I've seen that it is alternatively described elsewhere (ex: MBSD) Charatan Executive Straight Grain Apple Freehand but that's a bit long and for selling advertising.
Pipe Shape Subtleties........
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It's obviously aplumber.Ok folks, I need some help on this one....
This Charatan Executive has a long, oval shank with a saddle stem and at first pass should qualify as a Lumberman..... BUT it doesn't have the Lumberman bowl but rather an apple bowl.
What would you call it?? (I know someone will say "LumberApple").
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"The Zulu shape, often compared and mistaken with the Dublin pipe (because of its flared bowl), the Prince pipe (because of its slight bent), or the Cutty pipe (for its inclined bowl), the Zulu pipe has however elements that are unique to itself. As mentionned previously, the main characteristic of the Zulu pipe is the inclination of the bowl, the latter going forward, allowing the smoke to move away from the face when smoking. We can also notice that the general silhouette of the Zulu pipe is bent, and that its bowl is flared at the top. Compared to the bowl of the Dublin pipe, the Zulu one is generally more little and more discreet. Zulu shaped pipes are thin and lightweight, and therefore are part of the most comfortable pipes to hold in mouth. In this category, you will mostly find Zulu pipes of French production (Pierre Morel, Eole, Chacom), as well as some of them made by Dunhill, Peterson or Il Ceppo."
Here's one I can answer: A Yachtsman is a Zulu which is also a Woodstock...
All the zulu-shaped pipes - La Pipe Rit
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"The Zulu shape, often compared and mistaken with the Dublin pipe (because of its flared bowl), the Prince pipe (because of its slight bent), or the Cutty pipe (for its inclined bowl), the Zulu pipe has however elements that are unique to itself. As mentionned previously, the main characteristic of the Zulu pipe is the inclination of the bowl, the latter going forward, allowing the smoke to move away from the face when smoking. We can also notice that the general silhouette of the Zulu pipe is bent, and that its bowl is flared at the top. Compared to the bowl of the Dublin pipe, the Zulu one is generally more little and more discreet. Zulu shaped pipes are thin and lightweight, and therefore are part of the most comfortable pipes to hold in mouth. In this category, you will mostly find Zulu pipes of French production (Pierre Morel, Eole, Chacom), as well as some of them made by Dunhill, Peterson or Il Ceppo."
I was aware of the Yachtsman/zulu being the same, but not familiar with the Woodstock.Here's
Here's one I can answer: A Yachtsman is a Zulu which is also a Woodstock...
All the zulu-shaped pipes - La Pipe Rit
Discover all our zulu-shaped pipes. Our large selection includes pipes from France and the rest of the world at the best price. La Pipe Rit, the first french boutique dedicated to pipe smokers...
"The Zulu shape, often compared and mistaken with the Dublin pipe (because of its flared bowl), the Prince pipe (because of its slight bent), or the Cutty pipe (for its inclined bowl), the Zulu pipe has however elements that are unique to itself. As mentionned previously, the main characteristic of the Zulu pipe is the inclination of the bowl, the latter going forward, allowing the smoke to move away from the face when smoking. We can also notice that the general silhouette of the Zulu pipe is bent, and that its bowl is flared at the top. Compared to the bowl of the Dublin pipe, the Zulu one is generally more little and more discreet. Zulu shaped pipes are thin and lightweight, and therefore are part of the most comfortable pipes to hold in mouth. In this category, you will mostly find Zulu pipes of French production (Pierre Morel, Eole, Chacom), as well as some of them made by Dunhill, Peterson or Il Ceppo."
I will say that as is pointed out in the article, Zulu's/Yachtsman's are among the easiest pipes for me to clench. Very light and balanced.
Yep. That's why they are my preferred design - I also like the aesthetic: what the ancient Egyptians called 'ma'at' = a word with no equivalent in English - something beautful because it is perfectly functionally fit for purpose. If they'd had pipes then, I'm sure they would have been Zulus. At least by the beginning of the Middle Kingdom.
ah, the old “Bent Albert”…Here's
Here's one I can answer: A Yachtsman is a Zulu which is also a Woodstock...
All the zulu-shaped pipes - La Pipe Rit
Discover all our zulu-shaped pipes. Our large selection includes pipes from France and the rest of the world at the best price. La Pipe Rit, the first french boutique dedicated to pipe smokers...
"The Zulu shape, often compared and mistaken with the Dublin pipe (because of its flared bowl), the Prince pipe (because of its slight bent), or the Cutty pipe (for its inclined bowl), the Zulu pipe has however elements that are unique to itself. As mentionned previously, the main characteristic of the Zulu pipe is the inclination of the bowl, the latter going forward, allowing the smoke to move away from the face when smoking. We can also notice that the general silhouette of the Zulu pipe is bent, and that its bowl is flared at the top. Compared to the bowl of the Dublin pipe, the Zulu one is generally more little and more discreet. Zulu shaped pipes are thin and lightweight, and therefore are part of the most comfortable pipes to hold in mouth. In this category, you will mostly find Zulu pipes of French production (Pierre Morel, Eole, Chacom), as well as some of them made by Peterson…."
"Bent Albert". That's a new one on me. From an old Peterson catalogue? And named after some scion of the British royal family, I'd guess, like the 'Prince' shape.
@Choatecav, My Peterson Pub pipe is far and above all my other pipes for a great smoke. My new House pipe is far and above the Pub pipe. Like night and day. Its the finest pipe I have and probably will ever smoke. I don't know if that is so with the shape or just this particular pipe, Its scary good ... I can taste every single nuance of flavor from top to bottom ... every time. I think its the particular pipe. Never experienced that before. Testing continues ...I haven't switched yet ! Just admiring the view so far ! I study as much as possible first before making broad categorizations, assuming facts, rushing to judgment and jumping to conclusions based on limited scientific data.
Sir, you are, "the boys in the lab" for pipe testing!!! Great that you have such a favored pipe.
I've noticed a nuance between the Peterson House Pipe and the Peterson pub pipe, both considered bent billiards. When the ember reaches the dratt hole inside the chamber, the Pub Pipe's draw becomes very restricted or non-existent as if the ember has gone out; a simple dumping of the ash restores the airflow and I can smoke another 20-25 minutes to the end of the chamber. In the House pipe, when the ember reaches the draft hole I begin to get a slight ash taste; tipping the ash restores the airflow and flavor and I can continue to smoke another 20-25 minutes to end of chamber. The wikipedia source indicates that too high of a draft hole can make it difficult to smoke to end of the chamber but I have noticed that this is common in the few Peterson's I have. I do agree that a bottom center draft hole is ideal but that may not always be possible in larger pipes with fuller bends. Just two former cents now 2/5ths of a nickel.