New Pipe Shopping

[Gregg1980]

Well i'm completely sold on pipe smoking. It's my birthday coming up the end of March so I'm going to gift myself a new pipe i think. I've been looking at all the brands and the choice is vast. I want to spend 100-150 quid and will probably get a straight pipe. Are there any brands that I should be moving towards? I appreciate this is somewhat of an expansive topic but none the less I would appreciate opinions. Thanks in advance!

 

[Hillcrest]

Well i'm completely sold on pipe smoking. It's my birthday coming up the end of March so I'm going to gift myself a new pipe i think. I've been looking at all the brands and the choice is vast. I want to spend 100-150 quid and will probably get a straight pipe. Are there any brands that I should be moving towards? I appreciate this is somewhat of an expansive topic but none the less I would appreciate opinions. Thanks in advance!

Hi Gregg, I wouls at least consider Barontinipipes - hand made in Tuscany. Their website does not show all of their pipes but I'm sure if you emailed them they might have something or could make it for you. I have one and it is a perfect smoke no matter what tobacco is put into it. I have never read anyone saying anything bad about them. Good Luck

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Chacom and Savinelli are great brands within that budget. Rattrays as well.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Browse SP Europe - in that price range you’ll have tons of good options. I’m partial to Peterson and they have some good looking pipes with straight stems, other brands may have more billiard or Dublin or other straight stem options than Peterson. Frankly you could get a couple good, new pipes for 200 pounds. Sounds like fun!

 

[Laurent]

Savinelli

 

[camaguey]

Segimon Baulenas from Catalunya. Check on internet.

 

[Donb1972]

Peterson, Brigham, Rattray's, and Mr. Brog make great, budget friendly, pipes.

 

[WVOldFart]

Molina pipes.

 

[Streeper541]

There are alot of great pipes in that range, including both factory made and artisan pipes. You could even find yourself a restored birth year pipe.

The most important thing is to get something YOU like and will enjoy. Just my .02.

 

[AroEnglish]

Molina pipes.

If you go with Molina you could probably get two or even three pipes. I haven’t tried one myself but that’s only because I can’t find the shapes I like (bent dublin and straight apple) in the finish I like.

A Savinelli is also high up on my list of next pipe purchases.

 

[RobertLeslie75]

I would also suggest Savinelli but you could also look at Rossi. Rossi is made by Savinelli and they come in the same shapes and smoking quality. You could get two Rossi pipes for the price of one Savinelli.

 

[robbie]

If you go with Molina you could probably get two or even three pipes. I haven’t tried one myself but that’s only because I can’t find the shapes I like (bent dublin and straight apple) in the finish I like.

A Savinelli is also high up on my list of next pipe purchases.

Are you kidding? at £20 each at least 7 pipes! I had a Molina once, worst pipe ever. The only good thing i got out of it was the free bg.

 

[Grangerous]

I second (pun intended) the Rossi. If they are Savinelli seconds there’s nothing wrong with their appearance and they’re great smokers.

 

[robbie]

Well i'm completely sold on pipe smoking. It's my birthday coming up the end of March so I'm going to gift myself a new pipe i think. I've been looking at all the brands and the choice is vast. I want to spend 100-150 quid and will probably get a straight pipe. Are there any brands that I should be moving towards? I appreciate this is somewhat of an expansive topic but none the less I would appreciate opinions. Thanks in advance!

Invicta Briars do some lovely pipes. Hand made, I have two and love them. I find they take a bit longer to break in though as there's no bowl coating.

 

[WVOldFart]

Are you kidding? at £20 each at least 7 pipes! I had a Molina once, worst pipe ever. The only good thing i got out of it was the free bg.

I have 12 Molinas and they are all great smokers. They are a fine quality pipe that is reasonably priced. Everyone has their own tastes, but try one and if you don't like it, you aren't out much. My guess is that you will love them too.

 

[burleybreath]

Stanwell, all day, every day, 24-7, filter, non-filter, doesn't matter. (Filter pipes do not require a using a filter. Ever.)

The others mentioned are OK, most of the time.

 

[Gregg1980]

Thanks everyone for your input! I've been putting together quite the wish list now! I am however leaning towards a Vauen. I think they look so elegant. Has anyone got opinions on that brand? German I believe.

 

[Hillcrest]

Stanwell, all day, every day, 24-7, filter, non-filter, doesn't matter. (Filter pipes do not require a using a filter. Ever.)

The others mentioned are OK, most of the time.

I think I read on this site somewhere that Cesare Barontini designs and makes for Stanwell and Vauen.

 

[Hillcrest]

Thanks everyone for your input! I've been putting together quite the wish list now! I am however leaning towards a Vauen. I think they look so elegant. Has anyone got opinions on that brand? German I believe.

I think Cesare Barontini designs and makes some pipes for Vauen.

 

[WVOldFart]

Thanks everyone for your input! I've been putting together quite the wish list now! I am however leaning towards a Vauen. I think they look so elegant. Has anyone got opinions on that brand? German I believe.

Vauen pipes are a well made German pipe. They are an attractive pipe at an affordable price. I believe that would be a good choice.