Peterson Kinsale XL23 Rusticated

[lordofthepiperings]

I haven't purchased a pipe in a while, so I figured I was due. I ended up buying a Peterson Kinsale XL23 rusticated with a p-lip. If you don't know already the Kinsale line is a more affordable line of the Sherlock Holmes Series shapes. The XL23 is the shape that pairs with the Lestrade from the Return of Sherlock Holmes Series. It's a giant full bent apple. The rustication is done in dark red and black tones similar to the Donegal Rocky series.
It is a rather hefty pipe, but well balanced. It dangles easily from the jaw. Love the rustication and the draw on it is effortless. I can see enjoying this one for years to come.
Here are some pics.

 

[hobie1dog]

I've got the smooth version of that one, which is my nightly smoke pipe...dedicated to Penzance ::

 

[numbersix]

Congrats - a very nice looking pipe. How do you like the P-Lip?

 

[weezell]

Good lookin pipe brother. I like P-lips...

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I'm a fan of the p-lip. I have three Arans that have it.
The pipe smoked wonderfully in the break in. I did get a bit of that funky new briar taste though towards the end. Overall a great smoke though. Wonderful draw and it stayed pretty cool.

 

[deleon]

Wonderful looking Peterson! Congrats!

 

[cigrmaster]

Great looking pipe, I love the shape of it. I hope it smokes great for you, congrats on your newest addition.

 

[petes03]

Great looking Pete! I've looked at the XL23's many times, just never pulled the trigger.
I also enjoy P-lips, 7 of my 14 Petersons have them. I like Petes with any lip they want to put on them!

 

[kwilliams40]

Looks like I need to order one with a fishtail stem! Nice looking pipe...

 

[zekest]

Congratulations on that new fine looking pipe!