First Dunhill

[dervis]

Pipe got in today. Honestly I'm a little unimpressed. It is so light, normally a good thing but in my bearish hands feels fragile. The draw is as open as any pipe I've owned which is the only plus. Very thin walls, which I smoke on the faster side so suspect for me will burn hot. It is pretty though

 

[quincy]

AHHHHH! I WANT A DUNHILL SO BADLY!!!

 

[dervis]

I suspect this one will be for sale soon. A few smokes I should know

 

[quincy]

Dervis, You just got it and are thinking of ditching it? Why? or am I misunderstanding?

 

[dervis]

It is a fantastic work of pipedom don't get me wrong. Just I like heavier weightier pipes. Something with heft. I suspect I will work on a trade or profit for a purchase that I would enjoy more. Dunhill does not need my vote , however as far as craftsmanship this one does stand out in my experience. Unless I smoke it and get blown away

 

[fnord]

Dervis:
I get it.
At the risk of pissing off every Dunhill aficionado out there I'd trade off my estate DH 1928 Group 2 patent pipe in a heartbeat. It's too damned small and I'd prefer less tobacco in a Nording or Preben Holm or Sav Estella as a quick goodnight smoke.
Don't get me wrong. It's a great burner but I've got a number of pipes that smoke every bit as well.
Fnord

 

[peckinpahhombre]

They are a good pipe, IMO, just overpriced, and not for everyone.

 

[billypm]

I agree about liking thicker walls. I would say you're right to fire her up a few times first, but if you're not digging it, sell it-- and you'll likely make a good profit since you basically almost stole that thing. And some Dunnies have nice hefty walls, so don't give up looking for one.

 

[allan]

Dervis
Looks like a great deal to me
Generally speaking, Dunhills do have thinner walls than other pipe makers and have to be smoked slower or the pipe will get hot-a good and a bad thing
They make great clenchers without much strain on your teeth and that one looks like a group 4 size, one of the most popular sizes that dunhill made
Of course, it may not be everyone's favorite. If it turns out not to be for you, polish it up and trade it for a much heavier English like a Ferndown or a James upshall which are excellent values on the estate market
Good luck

 

[peter70]

With Dunhill pipes, you have to understand the group sizes and shapes, or you will be disappointed. Lovers of big bowls should not consider anything under a group 5 or larger. Billiard shapes have rather thin walls, Bulldogs, Apples/Princes and Pokers thicker ones. That said, for me a Dunhill group 4 Prince is about the perfect pipe for a medium timed smoke.
Kind regards,

Peter

 

[kashmir]

You should smoke at least a dozen bowls, before passing the final verdict. Dunnies are light because they're made for clenching. They're thin walled to reduce on weight, because they assume a slow cadence and a cool smoulder, a technique one develops by clenching - that is, synchronizing one's breathing with the smoking pipe to maximize flavor. I've got a lot of pipes, but for lunting, be it through the woods in search of a hare, or along 5th Ave. in search of a coffee, why, I'll always grab one of my six straight Group 4 Shells, as the perfect facial accoutrement.

 

[fnord]

"...as the perfect facial accoutrement."
LMAO, Kashmir.
I do love your posts.
Fnord

 

[allan]

Kashmir
Eloquently put

 

[mikeklumpp]

resisted buying a dunhill for a long time - felt they were overpriced - once i bit the bullet and made the purchase i was not sorry - great smoke - hope yours turns out to be a jewel

 

[admin]

Congrats on your first Dunhill. Enjoy.