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Waning Embers

Waning Embers

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Epip Oc'Cabot said:
Interesting phrase….. “too machined”…. I do think it is an apt term. For me…. The “machined” precision is what gives the pipe (any type of machined pipe) a “traditional” look…. which I tend to prefer over freehands.
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The dual cones and diamond shank just look too manufactured. The flowing lines of shapes such as billiards and zulus just look more natural and less gimmicky.
 
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Chasing Embers said:
The dual cones and diamond shank just look too manufactured. The flowing lines of shapes such as billiards and zulus just look more natural and less gimmicky.
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Ah, you meant it differently I see. I was thinking you meant any standard, consistent, symmetrically “milled shape”. The way I read your original statement, I was thinking you only preferred freehand shapes. My misunderstanding.
 
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Dshift said:
That’s a bulldog but I meant the pipe with the bulldog silver wind cap
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Scrolling through some old threads and came across "Favourite Bulldog Models" 5th January 2025 post #58 a Dunhill straight BILLIARD with a sterling silver bulldog windcap with a sterling bulldog-topped tamper - all yours for
 
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