. But, while I do think a sandblast can be extremely handsome, I can stare endlessly at nice grain/birdseye (be it on a pipe or anything else). So, I like a mix of sandblasts and nice-looking smooths. So, here's the beginning of my new set of pipes: Savinelli Punto Oro 114KS (blast) Savinelli Punto Oro 316KS (smooth) Peterson Dublin Filter 03 (blast) Chacom Exquise Brown (smooth) Comoy's Pebble Grain 337 (blast) Butz-Choquin Supermate 1789 (smooth) Stanwell Brushed Black 29 (blast-ish) That gets me a 7-day set, with a nice combination of shapes, sizes, finishes, and prices. I also got a Missouri Meerschaum to try out aromatics. I'm digging a lot of the new[er] makers I'm seeing, but I want to start with the old classics. My next additions will probably be a Charatan and a GBD. Dunhill will have to enter the mix at some point for completeness, but we'll see. (One nice thing about returning to the hobby at a later stage in life is I have more disposable income, so I can build a collection a little quicker than my first time around. It took me several years to get to 7 that first time!) That's more than a starter set. Those are some nice pipes. Enjoy! |
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Post by urbino on Jan 9, 2021 22:18:46 GMT -5
Recapping a bit from my post in the "introduce yourself" section: I was a pipe smoker for roughly 10 years, had a nice little collection, lost it all in a fire, now I'm returning to the hobby after 15 years. All of that means I'm starting from zero as I get back into the swing of building a collection, but I already have a decent idea of what I like and don't like. Purely on smoking qualities, I prefer a sandblast over a smooth, all else being equal. But, while I do think a sandblast can be extremely handsome, I can stare endlessly at nice grain/birdseye (be it on a pipe or anything else). So, I like a mix of sandblasts and nice-looking smooths. So, here's the beginning of my new set of pipes: Savinelli Punto Oro 114KS (blast) Savinelli Punto Oro 316KS (smooth) Peterson Dublin Filter 03 (blast) Chacom Exquise Brown (smooth) Comoy's Pebble Grain 337 (blast) Butz-Choquin Supermate 1789 (smooth) Stanwell Brushed Black 29 (blast-ish) That gets me a 7-day set, with a nice combination of shapes, sizes, finishes, and prices. I also got a Missouri Meerschaum to try out aromatics. I'm digging a lot of the new[er] makers I'm seeing, but I want to start with the old classics. My next additions will probably be a Charatan and a GBD. Dunhill will have to enter the mix at some point for completeness, but we'll see. (One nice thing about returning to the hobby at a later stage in life is I have more disposable income, so I can build a collection a little quicker than my first time around. It took me several years to get to 7 that first time!) That's more than a starter set. Those are some nice pipes. Enjoy! Thanks, sperry! I plan to. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 10, 2021 1:39:58 GMT -5
Welcome to the rabbit hole. I think my collection doubled in 2020.
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Post by CrustyCat on Jan 10, 2021 4:03:21 GMT -5
I have a bunch of pipes I've collected, mostly older Dr. Grabow's. Don't know why, I just dig em. Anyway, I'm bad at rotating pipes, meaning I really don't. When I do get to smoke, usually once or twice a week, it's my trusty Dr. Grabow Starfire, I think it's considered a Canadian shape, wire rusticated. It's always what I have in my pipe pouch it seems. hehe. I like my Dr. Grabows too. Have quite a few that I have bought at yard sales, flea markets, forums, and Ebay. Have you ever sent one in to the factory for refurbishment? I have done it several times and am always pleased with the way things turn out. One time they broke a chip out of the the shank at the mortise and repaired it with a nickel band. They sent it back to me along with a brand new pipe that was similar. I've sent a few back for new stems including the one I always smoke. I think they do a good job. |
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Post by Scott W on Jan 10, 2021 10:06:36 GMT -5
The Chacom Exquise Brown:  She’s a beaut! |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 10, 2021 10:49:16 GMT -5
Also the first thing that came to my mind. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 10, 2021 14:34:52 GMT -5
The Chacom Exquise Brown: She’s a beaut! Ain't she, though?  She was listed as an apple, but looks like almost a brandy, to me. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 17:08:38 GMT -5
Ain't she, though? She was listed as an apple, but looks like almost a brandy, to me. I would call it an apple or an arthor. MY Apple! 😁 🤠 |
