The stems are horn so there is some light streaks on them, I picked two that had the darkest stems. One is very glossy but the other is much duller, I'll leave them as is, a nice contrast on the rack.
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I got mine with the light horn stem. Other than the small button, the pipe is in great condition and has a free draw which was the only thing I was concerned with. I have to say I am pleased with the purchase.
I was sold with the age but am very pleased with them, can't wait to try them. I have a few unsmoked estates and prefer an occasion to try them out rather than sitting in my rocker. There are some vintage unsmoked ( sixties ) from Germany on Ebay right now, grabbed three pretty cheap.
Bruyere St. Claude, two available at Smokingpipes
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/bruyere-st-claude/index.cfm
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/bruyere-st-claude/index.cfm
The $45 price level disappeared fairly soon, but they linger at slightly higher prices, still a good bargain. There have also been some good Ropps, some vintage, available at SP. The draws are tight, but my Ropp, bought from a different online retailer, does a nice job of focussing the flavor without feeling too tight. Genod is also an excellent pipe, not vintage, but done in classic French designs. There are occasionally Genods for around $62, although most run somewhat higher. I bought a little egg shape with a surprisingly larger bowl, and it's an excellent smoker with a fairly open draw. French pipes are about the best pipes going at their prices, and inspired most of the classic English shapes. The French have a great sense of design in their factory pipes.
MSO, you and I have very similar tastes, at least when it comes to our love of French Pipes. Their overall small size, and generally low cost, makes them a winner in my books. What would be your favorite shape / design by some French Manufacturers? Personally, I love the prince / apple shapes and dabble with the billiard / lumberman designs. I have also been tempted, though I have not pulled the trigger, to buy a Genod long shanked acorn. That too me is a very traditional French shape.
northern', that acorn is a beauty, and French eggs and apples by Chacom and BC are often especially fine. I really like French billiards, done with a sense of restraint and balance but with sufficiently large bowls. Vuillard, Ropp, Chapuis-Comoy (really economy priced). Sabastian Beo and Genod do some really interesting work.
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I decided to purchase a Bruyere St. Claude panel pipe from Smokingpipes.com, as I need another beater for traveling:
If minor fills here and there bother you, don’t buy these pipes. At $65, this one is just right. Charming red box adorned with shapes, It’s a bigger pipe than I expected, but still clenchable and well balanced. Sits like any other straight panel. The draw is quite open (I thought it was going to be an old school whistler, but no). The bowl came coated. I had a 1/3 bowl of PA to try it out and I was pleasantly surprised the pipe was already sweet. I puffed a bit fast and the pipe got warm but nothing out of the ordinary. A bit of birdseye and horizontal grain here and there makes it I interesting, Nice color and finish, should patina well. Passes cleaner with no problems.
Buy with confidence, seems these are great value pipes.
I decided to purchase a Bruyere St. Claude panel pipe from Smokingpipes.com, as I need another beater for traveling:
If minor fills here and there bother you, don’t buy these pipes. At $65, this one is just right. Charming red box adorned with shapes, It’s a bigger pipe than I expected, but still clenchable and well balanced. Sits like any other straight panel. The draw is quite open (I thought it was going to be an old school whistler, but no). The bowl came coated. I had a 1/3 bowl of PA to try it out and I was pleasantly surprised the pipe was already sweet. I puffed a bit fast and the pipe got warm but nothing out of the ordinary. A bit of birdseye and horizontal grain here and there makes it I interesting, Nice color and finish, should patina well. Passes cleaner with no problems.
Buy with confidence, seems these are great value pipes.
That's a nice one.
I bought 3 St. Claude pipes in February. A Dublin $35 , Lumberman $45 and Canadian $45. So far the Lumberman and the Dublin are smoking well. No problems or issues. Haven't smoked the Canadian yet.
My fav's are Savinellis. But, these St. Claudes definitely smoke well. I use mine when travelling. If you lose or break one, it's unfortunate. But, something that can be very affordably replaced.
I bought 3 St. Claude pipes in February. A Dublin $35 , Lumberman $45 and Canadian $45. So far the Lumberman and the Dublin are smoking well. No problems or issues. Haven't smoked the Canadian yet.
My fav's are Savinellis. But, these St. Claudes definitely smoke well. I use mine when travelling. If you lose or break one, it's unfortunate. But, something that can be very affordably replaced.
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