The L'Anantra Duck, Yeah or Nay?

[mso489]

It's cute. It's visual. It's distinctive. It's the L'Anatra duck on the shank of most of their line of pipes. But I just don't want a "hood ornament" on my pipe. It would snag my thumb every time I was packing the pipe. It would snag my clothes, especially sweaters. No harm done, but it strikes me as annoying. I think you either love those little duck heads, or you don't. Do you love 'em or not so much?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I have three, and I like the duck head. But, I just use them inside, and the heads have caused no problems at all. I think sometimes we overthink things. YMMV

 

[mso489]

I think the ducks are more popular than not. I just have a reaction to embellishments unless they are done just right. I don't like the little metal plaques on the shanks of pipes of the year, on some Savinellis and others. It just doesn't add anything; I'd prefer it in the stamping. Likewise, unless they're done with a kind of artistry, I don't like gemstones mounted on pipes. One of the Forums members did some of those, and he got it just right, remarkably -- placed them just right and kept the size down. But others I've seen look clunky. I think the ducks are a sales point, just not for me. Other things being equal, I think simplicity sets off artistry on pipes.

 

[ravkesef]

I have two of them. It's a mighty fine pipe, so as long as it doesn't holler "Aflac!" In the middle of a nice, peaceful smoke, it's ok.

 

[elpfeife]

I don't have any L'Anatra pipes, but if I did I do believe I would knock the thing off. Those pipes have a good rep so I don't know why the idea to add the duck was necessary, unless they want to be the Izod of pipes. :wink:

 

[prndl]

I'm sure they're fine pipes but, whenever I see one, I keep thinking of Carl Reiner in "The Jerk".

 

[aldecaker]

Decoration-wise, it's a little much for me. I prefer a more streamlined look.

 

[tbradsim1]

I have 2 and they are Superb Smokers, however it's all I can do to not reach for my Model 12 when I see that Duck in front of me. :laughat:

 

[voorhees]

Not against the duck, just prefer the clean lines on their other versions.
Love this...
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/lanatra/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=213965

 

[mso489]

Yes, l'Anatra does about a third of their inventory without the ducks, so if you don't want a duck, but want this brand, they have 'em, and fine looking pipes they are. Just don't get out in front of brad when he's smoking his with the duck attached. I misspoke in my original post. The ducks are affixed to the stem, not the shank.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Don't own one, but I like the duck too.

 

[philobeddoe]

I don't own one, but I've looked at several and most likely will own one or more eventually. The duck head seems so small and unobtrusive, I don't really even get the whole question....as that little duck head, on top of the shank is all but innocuous in my reasoning. To each their own though.

 

[ericusrex]

I think the duck is rather corny. A duck stamp incorporated into their logo would be far classier.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

+1 for the duck
Their pipes are good smokers too

 

[pagan]

Don't own one, hear they are good smokers but the duck just keeps me away, WTF!

 

[jpmcwjr]

The duck would snag my cleaning cloth and then I'd break down in tears.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

I don't own one, but I've heard nothing bad about the pipes, and purchasing one at some point is on my list. I bet they put the duck on the stem just for sh&ts and giggles, and I find it a bit fun.
"Why is there a duck on your pipe?"
"Why not?" :D

 

[ophiuchus]

The duck is kinda cute ... I don't know if that's an adjective I'd want associated with my pipe, though.

 

[newbroom]

No duck for me, thank you very much. Too cute for school.

 

[ericusrex]

"L'anatra" means "The Duck" in Italian