Stanwell 75th Anniversary Pipes

[Akousticplyr]

P&C has a half off sale for 48 hours. Thinking of pulling the trigger but unsure if it's a good deal or not. What do you guys think of these? I'm ok with 9mm filter pipes and the sandblast looks nice enough to me.

 

[danimalia]

Seems like a great deal. Looks like 3 different variations are available right now and are unfiltered? The smooth billiard looks very, very nice. I have two Stanwells. A brushed black pot and a Trio (I think) black blast billiard. The former sans filter, the latter a 9mm that I use an adapter with. Both took a while to break in, but have become very reliable smokers for me.

 

[mso489]

P&C has business ties with Stanwell, I think, so you won't get a better deal anywhere. I have only Italian made Stans and I can recommend them. Most 9 mm filter pipes accept an adaptor (for no-filter smoking) and smoke just fine with nothing.

 

[Akousticplyr]

Just pulled the trigger on one. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[haparnold]

I have one of their small billiards I got on sale awhile back, and I really like it. It's one of my better pipes, honestly.

 

[kurtbob]

So long as it wasn’t marked up before the 1/2 off reduction, I’d say hells yeah buy it! Have both Danish and Italian made, no complaints

 

[Akousticplyr]

Is this what the headshrinks mean when they say people can be "enablers" to those with 'problems' (in this case PAD and TAD ?

 

[blues4goose]

I love my Stanwell 75th Smooth Billiard. The grain's not super tight so it gets a little warm, but at the same time, that keeps it nice & light

 

[autumnfog]

Stanwell are good quality pipes at a reasonable price. My Stanwells smoke perfectly.
So I would say go for it.

 

[mso489]

Ak', congratulations on your purchase. I think you will be well satisfied. A good pipe at a good price.

 

[briarbuck]

Not to go off topic, but what's the advantage of adapters? I have several pipes that take filters, but have always used them empty.

 

[jaytex1969]

My Stanwells have all performed well. One of them is one of my best pipes.

what's the advantage of adapters?

Adapters can help keep the mortise area cleaner, as the larger filter area is less exposed to moisture and grime. It can also help keep the cleaner on track, if navigating bends before entering a less than smooth mortise.

Some say it helps to limit the draw. I have trouble with that. If a stem airway of a certain diameter is paired with an adapter of the same diameter, the draw should not change appreciably. Likewise, a larger diameter mortise to accommodate a filter will still be limited to the draw capacity of the stem airway.

 

[kcghost]

While I wouldn't have a straight pipe in the house with me it really sounds like a good deal.

 

[Akousticplyr]

I’ll let you all know how it smokes when I break it in. Thanks for all the input.

 

[mso489]

I use adaptors on some filter pipes and not on others. It can focus the air flow and hence the flavor, to a degree, if smoking unfiltered feels too open. Try it both ways. Some filter pipes smoke well with nothing.

 

[kwg116]

Just be aware that’s most likely a stock photo, so you may not end up with that exact pipe.

 

[Akousticplyr]

Just be aware that’s most likely a stock photo, so you may not end up with that exact pipe.

Yes I am, but thanks for taking a moment to look out for a fellow forum member!

 

[mso489]

My recommendation is based on four Stanwells from PC: A non-cylindrical pot designed for Stan by Sixten Iversson, a fine sturdy pocket pipe with thick stem and shank; a Canadian shape; and two 32 bulldogs, one in smooth and one in Silke Brune finish.

 

[danimalia]

Is this what the headshrinks mean when they say people can be "enablers" to those with 'problems' (in this case PAD and TAD ?

Like the counselors used to tell us in rehab, "You hang out in a barbershop, sooner or later, you're going to get your hair cut."

 

[SpookedPiper]

Nice billiard! Enjoy.