Unsmoked New Pipe

[captainsousie]

Usually I get estates that have been well smoked and fix them up. This time is a rare occurrence in that my new pipe is unsmoked. Some of you may remember my post about my wonderful wifey. She bought me this pipe and I expected to see it many months down the road. Turns out that she gave it to me Tuesday because we hit a milestone in our exercise programs. It's a real beauty. A Fribourg And Treyer Straight Grain that has to be one of the prettiest pipes I have seen. Here she is.

It's my first true straight grain pipe and I can't wait to break it in.

 

[bobpnm]

Great pipe and great wife. Lucky man!

 

[cortezattic]

Very elegant looking Prince. :clap:

Beautiful straight grain, too.

What will you use to break it in? How about Cut Virginia Plug?

 

[captainsousie]

If I had CVP, I would do so Cortez. This pipe just screams flake to me so I'll probably break into a tin of Astley's No. 44 for it. Failing that, I have a few McClelland flakes I may use.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Very nice I hope it smokes beautifully for you

 

[profpar]

I am not sure it is good to leave a pipe in an unsmoked condition. Hopefully you will rectify that post haste. :lol:

 

[delkhouri]

Very nice. There is something elegant about a prince shape and that one is very nice indeed.

 

[pitchfork]

Very elegant. I love the color. From the look of her, she'll be a great flake burner, but since she's English, she'd make a great pipe for English blends as well.

 

[captainsousie]

Thanks guys. Had the same flake vs English thought and so far have settled on the flake...for now.

I am not sure it is good to leave a pipe in an unsmoked condition.

I believe that is the case and will take appropriate action this weekend.

 

[petes03]

That's a beauty! You got a good woman. I have one too, my wife has bought me four pipes over the years. Two Petersons, one Savenelli and one Kaywoodie.

 

[andypandy]

Very nice.

 

[hodirty]

Excellent grain. I hope she smokes well for you captain. Enjoy!

 

[ssjones]

What a great way to celebrate your achievement. You rarely get to light an unsmoked estate, so savor that first bowl! An F&T was a great choice.

 

[papipeguy]

Very nice and gentlemanly in appearance. Happy smoke rings.

 

[shortyeastcoast]

I am not sure it is good to leave a pipe in an unsmoked condition.

I hear you can get into some pretty serious trouble. :wink:

 

[cigrmaster]

What a great looking prince, hope it is a great smoker for you. I think Astleys 44 is a great choice for it. Let us know how she smokes for you, congrats.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Very nice grab captain. If I could think of a pertinent biblical quote I would put one here, lol.

 

[rigmedic1]

That is a very fine pipe, and a fine woman to boot. Smoke something she likes and dedicate it to her!

 

[mso489]

That's one of the prettiest prince shape pipes I've seen. I have a Sav Oscar Lucite prince I dearly love, especially the color.

But this one of yours is really distinctive and one-of-a-kind. Great you bought it as an unsmoked estate pipe. That's

always exciting, to find a vintage pipe in new condition. I think it has benefit from "aging," dried out even more, and even

more seasoned. Happy smoking! And, I think, the gift pipes, especially from one's spouse, are the best. I always think of

that when I smoke mine. They just have a special status.

 

[gwtwdbss]

That is a great looking prince. She picked a winner Dave. Congrats on the pipe and exercise goal!