Not too long ago I asked for advice on the best new briar pipe to buy for under $200. ( http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/best-new-briar-pipe-for-under-200 ).
I got a lot of great advice and recommendations, and I became aware of some awesome pipes and I learned a lot. I ended up buying a Gabrieli pipe from Dan Chlebove. Dan calls this a bent Dublin Freehand. It is a fairly large pipe, but light and comfortable, a very nice stem, a little carving on the side which makes it comfortable to hold, and an ample bowl with thick walls. I expect I will get a long, cool smoke from this pipe. It came in a very nice leather pouch. Dan was a pleasure to deal with. He is very personable and approachable. He seems like a really good guy who loves making pipes. Dan made me a smoking deal on the pipe :wink: , and I couldn't be happier with my first new pipe. Now I get the fun of finally breaking in a new pipe. I will begin tonight when I have time to sit and enjoy. Will post the results of her maiden voyage!
Thank you, Dan.....you're the Man!
Cheers!
I got a lot of great advice and recommendations, and I became aware of some awesome pipes and I learned a lot. I ended up buying a Gabrieli pipe from Dan Chlebove. Dan calls this a bent Dublin Freehand. It is a fairly large pipe, but light and comfortable, a very nice stem, a little carving on the side which makes it comfortable to hold, and an ample bowl with thick walls. I expect I will get a long, cool smoke from this pipe. It came in a very nice leather pouch. Dan was a pleasure to deal with. He is very personable and approachable. He seems like a really good guy who loves making pipes. Dan made me a smoking deal on the pipe :wink: , and I couldn't be happier with my first new pipe. Now I get the fun of finally breaking in a new pipe. I will begin tonight when I have time to sit and enjoy. Will post the results of her maiden voyage!
Thank you, Dan.....you're the Man!
Cheers!