My Favorite Sandblasted Pipes (Gregor Lobnik and Savinelli d'Oro)

iflipturtles

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I started smoking pipe when I was 18 and I have been fortunate enough to collect some beautiful pipes. Now at the wise age of 21, I have acquired 8 briar pipes. These two sandblasted pipes are my most prized. I hope you guys like them! If you have any questions about my pipes or want to ask a young piper anything, fire away!
Gregor Lobnik Bent Egg: Smokingpipes.com link

Savinelli Guibileo d'Oro (128): Smokingpipes.com link

 

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mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast

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• Mar 20, 2017

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I really like the Savinelli.

 

lightmybriar

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Good looking pipes!

 

iflipturtles

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@mothernature I actually bought it on a whim and I regretted it for a while, but now it's really grown on me. I really appreciate how special the Guibileo d'Oro line is which I didn't before. It's great smoker too.

 

agnosticpipe

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• Mar 20, 2017

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For a young smoker, you've got some top notch pipes! Both are very attractive and I'm sure will give you years of pleasure. Enjoy!

 

ophiuchus

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Thanks for showing those off. Very nice blast work on both of them. That Savinelli d'Oro is a damned attractive pipe. ::
Good catches.

 

dread

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Wonderful blasts!

 

didimauw

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• Mar 20, 2017

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Yes impressive pipes for a young one! I like them!
Me personally, I don't care for rusticated pipes. I enjoy looking at them, but all my pipes are smooth. I like seeing the dents and dings I make in them. Rustication hides that. Am I weird?

 

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ttakata73

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Ha, I like the Gregor much more.

Different strokes....

 

Chasing Embers

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I love sandblasts. Very fine examples. :clap:

 

fitzy

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• Mar 21, 2017

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Excellent pipes. I love them both.

 

ssjones

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• Mar 21, 2017

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Good choices!

 

iflipturtles

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Thanks for all the feedback, guys!
didimauw, I always try to buy smooth pipes but every time I'm shopping, I get drawn to the sandblasts. Reminds me of waves. Am I weird?

 

rx2man

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I like the lines of the bent egg. That is a neat looking pipe.

 

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oldgeezersmoker

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Coming back into acquiring pipes after a 15 year absence, I find that I am picking up where I had left off - prefering sandblasts, though I do pick up a smooth piece now and then
Those are two very nice pipes. The OP has a fine eye!
BTW, rusticateds are not the same as sandblasts, though they have their own virtues. My favorite pipe, in fact, is a Castello GG 75 that has given me great service for 30+ years.

 

cosmicfolklore

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• Mar 22, 2017

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Nice pipes.
I cannot imagine myself smoking a pipe at 18. I was smoking cigarettes at 14, but a pipe, with all the rituals, and old man smells... I remember seeing a guy when I was in line registering for college back in 83. He was also registering, smoking a pipe, wearing a sweater, chinos, and boat shoes, and I thought "what a pretentious prick," ha ha. But, the guy had guts. Now that I am older and could give a rat's ass what someone thinks of me, I don't mind stinking and looking pretentious with my pipe always hanging out of my mouth.
Good for you. Nice pipes, and happy smokes.

 

iflipturtles

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I never really smoke in public. I always get strange looks, probably because everyone's confused why someone my age would smoke a pipe.
I'm always looking for a hobby so pipe smoking just happened to a hobby that I found interesting when I was 18. I'm really glad that I started. I love the community and the adventure of trying out all the different blends. It's changed my life for the better.
Many people question the hobby, but I think that it really takes a special type of person to be able to take the time and appreciate something as simple as an evening smoke.