My New Red Queen

[cosmicfolklore]

Skip from The Briary called me back as soon as he returned from the Chicago show. He had a whole batch of be Regina Scarlotta pipes (Red Queen). I had told him to keep an eye out for an exquisite Dublin, and there were a couple in this batch, as well as a poker and a few apples. The grain was outstanding, best contrast staining I have ever seen. But, this one Dublin caught my eye. It was left unpolished but the stain reminded me a little of Neerup, but with a satiny clarity and color that pops. I was wow'd.

This was a month or so back, I know, but I had been waiting to get my camera back from the repair shop to get better pictures of it. But, I got tired of waiting and just snapped a few with my phone. So far, after smoking this for a month, it's about the best smoker I've had. Even with thin walls, it never gets hot or even very warm. It stays lit for over ten minutes when I set it down, and even though it's a pencil thin shank and crisp Dublin shaped, it sets. I can just set it down on the bench and it stays upright. It's quickly becoming my favorite.
Regina Scarlottas aren't exactly new. They are artisan made by one guy out of Italy. I haven't heard of him, but Skip seems to be keeping an eye on him, and has quite a selection. If you guys don't beat me to it, I may just buy the other black sandblasted Dublin in his case.

Thanks for looking...

 

[iamn8]

AWESOME!!! I saw some of those the last time I was in. Brilliant pipes! Especially at that price! I ALMOST walked out with a billiard. Congrats! That's a stunner for sure! Wish I could've seen it in person! My surgery is this Monday and I've not been doing well. Hopefully this surgery fixes things enough that I'll no longer be home bound.

 

[jefff]

I love the contrast. That is a classy pipe

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Thanks guys!
And I wish you a speedy recovery, Nate.

 

[Chasing Embers]

That pencil thin shank, and that ring blast are exquisite! Light as a feather I would guess?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Yep, I forgot to mention that it's light enough to forget that I have it clenched. I accidentally walked through the entire grocer the other day, was in the dairy before I realized that I was still smoking. The manager gave me a thumbs up though, ha ha. I'm so happy to live where people love pipe smokers.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Ever see a Red Queen Zulu?

 

[voorhees]

Michael, now that is a lovely dublin. I looked at the others on The Briary's site. Nice pipes.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Chasing, I've not seen one, but that would be a great to see.
Jason, seeing them is wonderful, but holding them and feeling their airlight but strong build is better. Maybe, you can get down here sometime.

 

[jefff]

There is a very nice billiard on Pipes2Smoke.

 

[iamn8]

It just hit me like a ton o' bricks. It was a Canadian that I saw at the Briary, not a billiard. This one....

 

[bigpond]

It's scarlet queen.Red is rosso. I'm sure there's a reason for the difference but I'll be damned if I can find it. I see the briary is pricing these at the US (aka FU) rates as other NA vendors. Italian vendors sell these pipes at $100 less, shipping and duties included, which is typical. At least it's not as bad as the fleecing you face when buying a Castello in the US.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Scarlet, red, rouge or whatever girlie difference you want to point out. It's all red to me. People probably do call them Scarlet Queens. But, it just sounds like a home decorator's differentiation to me. Ha ha.

If you don't like the prices, good, shop elsewhere. Pipes jump off the shelves there so fast, I barely have time to transfer my funds before the pipe has been sold out from under me.

 

[bigpond]

Don't pretend you can't spot the difference, or that you haven't spent hours dialing in the exact right shade on a piece of jewelry at some point. What can I say about Italian pipes other than I like a deal and have an allergy to paying retail.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Well, thank you for saying so on my new pipe. You're a joy to read.

 

[bigpond]

You can find them cheaper internationally. So what? You got an awesome pipe that you love.

 

[shaintiques]

Gorgeous pipe Michael.

 

[lasttango]

I love these Regina Scarlattas. My next pipe will be one.

 

[lasttango]

I'd like proof that Italian vendors are selling these at $100 less. His pipes have really taken off this past year and are becoming difficult to acquire. I talked with Skip from The Briary yesterday and along with the Pipkins, they are his new favorite pipe maker.

 

[ssjones]

One of my friends has two Scarlotta pipes, beautiful but his are too big for my taste. Yours looks perfect in size and shape - what is the weight?