Show us Your Best Smoker

[Bengel]

Peterson B6, but it has lots of close seconds

 

[Uguccione]

But by "best smoker" do you mean the pipe that has the best performance with tobaccos or the one that gives the best overall smoking experience?

 

[KORNEY]

Nikolay Kozirev 1/8 Bent Blast Fat walls Nosewarmer pipe is my best smoker!

 

[Christos D. Tsatsaronis]

Best smoking, best and most beloved pipe...

 

[rmpeeps]

I’m biased, but isn’t everyone?
My absolute best smoking pipe is ‘My Baby’.
It’s the second Tinsky-drilled kit that I carved and finished out in 1998.
The airway was opened up in both the shank and stem before any stem bending.
The bowl was opened up to be more of a flared conical bowl.
It was originally stained with prickly pear cactus fruit, but over the years has taken on the hues from just being smoked and handled.
She was lost for about 7 years.

My Baby:

 

[Douglas]

I have a few “nicer” pipes but this Rossi 8622 has to be my best smoker. Oddly enough it didn’t start that way. It took me a while to bond with it. Now it is by far the one that I have enjoyed the most smoking experiences with. It never lets me down. I love the shape and feel in the hand and mouth. The size is right in my wheel house and it holds a large but not too large amount of tobacco. All that for a $75.00 pipe. Not bad.

 

[DanWil84]

I like all my pipes, but in general this is the pipe that burns everything like it should. Some pipes seem to be made for this or that (which is a myth for sure, but we like to think to let PAD kick in) and I wholeheartly admit I say that to, but for this pipe it doesnt matter. Put in a english ribbon, a few rubbed flakes of virginia or folded and stuffed burley, it lets the tobacco taste like it should. I like to dedicate pipes to a style or even a certain blend, this pipe is my do it all. I know meerschaum's ghosting is a thing, but its very minimal to non detectable. Also this pipe has a perfect draw. Only one downside: folding and stuffing 2 flakes is a three hour smoke in this hulking bowl and I dont always have time for it. Setting it down and returning to it isnt a issue, but not what i prefer.

Altinay bend Bulldog

 

[dunnyboy]

But by "best smoker" do you mean the pipe that has the best performance with tobaccos or the one that gives the best overall smoking experience?

By "best smoker" I meant the one that consistently gives the best smokes, even if in only sees one type of tobacco.

 

[Cracklin' Tobaccy]

This is my Ole Jansen foursquare billiard. Made in the 1950's. It is the best smoker I have and I only smoke it at home. I would cry if I lost this gem.

 

[Sacred_summit]

I'm not sure where to find the new 'what are you smoking thread for March' but this can go here.

I just bought this pipe. It's an 1855 4th generation. This is my very first smoke with it (full bowl, I don't do the half bowl break in thing, I just carefully smoke a few bowls until the carbon buildup is good)

I can already Tell this will be my best smoker alongside its brother the 1833.

The feel of the thin stem, how it hangs in your mouth and how it smokes is unbelievable! I feel that 4th generation pipes are worlds above any other brand in the price range. I seriously emplor anyone to check out Erik's pipes!

(This particular pipe also has a shorter bent black stem. Not sure which stem I prefer)

I also bought a peterson system (curved) with a p-lip. Hate the p-lip... the bowl is nice though! I'm not sure what to do with the pipes I don't like smoking, big dent in my wallet lol...

 

[gcm]

my ropp j05. Clenches like a dream and smokes even better! Love the grain aswel, this is one of my cheapest pipes.

 

[Professor Moriarty]

These three are my best smokers. All rather large.
1. Dunhill Root Briar 1965 size 4 (bigger than modern size 5) -- estate purchase from a pipe show
2. Peterson's HANDMADE with ass-tight grain -- purchased new circa 1990-2000
3. David Jones REGENCY 2708 S --purchased new in 1993 for $80 from Marty Pulver's Sherlock's Haven in San Francisco

 

[jbfrady]

My best smoker is a pipe I carved last May that I named René, after the French painter René Magritte. I've smoked this one several hundred times and it's been my best since the first light up.

 

[AroEnglish]

These three are my best smokers. All rather large.
1. Dunhill Root Briar 1965 size 4 (bigger than modern size 5) -- estate purchase from a pipe show
2. Peterson's HANDMADE with ass-tight grain -- purchased new circa 1990-2000
3. David Jones REGENCY 2708 S --purchased new in 1993 for $80 from Marty Pulver's Sherlock's Haven in San Francisco

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I refuse to believe that that Pete is a good smoker unless I test it for myself. I'll PM you my address.

 

[Cappy]

My two best smokers are both from Jody Davis. That guy's pipes sing from the first bowl.

 

[Professor Moriarty]

I refuse to believe that that Pete is a good smoker unless I test it for myself. I'll PM you my address.

I have several Petes, all treasured. Back in the day, Petes had a well-earned rep for smoking great -- after breaking in like a bitch.
I wonder if this still holds true?

 

[AroEnglish]

I have several Petes, all treasured. Back in the day, Petes had a well-earned rep for smoking great -- after breaking in like a bitch.
I wonder if this still holds true?

No they all stink now and are ugly to boot. No need to look for yourself as I’ve clearly proven myself to be clearly not self interested.

 

[denholrl]

You might say that there is no such thing as "the best" smoker. That if a pipe is capable of producing a great smoke even once, then anything short of that must be user error. I can't disagree. But I have one pipe that never fails to do produce a great smoke. It doesn't matter what tobacco I put in it or how perfectly I pack it. It has a slight preference for Virginia blends (probably because I do) but it loves flakes (folded or rubbed out), coins and ribbons equally. It doesn't matter if it's the first or last smoke of the day. The tobacco tastes good right to the bottom of the bowl and never gets harsh. And it's been that way since day one. To boot, it's also easy to clench and even sits on its own. Yes, user error accounts for the inconsistency in my other pipes but this one is foolproof.View attachment 291662.

Castello 1982 great line cherrywood.

Here's a few of my pipes that consistently give me easy, satisfying smokes. At the top is a Peterson's 9BC Sterling; a real winner. In the middle is a Connoisseur "Original" that I got free from Nikos Levin . . . free because there is a hairline crack in the rim. That was twenty years ago and it's intact and smoking just fine. The bottom pipe is a custom job that Murf O'Dean made for me; super smoker.

 

[LongIslandPiper]

Boy, I have sure seen some beautiful pipes on this thread.

I have about 25 pipes and a few of them are very good looking, too. But, as embarrassing as it is, if I honestly answer as to which is the best smoking pipe, it is probably my "homeliest" pipe.

About 30 years ago I sorta/kinda started smoking pipes. Largely to use when I did Civil War reenacting. During this period I got one of those "kits" that consist of a square block of briar with holes in it. I used to sit with my pocket knife and just whittle away bits and pieces and ended up with this chunk. It doesn't look good but it smokes like a dream.

I feel like the boy who just introduced his ugly girlfriend to his family.......
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Speaking of homely pipes, I have this no-name rusticated Italian pipe that fits the bill for the aforementioned question. It just smokes what I choose effortlessly but prefers VaPers and Balkans like a champ. It is what I consider my carpenters (akin to what i believe a pipe maker would smoke) pipe

 

[bpinkstaff]

Just ordered Peterson connoisseurs choice anyone have thoughts on it?