Vauen Quixx- anyone tried one?

[chrisstigall]

Hey everybody, this is my first time post! I'm a fan of "modern" or unusual pipe designs and recently though about picking up a Vauen Quixx. http://www.cigarworld.de/bilder/detail/big/13063_29885_24171.jpg
Just wondering if anyone has tried one or can give some feedback on Vauen quality. Thanks!

 

[brewshooter]

Didn't that used to be called the Pipoo?!?
I suspect the quality is fine. I have never heard any horror stories about Vauen pipes.

 

[chrisstigall]

lol not sure about the Pipoo, maybe so. Thanks for the respond!

 

[fitzy]

I've always been curious about Vauen pipes myself.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have three of their Auenland churchwardens. One which I have been forbidden from smoking until Christmas, but they smoke great. No Vauen complaints here.

 

[michaelmirza]

I'm looking at Vauen's site now... they have some seriously unique pipes!

 

[mso489]

I've always been intrigued with Vauen pipes. I think they are German made, and many or most are 9 mm filter pipes, so be sure you'd be happy with the filter or a no-filter adapter. Otherwise, I've always heard they fulfill the German reputation for workmanship and precision, and I like some of the avant guard shapes, better than most forays into futuristic designs.

 

[fmgee]

Yeah the pippo is tiny. I think they make special little tobacco "blocks" you pop in so you can have a 10 minute smoke.

 

[kaboom]

WHOA. just WHOA. And unavailable.
I'm more of a traditional, simple pipe shape kind of guy (mainly straight billiards) but I vow RIGHT NOW never to stop searching until I can find one of these. Specifically in white and carbon fibre.
Good GOD!

 

[kaboom]

Also, I purchased one of the original pippoos. The idea was nice, but the tobacco was crappy and way too tightly packed, so the draw was incredibly restricted. And by incredibly I mean just unsmokable, plugged-cigar tight. Scorched my tongue and nearly collapsed my lungs a few times then gave up. It's a shame, I don't know where it might be now... It'd be interesting to find for a quick smoke at work.