Help Me Choose My Next Meers

[timt]

I'd pick the second SRV because I've got a thing for smooth apple meers. As far as the Altinays, that's a much tougher pick. I like the carving of #1 the most but enjoy watching meers color from a pure white beginning. Out of the other two, I guess I'd pick the last one but really a toss-up.

 

[timt]

I prefer the last two. I don't see the point in smooth Meerschäume when the softness of the material provides for amazing carving possibilities.

While I get your point, there's just something about a smooth meer with some color that's been gently buffed and glossy.

 

[Papamique]

I personally keep going back to this one. The very fine intricate carving coupled with the difference in depth make me think this may color very very nicely. Plus the stem really pops and would contrast well. The texture also sways me to think it would feel good in the hand.

It is difficult since much is subjective so I tried to give objective reasons for picking that one.

 

[saltedplug]

I recently bought an IMP. Quality pipe in every aspect, I'm enjoying it. Fairly certain I'm going to buy an Altinay and a SRV, one of each. Been asking questions and print over the Altinay and Meerschsum Markey websites.

What do you think among the following? The 2 SRV are same relative specs, size and price range. Same for the Altinay. Course your favorite for each brand and share any thoughts you may choose to for your picks.

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Here are the three Altinay candidates.

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SRV Bulldog. Sleek.
Altinay Dublin. Like the shape with its patterning better than the billiards.

 

[jttnk]

Altinay all the way. #4 and #5. I like carved meerschaum.

 

[Franco]

No matter how careful you are in handling a smooth meer, it will eventually scratch. I prefer the ones at the bottom of your post.

 

[bullet08]

Bulldog, and second bent billiard.

 

[NomadOrb]

Bent apple and the 2nd bent billiard.

I usually like bulldogs, but for some reason that one looks too sharp for me.

 

[mso489]

People here have exacting tastes in their Meers, even put them in rank order. Interesting.

 

[sablebrush52]

Pretty stuff!!!

I'd have to say...

Dump all of it and go find an Andreas Bauer.

 

[briarbuck]

I have maybe 5-6 meers. My Tekin smooth Bent Dublin is my favorite smoker of the bunch.

I personally like the smooths because the color changes are more apparent.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

 

[tschiraldi]

Top SRV. I like the shaping more. Middle Altinay. I like the carving best. You have great taste in pipes, though, so I'm sure you will choose the right ones for you.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’d go with the tomato of the SRVs and #2 billiard of the Altinay’s. ?️

 

[saltedplug]

Hoosier, One has to start somewhere, but were I to start collecting meers, I would attempt to mirror condorlover's collection (but no one would match his new acquisitions on top of his holdings) of vintage to vintage vintage collection of meers, which, for the breadth of human history and personality witnessed by them, is peerless, not to mention as revivified by condor and repurposed as pipes.

 

[anotherbob]

I'd say I like the bulldog better then the tumor for the first two. (I assume that's the name of the second pipes shape, o.k. benign tumor is probably what that shape is called). And I like the last one two. I feel like the last three are all pretty but the last one has some extra class or something like that.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Order for the Altinay Billiard placed. Thanks everyone for your input. I like the basket weave finish, I'll probably get one in that finish when I see it in a shape I like a little better.

Still deciding on the SRV. Will likely get the bulldog but it's a tough call. I asked if I can get a discount if I buy both. LOL

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Chose the SRV Bulldog today. I really liked both pipes but the lines on that Bulldog are so clean, had to have it. Now I'll have an IMP, Altinay and SRV. I'll see how they compare. I have to admit I'm a bit fascinated by how the Meer colors. And they smoke nice.

 

[Mr.Mike]

#5 if it was me, Dublin's are my favourite shape.

 

[Mr.Mike]

Good

Order for the Altinay Billiard placed. Thanks everyone for your input. I like the basket weave finish, I'll probably get one in that finish when I see it in a shape I like a little better.

Still deciding on the SRV. Will likely get the bulldog but it's a tough call. I asked if I can get a discount if I buy both. LOL

So

Order for the Altinay Billiard placed. Thanks everyone for your input. I like the basket weave finish, I'll probably get one in that finish when I see it in a shape I like a little better.

Still deciding on the SRV. Will likely get the bulldog but it's a tough call. I asked if I can get a discount if I buy both. LOL

So many people don't do this. You never know if you don't ask!