Michael Parks Estate: Possibly My First Pipe Of 2016

[iamn8]

Damnit!!! Perusing Smokingpipes estate section when you really don't want to make a purchase... it's a bad move. I had them place it on hold for me. It's a rare day that you happen upon an Estate Michael Parks. I'm weeks away from my receiving and paying for my Parks commission so buying another Parks pipe seems redundant, but I'd hate myself for missing out on a $450 Michael Parks they're holding it for a bit so I have time to ponder things.

 

[disinformatique]

Exquisite !! Love the dublin, not my style but I love it !!

 

[iamn8]

Yeah it's not particularly mine either... This is why thinking things through is a good thing.

 

[jpmcwjr]

It is a beauty but it brings up a question- is the very thick wall on a number of new pipes I've seen a somewhat new 'thing'? Surely it's been done decades ago, but there seem to be quite a lot with large bowls and relatively small chambers.

 

[captainprophesy]

I agree that its a nice looking pipe... Dublin's are not my favorite shape either so I would pass were it ME... well that and it would be too rich for my blood so favorite shape or not, theres that! :lol:

 

[disinformatique]

@Nate, I love the Dublin in straight and bent, but I am not sure about that thick shank and stem. The blast is good, the stain is fantastic. As a friend I would advise you to go ahead with your commission and leave the estate alone.
Chris :puffpipe:

 

[iamn8]

Chris, very good advice!
Thanks guys! I've taken it off hold and am not buying it. It's the smart move. I'd grab it were I a wealthier man, alas tis not so. So if anyone wants an awesome Parks Dublin, should be back up on Smokingpipes any moment!

 

[prairiedruid]

$450??? That's like 4 bags of penzance Nate. :nana:

 

[iamn8]

Sure four bags, but with which Parks pipe am I supposed to smoke it with?!