Affordable but aesthetically pleasing day pipe?

[jdburnette02]

Hello Pipesmagazine, this is my first post. I am a newbie in the ultimate sense of the term, I picked up pipe smoking a few weeks ago. I have, what I consider to be, a pretty nice pipe for a first timer- a Savinelli Porto Cervo 673. I have a good group of "older fellas" at the Cigar shop i frequent guiding me through my first weeks smoking a pipe. I've been reading websites,and watching Youtube, and I feel i have a really good routine, that I enjoy, going with my pipe. It is very clean and healthy, with a good developing cake, as far as I can tell.

However much i enjoy being careful with my pipe I am a cigarette smoker, and this is my only pipe (besides a horrible one from the liquor store). But I want to be a full time pipe smoker, and I want one i can tote to work and out and about that isn't too expensive, that can handle being smoked all day, every day, but is also quality. I am especially interested in a poker type. Any testimonies for a good day pipe? Thanks ya'll

 

[hawk60ce]

I would definately say you have a great started pipe. I love savinellis. What exactly are you looking for? Whats your style? Bent? Straight? Cob? Briar? All pipes need some rest. You may want to look for some dr grabow estates as they are fairly inexpensive, amd seem to smoke well. Some may chastise me for mentioning grabow but good deal and smoke well. Can pick one up on fleaBay for around $10 in just about any style.
Edit: all kind of depends on your budget and what your willing to spend

 

[jdburnette02]

I haven't quite established a style, but i have noticed that i enjoy Rhodesians, Pokers, Dublins, and i like them rusticated. But, that's just an initial impression.

 

[judcole]

For a tote around,smoke it all day pipe, a cob is a great way to go.

 

[jdburnette02]

Do folk tend to run through them often, and is MMissouri Meerschaum the place to look? Thanks again!

 

[hawk60ce]

They are a prominent corn cob pipe maker. You can get a grab bag of 10 'seconds' for $30. Pretty good deal for 10 pipes if you like cobs

 

[deleon]

A corn cob pipe is always good to have around but if you're looking for something alittle more stylish like the "Rhodesians" style check on ebay and you might find a good deal on an estate pipe. I've found a few no name briar pipes for under 15 bucks. All they have stamped on them is "made in england" or "italy" Those you can't go wrong with.

 

[philip]

Do folk tend to run through them often, and is MMissouri Meerschaum the place to look?

I got mine from Pipes and Cigars.
They can last a good long time, but many tend to abuse them because they are so inexpensive.

If you go that way be sure to read John Patton's article: The Complete Corncob Primer.

 

[jdburnette02]

Thanks everyone! Got a couple corn cobs on the way now!

 

[weezell]

Have 9 MM cobs within reaching distance as I type this!!

 

[crpntr1]

Welcome to the forum :D

Good choice both sav and cob...I'd suggest a Lucite or vulcanite replacement stem tho..the ones from the factory are pretty cheesie

 

[crk69]

Welcome to the forums...

 

[bentmike]

Welcome jd! I don't know what your pipe budget is but a meerschaum pipe is a great addition to any collection as it can be smoked often to allow your briars a rest to dry out.

 

[gmwolford]

Welcome aboard JD! You'll find a wealth of help here.

 

[billm67]

Find yourself a Missouri Meerschuam General and buy a stem from the freehand. The pair will set you back about $15 (you can basically throw away the plastic filtered stem and replace it with the Freehand stem). It takes about 2-3 bowls to get rid of any of the offending plaster of paris the use to finish the outside. It will make a good lightweight pipe and it will give you a good idea of a good smoking pipe (flavor wise). I wish when I started out I would have done this....just so I would have had a frame of reference for other pipe purchases.

 

[cigrmaster]

I would recommend the following pipe. http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=97220
It is large enough so that you can load it up and smoke it during the day when you get breaks instead of a cigarette. It is very nice looking and it should produce a nice smoke for you. The price is also tough to beat.

 

[taerin]

Welcome to the corn cob club, "The Generals" and "The Freehands" are large cobs that are not too large for a normal lighter or match and they demand presence when you come out with them. "The Gentleman" looks like a briar a little bit and is medium sized. Personally I would go for a General, or if you want super athestically pleasing, get a Freehand, those things look extremely cool, way better than the pictures. Cobs don't last forever but they can be handled very roughly in ways you would never subject a normal pipe to and still smoke really well. The Gentlemen pipes are awesome for that as they have a dark finish so they don't look dirty easily.
The two main reasons I smoke from cobs 90% of the time is they have much better draw than any other pipe made, plus they have stems that are replacible for only 50 cents at Aristocob or MM's website. They are $1.50 each on Ebay with free shipping if you just need a couple. Even the Freehand with it's $8 stem is still easily replaced. This is a Godsend for a clencher, the one stem I never have to put a condom on... err... I mean softy ::

 

[jdburnette02]

Everyone, once again thanks for the advice! I ordered four cobs-a mini and an eaton for quick smokes, and a pride and washington. Philip-thanks for the complete corn cob primer link. Cigrmaster that Savinelli is way cool!

What about briars? Anyone have a great durable briar recommendation?

 

[waznyf]

Corncob is the way to go no doubt!

 

[hawk60ce]

@ cigarmaster
Did you really have to post a pic of a sav!?!?