What's The Rap On The Bulldog Shape?

[mso489]

Shapes are kind of an inkblot test. There's no telling why we like or dislike any particular one. But it is sometimes an interesting conversation. I have five bulldogs that I really like. I think they come in behind billiards bent and straight and Dublins, and are even with pots and pokers and Rhodesians in my esteem. To me they are kind of compact and snappy looking, no-nonsense and sturdy. I've heard people express their dislike, but never much about why. Too stubby? Too front heavy? If you don't like the shape, why? And if you do, why?

 

[gamzultovah]

I have a Squat Bulldog by Orslev that I like very much and I have a commission heading my way that is also in the Bulldog family. No issue with the shape. Great for a short smoke especially with cube cut flake.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Least attractive shape to me. Too blocky with no natural flow.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

I have never owned a Bulldog but I am seriously considering adding one to my collection.

 

[JOHN72]

I just saw the brand Ardor,model Urano,and I think very elegant...............

 

[canucklehead]

These two old Medico VFQ Bulldog siblings are my most used/abused pipes. They go everywhere with me.

 

[NomadOrb]

One of my favorite shapes! Bulldogs fit my hand very comfortably and look great.

 

[jvnshr]

Least attractive shape to me. Too blocky with no natural flow.

@cosmicfolklore would like to have a word with you

 

[Chasing Embers]

@cosmicfolklore would like to have a word with you

No chance of that.

 

[Elric]

Bulldogs and Rhodesians are my favorite shapes. I have a rather fat pronounced full-featured head and would look daft with a thin pipe like a Bing's Favorite, even though I can appreciate the aesthetic.

 

[danimalia]

I like 'em and I don't really know why. Most of my other favorites are more trim shapes. I am kind of picky in the sense that I like the more upright Bulldogs, and don't care for the squat ones nearly as much. I prefer tapered stems and straights over bents as well.

The Peterson 150 and Baker Street shapes are kind of my ideal Bulldogs.

 

[danimalia]

One of my favorite shapes! Bulldogs fit my hand very comfortably and look great.

That's a good point. I think of them as perfect for Latakia blends, but their flared out ridges make them great for flakes and hotter burning blends as well. Love the way they feel in my hand.

 

[OzPiper]

The most represented shape (40+) in my collection is my kennel of Bulldogs - mostly straight. I have one French (who I believe are the originators of the shape), a Butz Choquin, which I bought in the early '70s. I have 3 Italian, 4 Petes and the rest are "classic" Brits. My preference are ones with tale red stems. 6 are bents and only 3 are squats. I only have 3 Rhodesians.

I dislike tall Bulldogs - in my opinion they lack the correct proportions. In dog terms, a bulldog is squat and chunky. It's taller relatives are boxers amd mastiffs. And don't get me started on French Bulldogs !

With pipes, as with other objects, certain shapes resonate. And others, albeit with slight variations, don't. Thankfully I am focused on a fairly specific bulldog shape - otherwise the bulldog PAD will have disastrous consequences. ?

 

[OzPiper]

Sorry, should read "tapered" stems

 

[sallow]

I feel it is a classic shape and I searched for a long time until I found the 'right' one for my collection. I used mine as my work pipe last week, so it saw some action. It is a comfortable pipe.

 

[dmcmtk]

Two Danish pipes from W.O. Larsen. The one in front made by Søren Refbjerg Rasmussen, the one in back shape 124, I believe by Poul Ilsted.

 

[ashdigger]

I really like the Bulldog shape. If you don’t. Tough shit.

 

[bullet08]

Love bulldogs and Rhodesians. They are good for English/Balkan and other blends. And they look sharp.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I really like the Bulldog shape. If you don’t. Tough shit.

Difficult for me to say it better than that. Bulldog and Rhodesian my favorite shapes.

 

[Chasing Embers]

If you don’t. Tough shit.

If you do. Tough shit.