Stanwell Fans?
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I know we talk a bunch about Peterson's on here and I thought I would see if any people here enjoy Stanwells as much as I do! I know at the moment I love Stanwell, I have three of their pipes and those three are my best smokers. Anyone else out there?
Mason jars and bale top jars, mason jars and bale top jars.... that is all!
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I haven't tried one myself but the tobacconists I go to always recommend them to me. They all look nice and are at a good price, I'll be getting one shortly after the holidays have passed.
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HERE HERE ! ! ! I was a Stanwell fan long before I became a Peterson fan. I find that both companies offer a similar product. Always good bang for your buck and have a wide enough price range to fit every smoker/collector's budget. I have never had a Stanwell that smoked anything less than very well. I have 3 as well and all 3 are a joy to smoke, hold, and look at. They are one of the finest under $100.00 pipes out there for sure.
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I just got one at the West Coast Pipe Show that is just amazing!! I love the shape and how it smokes! I will post pictures of it later after work!
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I'm off to the post office right now to pick this one up along with a 100gm tin of W.O. Larsen Signature Vintage and a tin of Peterson Sunset Breeze. I will report back after ignition.
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I like Stanwells . I have several that I smoke quite often . The second lines are an excellent buy , Jarl etc.
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Stanwells do seem to have gone up a lot in price over the years. They used to be a lot less expensive. They are still priced well for what you get. I go for smokeability first and aesthetics second. Stanwells always seem to be well engineered and made from good briar so they always seem to smoke well. It just so happens that their shaping and finishing aesthetics REALLY appeal to me as well.
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Stanwells offer a great value for the money. In addition to affordable prices, they have a wide variety of interesting shapes. My only complaint is that most are on the small side and I prefer big pipes.
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I may just have to survey the Stanwells when my next serious PAD attack takes hold.
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Such deal I could......................... Um Nevermind! LOL
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What you got unclearthur? Anything you'd like to share with the rest of the class?
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They are just awesome , wonderfull shapes . I have a shape #2 that is a favorite .
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Stanwells are great. My second favorite pipe is my Stanwell Nordic 253.
"Pipe smoking is the most protracted of all forms of tobacco consumption. It may explain why pipe smokers are generally regarded as patient men–and philosophers.”
-Jerome E. Brooks, from The Mighty Leaf, Tobacco Through the Centuries
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Well Jason I have an, 06 Deluxe, a 196 . a 133, A ll Stanwell. A Jarl 76 and a Jarl Ribbon 81 C. Always looking for a good trade .
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Big fan of Stanwell here. I have three of them + a second (Santana), and they're among my best smokers, that's for sure.
But I have to admit that I'm a bit worried about the recent move of production (from Denmark to Italy). I've yet to hold a Italien made Stanwell in my hand, but I've heard a couple of bad things so far from people who have. Mostly about the finishes.
Also, some of you may have read my blog post a while ago, the one dealing with the new batch of army mounts from Stanwell (that are not army mounted anymore!). http://pipesmagazine.com/arko/pipe-smoking/stanwell-army-mount-not-so-much-anymore/
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Interesting article Arko. Love your icon by the way. Just something chuckle inducing about a dog smoking a pipe. I was not aware that Stanwell had moved production to Italy. I too am very against the fake army mount and I hope to tobacco heaven that they do not further taint my beloved Stanwell brand. Those new fake army mounts do look nice though he he he.
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Thanks, ohin!
Yeah, they do look pretty, these new so-called army mounts, and I was real happy when I first saw them ... but then, upon further inspection, I discovered the horrible truth.
I like army mounts a lot, and I don't think it's unreasonable for me to demand the real thing 
Hehe, yep, dogs'n'pipes are cool.
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I like Stanwell pipes a lot, even though I only have one. I could easily enjoy several more as they have a beautiful selection.
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I have 4 to 5 Stanwells and they all are and were great smokes from the start. Minimal breaking in,smooth smoke and bite free. I love the shapes they offer. I bought some many years ago as they were cheaper than the higher grades and probably better smokes.
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I have only one Stannie, a Colonial bulldog from Frenchy's. I bought it on the strength of his recommendation,
and I've been very happy with it. I would have no problem buying another. (Sensibly priced too.)
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Here is the pipe I picked up at the show! I love the shape and it is already my best smoker. Unfortunately I believe the stem has been replaced, or the stem logo has been buffed off 
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Beautiful Stanwell indeed.
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Nice! Congrats!
I'm not a huge fan of bents, but this particular shape (#186) has always made me turn my head.
May it bring you many, many fine moments!
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bubba, the stem looks like a Stanwell, my guess would be that somebody got a little too enthusiastic with a buffer. Great catch.
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Arko, I am looking for a 217 now! I used to be a straight only kinda guy, but now I love a comfortable bent pipe!
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I have always been more drawn to straight or slightly bent pipes. I have never even smoked a fully bent pipe. I'd love to try one just to see how they smoke and how they feel in the mouth, but I don't want to spend money on something I'm not initially drawn to ya know?
