Anyone Smoke Weber Pipes?

[Chasing Embers]

This little guy's shape really spoke to me and I grabbed it. Have never owned a Weber before though.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Unsmoked-Weber-39-Filter-Smoke-39-Bent-Horn-/262404171915?txnId=0

 

[papipeguy]

A fine old brand made in my old home state of New Jersey. I never had one of their pipes but I do own a Jelling Natural Zulu which I suspect was made by Weber. I also own a copy of Carl Weber's book, "Weber's Guide to Pipes and Pipe Smoking". I probably have it close to 40 years and it's a delightful little read.

Congrats on your pipe and enjoy it.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Was thinking about getting a copy of that myself. Current favorite read has been "The Book Of Pipes And Tobacco" by Carl Ehwa Jr, and have been looking for another volume to add to the collection.

 

[danielplainview]

I have two Weber's that were my grandfathers. Quality depends on the era. Both of mine look and smoke well.

 

[kyrob]

I have a Weber Dublin that smokes aromatics like no other.

 

[newbroom]

Nice looking pipe and a great price too, imho.

Seems I've seen Weber's that look similar to Custombuilt chunky deep rusticated nose warmers.

That one looks to be atypical and very nicely 'executed'.

I confuse the "Horn" with the "Zulu".

One of Einstein's favorite shapes, I think.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I would have called that one a Zulu myself.

 

[newbroom]

Me too Duane. I think of the Horn as more elongated, though similar.

Unsmoked, or at least very pristine. Nice old wood. You can't get a kit pipe for much less.

And the shape is so special.

 

[xrundog]

I've had a few older Webers. They are nice quality factory made pipes.

 

[troutface]

I got this Weber in a group of pipes I got off craigslist. The button is a bit rough but it's a pretty piece of wood. I need to clean it up and give it a go. If it smokes well I may have the stem replaced. It's a "Royal Band" model and I'm assuming the 115 on the right side is the shape.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Anyone know if it's pronounced "Weeber", or " Webber"?

 

[Chasing Embers]

@troutface
Love the grain on that one!

 

[fnord]

Duane:
What a good get!
I've owned a few Webers and still have one that doesn't get rung it like it should.
Like Xrundog wrote, they're a quality manufactured pipe and are built hell for stout - stronger than a garlic milkshake. Your lovely Zulu probably won't be an "angels singing" smoker but it will deliver the goods satisfactorily and, considering your stable, will probably be relegated to a great car or "far better than most" tackle box pipe.
It's sad that our country no longer makes affordable, every day smokers like your new Zulu. It is beautiful.
Fnord
P.S. Trout, the grain on your Weber billiard is spectacular.

F

 

[gtrhtr]

Wow, great looking pipe! The pronunciation would be Veber in keeping with the German sound of the letter W sounding like th English V. Not sure how the name has been bastardized over the years

 

[Chasing Embers]

So my Weber horn/Zulu came in, and its inaugural smoke was Peterson's St. Patrick's Day 2016. Smoked wonderfully, and clenched effortlessly. Will definitely have to add similar pipes, and must say that this shape has cast a spell on me.

 

[jvnshr]

Nice one. Congrats.