Mark Tinsky pipes

[bullwinkle]

I retired a couple of weeks ago and just received a nice check for all my unused vacation time so I've decided to treat myself to one of Mark's pipes.. But, so many pipes to chose from.. I've narrowed it to these 4 at the moment. How to chose?

 

[fhb2532]

I like #4

 

[igloo]

#2

 

[pstlpkr]

Eeny, Meeny,Miney,

 

[fhb2532]

Oh hell, get them all

 

[jcsoldit]

Wait don’t tell me this is like when my wife asks me which pair of shoes she should buy… I’ll say the white pair is perfect… so then she’ll buy the red ones… Hmmm I’ll say #2

 

[igloo]

I said number 2 goes with blue jeans or a suit dont argue Phil .

 

[unclearthur]

Number 2 for sure!

 

[jonesing]

I vote for #3. I prefer the bent Dublin shape would typically pick smooth vs. rusticated so would lean to #1. But that grain on #3 is pretty bad ass.

 

[pipegangster]

All are very beautiful. First choice would be #2 second #4. Been a while since I bought a new pipe abd I'm getting the itch >

 

[cortezattic]

Phil's right. #3 You'll have the time to kick-back with it and study every facet of that beautiful blast.

 

[surfmac211]

I love smooth Dublins so I choose numero uno!

 

[bytor]

I had to take a closer look at the pics on his website.
#4 would be my first pick, then #3.
Normally I would choose the smooth (#1), but not this time. The grain pattern & stain combination doesn't work for me.

 

[fred]

#1 or #4

 

[python]

All of them look really nice, but my first choice would be #4.
In order of how I like them are:

#4

#2

#3

#1

 

[pstlpkr]

I would have to ask myself in what circumstances would I be smoking one of them the most.

Out of doors, driving, easy chair, etc.

My order of choice would have to be:
3

1

2

4

 

[sapo59]

I definetly say #4

 

[bullwinkle]

mostly sitting on the deck.. I mostly use cobs for driving just cause I can preload a few. 4 had caught my eye first, then I saw 2, then I saw 3. then I just saw this one. Next sure what I wouldn use it for or how.

 

[ghost45]

I like this one the best

 

[bullwinkle]

sorry I wasted everyones time.. the hunt is over and I have sent Mark a note to discuss something close to this.