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bubbadreier, hehe ... yes, the 217 is a beauty. It comes in various finishes, and all the ones I've seen fits the shape nicely. Some shine more than others, of course, and in my eyes this one is pure awesome. And this one isn't exactly ugly.
There's a lot of wood to handle here (ahem), but It's an extremely comfortable pipe with a but deep, slightly conical bowl that in my experience handles both virginia flakes and lighter mistures very well.
I have no choice but to highly recommend this one.
Now, PAD on, bubbadreier!
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I have always been more drawn to straight or slightly bent pipes. I have never even smoked a fully bent pipe
Ohin3 that pipe you have in your mouth in your avatar is not bent?
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I am a big fan of Stanwells. These are the ones I have so far:
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It is very commen for older Stanwells not to have stem markings . They will often have hand carved on the pipe itself .
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Igloo, did you mean hand carved stems?
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No on the body of the pipe not the stem . The better grades pre 1960 , I think that is how it goes . Some stems have a S and some have a S and the crown , and some no stem markings . Only the higher grade pipes had Hand Carved on the Briar . Some of the earlier pipes had oval bowls and some shape #s can have a round or oval bowl .
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igloo, it's a Stanwell Majestic Shape 186. I have no idea on how old the pipe is!
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Dating Information:
1) Regd. No. stamping discontinued in late 1960s to very early 1970s. This is the Stanwell trade mark registration. The “48” indicates that the registration was made in 1948. (info rec’d from Jorgen Grundtvig, Managing Director, Stanwell A/S)
2) Block letter stamp “Silver S” used until late 1960s and then changed to script.
3) Up until the early 1960s only the top pipes, e.g. “Hand Cut” had the stem/mouthpieces stamped with the Stanwell logo of a crown over “S”. The “Hand Cut” is stamped on the shank of the pipe. The “Standard Models” may or may not be stamped with the “S” logo without the crown.
4) “Stanwell” stamp in script dates to the 1950s.
5) Progression of the Stanwell logo is: “S” in white paint; crown “S” in white paint; brass crown “S” and finally a silver crown “S”.
6) “Handcut” stamped on black vulcanite stems have not been done since at least the 1970s and possibly earlier. (info from J.G.).
7) Currently, the only mouthpieces that have “Handcut” stamped on them are made of Cumberland rod and are used exclusively on the “Unique” line of pipes. (info from J.G.)
Early Stanwell/Winslow pipes were stamped with a “W”. In later years this has been changed to a “Winslow” stamp.
9) Stanwell started using acrylic for their mouthpieces in 1995 and identified the acrylic stem with a “dot” following the Stanwell crown “S” logo. This practice has been discontinued.
10) Benni Jorgensen, father of Lasse Skovgaard, has been doing the Stanwell repairs since1995. Prior to this, they were done by Tom Eltang.
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Bubba I will try and narrow down the year of first production . But Iam a little too tired to read in German today .lol http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanwell-tabak-pfeife.de%2F&sl=de&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
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Haha well I will forgive you this time! Thanks a bunch for the effort you put in though!
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@ jship079. That pipe is a 1/4 bent Dunhill Shell Quaint. I wouldn't call it a bent pipe myself.
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That is a beautiful dunhill ohin3!!
I have been staring at another Stanwell... PAD is probably going to win this battle.
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I'm breaking in my first Stanwell, the HCA II,....I just finished my second smoke out of it a few minutes ago and I love it!! It is without a doubt the best smoking pipe I have so far.
I will be buying another Stanwell in the near future.
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Thanks Bubba. It was my first and only Dunhill. I am by no means a Dunhill snob, but, if I had the money, I would own hundreds of them. I just adore the Dunhill aesthetic. That perfect combination of elegance and masculinity to me.
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I will be buying another Stanwell in the near future.
That is the thing with Stanwells, if you haven't had one before you think "they seem nice, but I bet not much different from other pipes in the same price range". Then you get one and suddenly you realize that they actually are really good value for money and high quality and you just have to have another one. 
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Juni, I am glad that I am not the only one that feels that way about Stanwell pipes!
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Nobody has posted on this one for a long time, but I would also like to express my joy of my Stanwell. It is a golden Danish Lovat. It never has smoked hot or wet. Definately in my top two pipes.
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I have 2; one is a 3/4 drop egg de Luxe, that is 30 years old. Lovely pipe; it is dedicated to McCranie's Murdock's Pipe.
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it is dedicated to McCranie's Murdock's Pipe.
Funny you say that... I have a Stanwell acorn that smokes Murdocks Pipe like a dream!
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I bought a bigger Stanwell Poker while I visited the USA last summer. It is a bit larger pipe and I quite enjoy smoking a bowl in it. Seems good quality and has a good feel.
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I love both of my estate Stans.. best smokers I own.
Jason
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I love Stanwells for being a wonderful smoke and the craftmanship. Their sandblast finish is the best I've seen. Shape and color also are a big plus.
