I've been smoking pipes off and on, but mostly off, for over 50 years. I've also been an occasional cigar smoker. I recently decided I missed the pipe and took it up again.
For some decades now I've only owned a single pipe, a Stanwell. I don't remember when or where I purchased it but it's been a reliable smoker.
A couple of weeks ago I was elated to discover a used Rich Lewis in a Minneapolis tobacco store. I'm looking forward to smoking it once I've cleaned it up a bit. I'm thankful for all the advice I've already received by lurking here for those couple of weeks.