I'm a Zulu Guy

[wildcat]

Love the shape! Here's a new to me Kay awaiting some refurb love.

 

[mustanggt]

Hey Harris, can't remember if I told you, I have terminal CRS(can't remember shit)but I have Mr. Davis making me a Zulu as well. I've always liked that shape I guess because it is classic and unusual at the same time. I'm looking forward as I'm sure you are too.

 

[withnail]

Glad you found the link useful. What ever anyone chooses to call it, it's a very smooth and elegant shape

 

[keeper]

I enjoy the zulu shape as well. Here's the one I bought from Smokingpipes.com:

 

[juni]

I like zulus too. Yesterday I smoked this Savinelli:

And tonight I think I'll choose this Peterson:

:puffpipe:

 

[zonomo]

I have never considered one before but after seeing this thread, I think I'll pick one up if I see one I really like. Thanks for posting this!

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I sort of understand the sticking to a shape. When buying Savinellis I always look to see if the 920KS is available.

 

[papipeguy]

My GBD International and Jelling Natural (Made in Jersey City,NJ).

 

[cigrmaster]

Some great looking Zulu's guys, thanks for sharing the pics.
mustang, I did not know Rad is making one for you as well, thanks for telling me. I will now contact him to make sure he makes mine first. :nana:

 

[flmason]

I also have a Zulu made by Rad Davis. I like the shape. My other Rad Davis is a Belge shape.

 

[fitzy]

Beautiful Rad Zulu. I hope one day to afford one.
This seems to be a pretty cheap Dunhill Estate Zulu:
Dunhill Zulu

 

[kcghost]

The KC Pipe Show Carving Contest shape of the year is the "Dublin family" which includes the Zulu.

 

[moses]

peckinpahhombre! Wow, man. Just wow. Gorgeous piece.

 

[zyrcon]

Agreed, the Zulu shape is an eye catcher. The Rad is gorgeous, but expensive. I have a "Poker" fetish right now, but a Zulu purchase is not far off.

 

[mustanggt]

mustang, I did not know Rad is making one for you as well, thanks for telling me. I will now contact him to make sure he makes mine first.
Too late Harris I called him first and asked him to keep me in front of you. HA!!! :nana: :nana: :nana:

 

[blendtobac]

I'm a fan of the shape as well. I have a 30+ year old Barontini, a Pete and a Viprati. Always on the lookout.
Russ

 

[withnail]

There is something almost seductive about the shape of a Zulu / Woodstock. Even when the bowl is empty and has cooled down, I find it hard to put mine down. It's a very tactile shape.
To answer your original question. I don't think there's anything odd about collecting a single shape of pipes. It just means you're a specialist

 

[petergunn]

Specialist sounds so formal, really I’m just fiscally constrained I can’t afford to buy and try shapes,I guess I’m more picky than anything.
My first good pipe after a few DR Graybow’s was a Mountbatten horn I bought in the early eighties.I then proceeded to buy various shapes and sizes but I never enjoyed them as much as the horn, after adding a Sasieni #7 (horn) I was hooked. I sold off the full bents added Zulus and ¼ bent horns and now I found my pipe shape bliss.

 

[foggymountain]

I am quite fond of the Zulu shape. I have 2 Dunhill Zulus. They are good for smoking when I paint. The pipe hangs weightlessly from your mouth, yet they are as easy to clean as a straight pipe. It is a Dublin, with a curve to the bowl, a slightly bent stem and a little wiggle in the middle.

 

[tbradsim1]

Big Paul Perri Unsmoked Zulu. The old cajun