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I have the same offer from my wife, but its for xmas. I am getting a LVC from Storient. I have Sav, you can't go wrong there as well.
Savinelli makes some nice pipes. I have a few in my collection.
If you are undecided on a particular brand or model within a brand, visit your closest B&M store so you can look at the pipe up close. Take your wife along since the gift will be from her. Between the 2 of you and store assistance you can learn a lot.
Whatever brand of pipe or model is selected, I hope you enjoy your gift.
If you are undecided on a particular brand or model within a brand, visit your closest B&M store so you can look at the pipe up close. Take your wife along since the gift will be from her. Between the 2 of you and store assistance you can learn a lot.
Whatever brand of pipe or model is selected, I hope you enjoy your gift.
I had a Boswell Freehand. It was truly beautiful. I really never smoked it that much. Not sure why. It was huge and it smoked great, I just found myself smoking the classic shapes more so I had to let it go. I have 2 Sav's that I smoke quite often. If it were me I would go with the Sav. Besides Chelsea smokes a Sav 316!
Chelsea is smoking a Savinelli Baronet Bruyere (316 EX)
Chelsea is smoking a Savinelli Baronet Bruyere (316 EX)
No, no, no. You're doin' this all wrong! When the Mrs. gives you an opening like that, blast right on thru it!
Castello Sea Rock Billiard, $319
... and when she balks, put on your saddest bloodhound pout and play the "Birthdays only come once a year," and "Ain't I worth it?" cards.
Besides, this pipe will last forever. Then tell her that SmokingPipes is offering free shipping, and (probably) no sales tax for you.
So look how much your saving! Tell her this one will hold you over until next year, at which time she can get you a cob. :rofl:
Castello Sea Rock Billiard, $319
... and when she balks, put on your saddest bloodhound pout and play the "Birthdays only come once a year," and "Ain't I worth it?" cards.
Besides, this pipe will last forever. Then tell her that SmokingPipes is offering free shipping, and (probably) no sales tax for you.
So look how much your saving! Tell her this one will hold you over until next year, at which time she can get you a cob. :rofl:
... then you can dazzle her with the math. You were gonna spend $175 anyway, right? Well then the $319 - $175 means that this fine, fine, high grade pipe is really only putting you back a mere $144. Who in their right mind would turn away from a $144 Castello?
If you want a pipe that will be a great smoker, I would recommend this older Caminetto. I have two from this era and both are fantastic smoking pipes.
http://www.mkelaw-pipes.com/html/pipee1879.html
If you want a bigger pipe then this Ascorti from the same era will also be a fantastic smoker. These two pipes represent some of the best deals on the market in terms of great smoking pipes for the money.
http://www.mkelaw-pipes.com/html/pipee1878.html
In my opinion you would have to spend at least 200.00 to get a pipe that smokes as well as these.
http://www.mkelaw-pipes.com/html/pipee1879.html
If you want a bigger pipe then this Ascorti from the same era will also be a fantastic smoker. These two pipes represent some of the best deals on the market in terms of great smoking pipes for the money.
http://www.mkelaw-pipes.com/html/pipee1878.html
In my opinion you would have to spend at least 200.00 to get a pipe that smokes as well as these.
Can't go wrong with either a Sav or Nording, but I have to say a Nording freehand smokes amazingly. I'm currently entranced in a bowl of 7 Seas Regular in my Erik Nording Signature partially rusticated freehand. Easily my favorite pipe right now as it has a wonderful draw and a nice big bowl.
Get the Nording, Danish shapes are making a come back and you can drop your gym membership building up muscles to smoke it .
I would suggest a nice old charatan pre-lane or lane era nothing else smokes like them in my opinion and they are in your price range
If you're gonna go with something like a Savinelli Baronet Bruyere pipe, I would go with the 320 shape, but thats just me. It's one of those things that you either love or hate, but if you love it, once you hold one in your hand you are never going to want any other shaped pipe ever again.
Pipe Novelist stole my thunder... the 320 is a great pipe, I think it's a bit more stout than the 316 (which is another great shape), but a great smoker indeed!
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