Buying Multiples of the Same Pipe
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There are a handful of duplications, all factory pipes, in my collection but mostly I prefer variety, at least as far as shapes are concerned.
One of the best examples I’ve ever seen of a passion for one particular shape was at the 2012 Vegas show. A gentleman was selling off his collection of Sasieni Moorgate pipes, of which he had literally dozens:
One of the best examples I’ve ever seen of a passion for one particular shape was at the 2012 Vegas show. A gentleman was selling off his collection of Sasieni Moorgate pipes, of which he had literally dozens:
I love the Savinelli 626 shape. I have one and am looking to add more at some point. I’m also very fond of this bent tomato/author shape that Tekin does so often. I may get another one of these.
Have around 70 pipes and a few are close variants of each other but no true duplicates. Like variety too much to do that. Now there is a very fine fellow on this forum who is an avid Peterson fan who seems to typically buy multiples at a time of the same pipe lately when he buys pipes.
Jon, I remember you sharing this photo with me. I was on my way to becoming "that guy" with certain shapes, so I had to dial back my OCD.
My multiples now are pared down to:
Sasien Regent
Sasieni Ashford
GBD 9438
GBD 9242
And three Peterson 999s
I guess I did not completely overcome my obsession.
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I have a 999 or two.
As well as a few cuttys.
As well as a few cuttys.
Twice.
I "invented" a unique shape, a prince-shaped bowl (styled after an old Ashton prince, which I've been told was in turn styled after an older Dunhill prince), mated to a long, oval Canadian shank. Over the past 25 years, I've commissioned variations of the Canadian Prince from Paul Bonaquisti and Bill Boyle, I've always meant to have more carvers interpret the shape, but I've not gotten around to it. I don't require all that many pipes, and - while I enjoy the shape greatly - the two examples that I have are more than suitable.
I much appreciate Peterson's shape XL11, which appears throughout Peterson's various lines, including as "The Original" in the Sherlock Holmes series. I had first encountered a Sherlock Holmes Original at a tobacconist, but it's price was out of my range at the time. The first affordable one I found, was a well-used Irish Seconds version. Years later, I picked up a Sherlock Holmes version and, subsequently, gave away the Irish Seconds. One was enough, but I'm very happy with the one I have.
I "invented" a unique shape, a prince-shaped bowl (styled after an old Ashton prince, which I've been told was in turn styled after an older Dunhill prince), mated to a long, oval Canadian shank. Over the past 25 years, I've commissioned variations of the Canadian Prince from Paul Bonaquisti and Bill Boyle, I've always meant to have more carvers interpret the shape, but I've not gotten around to it. I don't require all that many pipes, and - while I enjoy the shape greatly - the two examples that I have are more than suitable.
I much appreciate Peterson's shape XL11, which appears throughout Peterson's various lines, including as "The Original" in the Sherlock Holmes series. I had first encountered a Sherlock Holmes Original at a tobacconist, but it's price was out of my range at the time. The first affordable one I found, was a well-used Irish Seconds version. Years later, I picked up a Sherlock Holmes version and, subsequently, gave away the Irish Seconds. One was enough, but I'm very happy with the one I have.
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;
If a pipe manufacturer would make a Lovat with these proportions I would be all over it, this one is artisan made;
Yes, I currently have 13 of the same bent Dublins by Hilson. I love the bowl dimensions, and the hang of the pipe. They are perfect for the way I like to smoke Virginias, and I can take a dozen with me when away from the house and still enjoy the same smoke all day. However, the negative is that when I do switch to one of my other shaped pipes, it takes me a while to get used to it again.
I like to change my pipes up too. But still have a few Petersons’s that are the same but with different finishes. I find the Peterson Killarney line in XLO2 to be particularly good smokers. As are the Sherlock Holmes Milvertons.
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I like Peterson’s squire, still searching for other finishes.
I've got at least a dozen (each) Peterson 107's and 150's in various finishes.
The only exact pipe that I've bought repetitively has been my Missouri Meerchaum General. It's my absolute favorite shaped cob. I upgraded the original with a Walker's forever stem... which is now on its third General.
The only exact pipe that I've bought repetitively has been my Missouri Meerchaum General. It's my absolute favorite shaped cob. I upgraded the original with a Walker's forever stem... which is now on its third General.