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Post by urbino on Jan 10, 2021 18:43:26 GMT -5
Ain't she, though? She was listed as an apple, but looks like almost a brandy, to me. I would call it an apple or an arthor. MY Apple! 😁 🤠 I could see that, too. Or a diplomat. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 11, 2021 17:45:31 GMT -5
The 316KS:  This little beastie arrived in the mail just now. Stunner. Stunner, I say.  And they stained the inside of the bowl. Don't think I've seen that before. Don't remember it, at least. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 11, 2021 17:46:56 GMT -5
The Comoy's 337:  As did this lovely creature. I loves me a good sandblast, and this is a good one. Light as a feather. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 11, 2021 20:31:10 GMT -5
I can neither confirm nor deny that I have ordered this guy, as well:  Cellaring pipes is a thing, too. Right? Right?? |
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Post by urbino on Jan 15, 2021 17:42:35 GMT -5
It's possible this Sasieni estate pipe is on its way to me:  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 15, 2021 17:44:45 GMT -5
I can neither confirm nor deny that I have ordered this guy, as well: Cellaring pipes is a thing, too. Right? Right??Just noticed I never said what this was. It's a Savinelli Liquirizia 626. It came with a little pack of licorice candies in the box. Unsmoked, drawing on the pipe gives a little hint of licorice, which is kind of fun. |
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Post by CrustyCat on Jan 16, 2021 1:27:28 GMT -5
It's possible this Sasieni estate pipe is on its way to me: That's very nice. What's that shape called? My favorite Starfire is that shape. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 16, 2021 1:59:24 GMT -5
It's possible this Sasieni estate pipe is on its way to me: That's very nice. What's that shape called? My favorite Starfire is that shape. It's called a Liverpool, Kevin. If it had an oval shank, it would be a Canadian, but with the round shank, it's a Liverpool. Go figure. |
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Post by CrustyCat on Jan 16, 2021 7:17:21 GMT -5
That's very nice. What's that shape called? My favorite Starfire is that shape. It's called a Liverpool, Kevin. If it had an oval shank, it would be a Canadian, but with the round shank, it's a Liverpool. Go figure. Hmmm...interesting. Hehe, I guess I have a Dr. Grabow wire carved Starfire Liverpool. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 16, 2021 8:30:56 GMT -5
Looks like you’re back into the swing of things full bore. This is indeed a great hobby. 👍😁
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Post by urbino on Jan 16, 2021 15:45:43 GMT -5
It's called a Liverpool, Kevin. If it had an oval shank, it would be a Canadian, but with the round shank, it's a Liverpool. Go figure. Hmmm...interesting. Hehe, I guess I have a Dr. Grabow wire carved Starfire Liverpool. I reckon you do. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 16, 2021 15:47:13 GMT -5
Looks like you’re back into the swing of things full bore. This is indeed a great hobby. 👍😁 You have no idea. I have acquisition announcements I'm cellaring.  |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 16, 2021 16:35:21 GMT -5
Some really good-looking pipes on display here. Good taste is its own reward!  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 16, 2021 16:42:49 GMT -5
Some really good-looking pipes on display here. Good taste is its own reward! Thanks, Bob. Appreciate it. I tend to favor the classic shapes. Hard to go far wrong with those. Classics are classics for a reason, I guess. |
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Post by mrlunting on Jan 17, 2021 15:46:40 GMT -5
Some really good-looking pipes on display here. Good taste is its own reward! Thanks, Bob. Appreciate it. I tend to favor the classic shapes. Hard to go far wrong with those. Classics are classics for a reason, I guess. The classics never go out of style. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 17, 2021 18:07:36 GMT -5
In my possession and sporting a softy bit, a Peterson Army 87:  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 19, 2021 19:31:18 GMT -5
And away we go! Ashton XXX Brindle:  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 19, 2021 19:32:13 GMT -5
Castello Sea Rock KKKK:  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 19, 2021 19:33:30 GMT -5
Nording Freehand (it's a little fellow):  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 19, 2021 19:35:07 GMT -5
Savinelli Infinito Petite (also a little fella):  |
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