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I love the older Stanwells and we can find some great Stans at very reasonable prices on the estate market.
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I love Stanwell's , I have 4 . 2 from the 50's and two newer ones . I love them all .
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My Stan's are among my best smokers. I have two I bought new and two estates. I also have a Royal Guard which I believe is a Stanwell second. The Royal Guard is every bit as nice as the Stanwell marked pipes. These are the pipes I reach for most often. I have one Dunhill, a 1957 Bruyere Bulldog which may smoke slightly better, but for the money I go for estate Stanwell's these days. The Dunhill's just hurt my wallet too much. I'd be curious how today's new Stanwell's smoke. If I am correct they are now made in the US. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about that. I know they are not made in the original factory any more. By the way, I have a couple of Savenelli's too and I prefer the Stanwell's over them.
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I love Stanwell pipes and the history behind them. dlattim Stanwells are currently made in Italy. The corporate headquarters are still in Denmark. In my opinion a new Stanwell would be just as good as an old one.
I have 2 -a Golden Danish Dublin and a Featherweight Lovat.
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Back in the 1950s Stanwells were among the most easily available pipes. They all cost $18, whatever the finish or shape. I had 3 of them & lost the best one. The others were passable, but certainly not bad pipes. For an extra $4 you could get a smooth Dunhill, so when I got a job that was the end of buying Stanwells. I recently tried a few, 3 actually. The one that was made in Denmark, with a gold crown, was ok. The 2 from Italy were poor.
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Count me as another fan of Stanwell pipes. I have two, one is a Pipe of the Year by Tom Eltang:
The one that was made in Denmark, with a gold crown, was ok. The 2 from Italy were poor.
Both of mine were made in Denmark, but I am disheartened to hear that Foggy. Maybe it was bad luck. Italy is well known for their pipe makers. Seems to me that the Stanwell company can insist on perfection or else they can find another maker (which shouldn't be too difficult).
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I love the look of their Naval Series.
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I've heard many die hard Stanwell fans also say to stay away from the Italian Stanwells.
Fortunately, there are still a LOT of Made in Denmark Stanwells around -- new ones and estate pipes.
No surprise -- I lean toward estates -- but all those Danish Stanwells are excellent values.
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I am a Stanwell fan myself. I do not own any Italian ones but own several of the Danish. My first Stanwell is a beautiful little pipe that I paid to much for as a young man. I would not even smoke it at first because I thought is was too pretty. I kept it in a case and would only take it out to admire it from time to time! 
As i grew older and wiser..lol. I realized all pipes are meant to be smoked. 
I love it and have added several to the collection since.
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I'm a big Stanwell fan I own 3 of them and none of them disappoint. They smoke as wonderful as they look. Stanwells are great for any collection and any occasion.
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I have one, and I love it. It has a really odd shape. Not really a freehand, but not anything else either. I'll have to get a picture up eventually.
As long as I got a pipe full of baccy and a nose full of snuff, I'm a happy camper
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I'm a fan of them too, I have two.
My favorite has a stem problem that never bothered me until another member here pointed out how bad it was...now it bugs the crap outta me!
Still smokes like a champ though
mine are both made in Denmark too
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I was fortunate enough to pick up several Stanwells back twenty-plus years ago, when prices (but also salaries!) were lower, and they have become the mainstays of my collection. I've never had one that doesn't smoke beautifully, and all are a joy to behold. IMHO, they've always been a great value in the pipe world.
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The Naval Series Lieutenant 51 is my next PAD, love it!!
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So what exactly about the Italian Stanwells is inferior to the Danish ones? I just got a 107 featherweight and it looks great, there's several references above to issues, what are they?
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Welcome to the forums augaug...good question, I've yet to even see one in person
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Can anyone comment on the Italian vs Danish Stanwells? Specifically what makes the new ones any less desirable?
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Can anyone comment on the Italian vs Danish Stanwells? Specifically what makes the new ones any less desirable?
No specifics from me, but being conservative as I am, and since I now buy mostly high quality estate pipes versus new, plus the fact that there are so many great "Made in Denmark" Stanwells out there, I see no reason to try an Italian version. And being as sentimental as I am, the Italian pipes are not the same, the fact is the Italians are Stanwells in name only (all the wood and machinery in Denmark was auctioned off).
Maybe if they changed the name to Stanwello or Stanvichi, I'd cuddle up to them more.
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Ok, so where did you read that the wood and machinery was sold off? Not that I don't believe you or anything, it's just that others have said things to the effect of "everything's exactly the same, just with Italian workers"...so I'm just wondering what anyone really "knows" (i.e., some facts without sentiment) about the current Stanwell pipe production in Italy vs. former Danish ones.
I'm not trying to get in any kind of debate about outsourcing or whatever, just looking for current info/opinions on the new vs. old engineering/construction.
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There's a ton of info on this. Here's one to get you started. If you wants "exact" details, they are easy enough for you to search for and find. I'm over it.
http://www.svenskapipklubben.se/en/?p=539
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