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pixiechitos

pixiechitos

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Feb 26, 2014
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Hey peeps. I'm having a hard time deciding between two pipes.
I'm a sucker for collectibles so this is quite attractive, the 2012 Peterson X105 Ebony only has a fishtail.
big-x105-peterson-dracula-briar-pipe.jpg

Then there's a Peterson System Pipe with P-lip. It has a larger bowl and I don't have a system pipe (I do have a P-lip and I like it). The system is a few bucks more.
I could be mistaken but I think it's a 314 Standard.
0002554_314-standard.jpeg

For reference my other pipes:
1. Two Peterson churchwardens, one rustic one smooth

2. Peterson 268 Emerald rustic

3. Peterson B8 Sterling Silver Smooth with P-lip

4. Peterson Aran 01 Plain (my only bigger pipe).
Which one would you choose?
Thanks!

 
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aldecaker

Lifer
Feb 13, 2015
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Definitely the bent system pipe. Number one, I don't really go in for decorated pipes at all. Number two, I just watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, and every time I do I have to resist the urge to buy a Pete system or a Grabow Omega. And also, I don't like decorated pipes. At all.

 
JimInks

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
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I second the 314. I've seen on forums a couple of times where people reported problems with the stain bubbling up on the outside of the bowl. That alone would scare me off. That, and I like the p-lip and system pipes.

 
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framitz

Can't Leave
Oct 25, 2013
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I would try another brand all your pipes are same company factory made. Shel. Variety is more fun

 
iamn8

iamn8

Lifer
Sep 8, 2014
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Moody, AL
If I were you, I'd pick one. Have you considered asking the forum for opinions? :)
Being helpful brings me great joy.

 
pixiechitos

pixiechitos

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Feb 26, 2014
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A little more expensive for me to import but I have my eye on this Fat Bastard poker. Not sure how it'd smoke with such a short stem but it's 100% handmade,no lathes even.
http://www.danishpipeshop.com/product.asp?product=14142#.V4_HrFdXeK1
http://www.fatbastardpipes.com

 
pipesmokingtom

pipesmokingtom

Lifer
May 4, 2015
3,210
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You obviously like Petersons... but don't yet have a system pipe? That's the obvious choice.
Also, that Dracula pipe is hideous. So that makes it even easier ;)
OR - Poke around and find a vintage Peterson of similar dignity but with a Sterling Silver band.

 
pixiechitos

pixiechitos

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Feb 26, 2014
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Thanks guys, especially Tom
I do have my grandfather's estate Pete bent system and Savinelli systems but they need SERIOUS professional restoration and even more serious reaming he he.
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pipesmokingtom

pipesmokingtom

Lifer
May 4, 2015
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Any chance that brownish Pete in the middle is a Meerschaum? I had one of those up until recently, and it sort of looks like one. Those are (sorta) hard to find and really cool pipes.

 
pixiechitos

pixiechitos

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Feb 26, 2014
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Nope they're all briars. Not sure about the Manxpipe it's very light colored.
Reckon they're restore able?

 
pipesmokingtom

pipesmokingtom

Lifer
May 4, 2015
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There's some fellas on here that do nothing-short-of-magic on old pipes.
I'd start a new thread about the restoration project and see if you can get someone to take them on. :)
I'm still not convinced that brown one isn't African Meerschaum. Seriously.

 
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