New to Pipes but Not to Cigars

[SHPirate]

Hello all, I’ve been lurking this site for awhile trying to learn a few things but now I’ve joined. I’ve smoked cigars for years but have just decided to try pipes. I’ve tried cheap to high dollar cigars and I guess I’m just a low grade Redneck because I like the cheap sweet cigars LOL (I’m the same with wine). I purchased my first pipe a few weeks ago and so far I love it (Morgan Bones). Pipe smoking seems much smoother and less harsh than cigars. I’m a hands on do it yourself kind of guy so I really want to try my hand at cleaning up estate pipes. I made a purchase on EBay for my first attempts. I bought 3 Comoy’s Christmas edition pipes for $60 (1990, 1995 and 1997). I will receive them in a few days. The wood looks to be in fine shape other than the need for cake removal but the stems on two of them are pretty faded. From what I’ve read the newer Comoy’s like these aren’t great pipes but the wood grain on these looked so pretty I just couldn’t pass them up. I guess I’m just wondering your opinions on these Comoy’s pipes.

 

[bullet08]

I think old Comoy's pipes are well liked. Not sure how they smoke since I smoke Peterson only.

 

[SHPirate]

I think old Comoy's pipes are well liked. Not sure how they smoke since I smoke Peterson only.

I wasn't sure if the 90's were old enough to be considered "good years" for Comoy's pipes.

 

[kcghost]

I doubt it also. We do have a few people on here who love old Comoys. Hopefully they will chime in after a while.

 

[LongIslandPiper]

Hello all, I’ve been lurking this site for awhile trying to learn a few things but now I’ve joined. I’ve smoked cigars for years but have just decided to try pipes. I’ve tried cheap to high dollar cigars and I guess I’m just a low grade Redneck because I like the cheap sweet cigars LOL (I’m the same with wine). I purchased my first pipe a few weeks ago and so far I love it (Morgan Bones). Pipe smoking seems much smoother and less harsh than cigars. I’m a hands on do it yourself kind of guy so I really want to try my hand at cleaning up estate pipes. I made a purchase on EBay for my first attempts. I bought 3 Comoy’s Christmas edition pipes for $60 (1990, 1995 and 1997). I will receive them in a few days. The wood looks to be in fine shape other than the need for cake removal but the stems on two of them are pretty faded. From what I’ve read the newer Comoy’s like these aren’t great pipes but the wood grain on these looked so pretty I just couldn’t pass them up. I guess I’m just wondering your opinions on these Comoy’s View attachment 180294View attachment 180295View attachment 180296pipes.

Is that bottom picture of a Full bent billiard or an Oom Paul?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Is that bottom picture of a Full bent billiard or an Oom Paul?

I'd say the former. And "Hungarian" is a nicer term for the shape. (my opinion)

 

[LongIslandPiper]

I'd say the former. And "Hungarian" is a nicer term for the shape. (my opinion)

I did not know that about the term. Good to know. I’ll have to look into that, tks.

 

[jpmcwjr]

It's also leads to political beliefs. Posts about some historic events are guaranteed to raise hackles include Paul Kruger/Boer war. I daren't go further!

 

[OzPiper]

I guess I’m just wondering your opinions on these Comoy’s View attachment 180294View attachment 180295View attachment 180296pipes.

Welcome to the community.
Very glad to hear you are enjoying your pipe.

The Comoys that are "collectable" are the pre-Cadogan ones with the "3-part C logo"

Pipedia is a good source of information
There are lots of threads ("Pipes: Show Us Your....." section) on these Forums.
They will point you to the brands/eras to look for if you are interested in older/estate pipes.

 

[SHPirate]

Welcome to the community.
Very glad to hear you are enjoying your pipe.

The Comoys that are "collectable" are the pre-Cadogan ones with the "3-part C logo"

Pipedia is a good source of information
There are lots of threads ("Pipes: Show Us Your....." section) on these Forums.
They will point you to the brands/eras to look for if you are interested in older/estate pipes.

I kinda thought these were to young to be considered collectible but $60 for 3 pipes seemed like a pretty good price. The wood grain on them is so nice. I’m assuming Comoy’s use a nicer selection of briarwood for their Christmas pipes. As long as I can clean them up and they smoke good I’ll be happy.

 

[SHPirate]

Is that bottom picture of a Full bent billiard or an Oom Paul?

Yes, it is a full bent Billiard or Hungarian. I’ve never heard the term “Hungarian” as a shape for a pipe but I’m new to the pipe world so I’m learning everyday.

 

[OzPiper]

I kinda thought these were to young to be considered collectible but $60 for 3 pipes seemed like a pretty good price. The wood grain on them is so nice. I’m assuming Comoy’s use a nicer selection of briarwood for their Christmas pipes. As long as I can clean them up and they smoke good I’ll be happy.

I have a few Comoy "rejects" - their "Specially Selected" which I got for a song.
These would have been graded as "Specimen Grain" (their top grade, above "Blue Riband") except for some small flaw(s)
They smoke every bit as well.
I'm more than happy with them, especially at the price I got them for.

I also have quite a few "seconds" -eg Stanwells and Barling (BBS) which are good smokers.
Often can be found at a very good price on EBay.

 

[SHPirate]

I think old Comoy's pipes are well liked. Not sure how they smoke since I smoke Peterson only.

I love Peterson pipes but can't afford them. I would love to have an older "pre republic" Peterson just because I respect the history. Also, I'm from Irish decent so it kinda has a special meaning to me. Anyone want to sell me one cheap LOL???

 

[LongIslandPiper]

It's also leads to political beliefs. Posts about some historic events are guaranteed to raise hackles include Paul Kruger/Boer war. I daren't go further!

Understood