I bought the brother to the IMP you mentioned. A silver mounted panel acorn. It seems exceptionally well made and smokes like a charm. I am very partial to Tekin or IMP.
Meerschaum Brands?
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Of the Meers I smoke all the time, I have one Altinok, one SMS, one CAO, and a no name. All are fantastic pipes. All color distinctly. Most have replacement black stems (because that’s what I prefer).
The SMS and no name are what I would describe as “average” sized pipes. They are as large as most normal briars.
The Altinok and CAO (both smooth) are larger than average and, at first, had a “feel” that was hard to get used to (not their smoking capabilities, though).
Now, I love each one and smoke them all in rotation. I might be on a multi-year Meer kick because they are the pipes I smoke almost exclusively right now, and have for some time.
I’d love to have an IMP and an Altinay to round out my Meerschaum experience one day. But I have absolutely no regrets or complaints about the smokability or beautiful coloring of any of the Meers mentioned above.
The SMS and no name are what I would describe as “average” sized pipes. They are as large as most normal briars.
The Altinok and CAO (both smooth) are larger than average and, at first, had a “feel” that was hard to get used to (not their smoking capabilities, though).
Now, I love each one and smoke them all in rotation. I might be on a multi-year Meer kick because they are the pipes I smoke almost exclusively right now, and have for some time.
I’d love to have an IMP and an Altinay to round out my Meerschaum experience one day. But I have absolutely no regrets or complaints about the smokability or beautiful coloring of any of the Meers mentioned above.
This is an African Meer. My only aside from a few meer-lined. It’s a Pioneer. (Don’t let the P on its stem confuse it for a Peterson). But I like the creamy-stone-like feel of denser African meer.
I do indeed. As others have commented, the filtered pipes without a filter are rather like a reverse calabash.
As for the size, all of my Altinays are their large size, and they are plenty big enough for me...a bowl typically lasts the better part of an hour depending on the blend, but they're definitely not Embers large.
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I have a few Altinay pipes in my collection now since I have discovered meerschaum pipes
Four of them in fitted cases. Only the new ones from today come with a sleeve... in a luxurious made hard box.I think Altinay wants to make a difference with the presentation of their pipes nowadays to get rid of that oldfashioned look.
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Been nearly two years since I made that post and I've had a change of opinion for several reasons and won't personally own an Altinay. The old fashioned look offers more protection from damage though.I have a few Altinay pipes in my collection now since I have discovered meerschaum pipes
I think Altinay wants to make a difference with the presentation of their pipes nowadays to get rid of that oldfashioned look.
I am afraid I have not seen that post. It was just my idea now after having received one of their new pipes that I recently ordered from their website.
Nevertheless, this older group 4 sized, 9mm pipe, used without filter has become one of my favorite Latakia pipes in no time
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The one you replied to above.
In general, they very rarely make pipes in a size range that I'm comfortable with. They're figurals leave much to be desired and they've told owners a couple of times to look over flaws in their products.
"Been nearly two years since I made that post " made me think of a post from two years ago... Sorry
English is not my first language.
No apology necessary my friend."Been nearly two years since I made that post " made me think of a post from two years ago... Sorry
English is not my first language.
There is only one person I trust. On ebay she goes by meerschaumpipes. Peronally I stay away from the larger outfits as I have had some problems with them and the quality of the meerschaum. They all say they sell “block meerschaum“. It is a catch phrase. She takes personal care with your order and her knowledge about meerschaum is unsurpassed. Look at her feedback. I wouldn’t purchase from anyone else. She has a good variety of shapes and prices. She is a native but sells from the US and has a long standing relationship with the master carvers. I am commissioning a pipe from one of her master carvers now.
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