A Plethora of 309s
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I have a few of these from back in the day. Never paid more than $35 for one. I really need to dig them out and spark 'em up!
I got a little too enthusiastic after receiving my SPD 69… It seemed that maybe the poor drilling of the recent past had been resolved.
Obviously I erred.
The airway opens on the back wall of the chamber, and is askew…
Obviously I erred.
The airway opens on the back wall of the chamber, and is askew…
Now sitting pretty between my vintage 4S and '24 PPN POTY:
(And yes, I know the 4S still needs another round or three of scrubbing once I can get to it...)
(And yes, I know the 4S still needs another round or three of scrubbing once I can get to it...)
If anyone missed out on the last batch, all but the 4S models are restocked at Smokingpipes.com. Just in time for IPSD sale prices too!
I already grabbed a heritage finish, but I'd love to stumble on a sandblast with some great grain. Hoping this isn't going to be a "one and done" release of the 309 like they're doing with the 444.
They are back in regular production
Yes, which means I can feasibly save up for a sandblast 4S instead of agonizing over a Petersonian Sophie's Choice from a single release. Happy days indeed!They are back in regular production
Yeah I’m sure they will start hanging around awhile once everyone settles down haha. Hope you find a good one!
What I'm really hoping for is another 4AB release someday. A proper smooth one like Rathbone's is one of my top targets, I missed out in 2021.
I have the same hopes! I also missed out
I see that more pipes have become available, so I ordered another smooth 309 spigot. The one I’ve already received will be returned.
Fingers crossed…
Fingers crossed…
Those are beauties. I was waiting for the announced 6pm drop, so I missed the DeLuxes. Sucks, but I have a nice 1950's 4s Deluxe, so I'm good.
Congrats to all who scored what they were looking for. That 309 smooth spigot is a gorgeous pipe.
I saw one Deluxe dark pop up - that’s it’s. Supposedly there only 5 made in this initial release. But I’m sure more will turn up in time.
I was never much into the 309 shape, nor the 4. But in recent years I’ve come to appreciate it more.
The straight sided bowl just looked odd to me…
I was never much into the 309 shape, nor the 4. But in recent years I’ve come to appreciate it more.
The straight sided bowl just looked odd to me…
I am now an affirmed 309/4 fan, admittedly in part because of the Basil Rathbone connection, but it was definitely something that grew on me over time. I started off mostly being interested in straight-stem shapes. But I've come to really love the 309 both aesthetically and ergonomically. There's something about the sharp, rectangular top profile turning into strong, sweeping curves around and then upwards that just really hits the spot, especially on the 4AB and the 309 spigots.
I couldn't resist the IPSD sale and selected a sandblast standard, and I must share what a lovely finish it is. Incredibly comfortable to hold. I have a feeling this will end up a very regular smoker for me if she smokes as good as she looks.
That's horrible I suggest you box that up immediately and send it to me.
