Feedback on Vauen Pipes

[rsavage]

I have been jonesin' for a new pipe. I was wondering what the feedback is on Vauen pipes. I have been wanting a Churchwarden style for a while. I'll see if I can find a link.
This one is called a Vauen Auenland Shire Friddo Smooth
here is the link for the picture

http://tobacconist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/412005-Vauen-Auenland-Shire-Friddo-Smooth-300.00.jpg
Anyone know anything about these pipes?
Just found the website located here

http://www.vauen.de/en/pipes.aspx

 

[voorhees]

I have been wanting a Vauen for some time. I do believe they are filter pipes(but come with an insert). I like the Fuji line. That white wash effect is cool.

 

[mso489]

I think voorhees is correct, that many or most Vauen pipes are 9 mm filter pipes, for the European market. I haven't seen the non-filter insert mentioned but that would give a choice. Vauens are supposed to enjoy the precision of German engineering and craftsmanship. Germany is one nation which is not represented in my pipe collection thought I have the usual U.S., English, Italian, French, Danish, Greek, Irish...who'd I forget. Dutch only in clay, and no Canadian made pipes yet, though several Canadian shaped pipes.

 

[fishnbanjo]

I own one Vauen pipe, it is a Sepion and no longer in the lineup which is a mystery to me since it is a fantastic smoker and not a filtered pipe, if you can find one you will be very happy, I got mine from Germany for $235 shipped, regards.

banjo

 

[jogilli]

I own three vauen pipes.. And enjoy them all.. Personally they are one of my favorite factory pipes. And yes although all the ones I own are made for filters, I simply just leave them out. Mine include the Strauss set, a church warden and a billiard ...
James

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have the Friddo (avatar pic) and the Hugg churchwardens. They can be used with or without the filter, and both are two of my favorite pipes.

 

[rsavage]

Thanks all of you. Chasingembers thank you for the personal nod of approval.

 

[rsavage]

Yeah in Canada they have it for 300.00. Including currency exchange anyone else have it for a better price?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Check your pm. Shot you a link.

 

[calabashed]

I have a Vauen dublin that's unfiltered, pre 90's but can't date it closer than that, I like it a lot. The Auenland series is quite fetching, can anybody with one say whether the briar stem separates from the bowl, or is it all one piece?

 

[Chasing Embers]

@calabashed

They do separate. A plastic tenon is attached to the bottom of the stem, and a closely color matching acrylic bit to the mouth piece.

 

[calabashed]

Thanks!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Very welcome!

 

[rsavage]

@chasingembers
Im sorry. I don't see a pm. I got one from admin, but not you.

 

[rsavage]

@fishinbanjo
that is an amazing looking pipe. sorry cant quote a post. but I haven't forgotten your post. Cheers Bud! :puffpipe:

 

[Chasing Embers]

Okay, let's try it like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261693235981?nav=SEARCH

 

[rsavage]

Check your PM :rofl:

 

[Chasing Embers]

:rofl:

 

[rsavage]

I thought you might like that. :clap:

 

[maxpeters]

I have only one Vauen. I wrote something on it a while ago, but can't remember when. It is just a fantastic smoking pipe. I tried using it with the filter, but find I like it best without one. It has a very shiny finish. It looks almost like it's been varnished, but it has never smoked hot or wet.

I would definitely buy another.
Vauen Polo