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Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
I cannot upload pics, so I am pasting links to Reborn Briar post, for your perusal and enjoyment. https://rebornpipes.com/tag/1973-1974-kirsten-pipe-company-catalog/ https://rebornpipes.com/tag/kirsten-pipe-catalogue/ This is 1974-75... -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Cigarettes were three sizes Long 5", Medium 4 1/4", Small 3 1/8" originally in Duralumin or Gold Plated, later in three colors Antique Bronze, Sunset Red or Autumn Gold. The three colors were anodized, correct? Yes -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
The Satin finish was exclusive of Gem, Lancer (Straight) Cavalier (Quarter Bent) and Premier (Full Bent) 2nd Gen. very rare indeed. Cigarettes were three sizes Long 5", Medium 4 1/4", Small 3 1/8" originally in Duralumin or Gold Plated, later in three colors Antique Bronze, Sunset Red or Autumn... -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Excellent work, if I may add, speaking of bowls, Kirsten made 5 sizes, I cannot update photo but the sizes were: Extra Large 1 5/8" (from bottom to rim of bowl) Large 1 3/8" Medium 1 5/16" Small 1 3/16" Miniature 1 1/16" -
How to buy a new Kirsten?
http://www.kirstenpipe.com/- samrvior
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
My present state of affairs Kirsten. L2R Pedestal Valves: 2nd Gen. Western X Heritage (Brass Mate finishing) with Original Freehand Bowl; 3rd Gen. Esquire (Mate Finishing) with Morta Bowl; 4th Gen. Designer Black with Meerschaum Bowl. Standard Valve: 2nd Gen. Beau Geste X Heritage (Brushed... -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Designers Black: 3rd and 4th Generations. Weight approximately 70 grams, both, without bowls. Total Length: 3rd Gen 5 1/2" with a stem of 4". 4th Gen same length but a shorter stem of 3 3/4". Physical design as pictures shown, the upper hole of the shank, has deeper grooves. Fins remained the... -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
I have been meaning to update, but my photobucket account has been hacked and cannot access it. but I have received my new pipes and I have made a recap of the pipes and accessories. will try to post as soon as possible. -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Lovely E, Esquire. Enjoy! -
*** What Are You Smoking?*** (July 2016)
Brigham No 84 Heritage with Penzance!- samrvior
- Post #328
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How often to smoke a pipe?
2 per day, morning and afternoon/evening. Occasionally a third during weekends or holidays.- samrvior
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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*** What Are You Smoking?*** (July 2016)
Kirsten Esquire 3rd Gen. With Don Warren Pipes Morta Bowl and Penzance!- samrvior
- Post #88
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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*** What Are You Smoking?*** (July 2016)
That was my last pipe, Yesterday! Kirsten WX Westerner Brasstone 2nd Gen with Penzance! A "Ribeye Pepito" (X-Large Po´boy) and RedBerries Strongbow!- samrvior
- Post #86
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Maybe A New Pipe Lover
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:- samrvior
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Santia cob fever
Yes, Riccardo Santia, is one heck of a guy. I own some of his work, And Bowls for Kirstens as well. -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Richard Friedman, who also happens to own a few of them, despite the fact, that he makes great pipes. Owns an original freehand, He got it straight from the old store on Fishermens Terminal near the old Ballard Bridge. I will post it for you, and do not think, Richard would mind at all. -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Did the body which came with your freehand bowl have a name engraved on it? As far as I know, most if not all of those were given away or sold to important people in the pipe biz. YES Robert F Chartrand -
Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Samrvior, that's an amazing collection-- I'd love to see a big group shot of everything! Did the body which came with your freehand bowl have a name engraved on it? As far as I know, most if not all of those were given away or sold to important people in the pipe biz; I cannot put a large... -
Carnauba versus Paragon wax.
The best scenario is to have a buffing station (1450 rpm, buffing wheels, tripoli, white diamond and carnauba bars) however if you don´t, like me. here´s a viable option, I have been using Paragon (Smooth)and Halcyon II (Sandblasted and Rusticated) waxes, I got them a few years back from Iwan...- samrvior
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Kirsten Pride... Show Me Your Kirstens!
Recently while cleaning a valve, I broke off a stem mouth piece. rather than tossing it away in the trash, I resolved to repair it. as new, by the way, the bottle of Tequila... well I needed courage and inspiration!