Are Any Of You Guys As Traditional As Myself?

[Old School 3319]

I am a forged in fire briar man. I think that the slight aroma that warmed briar adds to the smoke is essential for me. I know some guys can smoke clays, and meerschaums are very traditional, but just not for me. Cobs, well, hopefully by now, people know my opinions on those, ha ha. But, for me... I even get a little picky about the types of briar. None of that underaged or off cut briar for me. I have a few grabows I bought to try out early on, but they just have something off in the aroma that bothers me... princess and the pea... maybe.

Briar is just durable, nice looking, and accentuates the flavors, IMO. It's just what pipes are supposed to be, for me. Anyone else can smoke what pleases them,

And, yep, my wife would look at me cross-eyed if I tried to wear cut offs, ha ha.

Dont remember BROBS thread about jhorts

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I'm bipolar on the topic. I love the traditional shapes and also the Danish freehands (especially with a plateau top). I don't care for the blowfish, "horns", etc. though.

 

[mso489]

Yours sounds like a highly expressive and quality wardrobe. I enjoy dressing well now and then, but the opportunities have become fewer. On the other hand, I'd guess my pipe stable is a notch or two more varied than yours. I have quite a few different shapes, and variations on shapes.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I like many traditional shapes, but straight billiards and most of their derivatives (Canadians, Lovats, etc,) are some of my least favorite shapes. I’ve seen some I like, but generally I find them aesthetically boring. Probably because of the 90 degree juncture of shank and bowl. I do like bent billiards though, so I guess I just like pipes where the lines flow a little more. I really like many of the Italian interpretations of the traditional shapes, too.

 

[Capt Morgan]

Well as far as clothes.. I have been wearing pajamas and a robe for the last six months....(not the same ones)

But as far as pipes, I stick to one general bowl shape (Billiard), and always a bent stem, I consider myself traditional.

 

[tbradsim1]

Tradional that I am, was raised that silk was for women and pimps, lizard was for cowboy boots. Not particular love all pipes except some of them god awful freehands. By the way Harris that’s a Bow Tie, did think you knew!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Dont remember BROBS thread about jhorts

Cargo pants and cut offs are different things. I'm not even sure what a jhort is. But, I was just bustin' chops on Blobs. What does someone care what someone else wants to wear. If he likes his jhorts, more power to him.
But, if you're out in the woods, a pair of cargo pants just makes sense, especially if you're toting tobacco and pipe gear.

 

[cossackjack]

 

[Seamaster]

I used to be dead straight billiards all day long and twice on Sundays.

Now I'm cobs and pokers, preferably both. Although I am currently jonesing a 320, which is out of character for me either way.

 

[kcghost]

I like the wild side of pipes every now and then but as a rule I am pretty much a quarter-bent guy.

 

[Wellington]

I like traditional pipes, billiards, dublins, apples etc. I am very off put by any artisan and funky shape.

 

[briarbuck]

Cargo pants and cut offs are different things. I'm not even sure what a jhort is. But, I was just bustin' chops on Blobs. What does someone care what someone else wants to wear. If he likes his jhorts, more power to him.
But, if you're out in the woods, a pair of cargo pants just makes sense, especially if you're toting tobacco and pipe gear.
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At least you aren't wearing socks with those sandals. Just sayin....

 

[haparnold]

I don't own any non-traditional or freehand pipes. I think the most wacky I get is a Poker or a Bulldog. Mostly Billiards, Lovats, and Apples for me.

Regarding dress, I dress like a Madison Avenue ad executive from the 1950s when I go to church or the Lodge, I dress like Norm Abram when I'm working on the house or relaxing, and I dress like GI Joe when I go to work.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

At least you aren't wearing socks with those sandals. Just sayin....

Where'd you get that fashion police badge? A Grateful Dead show?

 

[Magpiety]

I am a forged in fire briar man. I think that the slight aroma that warmed briar adds to the smoke is essential for me. I know some guys can smoke clays, and meerschaums are very traditional, but just not for me. Cobs, well, hopefully by now, people know my opinions on those, ha ha. But, for me... I even get a little picky about the types of briar. None of that underaged or off cut briar for me. I have a few grabows I bought to try out early on, but they just have something off in the aroma that bothers me... princess and the pea... maybe.

Briar is just durable, nice looking, and accentuates the flavors, IMO. It's just what pipes are supposed to be, for me. Anyone else can smoke what pleases them,

And, yep, my wife would look at me cross-eyed if I tried to wear cut offs, ha ha.

What happened to ol BROBS? I didn't long in for a few weeks and just realized there was no brobsposting to be found

 

[cosmicfolklore]

What happened to ol BROBS? I didn't long in for a few weeks and just realized there was no brobsposting to be found

He has a "time out"
I am unsure of the details, but there are several closed threads that discuss it. Let's not get this one closed down. I think that bring up his name, automatically alerts the officials.

 

[Magpiety]

He has a "time out"
I am unsure of the details, but there are several closed threads that discuss it. Let's not get this one closed down. I think that bring up his name, automatically alerts the officials.

My bad, I should have used the search function before asking. Found the thread about it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

No problem, @Magpiety
So, you a traditionalist, like our man, Harris here, or do you like them new fangled pipes?

 

[Magpiety]

No problem, @Magpiety
So, you a traditionalist, like our man, Harris here, or do you like them new fangled pipes?

Appreciate the lead-in back to the topic at hand! For some reason I spend more money on expensive whiskey and collecting firearms than on fine clothes, but I certainly appreciate others that have good style. I tend to get my dress-up fix at work, but I dress down for doing the evening chores on my little farm.

For pipes--It's usually function over form, but I've been pulled under by a particularly pretty pipe now and again.

I think that an eye for style is a virtue, but I'm a little bit too much of a hillbilly for that to be in my wheelhouse.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Where'd you get that fashion police badge? A Grateful Dead show?
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I can smell that picture, jus sayin....