Perhaps not the easiest choice, but if I'm just going to go with this moment in time, got this Lovat from GarageMadePipeTool about a month ago, and it is the heaviest in my rotation for sure.
...And One Pipe To Rule Them All
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I have five pipes. If I had to choose one it would be my Peterson Standard System 317 smooth, with army mount and nickel band. When I put it in my mouth everything goes grey and hazy, and time slows down. I guess I also turn invisible. ?
It's small for when I want a quick smoke and I can just refill it if I want more. It has a moisture catch to prevent gurgling from moist tobacco. I like the draw on it and the P-lip keeps the smoke from pointing directly at the tongue.
It also has an army mount so I don't have to worry about heat when pulling the stem off. The draft hole is really low so it doesn't miss any tobacco or get soggy. It's like the best thing since sliced rope.
I am happy to read this because I just asked for input on Peterson System pipes in the ‘Pipe Talk’ forum. Ugh. I guess I need to start saving my pennies. This hobby never ends!
I am happy to read this because I just asked for input on Peterson System pipes in the ‘Pipe Talk’ forum. Ugh. I guess I need to start saving my pennies. This hobby never ends!
I posted a photo of my two System pipes in your thread. 
Out of sheer coincidence, I was able to welcome my first Doctor's pipe into my collection to kick off the year. I had long admired Roman's ability with crazy bamboo roots and how effortlessly he can use them to his advantage in shaping a pipe. I've been waiting and watching for maybe a little over a year now to grab the right one:
Not sure if I can fully explain why it's my favorite pipe but for starters it smokes like a dream and fits in my hand like a missing puzzle piece.
This is why I buy most of my pipes in duplicates.
If I ever come across another I most certainly will.
The Savinelli 673ks model with rusticated finish is my favorite pipe; it is light but fills the hand comfortably, muscular and powerful in size. I prefer the draw in the Savinelli with a 9mm adapter instead of the balsa filter and the triangular shank and stem make alignment automatic. I smoke the Sav 673ks almost exclusively, not having a large collection. My collection consists of the Savinelli Oceano, Roma Lucite, Fantasia, and Tortuga all in the 673ks shape with rusticated finish, a Savinelli 404 zulu shape Porto Cervo rusticated (my quick smoke beater), and a Peterson 80s Aran rusticated fishtail. I plan to expand my collection with bulldogs from other makers before considering any other shapes, lately I have been considering a Falcon with rusticated bulldog bowl. I started my pipe journey buying only Peterson 03 bent apple shapes in a smooth finish but completely replaced my collection after discovering my first Sav 673ks (Oceano rusticated) at my local B&M. I enjoy collecting pipes, but the Sav 673ks rules them all.
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Jesus that's an amazing pipe. I hate bamboo stems but this one is the exception to the rule.
Jesus that's an amazing pipe. I hate bamboo stems but this one is the exception to the rule.
Either my Millville smooth Dublin or Joby Black Rusticed Smooth, the latter of which was smoked so much when I got it that the chamber diameter had lost 2-3mm, which I went on to smoke hell out of. Both pipes were dedicated to that great Grandaddy of blends, Dark Flake, which at intervals I smoked exclusively for 2-3 weeks.
My humble beater pipe a Peterson System Standard 317. It's like a loyal dog that's always there for you. It always smoke good and is great for clenching and on the go smoking while doing other stuff. I smoke it almost every day and will need to get a couple more 317 so it can rest sometimes.
Where do you get the rubber pieces you have on your stem? What are they called?
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Rubber Bits cost about $0.50 each at retail, not ridiculous if you just want to try it out, but if you do find yourself using and going through a few of them regularly, a cheap alternative is using surgical tube from the hardware store.
You can get these for $20, $.40 each.
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As others have already answered they are called rubber bits or rubber softies. I buy them in ten-packs from Rubber Softies - https://www.gqtobaccos.com/accessories/rubber-softies/
But other vendors might be more convenient for you in the USA.
Imo they are great for clenching.
I have about 9 pipes, all of which I like very much. My cheapest pipe, a vintage Grabow I picked up for like 20 bucks has ended up being my daily goto for some reason. It smokes OGS well and Old Joe Krantz well which are 2 of my favorites. The bowl is smaller so I am likely to finish the whole thing. Its light so it's easy to clench. I love my others, but they just require a different focus. I can grab the Grabow and go. My favorite overall though would probably be my Peterson Killarny though I dont smoke it much. Its reserved for Oriental blends.
