As a new pipe smoker and now forum user, along with some other newbies I’ve noticed the last few days, I’m wondering what pipe brands to look into. Now, I’m aware of the much loved Dunhills, Castillo’s and factory pipes as in Peterson, Savinelli and Chacom’s. But, I’m talking about the other’s. The underdogs or maybe upcoming artisans, or just a great smoking misfit. A pipe shopper could easily get lost in smoking pipes website with all the names out there. Other then the well known’s, what are some should be known pipes you love or just kick around?
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Brigham, Nording, Savinelli.
I would be happy to take chances on the odd estate as well.
I would be happy to take chances on the odd estate as well.
Stanwell estates offer a lot of pipe for the money.
I have a few Moretti pipes - through EBay, directly from Marco himself and also from LePipe.it
Came across them when I was looking at getting a morta. He also makes the occasional olive wood one.
Good handmade pipes at a very fair price for the quality @$125 - 170 for his average grade.
Marco will make you any pipe from his repertoire if one you like is not currently available. He is a nice guy and will not keep you waiting months for your pipe
There is Moretti thread if you want to check out a few.
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Came across them when I was looking at getting a morta. He also makes the occasional olive wood one.
Good handmade pipes at a very fair price for the quality @$125 - 170 for his average grade.
Marco will make you any pipe from his repertoire if one you like is not currently available. He is a nice guy and will not keep you waiting months for your pipe
There is Moretti thread if you want to check out a few.
Disclosure: I’m a satisfied customer and I’m NOT paid for this advertorial ?
I agree, Moretti pipes are a great value. And then you have Jack.Howell Artisan pipes who is a member here and makes great pipes.
Life's too short to smoke anything but Savinellis. ?
Any pipe that you enjoy in appearance, from any of the well known manufacturers and in the $80-$100 range is a a safe bet for a first pipe. — I’m assuming you want briar. — There’s nothing wrong with an MM Cob for $10.00 to enjoy your tobacco.
It’s just interesting to me the difference in pipe smokers. Some would say you’ll never smoke anything better then a Dunhill or Castillo but, then you’ll have people who say they’re over priced and you can have great smoke with something that’s $80. Personally, as a wood worker myself, I love the idea of artisan pipe maker that doesn’t have the big name but workers hard to establish one. Is it the Indian or the arrow or the briar or the precision? Maybe, it’s just what looks good to you. Maybe it’s what you make it. I got into pipe smoke because of the smell of the tobacco but fell in love with pipe making. It’s the culture and the people who make it more enjoyable.
Ropp are good underdog pipe especially the vintage series, they smoke incredibly good .
Missouri Meerschaum smoke better than lots of briar in my opinion.
Missouri Meerschaum smoke better than lots of briar in my opinion.
Don't do what I did...buy a pricey pipe first purchase and then promptly burn it out on day 2. So after that I bought some MM's and learned how to smoke to them. After some time I learned what I wanted and bought some estate pipes. Take your time.
Laurent,
I have many fine briars. I own a 1956 Dunhill Shell 104 which many espouse as Dunhill’s best years—the oil cured, Algerian briar years—the sought after years. Guess what? It’s thin walled, smokes hot and is no better or worse than many other briars in my collection.
When I want to enjoy my tobacco, I reach for one of my Missouri Meerschaum Country Gentleman ( I own eight) and I savor and enjoy my tobaccos.
There are pipe collectors on this forum, I suppose I’m one, and there are tobacco collectors and there are the nicotine addicted and there are one bowl per week guys and ten bowl per day guys. You’ll find it all here. But that doesn’t change the fact that a great smoking pipe is not related to its cost.
Welcome to the forum!
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Riiiight.?
I have no aversion for pipes in that price range as long as they aren't cookie cutter designs and are made for me to my specifications.
Starting out,I would heartily second Brigham (I Smoke mine with the filter). I would recommend Randy Wiley as well. I own three, purchased new, all are great smokers.
Check out Christopher’s pipes. He’s another forum member who has been turning out some awesome stuff lately.
I have a couple - bought through curiosity to see how different woods smoke.
I love the grain you get in olive wood.
I have not experienced any "olive" characteristics in mine, that some have commented on.
Having said that I have mainly smoked crossover Latakia blends in mine eg Frog Morton, Boswell's Northwoods and Sillems Black in them.
Some members will advise you to spend your money on tobacco rather than pipes, and that is good advice.
I'm lucky that both my 2 boys have left home and are working. Andthe mortgage is paid up. I'm still working, and so can afford to indulge my occasional whim. And lucky enough to have a very understanding wife.
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Meerschaum in general, Altinay specifically for me. I have seen you ordered one and I'm pretty sure that won't be your last.