Nominate An Under-Appreciated Pipe Brand

[mso489]

My nominee would be Johs, by the Danish pipe carver Mogen Johansen, good Danish craftsmanship done in enough volume to constitute a brand, and sold widely at SP, Al Pascia, Iwan Ries, etc. I have mentioned Johs pipes over the years, and from the lack of response, I'd guess few if any Forums members own these. What's your under-appreciated pipe brand nominee. (Please don't nominate major sellers like Peterson and Stanwell.)

 

[Alejo R.]

For me it´s Butz Choquin.

 

[greeneyes]

It's a bit difficult for me, I think, due to the whole "eras" thing. So many makers with periods of variable quality.

 

[burleybreath]

Jean Lacroix, especially the Diamant series. Great experience with them over the years. Usually great grain--with fills. I have five or so, but lost one due to temporary insanity. It was the best smoking pipe I ever had.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Johs

 

[cachimbero]

Brebbia.

 

[bullet08]

Peterson.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Imported Biar......lol?

 

[mso489]

chasing', thank you for the video of Mogen at work. He seems to have all his fingers and no conspicuous scars, and he is described as working at a frenetic pace. He also does good blast finishes with smooth stained briar bands. I've enjoyed his pipes for over ten years.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Ascorti and Moretti.

 

[edger]

The Tommy Smothers of pipes: THE FALCON!

 

[coming to_falling too]

I have a couple Georg Jensen estate pipes that I have become quite fond of. I was looking at Al Pascia and saw they have a few new Georg Jensen pipes in stock, what I assume to be NOS. Anyway, don't see much mention of these pipes.

 

[mso489]

French pipes in general are beyond their price points in quality. I have two BC, Chocam, Genod, Ropp, EWA, and Vuillard. If you're building a rotation on a budget, French pipes are a good buy, and are under-appreciated.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Wow, no eye protection or respirator.

 

[kcghost]

Jesse Jones comes to mind.

 

[odobenus]

Blakemar Briars -- really good smokers at an ultra-reasonable price

 

[Ettrick puffer]

The Tommy Smothers of pipes: THE FALCON!

Beat me to it mate ?

 

[Ettrick puffer]

Blakemar Briars -- really good smokers at an ultra-reasonable price

Beat me to it ?Excellent pipes ??

 

[sablebrush52]

Dunhill

now running for cover...

 

[augiebd]

Ascorti and Moretti.

I have an Ascorti from the Fishnbanjo collection that I really enjoy.