Best affordable pipes?

[Mury]

I think ‘best’ is subjective and there comes a point of objectivity. I myself am looking for an amazing deal on a beautiful pipe by an awesome artisan. I think Gracik pipes are gorgeous but too expensive, but they are incredible looking

 

[HeadMisfit]

I think ‘best’ is subjective and there comes a point of objectivity. I myself am looking for an amazing deal on a beautiful pipe by an awesome artisan. I think Gracik pipes are gorgeous but too expensive, but they are incredible looking

Honestly if the blue room briar pipe brands were hot, or the budget brands at pipes n cigars were hot

We would have lots of questions about them

Even big Ben pipes

 

[Searock Fan]

After going for many years smoking the same pipes, I recently came across a couple of "deals" I couldn't resist. First I picked up these two.

To my surprise the Churchwarden smokes great. I would recommend one.

Second: I got these 4 Stanwells, unsmoked. I'm impressed with the quality of the pipes considering their retail price. They smoke "ok", but not as good as the high grade Italians I'm used too. However, I notice they seem to be getting better as they break in.

 

[Mury]

Honestly if the blue room briar pipe brands were hot, or the budget brands at pipes n cigars were hot

We would have lots of questions about them

Even big Ben pipes

agreed

 

[Mury]

After going for many years smoking the same pipes, I recently came across a couple of "deals" I couldn't resist. First I picked up these two.
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To my surprise the Churchwarden smokes great. I would recommend one.

Second: I got these 4 Stanwells, unsmoked. I'm impressed with the quality of the pipes considering their retail price. They smoke "ok", but not as good as the high grade Italians I'm used too. However, I notice they seem to be getting better as they break in.
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these are beautiful

 

[spearheadbill]

ROPP.

 

[HeadMisfit]

ROPP.

depends on your needs. if you want a chamber under .7 by 1.5 ropp and brulor and genod are your happy spot. Sure you can get bigger chambered pipes, but by that time, you are well into the 160$ and up level.

not exactly BUGET.

Sure the two estates i got last night cost me a mere 130 plus shipping total... but i have never found one of those specific shapes in a smokeable condition under 300$