This is my fist new Peterson and its a non p-lip which I really dig. So I though why not do a quick photo shoot. So far it smokes like a true dream.
Peterson Donlgal 999
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Very nice, I love that shape. The rustification is nice on that one, I find that some of them look quite amateurish. I may have to give in and pull the trigger on one of them.
I have several 999s. They are all good smokers and all fishtails as well. I'm not a fan of the P-lip but since Peterson started making a lot more fishtails I've picked up several and never been disappointed with how they smoked. I like the rustication on yours. Handsome pipe, enjoy.
Nice pipe...I miss my fireplace...previous home had a very nice fireplace...when we built our current home we opted not to put in a fireplace...cost/insurance/etc...still kicking myself 11 years later...next home will have one...I hope...
Lovely specimen. I have a Donegal 999 but with the p-lip. Its my workhorse pipe; my old faithful. Love the 999 shape so much my wife bought me an Army mount 999 for my b-day and its fast becoming a fave as well. Enjoy that pipe, I'm sure it will give you many good days.
My fireplace is a real-wood with gas starter it's totally awesome. I can't smoke in the house so I'm trying to figure out how to get a potbelly stove in my garage for a heater and coffee pot.
I've been on the fence about ordering a 999; but I must say, yours looks pretty spiffy. I like the rustication. If the year goes well, maybe I will look into putting one in the collection.
Thanks for sharing, Freakie!
Thanks for sharing, Freakie!
I did want to add, the 999 design is admirably compact but with a plenty ample bowl. It's a snappy smoker and a nicely balanced pipe. I've gotten lucky in that all my Peterson pipes have been well manufactured. I'd recommend the fishtail stem, unless you know and like the P-Lip. For me, one P-Lip is good, but enough (he said again).
Now for the kicker.. My wife picked that one out for me. She has surprisingly great taste in pipes..
It's funny I've always enjoyed a bent pipe. Over the last few years I migrated to classic straight shapes, now my eye has started wandering back to the bent stuff..
If I had one complaint about this pipe its that the stem toward the button feels rounded and slightly thicker than I've use to, but that's nothing a rubber nipple aka softy bit wont fix.
Peterson always has and still does make beautiful pipes. I own several and can't complain about any of them, they seem to get better with age.
Jon :puffpipe:
Jon :puffpipe:
I love my 999. Hangs from the jaw nicely. But I always thought I was looking at the 999 upside down...
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