So I Bought the Pipe Shape I Hate

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Jan 24, 2013

• #1

I have to say that there is just something about the OOM Paul shape that does nothing for me. I've seen posts on here about this, guys ask things like what is the shape that you hate or whatever. I know that most guys love this shape, but again I just haven't found one that I like until now. Just won this one and can't wait to have it in hand.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Jan 24, 2013

• #2

Looks like a hefty piece. It should be fun to smoke.

 

troutface

Lifer

Oct 26, 2012

2,349

11,613

Colorado

• Jan 24, 2013

• #3

That's an imposing piece of briar. I'm the same way about bulldogs, but I know I will buy one at some point. Never say never.

 

rigmedic1

Lifer

May 29, 2011

3,896

75

• Jan 24, 2013

• #4

I have 3 Oom Paul shaped pipes: a Barling, and Edwards, and a Pioneer meerschaum, They have nice, deep chambers, for a long smoke. They clench almost effortlessly. Smoke also tends to go right up the nose from the rim, similar to a nose-warmer. That may be an anatomical issue, however. :D I like them, and I am keeping an eye out for a Peterson in the Oom Paul, I think it is the 02 shape number.

A year ago I would never have bought a bulldog either, and now I have three of those. Never say never.

 

numbersix

Lifer

Jul 27, 2012

5,449

53

• Jan 24, 2013

• #5

I've never liked that shape either

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+1 but congrats anyway - a substantial pipe for sure—gotta have at least one.

 

robusthermit

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 9, 2012

135

1

• Jan 24, 2013

• #6

Nice pipe, I have always liked OoM Pauls. I am the same way with volcanos. But you never know I may catch my eye some day.

 

batdemon

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 20, 2011

834

0

• Jan 24, 2013

• #7

I really like Oom Pauls. That is a nice one, Dave. Enjoy it. :clap:

 

allan

Lifer

Dec 5, 2012

2,429

7

Bronx, NY

• Jan 24, 2013

• #8

I love Oom Pauls!!
allan

 

dragonslayer

Lifer

Dec 28, 2012

1,026

7

Pittsburgh

• Jan 25, 2013

• #9

The deep bowl would be great. I would love to to fill that with some BBF and watch a movie.

 

cigrmaster

Lifer

May 26, 2012

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57,280

66

Sarasota Florida

• Jan 25, 2013

• #10

Congrats on your new pipe. I am also not a fan of that shape mainly because of the passing of a pipe cleaner issue. I hope yours is a great smoker for you.

 

gray4lines

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 6, 2012

679

2

KY

• Jan 25, 2013

• #11

I too, hate that shape. I think they are ridiculos looking.
Your particular pipe is almost comically chunky. It kind of works for the shape. Not bad!
But I will not ever own one.

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Jan 25, 2013

• #12

I will report on smokeablility and how it takes a cleaner when it comes. The more I smoke the more I really like bent pipes or good clenchers. We will see how this one fits.

 

mthanded

Can't Leave

Sep 15, 2012

361

0

• Jan 25, 2013

• #13

I like the look of your new pipe. I bought this Savinelli and it smokes cool and long.

 

prettyinpink648

Might Stick Around

Sep 17, 2012

52

0

Fredericksburg, VA

• Jan 25, 2013

• #14

I like it! I hope you are able to enjoy it. :D

 

brewshooter

Lifer

Jun 2, 2011

1,658

3

• Jan 25, 2013

• #15

I have a MASSIVE Oom Paul I got from Marty Pulvers. The thing is the size of my fist...and that may actually be downplaying its size. Marty had to write me after I noted my interest in it to be sure that I understand how big it was. He told me I could send it back no questions asked if I was too shocked when I saw it. It is a beast, but hangs and clenchs with almost no effort.

 

thesmokindragon

Lifer

Jul 12, 2011

4,135

4,216

• Jan 25, 2013

• #16

Got one O~P/Boswell rusticated with smooth rim, dedicated to

Aromatics, great jaw-hanger and does Aro and Burley blends

like no other...give her time/try some different blends... U might

find you really enjoy it

 

uberam3rica

Lifer

Sep 7, 2011

4,015

9

Capac, Michigan

• Jan 25, 2013

• #17

Looks like it will be a good smoker. My first briar was an Oom Paul.

 

allan

Lifer

Dec 5, 2012

2,429

7

Bronx, NY

• Jan 25, 2013

• #18

I guess I can understand how people would find the shape 'rediculous', but I find the bents are just more comfortable to have in my mouth when typing on this forum.
Allan

 

ssjones

Moderator

Staff member

May 11, 2011

18,444

11,353

Maryland

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• Jan 26, 2013

• #19

My lone shape, a GBD Prehistoric (gift from member Weezel, btw.) smokes quite well and hangs just perfectly. It is great for reading and the deep bowl packs a 90 minute or so smoke. This one does not pass a cleaner, as with most Oom-Pauls I suspect.

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Feb 4, 2013

• #20

Well I got the pipe, first it is actually a smaller pipe, but the bowl is very deep. 2 really cool things about it. First it was made in Israel and has some Hebrew stamped on the side. The stem is obviously hand cut, and the pipe was unsmoked. That is not the case now, smoked it this evening, nice even draw, hangs great, this pipe may convert me.