What Do You Like Or Dislike About An Oom Paul?

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mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
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I don't need more than one Hungarian, but the one I have is a certain kind of perfection, as mentioned many posts above.

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
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553,685
For years, it was one of my favorite shapes. But, when I started drawing comic books, I found it other shapes easier to deal with, so I don't smoke mine that often these days, and I don't feel the same about them as I used to. I did always like the fact that I can get a long smoke with one.

 

bnichols23

Lifer
Mar 13, 2018
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SC Piedmont
This time actually ON topic, believe it or don't: This is a pic of the New Dear KS that I'd mentioned so you don't have to depend completely on my description earlier --
new-der-oom-paul.jpg

Obviously it's the same basic shape that we know, but even though it's not a sitter it's not rounded & is much craggier than a blast or even a Caminetto Business finish. It's more rectangular than round, & the front is more flat than curved, even though it doesn't show well here.

 

leacha

Part of the Furniture Now
Jun 19, 2013
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Colorado
I enjoy mine for what they are - great pipes for walking the dogs or working in the garage.

My exact reasons for enjoying mine. Add a P-lip and it is perfect.
Dislike. Most OP pipes I see are big and heavy. I want light and appropriately sized for hands free usage.


 
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mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
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As with other bent pipes with sturdy shanks and stems, Hungarians travel well, fit tidily in pocket, and aren't slender or breakable in general. True, some may be a little too large for toting a lot, but the middleweights do just fine.

 

dottiewarden

Lifer
Mar 25, 2014
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Toronto
My Szabo Hungarian is actually from Hungary. Smokes a little hot if I push it, but makes a perfect clencher. It's my driving pipe. A little smoke may get in my eyes from time to time, but the pros outweigh the cons. Love it!

 

bnichols23

Lifer
Mar 13, 2018
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Go to the album, double-click the image, then right-click & copy the image location. Paste to Notepad or whatever text editor you use, & remove the "662x337" or whatever just before the ".jpg" & then copy the resulting URL back to the clipboard. Then go into the forum message window, click the IMG button, paste in the URL, & hit enter. Add a tag or two & you're done!
Bill