What Kind of Pipes do you Like and Why?

[gkunkel]

Cobs outdoors or in high moisture conditions… otherwise, briars

 

[Briar Lee]

This last year I realized that every pipe I own except Pre 1954 Marxman pipes are not as good smokers.

I bought this one tonight for $24.50 plus $5.50 shipping on eBay.

It will be a dynamite smoker, incomparable with anything else except a Marxman in the huge stash of pipes I’ve accumulated over fifty years.

Try one. They will spoil you for the others.



They aren’t pretty and every one is over 70 years old.

But they smoked the best, and by far, the best.

 

[sardonicus87]

I don't like cobs, and I don't like extreme shapes (like Zulu, volcano, fan, most freehands). Prefer meerschaum, briar and clay.

Aesthetic preferences: much prefer traditional shapes (billiards, bulldog/Rhodesian, prince, apple, etc), with apple and prince being my most favorite. I have no preferences between smooths and blasts/rustications, but I do prefer anything textured to still have a smooth rim, and I am a huge sucker for a contrasting rim. No real stain preferences, but I'm not a big fan of naturals or anything too orange or yellow, though I do lean more towards dark/black/grey and dark red stains, brown if it's darker or like walnut. I prefer slight bends and straights, with a stronger preference for the bends, but I don't like full bends (prince shape is like right on). I also have a preference for less chunky shank proportions. I also have a slight preference for slightly beveled rims.

Acrylic stems and prefer non-filter pipes (I don't use filters and the tenon on those requires extra cleaning). This is for practical purposes because I am lazy—I hate cleaning, so anything that makes maintenance easier.

Most of my preference comes down to aesthetics, and my aesthetic preferences are basic af. No reason why, just what I Like the look of, as long as it smokes decent.

 

[OzPiper]

This last year I realized that every pipe I own except Pre 1954 Marxman pipes are not as good smokers.
It will be a dynamite smoker, incomparable with anything else except a Marxman in the huge stash of pipes I’ve accumulated over fifty years.

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They aren’t pretty and every one is over 70 years old.

But they smoked the best, and by far, the best.

What, after all the years of hype, you’ve downgraded Pipes by Lee ?

 

[Briar Lee]

What, after all the years of hype, you’ve downgraded Pipes by Lee ?

A Marxman was a pipe meant for a leather tongued, addicted, hard bitten veteran pipe smoker like me. They don’t smoke sweet and cool on the first bowl like a Lee.

Every Lee star grade pipe is as beautiful as a post war factory pipe could be. The plainest Lee I own of over a hundred is fancier grained than my best looking Marxman.

But if you can load and smoke a pipe in the dark without looking at one, smoke a pre 54 Marxman. They smoke the best, if you know how to smoke a pipe half asleep.

 

[OzPiper]

A Marxman was a pipe meant for a leather tongued, addicted, hard bitten veteran pipe smoker like me. They don’t smoke sweet and cool on the first bowl like a Lee.

Every Lee star grade pipe is as beautiful as a post war factory pipe could be. The plainest Lee I own of over a hundred is fancier grained than my best looking Marxman.

But if you can load and smoke a pipe in the dark without looking at one, smoke a pre 54 Marxman. They smoke the best, if you know how to smoke a pipe half asleep.

That’s having an each way bet in my books

Just having a lend of you

 

[peejhunt]

I'm not a picky smoker. I have a wide variety and enjoy them all. Having said that, I find that my tastes gravitate towards full-bent pipes. Somehow, they feel more comfortable.

 

[gkunkel]

I enjoy durable briars with somewhat large bowls with thick rims and a little bit of flair.
That said, I've come to appreciate cobs as well.

 

[Cyxelsid]

So far, and I am still less than 1 year in, I prefer straight billiards. I have a straight Nordine that I like:

And I just got my Bing Xtra Long back from Mark Tinsky at American Smoking Pipe Co. with an excellent repair.

But I think I want to try a bent bulldog next.

 

[OzPiper]

But I think I want to try a bent bulldog next.

You definitely should

 

[Pipercat]

Vauen and Savinelli are my two favorites. Vauen is what I have the most of ny far. I have been able to obtain most of what I like, so slowing down as far as collecting. I am attracted to unusual, but attractive shapes, nothing too wierd. No two are alike. When Vauen comes out with a new line that I like, I usually get the shape that is the odd one out, not produced as much.

Wish I had the money when Savinelli came out with the Ottagano II. Those sold out quick

 

[Chasing Embers]

Vauen and Savinelli are my two favorites. Vauen is what I have the most of ny far. I have been able to obtain most of what I like, so slowing down as far as collecting. I am attracted to unusual, but attractive shapes, nothing too wierd. No two are alike. When Vauen comes out with a new line that I like, I usually get the shape that is the odd one out, not produced as much.

Wish I had the money when Savinelli came out with the Ottagano II. Those sold out quick

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[Rex_D]

I like cobs for everyday smokes. Thought i liked churchwardens and other long pipes but found I'd smack them on the doorframe or something else when clenched and while walking around.

Now my preference is for shorter pipes, nosewarmers etc.

This is a terrific pipe.

 

[craZivn]

I like mm hardwoods and cobs.
They don't slip out of my clench. The materials are absorbent, and that improves the smoke in humid weather. The stems are easy to replace, though mine rarely if ever need replacing. They're cheap, and rugged, so it's no big deal if I lose or break one--though again I rarely do.

Same here on all points, except I haven't tried their hardwood pipe yet. But the MM cobs are the most practical pipes I know of.

Ivan

 

[El Capitán]

I like a good cob from Missouri Meerschaum. The simplicity of it makes my smoking experience increase 10 fold due to the nostalgia it brings me. I have an Italian baraccini I enjoy on occasion as well as an all wood churchwarden. Tge churchwarden makes me feel like I'm in a Sherlock Holmes novel and the Italian pipe makes me feel fancy.