Glad I Followed My Gut (Pics)

rangerearthpig

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 5, 2014

858

1

• Aug 2, 2014

• #1

I've read a LOT of horrible reviews on this forum, regarding Jobey Stromboli pipes. I was watching one on ebay the other day, and of course nobody placed a bid on it. Since I'm kind of a hard-headed guy and like to form my own opinions, I put the minimum bid of $19.95 on it and won it.
I just smoked this pipe for the first time, and I have to say that I like everything about it. I think it is one of the more attractive pipes in my collection, it has a great bowl size, thick walls, and a large chamber, it is balanced well, it's beefy, and I love the square shank.
It tried it out with some Molto Dolce. It remained as cool as before it was lit, the draw was perfect, and it provided a nice long smoke.
Maybe I just got lucky with this one, but I'm really glad I went with my gut.

 

numbersix

Lifer

Jul 27, 2012

5,449

53

• Aug 2, 2014

• #2

Always good to think for oneself. That's a handsome pipe - glad it smokes well for you!

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Aug 2, 2014

• #3

Sharp looking pipe. I'm glad that you're pleased with it. Always trust your gut.

 

grouchydog

Can't Leave

Oct 16, 2013

413

1

• Aug 2, 2014

• #4

I have a Jobey Stromboli, half-bent something-(big thick-walled billiard bowl shape with a square shank)-or-other. It's a pretty good smoker, I keep it for aros. Only thing is it doesn't pass a cleaner, but you can remove the stem at any time, so "whatever".

 

hawke

Lifer

Feb 1, 2014

1,346

4

Augusta, Ga

• Aug 2, 2014

• #5

Good Show Rangerman

 

ravkesef

Lifer

Aug 10, 2010

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9,458

82

Cheshire, CT

• Aug 3, 2014

• #6

Ranger, that's a fine looking pipe. Enjoy!

 

bwithers55

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 17, 2012

107

0

• Aug 3, 2014

• #7

I've owned a number of Jobeys over the years. They were all fine. -bw

 

fnord

Lifer

Dec 28, 2011

2,746

8

Topeka, KS

• Aug 3, 2014

• #8

REP:
The Jobey name has been passed around like a box of Kleenex down through the years.
http://pipedia.org/wiki/Jobey
It's a perpetual orphan.
I've owned a few and all were made in different countries. They maybe weren't great smokers but I still liked them because they delivered the goods.
Yours is especially attractive, pal. Enjoy it.
Fnord

 

sailorjeremy

Can't Leave

Feb 25, 2014

419

1

Virginia

• Aug 3, 2014

• #9

I REALLY like that stem! Excellent choice brother.

 

metarzan

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 14, 2012

608

117

• Aug 3, 2014

• #10

Good to hear it smokes well and at a great price. I am awaiting cleaning/restoration by a forum member of the bent version for possible purchase. Dig them deep craggy briars.

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

2,853

78

wv

• Aug 3, 2014

• #11

Great looking pipe. Trust your own opinion, don't worry what others think. I have two Jobey pipes. Unicorn 470 & Torino 200. Both are excellent in quality and smoking enjoyment. Congrats.

 

ssjones

Moderator

Staff member

May 11, 2011

18,410

11,301

Maryland

postimg.cc

• Aug 3, 2014

• #12

Good one!

 

rcstan

Lifer

Mar 7, 2012

1,466

8

Sunset Beach NC

• Aug 3, 2014

• #13

Congrats!

Jobey pipes are pretty decent. Their weakest point is IMO the "link", seen quite a few not functioning as intended due to abuse and carelessness, but that can be said about any pipe......