The OOM PAUL Shape

modernchicago

Might Stick Around

Sep 21, 2011

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• Dec 13, 2011

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The OOM PAUL shape, to me, is near perfect. Formally it is a quintessential / caricature of the pipe, while functionally it performs like a champ. It hangs out of the way of your view, imposes less force on your teeth, and the tall bowl allows for a long smoke - furthermore, you can drop it into your chest pocket and it will remain upright and not start a fire / spill. Regarding it's shape, it is the most graceful feminine form of any pipe, especially when fitted with a curvilinear taper stem. Let's hear what you think, besides the only drawback of fighting a pipe cleaner for those who insist it should be done without removing the stem

 

modernchicago

Might Stick Around

Sep 21, 2011

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• Dec 13, 2011

• #2

Just Look at her:

 

markw4mms

Lifer

Jun 16, 2011

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Bremen,GA

• Dec 13, 2011

• #3

Oom Paul is without a doubt my favorite shape. I have 3 Oom Pauls and love them all, but my Caminetto is the best pipe in my collection.

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olderthandirt

Lifer

Jun 26, 2011

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Pacific Northwest USA

• Dec 13, 2011

• #4

Nothing better for those who like to clench and want a large bowl.

 

ichbinmuede

Part of the Furniture Now

Feb 17, 2011

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• Dec 13, 2011

• #5

I do love the Oom Paul. Only got one so far and it's a good stand by smoker for me and I am always on the lookout for another.

I personally prefer it with a saddle bit because that slim and comfy stem just makes it so dang comfy and good lookin'.

 

rigmedic1

Lifer

May 29, 2011

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• Dec 13, 2011

• #6

I found this baby in an antique store, counldn't walk away:

This one is a Barling Guinea Grain, and the picture does not do it justice.

I have 3 others: an Edwards smooth, a rough Pioneer meerschaum, and a smoothe white meer w/o a label. They cant be beat for comfort and utility. One thing though, they all have huge, deep bowls on them, so I dont smoke them

as often as I'd like.

 

porshcigar

Lifer

May 10, 2009

1,820

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Naperville

• Dec 14, 2011

• #7

The Oompaul, a/k/a the Hungarian, is one of my favorite shapes too.

 

hobie1dog

Lifer

Jun 5, 2010

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Cornelius, NC

• Dec 14, 2011

• #8

one of my favorite designs too. :clap:

 

mjtannen

Can't Leave

Jan 3, 2011

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• Dec 14, 2011

• #9

ModernChicago:
" Regarding it's shape, it is the most graceful feminine form of any pipe, especially when fitted with a curvilinear taper stem. "
I don't know what you are smoking in your pipe but whatever it is I'll bet it's not legal. There is nothing more manly than an Oom Paul pipe. That comment to a guy smoking one could result in getting your face punched in.

 

pipeinhand

Lifer

Sep 23, 2011

1,198

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Virginia

• Dec 14, 2011

• #10

Nice one Mark.
Yup, love the curves.

 

withnail

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 30, 2011

737

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United Kingdom

• Dec 14, 2011

• #11

What is the definition of an Oom Paul? What must it have or not have to be considered one? I'm not 100% sure what the definition is.

 

olderthandirt

Lifer

Jun 26, 2011

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Pacific Northwest USA

• Dec 14, 2011

• #12

Full bent, large and I had always understood the really defining aspect is the relationship of the end of the shank to the top of the bowl.

The end of the shank on an Oom Paul/Hungarian will be at or very near to the same level or height as the rim of the bowl.

 

withnail

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 30, 2011

737

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United Kingdom

• Dec 14, 2011

• #13

Thank you OTD Always good to learn something new. From these pictures it looks like they have the sort of bowl you could live in if you ever needed to!

 

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teamhavoc28

Can't Leave

Nov 10, 2010

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• Dec 14, 2011

• #14

I have an Invicta Hungarian on it's way as we speak. For some reason, the design spoke to me.

 

modernchicago

Might Stick Around

Sep 21, 2011

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• Dec 14, 2011

• #15

I don't know what you are smoking in your pipe but whatever it is I'll bet it's not legal. There is nothing more manly than an Oom Paul pipe. That comment to a guy smoking one could result in getting your face punched in.

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LOL! The pipe is Feminine, curvy....I didn't mean it makes the smoker effeminate! LOL.

The best designs in any discipline will often borrow from the female form. (Sports cars, furniture, ornament, etc)

I agree it's a man's man pipe. Now put up your dukes.

 

olderthandirt

Lifer

Jun 26, 2011

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Pacific Northwest USA

• Dec 14, 2011

• #16

The pipe is Feminine, curvy...

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I'd never given it a thought actually but now that it's mentioned, yes, there is most certainly a feminine quality to the lines of many Oom Pauls.
Forgot to mention modern, your pipe is a very nice example. What make is it?

 

philip

Lifer

Oct 13, 2011

1,705

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Puget Sound

• Dec 14, 2011

• #17

Pipedia on Oom-Paul

It's a very practical shape. I couldn't imagine a bowl that large on a straight pipe being very comfortable. I don't have one yet, but it's written on the PAD.

 

brewshooter

Lifer

Jun 2, 2011

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• Dec 14, 2011

• #18

I have a GIGANTIC Oom Paul I got from Marty Pulvers. I was a bit worried about it at first, but it clenches and rests on the chin perfectly.

 

modernchicago

Might Stick Around

Sep 21, 2011

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• Dec 14, 2011

• #19

I only smoke when I fish, and the Oom Paul is perfect for fly fishing. Clenched, with a rubber bite guard, your hands are free and you can live your maritime dream, if only for a half an hour.

 

loneredtree

Part of the Furniture Now

May 27, 2011

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Sierra Foothills

• Dec 14, 2011

• #20

Brewshooter... I was looking at that one. Glad you got it. The name did not ring a bell with me. How does it smoke?Marty has another one that is dear.