What's Your Favorite Current Factory Model Straight Billiard?

[BriaronBoerum]

Yeah, one of those threads! I tried to narrow it down to a manageable size, and I'm interested in not just looks, but how good a smoker it is, how it clenches, and any other criteria y'all find worthy of inclusion. And thanks, in advance!

 

[LeafErikson]

I am really fond of the Savinelli 104 straight billiard.

 

[RL Bucktails]

Peterson 106

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Brigham 203
I’ve said elsewhere that these are my favorite pipes in general. But I’ve also recently been enjoying one of those Savinelli “kit” billiards. The Brigham pipes have slightly thick bits, I’ve noticed. I’m used to them but if you’re looking for a clencher you might look elsewhere. I had a Peterson 15 which is a nice mid-range size and shape.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

I am really fond of the Savinelli 104 straight billiard.

I have a Savinelli 104 Tre smooth that I like quite well. It has acrylic stem and no filter.

 

[Alejo R.]

Butz Choquin 1601 classic Billiard

 

[georged]

Pete X105 with military stem & silver bling ---

 

[bootlegpipes]

 

[PaulRVA]

Savinelli 101 size, draft, finishes and especially Punto Oro’s

 

[LeafErikson]

I have a Savinelli 104 Tre smooth that I like quite well. It has acrylic stem and no filter.

Dude. Yes. I freakin’ love my Tre series Savinellis. Here’s my Tre rusticated 104. Easily my best smoking briar pipes are from the Tre series. I have 4 of them and they’re all fantastic.

 

[das3353]

Pete X105

PSB Deluxe Classic

Short Army

 

[OzPiper]

Most of my pipes are old(er) estates.

Of the ones in current production, Dunhill comes readily to mind - classical proportions and light weight
Top is a 1952, the middle a 2000 Millennium, and the bottom a 1972

 

[Singularis]

I am really fond of the Savinelli 104 straight billiard.

Heartily agree. I have a Tre rusticated 104. Solid pipe: just the right size.

 

[sablebrush52]

My favorite factory made straight billiard hasn't been made in over 60 years.

Oh well...

 

[crashthegrey]

Kaywoodie. Lol. There is one in there and a few more in the 200 pipes I made for Chicago.

 

[skydog]

Pete X105 with military stem & silver bling ---

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Pete X105

PSB Deluxe Classic

I love a good sandblast and I love an army mount/spigot Pete. First shape that popped in my mind was the X105 as well, just the perfect size. Although I do like my Sav 101s for a chunkier billiard.

 

[filmguerilla]

Gonna have to agree with the Pete X105. Great sized bowl and just looks right to me.

 

[rsshreck32]

I'll also chime in for the Peterson X105.

 

[burleybreath]

Dunhill Shell group 4 bought at Nat Sherman's in New York in 1978. Think it was about $120. Just got done smoking it with some Frogmorton.

 

[Choatecav]

Comoy #185.