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didimauw

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Jul 28, 2013
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This is where it is at!!!!!

I owned a Dunhill that was 6 1/2 inches with a tiny button. Worthless hunk of wood and plastic.

I own some Comoy’s that are the 7 1/2 inches and the button work is just right
I hate wide stems. Absolutely hate them. But one of the dunhills I "restored" had the tiniest button on it. I couldn't even clench it. Nopeeee
 
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Casual

Lifer
Oct 3, 2019
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So where would one get a good one with a nice big button? So many estates look as though they’ve been buffed to Mars and back. And new ones seem to mostly be Peterson, Savinelli, and BC. Is there a sweet spot short of a custom? Maybe a Brigham?
 
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lochinvar

Lifer
Oct 22, 2013
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Canadians, Lumbermen, Lovats and Liverpools make up most of my pipe collection. I shift between clenching, and just letting it kinda hang, and while they look like they would be more awkward than the standard billiard, I find it to be the opposite.
As others have mentioned, a properly sized and shaped button is huge in comfort and balance. I have a Dunhill LB that I dearly love. Its a great smoker with a gorgeous, melty blast, but its button is so low profile that I don't think any other pipe has landed on my shirt so much. I'll never let it go, but I often reach for other pipes over it.
 

tobefrank

Lifer
Jun 22, 2015
1,367
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Australia
Given that the shape is named after my country I do have a few really good examples, but I really much prefer the Lovat and Lumberman.
Saddle Stems are a lot more aesthetically pleasing to my eye.
I'm with you on that one. I really dislike the look of tapered stems. I have two lovats, a Sixten Ivarrsen design Stanwell 124 and a beautiful Bruce Weaver sandblasted lovat. I like the look of Lumbermans as well but can't do Canadians and Liverpools.
 

autumnfog

Lifer
Jul 22, 2018
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Sweden
Canadians are one of my favorite shapes.
I think the long shank makes a stylish, elegant look in a reserved way.
But I prefer a clean look so no rings or adornments on a canadian.

I like lovats too, and this shape is more suited for rings, at least in my mind.
Former lovats for instance, they look great with a silver ring.
 

F4RM3R

Part of the Furniture Now
Nov 28, 2019
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I had a canadian kriswill saga, was a nice pipe and light too. The button was too small for me, hard to clench. Even fell out of my mouth a couple times so I sold it.
 
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