If you're Allowed only one Pipe Shape, What would It Be?

[myhyeung]

If you're allowed only one shape for life, but as many sizes and finishes as you would like (sizes of all parts increase/decrease in proportion), which shape would it be and why?

Mine would be a straight bulldog with a flat sitting side on the bottom. Thick walls, sturdy shank, light weight, decent sized bowl, sits upright, classy yet masculine. Can't ask for more.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Shape? But, you can have as many chamber sizes and draws? Does everyone else have to have the shape I chose as well?
If so, maybe something weird, like Volcanos. I hate those shapes, but if everyone else has to smoke them as well, it will make them think of me every time they light up their funny looking pipe.

 

[That Guy]

Full bent with brandy shaped bowl. Something like this

 

[myhyeung]

Shape? But, you can have as many chamber sizes and draws? Does everyone else have to have the shape I chose as well?
If so, maybe something weird, like Volcanos. I hate those shapes, but if everyone else has to smoke them as well, it will make them think of me every time they light up their funny looking pipe.

Thats pure evil I must warn Vatican

 

[lawdawg]

I've got a couple straight apples I really like, so I'd probably go with the straight apple. While bent shapes are more pleasing to the eye, IMO straight pipes tend to have a slight edge in functionality. A quarter or half bent is probably the sweet spot.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

1/4 to 1/8 bent dublin

 

[Latakia Dave]

I would have to go with a Rhodesian.

 

[mikefu]

Lovat, without hesitation.

 

[tschiraldi]

Straight Billiard. Period.

 

[telescopes]

Rhodesian. Although I enjoy my bulldogs, Rhodesians are a bit more practical and easier to align the stem and shank.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Rhodesian. Although I enjoy my bulldogs, Rhodesians are a bit more practical and easier to align the stem and shank.

Is it really easier to align, or is it that you can be sloppy about aligning it.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Homie don't play dat! .
I just can't imagine having to choose. But maybe a 1/4 bent billiard.

Also:

Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

 

[sablebrush52]

It would have to be a potapplillard. Under the circumstances, nothing else makes any sense.

 

[LotusEater]

If I could only have one shape it would be a panel-yacht like this one

 

[telescopes]

Is it really easier to align, or is it that you can be sloppy about aligning it.

It should be obvious by now that I view precision as the enemy of enlightenment, LOL.

 

[solideogloria86]

Straight. I'm not cheating. Check the Danish pipe shop filter settings.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Skulls

 

[mso489]

Variety is the spice of life, but I guess I'd take a straight tapered smooth billiard, but I'd miss the bent version and all of the other shapes and finishes. Life without a pot? A Dublin? A yacht? Etc.?

 

[kcghost]

1/4 to 1/8 bent diplomat/author in a sandblast or rusticated.

 

[cigrmaster]

Group 5 straight Billiard with a saddle stem.