Morgan Pipes

[ksman75]

I ran across the mention of Morgan Pipes in a recent thread and really like the looks of the "Bones" line.

Classic Bones

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Don't pussyfoot around, tell me what you really think of Chris Morgan's pipes. Do you have any of these, and what's your experience with these pipes?

He says "MOST OF THE PIPES HAVE COSMETIC BLEMISHES." Are these just natural "character" of the wood? I like the idea of a pipe with "character", so that's not a concern for me.

Just wonder'n what people have to say, good or bad.

 

[Mtlpiper]

I don't own any, but they have a solid reputation.

By defects, he just means the normal stuff (like a few filled pits). You get what seems to be a factory 2nd pipe with a nice natural/blast finish. For the price, it's not a bad deal.

 

[ksman75]

I don't own any, but they have a solid reputation.

By defects, he just means the normal stuff (like a few filled pits). You get what seems to be a factory 2nd pipe with a nice natural/blast finish. For the price, it's not a bad deal.

Yeah when I hear "blemishes", I think knotty pine type of character, from knots, insects, etc. That doesn't bother me in this type of pipe. I'm looking at it from the "rustic" viewpoint. Something like some old '49er would have had in the days of the gold rush days. Battered, beaten, worn, and workable.

 

[thefishguy]

I’ve got several. Love his pipes. All of mine are great smokers. Money well spent.

 

[thefishguy]

I’ve got several. Love his pipes. All of mine are great smokers. Money well spent.

I’m smoking one in my profile pic.

 

[ksman75]

I’ve got several. Love his pipes. All of mine are great smokers. Money well spent.

That's good to hear. I really like the looks of these and I'm really drawn to this one...

 

[Chasing Embers]

Don't pussyfoot around, tell me what you really think of Chris Morgan's pipes.

They're usually just Molina seconds that he's made stems for. Many Molinas can be had at, or around the same price as the Bones seconds.

 

[jewman22]

I was hoping it was Morgan, the car maker started making pipes.
Just kidding.

I'd try one, seem to have a solid reputation. And the price is very appealing.

 

[ksman75]

I was hoping it was Morgan, the car maker started making pipes.
Just kidding.

I'd try one, seem to have a solid reputation. And the price is very appealing.

If that were the case, I would like to try an Austin or Jensen Healey pipe, lol.

 

[NomadOrb]

I bought a couple of his pipes a few years back and haven't touched them since I got them. Not trying to hate, but the stems barely fit and the drilling leaves a bit to be desired. I think it was mostly my luck, but if you want a sure thing, I would go with a Molina or a Rossi which can be had at a very similar price.

 

[Jwebb90]

I own two but only smoke one with any regularity. If you see a shape you like you should go for it.

 

[hawky454]

I really enjoy the two bones pipes that I have. I use them as beaters and they are perfect for that. The billiards stem is a bit thick for my taste but the Dublin is just right. It’s fun to watch them color too.

 

[ksman75]

I really enjoy the two bones pipes that I have. I use them as beaters and they are perfect for that. The billiards stem is a bit thick for my taste but the Dublin is just right. It’s fun to watch them color too.

I have a Stanwell Authentic bulldog that I've had for a couple of weeks, that I really like. It's getting some color, probably more from my hands than tobacco, but it's looking really good.

I was really drawn to the shape of this Bones, and being a "natural", I'm looking forward to putting some color on it.

I bit the bullet, and ordered the Bones this morning. Looking forward to getting it and checking it out. ?

 

[hawky454]

I bit the bullet, and ordered the Bones this morning. Looking forward to getting it and checking it out. ?

Awesome! Be sure to post your thoughts.

I will say that my Dublin has no visual flaws, the billiard does but I think it only adds to the rustic vibe, doesn’t affect the smoking properties at all.

 

[kcghost]

Morgan Bones seem to have attracted an audience in the tobacco pipe market amongst cost conscious pipers.

 

[agnosticpipe]

I know most of the Morgan Pipes discussed are the Bones. I can't speak to them as I've never had one, but a few years ago I came across one of Morgan's BlackJack pipes at a very reasonable price. I liked the shape so I picked it up, and have never regretted it. It not only smokes great, but because of this pipes stem design, it's very comfortable to clench. I'm not sure if they're still made, but I don't think you could go wrong with one.

 

[ksman75]

I know most of the Morgan Pipes discussed are the Bones. I can't speak to them as I've never had one, but a few years ago I came across one of Morgan's BlackJack pipes at a very reasonable price. I liked the shape so I picked it up, and have never regretted it. It not only smokes great, but because of this pipes stem design, it's very comfortable to clench. I'm not sure if they're still made, but I don't think you could go wrong with one.
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Thats a nice looking pipe!

According to his website, the Blackjacks are outsourced to a factory in Italy. I found a limited offering from tobaccopipes.com, and a few estate pipes on some other sites. His site only describes them, but offers no photos and no ordering information.

 

[jewman22]

If that were the case, I would like to try an Austin or Jensen Healey pipe, lol.

Hey come on man, everyone knows TVR was better than all of them. Although I dont think a Fibreglass pipe would last very long.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Although I dont think a Fibreglass pipe would last very long.

Decades old asbestos ones can still be found.

 

[jewman22]

Decades old asbestos ones can still be found.

Yuuuummm! I can taste the Mesothelioma.
Wow, They really did find every possible use for that s#$% didn't they?