Collectors Series and Sets

[Makembake]

I wanted to show off my new Vauen Auerland Almar pipe that I purchased from here in Australia the other day. The bowl is made of briar with a smooth finish, while the stem is made from Beech wood. It sports a short, acrylic mouthpiece at the tip. This is my first Lord OfT The Rings Auerland pipe and there are at least several models to choose from. As you can see in the photos, the bowl is an absolute pleasure to hold in hand. I'm still debating what tobacco blend I should dedicate to smoking in this pipe. Maybe some suggestions would be welcome?? I can think of arguments for both English and Virginia-based blends, so deciding which way to go is proving rather intriguing. Any help with this decision would be most welcome!!

 

[vosBghos]

I wanted to show off my new Vauen Auerland Almar pipe that I purchased from here in Australia the other day. The bowl is made of briar with a smooth finish, while the stem is made from Beech wood. It sports a short, acrylic mouthpiece at the tip. This is my first Lord OfT The Rings Auerland pipe and there are at least several models to choose from. As you can see in the photos, the bowl is an absolute pleasure to hold in hand. I'm still debating what tobacco blend I should dedicate to smoking in this pipe. Maybe some suggestions would be welcome?? I can think of arguments for both English and Virginia-based blends, so deciding which way to go is proving rather intriguing. Any help with this decision would be most welcome!!

Thats a really pretty piece there , Are any of the Auerland blends actually good? I've seen on the German sites Just those Blends , Peterson, and Mac Barren other than other domestic blends I couldn't pronounce. Could christen the Vauen Auerland with Vauen Auerland. But with a bowl like that I'd do a medium Straight VA Flake thats just me...

 

[Makembake]

Thanks for your thoughts, Vos! Hmmm... medium straight VA Flake?? I like the idea of choosing a flake of some kind... Much to consider now!!!