I'm a Zulu Guy
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I say buy what you love. I have 9 of the same pipe in different finishes.
That's a beautiful pipe!
That's a beautiful pipe!
Yes, I love the look of Zulu's (although I do not own one yet.) I'd love to grab one as my next pipe.
And I love that Rad zulu.
And I love that Rad zulu.
I'm intrigued with the Zulu shape. Could someone define it, as distinct from horn and maybe Dublin and other
different but related shapes? Could someone take a look at the Iwan Ries new pipe site, under the Hardcastle
brand and comment on their zulu, relative to other ones. It looks sort of Calabash-like to me. Also, I've
always been interested in the Iwan Ries summary on Hardcastle pipes which comes across to me as sternly
negative. These are not pricey pipes, but they seem to have an old-timer aura, not so bad. But how does
Hardcastle do with the zulu shape? Apparently newer Hardcastle pipes elsewhere online are more
expensive and are not zulus. Incidentally, I don't take any of the pipes that seem associated with Dunhill --
that would be Parker, Hardcastle, and maybe Britannia -- as anything like Dunhill seconds. The shapes
don't match up, and I doubt there is any pass-along between any of those brands. Low and mid-price
pipes are just that, and some of them smoke really well, and some not.
different but related shapes? Could someone take a look at the Iwan Ries new pipe site, under the Hardcastle
brand and comment on their zulu, relative to other ones. It looks sort of Calabash-like to me. Also, I've
always been interested in the Iwan Ries summary on Hardcastle pipes which comes across to me as sternly
negative. These are not pricey pipes, but they seem to have an old-timer aura, not so bad. But how does
Hardcastle do with the zulu shape? Apparently newer Hardcastle pipes elsewhere online are more
expensive and are not zulus. Incidentally, I don't take any of the pipes that seem associated with Dunhill --
that would be Parker, Hardcastle, and maybe Britannia -- as anything like Dunhill seconds. The shapes
don't match up, and I doubt there is any pass-along between any of those brands. Low and mid-price
pipes are just that, and some of them smoke really well, and some not.
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For me, Zulus are a cross between a Dublin and a horn. Taking more after the Dublin than the horn. I like em, tho don't have one. Yet.
http://pipedia.org/wiki/Zulu/Woodstock
The above gives the classic description of a Zulu / Woodstock. Although, different makers sometimes choose different names for their pipes or blend styles. Either way, it's lovely shape.
The above gives the classic description of a Zulu / Woodstock. Although, different makers sometimes choose different names for their pipes or blend styles. Either way, it's lovely shape.
What's the difference between a Cutty and a Zulu? From the pictures I've seen they very similar.
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I currently have a Zulu being made for me by Rad Davis and it will be my first. I really like the shape and don't know why I don't own any. It is from the same family as my favorite shape the Dublin, so I am really looking forward to receiving my first one.
I like the look on many horns and it is another shape I will be adding to my collection some day. My favorite horns are from Tom Eltang but it will be a while before I can afford one of his. I think no one gets as much birdseye as he does on his horns.
I like the look on many horns and it is another shape I will be adding to my collection some day. My favorite horns are from Tom Eltang but it will be a while before I can afford one of his. I think no one gets as much birdseye as he does on his horns.
Withnail, that's a terrific pipepedia link and pegs the zulu shape perfectly, and also
puts it synonymous with the yacht, which I had wondered about. I printed off the
page for my pipe hardcopy file. Thank you so much. From this info I would say
the Iwan Ries Hardcastle is a fair representation of the zulu shape, and since it is
not pricey, I may invest. (I just don't want my collection to become clutter, and
with the pipe show coming up next month; hard to know when and where to
draw the line. I guess that's where the guys who will only buy expensive pipes
have me.)
puts it synonymous with the yacht, which I had wondered about. I printed off the
page for my pipe hardcopy file. Thank you so much. From this info I would say
the Iwan Ries Hardcastle is a fair representation of the zulu shape, and since it is
not pricey, I may invest. (I just don't want my collection to become clutter, and
with the pipe show coming up next month; hard to know when and where to
draw the line. I guess that's where the guys who will only buy expensive pipes
have me.)
unless of course we're talking about a Dane horn, then I guess it's whatever they want it to be 
I have to say, I really would like one....a few listing below I wouldn't mind having ;-)
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/rad-davis/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=86135
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=67365
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=102698
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=102723
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/ser-jacopo/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=69635
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/rad-davis/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=86135
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=67365
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=102698
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=102723
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/ser-jacopo/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=69635
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