Meerschaum Pipe Search

[LeafErikson]

I am very fond of classically shaped, straight pipes and as much as I enjoy my cobs for their utilitarian traits, I would like to take the plunge into the world of meerschaum pipes. As I’ve been researching meerschaum pipes I’ve concluded that I should probably look to get a push pull stem but I am having trouble finding the right pipe for me. I like the .7-.75 chamber diameter and the 1.3-1.5 chamber depth ranges respectively. For some reason it appears as though all of the nicer, push-pull stem billiard meerschaum pipes either have a much bigger chamber size than I would like, or they are my preferred chamber size, but they have a screw in stem. Am I overthinking the push-pull vs screw in? I’ve also read that the screw ins have a tighter draw and I like a more open draw. This is going to be a work-horse pipe for me seeing almost daily use which is why I’m being so particular in my selection. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Casual]

I got a couple of army mount meers because I wanted to be able to take them apart for cleaning as often as I wanted without fear of breaking them. Highly recommended. Also you don’t have to worry about a restricted draw from the fittings.

I’ll bet you can get a Turkish pipe maker (like Said Altinay) to make whatever sized straight billiard you need. This is my small one, I don’t have a pic of the bigger one.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Why not just ask for a custom pipe from IMP or Altinay?

 

[Chasing Embers]

able to take them apart for cleaning as often as I wanted without fear of breaking them

You can do that with any of them. Shanks don't swell on meerschaum pipes and tenon to mortise connections are all plastic on the modern ones.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Also you don’t have to worry about a restricted draw from the fittings.

That's only on the ones that have screw in mortise inserts. Those are mostly going away now and even AKB said they are no longer using them.

 

[LeafErikson]

I got a couple of army mount meers because I wanted to be able to take them apart for cleaning as often as I wanted without fear of breaking them. Highly recommended. Also you don’t have to worry about a restricted draw from the fittings.

I’ll bet you can get a Turkish pipe maker (like Said Altinay) to make whatever sized straight billiard you need. This is my small one, I don’t have a pic of the bigger one.

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Good god that is a beautiful pipe! That’s pretty much exactly what I’m looking for.

 

[timt]

I love my Altinay.

 

[DanWil84]

+1 on contacting Saïd Altinay for getting a commissioned one if you can't find it on the website. Very easy to work with, I contacted him via DM on Instagram, but I suppose you can also message him via Facebook or E-Mail, he also has a account on this forum but I don't know how actively he reads it. IMHO for the pipe he delivers the price is very reasonable. Shipping is also lightning fast and free when ordering a pipe, they use DHL which are great. I live in the EU, so on every order from outside the EU above 20 euro/dollar I have to pay VAT, you get a bill in advance when the pipe is in Turkey, if I pay it straight away it isn't held at customs for elongated time but already passes customs clearance upon arrival in the EU.

Both my Altinays smoke great with a very good draws, drilling is decent for me and I really like their stems. the small Dublin is a pipe of their website and the bulldog is the commission. The smaller pipe has a teflon push stem also, i've yet to see a Altinay screw in stem. Pictures for reference;

 

[Chasing Embers]

+1 on contacting Saïd Altinay for getting a commissioned one if you can't find it on the website. Very easy to work with, I contacted him via DM on Instagram, but I suppose you can also message him via Facebook or E-Mail, he also has a account on this forum but I don't know how actively he reads it. IMHO for the pipe he delivers the price is very reasonable. Shipping is also lightning fast and free when ordering a pipe, they use DHL which are great. I live in the EU, so on every order from outside the EU above 20 euro/dollar I have to pay VAT, you get a bill in advance when the pipe is in Turkey, if I pay it straight away it isn't held at customs for elongated time but already passes customs clearance upon arrival in the EU.

Both my Altinays smoke great with a very good draws, drilling is decent for me and I really like their stems. the small Dublin is a pipe of their website and the bulldog is the commission. The smaller pipe has a teflon push stem also, i've yet to see a Altinay screw in stem. Pictures for reference;

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I just found out recently that custom IMP commissions can be made through Meerschaum Market.

 

[LeafErikson]

Much thanks to all of those that replied recommending Altinay. I had never heard of the brand. I just ordered a straight lattice billiard of theirs from tobaccopipes. It was exactly what I was looking for. Super excited!

 

[DanWil84]

Congratulations! And pictures or it didn't happen!

 

[timt]

Much thanks to all of those that replied recommending Altinay. I had never heard of the brand. I just ordered a straight lattice billiard of theirs from tobaccopipes. It was exactly what I was looking for. Super excited!

Look forward to seeing it.

 

[brian64]

Much thanks to all of those that replied recommending Altinay. I had never heard of the brand. I just ordered a straight lattice billiard of theirs from tobaccopipes. It was exactly what I was looking for. Super excited!

Well done...I doubt you'll be disappointed.

A few of mine:

 

[timt]

Well done...I doubt you'll be disappointed.

A few of mine:

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That dublin was going to be mine. I hesitated for a split second and poof, it was gone.

 

[brian64]

That dublin was going to be mine. I hesitated for a split second and poof, it was gone.

lol ... my apologies...I feel your pain...it happened to me on their site as well with the silver topped army mount. I emailed them and to my surprise they had another just like it ready to go.

 

[LeafErikson]

I’ll post a better pic when it comes in the mail but here it is with the specs as well.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I bought three Meers in the past year or so. IMP, Altinay and SRV. All the are medium in size, have around a .75 bowl ID and have a push pull tenon. None were commissioned.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I bought three Meers in the past year or so. IMP, Altinay and SRV. All the are medium in size, have around a .75 bowl ID and have a push pull tenon. None were commissioned.

So far, none of my current ones were commissioned but I have asked IMP to make a meerschaum replacement for a previous favorite pipe.

 

[Chasing Embers]

That dublin was going to be mine. I hesitated for a split second and poof, it was gone.

Ask them to make you one.?

 

[timt]

Ask them to make you one.?

Oh geez, thanks for planting that seed….