Pipes: They\'re Not Just for the Wealthy
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That's an excellent article Bob and good drawings of the descriptions of properly drilled and improperly drilled holes and the "well".
Check out the top right of the home page, the "Put That in Your Pipe" section. I did a nice little lead-in to your story. http://pipesmagazine.com/
I thought that I would add this info to help any new pipers get started if they are looking for some inexpensive pipes.
I figured that I would give some suggestions for those who would like to try pipe smoking but do not want to invest a lot of money at the beginning until they find out if the like it. Here is a list of cheaper pipes that are decent to get you started trying pipes.
Missouri Corn Cob Pipes
(I know the sound of a corn cob doesn’t appeal to everyone but you would be surprised at how well they smoke once you learn to pack a bowl. I do understand that people think it looks a little “country” or “redneck” if you smoke one so I would suggest a Corn Cob Ozark Hardwood Pipe if you feel this way. They are made from hardwood, not corn cobs and they work great, I have a few of the Hardwood Pipes and I do smoke them frequently.)
Medico Pipes
Brog Billiard Series Pipes
Dr. Grabow Pipes
Yello-Bole Pipes
Bent Bob Pipes
Kings Cross Pipes
Baraccini Pipes
Kaywoodie Pipes
I have only given a few examples of pipes that can be purchased for under $40.00, there are many more to be found. There are quite a few basket pipes in your local B&M that can be purchased in this price range.
I didn’t go over $40 because a lot of new pipe smokers feel uncomfortable buying pipes that cost more than that.
Please keep in mind that when purchasing lower cost pipes that there will be some imperfections in the pipe and the two tests that I described in another post will not apply. Those tests are meant for Mid-Grade and higher end pipes.
I hope this helps some of you on your journey to discovering the joys of pipe smoking!
(All prices used in this comparison are from pipesandcigars.com but there are a lot of other great sites out there to make purchases from.)
I figured that I would give some suggestions for those who would like to try pipe smoking but do not want to invest a lot of money at the beginning until they find out if the like it. Here is a list of cheaper pipes that are decent to get you started trying pipes.
Missouri Corn Cob Pipes
(I know the sound of a corn cob doesn’t appeal to everyone but you would be surprised at how well they smoke once you learn to pack a bowl. I do understand that people think it looks a little “country” or “redneck” if you smoke one so I would suggest a Corn Cob Ozark Hardwood Pipe if you feel this way. They are made from hardwood, not corn cobs and they work great, I have a few of the Hardwood Pipes and I do smoke them frequently.)
Medico Pipes
Brog Billiard Series Pipes
Dr. Grabow Pipes
Yello-Bole Pipes
Bent Bob Pipes
Kings Cross Pipes
Baraccini Pipes
Kaywoodie Pipes
I have only given a few examples of pipes that can be purchased for under $40.00, there are many more to be found. There are quite a few basket pipes in your local B&M that can be purchased in this price range.
I didn’t go over $40 because a lot of new pipe smokers feel uncomfortable buying pipes that cost more than that.
Please keep in mind that when purchasing lower cost pipes that there will be some imperfections in the pipe and the two tests that I described in another post will not apply. Those tests are meant for Mid-Grade and higher end pipes.
I hope this helps some of you on your journey to discovering the joys of pipe smoking!
(All prices used in this comparison are from pipesandcigars.com but there are a lot of other great sites out there to make purchases from.)
Python, that is some excellent information. I think a lot of people will find it useful.
I have a few Dr. Grabows, although I don't smoke them anymore.
I have a Kaywoodie that I leave at my dad's house along with a a couple of other inexpensive pipes that I forget the name brands of.
I also agree with volk that a great pipe for around $60ish is a Peterson or a Savinelli machine made.
I have a Savinelli Venezia machine made bent that was $48 and I have a Savinelli Milano Handmade Smooth Bent Dublin that was $104.
They are both beautiful pipes that smoke excellent. The less expensive one actually feels nicer in my hand and mouth too.
I just got two Missouri Meerschaum Corncobs, but I haven't smoked them yet.
I used to think that corncobs were passe or too "hickish", but now I think they should be part of the pipe smoking experience and that everyone should have some corncobs to smoke, even if they live in the city. So there! ;-)
I have a few Dr. Grabows, although I don't smoke them anymore.
I have a Kaywoodie that I leave at my dad's house along with a a couple of other inexpensive pipes that I forget the name brands of.
I also agree with volk that a great pipe for around $60ish is a Peterson or a Savinelli machine made.
I have a Savinelli Venezia machine made bent that was $48 and I have a Savinelli Milano Handmade Smooth Bent Dublin that was $104.
They are both beautiful pipes that smoke excellent. The less expensive one actually feels nicer in my hand and mouth too.
I just got two Missouri Meerschaum Corncobs, but I haven't smoked them yet.
I used to think that corncobs were passe or too "hickish", but now I think they should be part of the pipe smoking experience and that everyone should have some corncobs to smoke, even if they live in the city. So there! ;-)
You are right on the mark, Bob. Newbies to pipe smoking need to understand that our love of the art and history of pipe smoking exists quite separately from our love of a sweet, dry bowl of good tobacco. I've paid $150 for pipes and I've paid $20 for pipes. Whether a Ser Jacopo or a Medico, the enjoyment of a restful evening smoke has more to do with the mind of the man than the price of the pipe.
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