Szabó Hungarian Pipes

[wilhelmjoharsanyi]

Hello all,
I'm new here. I have been posting on tobaccoreviews.com (http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/33707) for the past couple months, and figured I would join to make new pipe pals/ contacts in Europe, and learn about new blends I haven't tried yet.
I would like to share a hidden gem. Szabó pipes are a small, family owned pipe company that produces quality pipes at a very affordable price. Their most premium pipes are around $50-60, and are an absolute steal considering the quality put into the more premium ones.(no I do not work for them and this is not a sales pitch.)
They sell $10-20 pipes of questionable quality, but still make great smokers. I would highly recommend the 'Szabó Premium Limited Pipe' ($50-60), but the 'Cooperation Bruyer Pipes' ($25-35) look nice as well.
http://pipagyarshop.hu
I own 2, but this is my most recent:
SZABÓ PREMIUM LIMITED PIPE

 

[ssjones]

Very interesting, I don't think we have any other Hungarian forum members. My mother was born in Sopron.
Those Szabo's look nice. How much is $13,600 FT in US dollars?

Never mind, they had a Euro conversion. Thats about $50, seems too good to be true for that Rhodesian spigot?
Do you know what materials they use (Briar, vulcanite or acrylic?)

 

[tschiraldi]

It looks lacquered to my eye. A deal breaker for me. Still, the shaping is nice.

 

[wilhelmjoharsanyi]

SSJones, I am not quite sure. I will look into it though. Here is a photo I just took of that same one, with better lighting:

 

[wyfbane]

Welcome to the forum! I have family on my mom's side that are linked back to Hungary.
Those are nice looking pipes.
Hope you stick around. Looking forward to getting to know you.

 

[wilhelmjoharsanyi]

SSJones: According to the website the Cooperation and Premium ones are made of imported Bruyer wood with an Akryl mouthpiece. That's all the info I can find now.

 

[fetidbog]

I wish I would have known about them when I visited Hungary back in 1991. I'll have to give their website a look. Thanks for the information.

 

[jvnshr]

wilhelmjoharsanyi, welcome to the forums.
Al, I think we had a member from Hungary, haven't seem him online for a while however.

 

[mikethompson]

Welcome to the forums!
Nice looking pipes, I'll have to take a better look on that site

 

[mawnansmiff]

Apparently 80% of production are 9mm filter pipes and as well as briar they also use rosewood for the stummels.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[papipeguy]

The prices are incredible. Could be worth a gamble at $52.00 for their premium range.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

No filters here, but I'll got to have a look at those ,yes I'm

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Apparently %80 of those are filtered pipes with something glossy finishes,opposite to these ones what you'll find exploring on the Maitrepipier.fr/Genod-Viou St.Claude .France

 

[madox07]

wilhelmjoharsanyi welcome aboard. Interesting, given the fact that I live in Temesvar, I will make it a priority to visit them next time I go to Budapest. köszönöm :puffpipe:

 

[Omlash]

Mine have just arrived today, safe and sound, quick delivery. It is really good value for the price, premium quality. I honestly have to tell this is my first pipe, and my very first smoke today.

 

[paulfg]

And I thought this was a post about Oom Paul pipes :D

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome, tiff, and congrats on your first briar.