PAD - Ardor Urano Fantasy Paneled Bent Dublin

[eaglerico]

I have my first Ardor on the way. I check Smokingpipes every Mon. and Thurs regularly looking for good estates at great deals. The best deals are always quickly snagged before I can usually get to the. I can't believe I got this one. Under $200. I have been wanting any Ardor that struck my fancy for a while, let alone an Ardor Urano Fantasy. I have bid on several of the past year and have had no luck. I can't wait to get this one in my hands.
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=131402

 

[tennsmoker]

Eagle: I own a couple of Ardors in my collection. You are going to like the way it smokes. They are great pipes!

 

[tbradsim1]

Eagle, Tenn is spot on, I have a few and Boy are they sweet, right out the box, you will be happy they are extra fine smokers, a Castello on Steriods.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Very nice I love the stem... of course it's kind of hard to miss lol! I hope you enjoy the heck out of that pipe.

 

[phil22]

Sweeeeet pipe! :worship:

 

[gwtwdbss]

Great looking pipe. Enjoy!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

You can't mistake an Ardor for anything else. Very unique. And a fantastic smoker, I'll bet, as well. Congrats, I like it a lot and can see why you ulled the trigger.

 

[allenz]

Beautiful rustication on that pipe! Hope you enjoy it.

 

[cortezattic]

Good goin' Glenn! Glad to hear you finally snagged an Ardor at an affordable price.

Great pipes, and I think that this paneled Dublin is particularly fascinating. :clap:

 

[latbomber]

Awesome, I'd love to have an ardor someday.

 

[ejames]

Nice Glenn! I love paneled pipes!

 

[cigrmaster]

eagle, great looking Dublin and I love the stem, that is just too cool color wise. I am sure it will be a great smoker for you. The one I owned smoked great and I have heard nothing but great things from everyone who has owned one. Congrats on a great addition to the collection.

 

[petes03]

I love it! Their Fantasy pipes always grab my attention, but I've never had the funds when I find one I like. Congrats!

 

[eaglerico]

Thanks guys.
Can anyone tell me what exactly "Fantasy" means? All I can surmise is it means the pipe has a colorful stem and possibly shank / bowl application. Can anyone confirm this for me?

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I have no clue what the fantasy part means. I assume it is just referring to the esoteric carving and colourful stems.
I posted a thread on here once about Ardor pipes. They are my secret fetish. I have quite a few and love the hand feel of them. One thing that I really like about Ardor is their Christmas pipes. I have one I smoke at Christmas that has a Christmas tree carved into the end of the bowl. Really cool stuff.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Here is my Ardor Fantasy

 

[eaglerico]

OOoohhhh I like that peck.

 

[gray4lines]

I really like ardors. Good looking pipes!!

 

[buzkirk]

With Ardor's the fantasy part is the stem and shank treatment, Urano refers to the finish of the bowl
http://www.monjureinternational.com/ardor_models_finishes.htm
Tom