Buying Multiples of the Same Pipe

[mingc]

I have 5 Peterson 80s bent bulldogs in different finishes, all either military mount or spigot.

 

[Gabby Hayes]

I could see myself buying more Peterson 150's. I also like a long Lovat or Lumberman, but I didn't find a brand that makes the correct length (for me) yet. Your example of Dunhill, while I can imagine you think is a aesthetically good looking pipe, is a bit to stubby to my liking looking at the pictures which can be deceiving.

If a pipe manufacturer would make a Lovat with these proportions I would be all over it, this one is artisan made;

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Savinelli makes a smooth finish Lumberman with similar proportions in their Hercules line. Not as attractive as the pipe you’re holding though imho.

 

[krizzose]

I have 4 Savinelli 707s. I like the bowl dimensions so much (great for folded and stuffed flakes) that I can overlook the somewhat chubby stems.

 

[irishearl]

Savinelli makes a smooth finish Lumberman with similar proportions in their Hercules line. Not as attractive as the pipe you’re holding though imho.

I have a very large Rossi lumberman which is quite long. Love its size and length.

 

[OzPiper]

Not identical twins, but close

 

[DanWil84]

Savinelli makes a smooth finish Lumberman with similar proportions in their Hercules line. Not as attractive as the pipe you’re holding though imho.

That actually looks more like it, thanks!

 

[FLDRD]

I have at least 8 Peterson 314's. They seem to be the perfect combination of attributes for me.

That being said, I'm noticing that the newer ones have dimensions that are slightly smaller than the older ones, putting the 312 as perhaps closer in chamber dimensions to the old 314's?

To complicate matters for me, I prefer the newer dimensions on the acrylic stems to the dimensions on the older stems, but generally prefer the older bowl grain presentation and aesthetics...

I'm grateful to have the complications of abundance.

 

[Sobrbiker]

I have a couple Lee medium pear saddle stem 3 stars (same pipe two different stains); two KW 09B’s-one meer lined, other a Thorn; a couple Pete 102’s-they are different stems; two MM Missouri Prides, two Let Freedom Rings…..

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Not identical twins, but close
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Those Charatan Cuttys! 🥹

 

[Zeno Marx]

I appreciate people who do this. I'm not so driven to do it myself because I'm such a fickle pipe buyer and minimalist. I think I want to do this, but then I get distracted and go down another road. Get obsessed, but by the time I'm looking to buy the third iteration of the maker/shape, I'm onto something else.

I did see a collection a few years ago of a particular maker and shape that had maybe 12-15 different finishes covered. I found that to be very sharp. It flies in the face of my minimalism, but hey, you gotta recognize something that deserves appreciation.

 

[OzPiper]

Calling @npod and his Castello Opera Shape 44 collection

 

[daveinlax]

Calling @npod and his Castello Opera Shape 44 collection

That is an impressive sight to see!!

I’ll just add that a big part of the fun of building brand/shape collection is hunting the perfect addition to that collection. Buying a one off nice pipe is fun but adding that perfect pipe to a focused collection is extremely satisfying.

 

[minerLuke]

That actually looks more like it, thanks!

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I have Savinelli lumberman blast from their Punto Oro line, it is an excellent smoking pipe, one of my favorites!

 

[Choatecav]

So far, my collection consists of all different pipes, but that said, I dearly love my Savinelli 320 KS and I am looking to get another one of those to add to the rotation.

 

[OzPiper]

That is an impressive sight to see!!

I’ll just add that a big part of the fun of building brand/shape collection is hunting the perfect addition to that collection. Buying a one off nice pipe is fun but adding that perfect pipe to a focused collection is extremely satisfying.

Impressive indeed !
@npod's dedication to "completing the set" reminds me of myself during my stamp collecting days

Rivalled by Duane's (@Chasing Embers) Savinelli 904 collection and Tim'S (@ashdigger) collection of Petes

 

[Chasing Embers]

Rivalled by Duane's (@Chasing Embers) Savinelli 904 collection

It's saddening to see what they've done to that shape. I think I ended up having nearly as many 9004s as 904s. I had two 9005s but only one 914.

 

[OzPiper]

It's saddening to see what they've done to that shape. I think I ended up having nearly as many 9004s as 904s. I had two 9005s but only one 914.

I feel that way often when I come across someone who THINKS they can improve on a Mozart score

 

[Chasing Embers]

I feel that way often when I come across someone who THINKS they can improve on a Mozart score

Here's the 904 prior to changes.


And after.

 

[solideogloria86]

Paging @eljimmy

I came here to say the same thing. I wonder if he can fit a whole warehouse full of cannonballs into one photo?

 

[Peterson314]

I have three Savinelli 673 pipes and love them all.

The only pipe I have multiples of is my 673. I have a Christmas one, and a Luisa Fiammata sandblasted one. Love them both.