What's Your Best/Favorite Pipe Under $175 New

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instymp

Lifer

Jul 30, 2012

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What is your favorite pipe that cost $175.00 or less, new?
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blueeyedogre

Lifer

Oct 17, 2013

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30

• Jan 28, 2014

• #2

Right now it's each my Big Ben Barbados or my Brigham Chinook 426 but I have a custom Devil Ance being made by Eric Paulson.

 

sfsteves

Lifer

Aug 3, 2013

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SF Bay Area

• Jan 28, 2014

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Although I've never spent as much as $175 on a pipe, quite a few of those I've had for a long time WOULD have cost more than that in today's $$$ ... a good example being a Ben Wade freehand that I bought for $100 in 1973 would cost me more than $550 in 2014 $$ ...

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,999

75,761

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Jan 28, 2014

• #4

As I've built up my rotation, I've been stepping out into the world of artisan pipes, which usually run a lot higher so I can't buy as many. But, my best smokers in my rotation are my cheapest so far. Any of my Savinellis or Nordings would fit this. Hmmm, my favorite would have to be my Savinelli Piumas, small bowls, great briar aroma, and lightweight clenchers. I think I paid under $50 for each of them.

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

15,147

7,638

Chicago, IL

• Jan 28, 2014

• #5

GBD New Era bulldog. $40 back in the late 1990s.

 

tobyducote

Lifer

Jun 10, 2012

1,204

3

New Orleans

• Jan 28, 2014

• #6

My MM Corncob

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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60,459

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• #7

One of my favorites is a Johs freehand tomahawk with plateau on the brim and shank. I get that one lit,

and I know I'm smoking a pipe. Nice wide, smooth groove in the front of the bowl, and plenty of bowl.

It was a Christmas gift from my wife.

 

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rmason

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 27, 2013

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My Todd Harris Custom Bing Crosby inspired billiard, she smokes as dry as a bone and looks absolutely beautiful.

~Ron

 

Perique

Lifer

Sep 20, 2011

4,098

3,884

www.tobaccoreviews.com

• Jan 28, 2014

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For me it's easy: Stanwell No.11. For some reason this shape just speaks to me, aesthetically. And performance-wise I've yet to have a bad smoke. I love the large, wide bowl and thick walls. And the quarter bend is perfect for either clenching or holding.
I like the American version, which is basically a miniature (No. 242). But I don't understand why the original No. 11 isn't available over here. Sure, it's a filter pipe. But that's easily resolved by simply discarding the filter and experiencing a wide open draw.

 

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andreamaebreill

Lurker

Jan 29, 2014

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$175 is quite high. I just have it $100.

 

rmbittner

Lifer

Dec 12, 2012

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Most of the pipes I have that might have cost more than $175 new were bought as estates at much lower prices. Out of 45+ pipes, I think I only have two that I actually paid more than $200 for.
That said, my absolute favorite pipe is the Radice Underwood pictured in my avatar. I love the Underwood/New Dear (Ascorti) finish, and this pipe is a pure joy to smoke. It's dedicated to Penzance.
Bob

 

bentmike

Lifer

Jan 25, 2012

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37

• Jan 29, 2014

• #12

My two Ryan Alden pipes.

 

saint007

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 22, 2013

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• #13

If I had to pick just one that smokes the best, it would be one of my meerschaums, an eagle claw grasping a smooth egg carved by Ahmet Govem.

 

admin

Smoking a Pipe Right Now

Staff member

Nov 16, 2008

8,774

5,001

St. Petersburg, FL

pipesmagazine.com

• Jan 29, 2014

• #14

Thanks for posting.
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pylorns

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

2,116

353

Austin, Texas

www.thepipetool.com

• Jan 29, 2014

• #15

My Peterson System Darwin - I've never spent more than 150ish on a pipe.

 

quantumpipe

Lurker

Sep 12, 2013

20

0

• Jan 29, 2014

• #16

My peterson dublin filter 106, only cost me 60euro and it is the best smoker i have along with my savinelli baronet bruyere 804ex

 

taerin

Lifer

May 22, 2012

1,851

1

• Jan 29, 2014

• #17

Probably my churchwarden corn cob at a whopping 11" long with a forever stem on a MM Legend.

 

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peter70

Starting to Get Obsessed

May 24, 2013

175

1

• Jan 29, 2014

• #18

My Savinelli 606 EX.

 

brdavidson

Lifer

Dec 30, 2012

2,017

5

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• #19

My Brigham Chinook 426

 

phred

Lifer

Dec 11, 2012

1,754

4

• Jan 29, 2014

• #20

At this point, all of them... :D
My sentimental favorite is still my first pipe, a Bjarne Viking Classic bent egg sitter.
Second up would be the MM Country Gentleman given to me by another forum member, which I've converted to a Cobwarden with a Forever stem.
Third would be my Stanwell Zebrano.