Can anybody tell me bout Boswells Pipes ? What you think bout them, how they smoke and how to get one.
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Posted 4 months ago #
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What you think bout them, how they smoke and how to get one.
Getting one is damn near impossible at least by most peoples standards. You usually have to be awake and ready to place a call at 9:30 AM right when they list their new pipes to get the one you want. As far as how they smoke, you are probably unlikely to find a better smoker for the price, at least that is what I hear from most peoples experience. I love the way that most of them look and I like that most of his pipes are of a larger size than most. His rustication is absolutely beautiful and a lot of his pipes have terrific grain and look great. Honestly, I really dont think you can go wrong.
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+1 to what Pipe Novelist said.
A lot of people like them and their prices are reasonable.
If you see a Boswell you like, you gotta be quick and you must do this either in person or on the phone.
Some estate Boswells are available on occasion, unusually on eBay and sometimes from online estate vendors.
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I have several of J.M.'s work; a few bent/rusticated shots
-shells(dedicated to English blends) a bent/smooth
Spiral (dedicated to Virginia and VaPer/VaBur blends) a rusticated/
bent volcano (dedicated to Virginia blends)...what can I say about
them....every single one "Outstanding" from very 1st smoke
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Actually, folks make it harder than it is. Boswell posts new pipes for sale on Thursday. If you see a pipe you like, and it is already sold (sometimes they sell within 10-15 minutes), call the store and tell them which pipe you liked. They usually have 1-2 similar pipes on their wall rack. Boswell posts 10-15 pipes per week on their web page, but has many more in the shop. They can usually get you something similar, but you will have to trust their judgement.
As for the pipes, they are somewhat rustic and larger. They smoke well, but take a little while to break in. Most of the stems are arylic but JM occasionally makes some in vulcanite (I had a vulcanite stemmed Boswell that I enjoyed more than my acrylic). Most of his shapes are freehands, but he does some Rhodesian/Bulldogs with his own flair.
Al
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People sleep peacefully in their beds at night, because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.Posted 4 months ago # -
By the way, these are the best people to deal with, very helpful and very friendly. They will go out of their way to help you.
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I have two pipes and I called in for both. On the second one there was a mix up and the pipe had been sold, but not properly updated on their site. Dan asked me if there was anything specific I was interested in and sent me pictures of several pipes he thought I might like. Later that day I was the proud owner of a bent shotgun shell pipe. I've only ever dealt with Dan, but he is just a heck of a nice guy. Two thumbs up for the class operation at Boswell!!
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
-C. S. Lewis, English essayist & juvenile novelist (1898 - 1963)Posted 4 months ago # -
Thursday is the day? That's good to know. I just ordered 2 Nording's giants. I enjoy larger sized pipes rather than the little guys. Thanks Al
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I can't say enough about Boswell. Julie and Dan are marvelous people to deal with. Extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. When i need a new pipe, their website is my first stop. I have two. Their Berry Cobbler and Cherry Smash are outstanding tobaccos too. In you need a Tamper, go see Mr. Ed James (though Boswells makes nice tampers too).
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I just hung up with Julie a new (finished yesterday) weathered stone poker with a large bowl is on its way to me today. Pics coming soon.
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Hawk... that poker is gorgeous
Zonomo... really like hat first pipe.I really like the look of Boswell pipes, I just cant afford one right now
but as you can see from all the posts, you wont hear anything but good things.
I carry a gun... because a cop is too heavy!Posted 4 months ago # -
I have one of their "smaller" (which means normal pipe size) Christmas pipes from 2002. I got it for my Dad for Christmas back then. I've done some phone business with them before and they are super nice people.
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The Churchwarden is emerging as my favorite pipe of my kids. It smokes really nice but I also love the long stem, though i've smoked it with the shortie and that's pretty nice too. The other one is pretty huge and i need to carve out time to get a bowl in with that one. Its all good.
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Those are all cool pipes, but I really like Hawk's poker. I think I will have to start saving my shekels for a Boswell poker.
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I have three of their pipes and I love them all. Two were gifts from a friend who quit the pipe (lucky me) and the third I bought in the shop in 2004.
They smoke extremely well. I'm smoking one right now - it's a very small (especially by his standards) bent billiard with a vulcanite stem made in 1994, and the rustication couldn't be better-executed.
I'll add pics if my wife ever loans me her phone.
J.M. is a character and the rest of the family are lovely people.
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very happy with my recent Boswell... got one for xmas... and I have enjoyed every day since... got the poker... much like the one pictured by hawk...
first impression.... it smokes beautifully... one light each time... well crafted... very satisfied with the quality.
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Here is the one I ordered today should be here in a couple of days. The customer service is outstanding so I am confident the pipe is as well.
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Beautiful pipes guys.(just what I needed to see!)
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Those little pokers are just awesome! How big are the bowls?
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saying he finishing up on two larger ones Man o Man o Man i like larger pipes and i have sent Dan some pics and told what type im wanting. I totally missed out on the new pipes they put on line and was really bummed out but i recieved an email from him yesterday i cant wait.
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