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    German High-End Pipemakers?

    What would be German High-End pipemakers? Does any pipe series of Vauen scan be considered high-end?
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    Peterson Irish Army - Bent Pipe

    I have a Peterson Army 69 for a while. Pretty nice pipe. I use it when I travel, or if I am outdoors. I am thinking also to get a Chacom Military.
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    Comoy And Chacom

    I see. Somehow thought that the modern Chacoms are of better quality.
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    Comoy And Chacom

    Are modern Chacom pipes in general of a better quality than the modern Comoys?
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    Mastro de Paja vs. Ser Jacopo

    Narrowed it down to either a Delecta or Cymatium bent biliard. Just cant decide if to get Rusticated or Smooth. Is rusticated a more typical finish for Ser Jacopo pipes? Most pictures that I see, are of rusticated Ser Jacopo pipes.
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    Best Italian Online Shops To Buy A Ser Jacopo Pipe?

    Yes, the prices on SP are more expensive, compared to the Italian sellers...
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    Best Italian Online Shops To Buy A Ser Jacopo Pipe?

    Thanks! I Luca from TC, to check. I will also check with other sellers. Ideally it should be someone who has direct contact with the Manufacturer.
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    Best Italian Online Shops To Buy A Ser Jacopo Pipe?

    Still on the hunt for my first Ser Jacopo. Any recommendations regarding online sellers? Would it be cheaper to buy the Ser Jacopo Pipes from Italy?
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    ArmyMount Pipes And Their Origin

    Yes, Crimean war makes more sense.
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    Interesting, the weight of the one I ordered seems to be 42 grams.
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    ArmyMount Pipes And Their Origin

    I really like army mounts and have a Peterson Army 69 myself. Recently I stumbled upon this very interesting set on Smokingpipes, that dates from 1898: https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=219414 Part of the set is an army mount pipe. So the myth that the...
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    Well, I had a change of mind in the last minute and went for the 65 2k. I just like the shape of the 65 more. If I will go for another Castello, that will be a 55 for sure. I contacted Luca,purchased the pipe at Tabaccheria Corti. His service is really amazing! Will proba buy also a Ser Jacopo...
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    As far as I understand, that was the case in the beginning (?), but it later changed from frading to size of the pipe. But I might be wrong too.
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    What Castello size would you go for in that case?
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    Thanks a lot for all the recommendations! I wouldnt be able to find all the sellers myself. Was quite busy in the last few days, but will do some further research in the next few days.
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    Thanks a lot for the shop recommendations. Wouldnt find this ones by myself. I think I will go for the 55 shape, since most of my pipes are billiards already.
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    Thanks! I will contact him. I think 3k would ve the best size for me.
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    Castello 55 vs 65 Black Searock And Where To Buy

    So I really got interested i Italian pipes, besides a Ser jacopo, I would also to buy a Castello pipe. I narrowed it down to 55 and 65 shapes, both in black searock. But I have a hard time to decide. I do like billiard shaped pipes, but the 55 is the most iconic Castello pipe. I also cant find...
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    Why Own Small Pipes?

    I am wondering if smaller pipe sizes were more popular in the past? The szandard bowl size seems to be +- group size 4. Was it always the case? I personally like smaller pipes. Considering focusing on size 3 pipes instead if 4.
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    Mastro de Paja vs. Ser Jacopo

    I like the holy trinity classification! Does Ser Jacopo has an iconic pipe shape like Castello does with its 55? And maybe anyone knows what the pipe Philippe Dofour is holding? Its a Ser Jacopo (there is a J on the stem), but I cant find this pipe anywhere. I really like the band...