A Couple Of Peterson Arans

[morlader]

My favourite Peterson at the moment is a Sherlock Holmes Original but I have my eyr on a Sherlock Hokmea Mycroft and a Peterson Smooth Antique Straight 1904. Those Arans look great though. btw,I looked through my copies of the Sherlock Holmes stories with the original illustrations from Strand Magazine and he isn't pictured anwhere smocking a "Sherlock Holmes" pipe,I think we have to thank the late Basil Rathbone for that,he smoked one in the films.

 

[pipetrucker]

Thanks again, gents.

Morlander, it was indeed Rathbone that started the association between Holmes and the calabash pipe. He claimed that style of pipe made it easier for him to deliver his lines.

 

[juozapas]

Nice work...thanks for the excellent pics !! :clap: ::

 

[puffintuff]

They look good. From what I recall, the Arans are pretty affordable too.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

How well does the 68 smoke as compared to the B5? I'm looking to use my tax refund to invest in one or maybe two more Peterson's and had my eye on the 68 Aran.

 

[pipetrucker]

They are both excellent smokers, as I would expect from a Peterson. I have yet to buy a Peterson that doesn't smoke well. Of course, the 68 has a larger bowl and thus provides a longer smoke. The 68 is also heavier and a little less comfortable for clenching, but can still be clenched.

 

[jayhp]

I like the looks of the full bent. Is the bowl size fairly large?

 

[pipetrucker]

I like the looks of the full bent. Is the bowl size fairly large?

Yes, it does have a pretty decent sized bowl.

 

[hobie1dog]

My wife came out in the garage and picked up my Peterson Kinsale today and was admiring it...she liked it.

 

[pipetrucker]

My wife came out in the garage and picked up my Peterson Kinsale today and was admiring it...she liked it.

A woman of taste.

 

[simpledesign]

Nothing but great things to say about Peterson....I have a Shannon 01 and a St Patrick's 2011 106. My Shannon is in transit across the Atlantic back to the factory to be replaced (by their recommendation) for a cosmetic flaw. It smoked excellent before the Rep said, "can I send that back and get you a new one?"

 

[seakayak]

That Peterson Aran I mention in my post yesterday is a 120. I stopped by the office this morning to feed the fish and, while there, took a look at the number. Very nice pipe.

Oh, romeowood, I'm happily puffing on my Peterson "Rocky" bulldog as I write this. Like you, I've come to really appreciate that shape.