Exploring pipes
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Brebbia for an excellent Italian pipe. Ryan Alden, Scottie Piersel, and Jack Howell, among other top line artisan carvers.
Radice. Less the $200 for a hand made, uncoated and lifetime pipe in their Rind rustication (like Castello Sea Rock but sometimes, depending on the pipe, a bit more subtle and very much like an actual rind). For slightly more, Musico makes a very nice pipe. More like a throwback British pipe with some Italian flair.
I met Musico (assuming it's the same guy) while he was working at a shop in Rome. That was back in the late 80s. Wonder if he's learned to smile yet?
I stumbled upon Boswell pipes back in 2006. I really like his pipes. Exceptionally well-made pipes that smoke well!
Good suggestions on this thread. Also see my recent thread on Under-Appreciated pipes, where you will see some of the same suggestions and others.
Got a couple of Jobey. I have to admit that I noticed them because the finish looked so much like a Castello Searock. They were used and cheap so I couldn't resist. Not crazy about the stem work but it's functional. For a rather inexpensive pipe they smoke surprisingly well.
Jobeys are stylish looking pipes, designed with a flair. I had one for years that I enjoyed, but I finally traded it in. Its draw was a little restricted. They started in France, moved to England, then to the U.S., and about ten or twelve years ago, back to France. So it is a little hard to tell where estate Jobey's come from.
The one I have is great. Maybe the best stem work that I currently own.
Hello.
I think the first thing you should find out is that it is a good pipe, made of good briar and well worked.
Once you see that you can jump over the brands and find good pipes for the money spent.
You will also avoid falling into the trap of buying a bad pipe from a reputable brand, which exist.
Greetings.
I think the first thing you should find out is that it is a good pipe, made of good briar and well worked.
Once you see that you can jump over the brands and find good pipes for the money spent.
You will also avoid falling into the trap of buying a bad pipe from a reputable brand, which exist.
Greetings.
If you have a little time, you might enjoy browsing the estate pipe section of smokingpipes.com to see if something catches your fancy. You can find artisan pipes in all price ranges. SP prices are not necessarily the cheapest but there prices are fair and they put their estates on sale once or twice a year. There are detailed descriptions both of the pipe and condition and you can return the pipe unsmoked if you're not happy. (You pay the return shipping.) SP also does an excellent job refurbishing their estates—not something that can be said for most vendors on eBay. BTW, I have no connection to SP LOL. Just nothing but good experiences with them.
I understand from some that screw type stems are better because they don’t wear out the shank over time.
I don't own one yet, but I hear that the "S. Klein Design" line from Scott's Pipes is serious bang-for-buck.
Going a shelf lower, he also puts out cheaper "Burner" pipes which, so far as I know, are comparable to basket pipes. There's nothing wrong with that, for those looking for that; but, I think that you're looking to pay a little more money for a lot more value.
Or, going a shelf above the "S. Klein Design"' line, he also puts out his "Handmade" line, which costs more.
But apparently this "S. Klein Design" line, at around $75, is a darn nice smoking pipe for the price. I intend to get one.
Other pipes which are supposed to represent similar bang-for-buck include BriarWorks (I've had my eye on their Belge shapes) and Ropp (I've had my eye on their Vintage line).
Going a shelf lower, he also puts out cheaper "Burner" pipes which, so far as I know, are comparable to basket pipes. There's nothing wrong with that, for those looking for that; but, I think that you're looking to pay a little more money for a lot more value.
Or, going a shelf above the "S. Klein Design"' line, he also puts out his "Handmade" line, which costs more.
But apparently this "S. Klein Design" line, at around $75, is a darn nice smoking pipe for the price. I intend to get one.
Other pipes which are supposed to represent similar bang-for-buck include BriarWorks (I've had my eye on their Belge shapes) and Ropp (I've had my eye on their Vintage line).
honestly. Whatever ones really grab you. Look at them and when your brain says "hey now that's a pipe" start asking around about how people like that brand. If you bought a random pipe the chances are it will be good.
Agree with you. And I love your dog! What a beautiful beast!
