Horns: What Do You Think?

[dunnyboy]

It took me awhile to appreciate the beauty of horns and zulus. But about a year ago I saw one that was so exquisite I decided to take the plunge. I have two superb pipes by the carver and have great respect for him. After one careful smoke, however, I was shocked to find that the distal part of the rim was badly scorched.

No matter what I did, intense heat would creep up the bowl and overheat the part of the rim that had been scorched. As far as I'm concerned, the pipe was un-smokeable. I doubt this is a common issue with horns but despite their beauty, I'm not likely to get another.

So, horns: what do you think of them?

 

[Chasing Embers]

They're not bad.

 

[OzPiper]

It depends on the degree of cant.

Some pipes look great, but may be somewhat impractical unless one has a valet or tavern maid with an ember or lighted spill at the ready to perform the honours. ?

 

[dunnyboy]

They're not bad.

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Handsome pipes!

 

[J-Evverrett]

I can appreciate a horn ascetically, but they seem impractical. I can see going in for a Zulu, but they are not quite as dramatic in the bend.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Handsome pipes!

Thanks!?

 

[ofafeather]

For me, the chamber needs to be fairly vertical for it to be a comfortable smoker. I’m okay with a little cant but not much more than than.

 

[bullet08]

Horns are great for drinking out of, or playing really lousy music. I'll stick to more conventional shapes.

 

[verporchting]

Zulus yes, horns no. Just don’t work for me. Love canted Dublins or Yachtsman styles.

 

[Streeper541]

I can take them or leave them. I've had a couple Zulu's, but never a true horn. Indifferent really.

 

[dLpiper]

I just ordered a Savinelli 904 today since I thought the design looked great. ive swwn it described as a zulu and a yachtsman

 

[Searock Fan]

Here's a couple from my lot. I like to call them Woodstocks, but they are in the same family of shapes as horns and Zulus, just (in my opinion) a little more elegant a shape.

On top is a Castello from 1965 and below is a pipe I made.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I just ordered a Savinelli 904 today since I thought the design looked great. ive swwn it described as a zulu and a yachtsman

It's technically neither. The bowl has a forward sweep to it while the chamber remains uncanted. It's a stylized bent dublin.

 

[kcghost]

Carvers hate horn. The stuff tends to dry out and crack easily. They should have no effect on smoking. It is just an adornment.

 

[clynch]

It took me awhile to appreciate the beauty of horns and zulus. But about a year ago I saw one that was so exquisite I decided to take the plunge. I have two superb pipes by the carver and have great respect for him. After one careful smoke, however, I was shocked to find that the distal part of the rim was badly scorched.

No matter what I did, intense heat would creep up the bowl and overheat the part of the rim that had been scorched. As far as I'm concerned, the pipe was un-smokeable. I doubt this is a common issue with horns but despite their beauty, I'm not likely to get another.

So, horns: what do you think of them?

My simple minded brain objects to a bowl that isn't fairly vertical. Think I got ADS. LOL. Can you post an image of the burn you got?

 

[Searock Fan]

Carvers hate horn. The stuff tends to dry out and crack easily. They should have no effect on smoking. It is just an adornment.

Are we talking about horns the shape or horn the animal part?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Some of the coolest shapes are horns. I consider a horn a sub-group of dublins which I collect. Love 'em. But, I don't smoke them that often.

 

[craig61a]

 

[solideogloria86]

To me the horn is a shape, that when done right is very beautiful to look at. Especially straight grain specimens with a nice contrast stain. I have no desire to own and smoke one though. They just look precarious.

 

[cigrmaster]

It took me awhile to appreciate the beauty of horns and zulus. But about a year ago I saw one that was so exquisite I decided to take the plunge. I have two superb pipes by the carver and have great respect for him. After one careful smoke, however, I was shocked to find that the distal part of the rim was badly scorched.

No matter what I did, intense heat would creep up the bowl and overheat the part of the rim that had been scorched. As far as I'm concerned, the pipe was un-smokeable. I doubt this is a common issue with horns but despite their beauty, I'm not likely to get another.

So, horns: what do you think of them?

I have one pipe a Rad Davis Zulu that has a forward Cant and I am not a fan. I would have sold it off but I a magical combo of 2012 Mac Baren Old Dark Fiired happened and that is the only blend I smoke in it and I love the combo so I am glad I kept it.
Here is the pipe.