Which one to choose for first Briar Pipe?????

[mgj012]

Hi guys im a beginner, my only pipe was a brazilian wood pipe, a inexpensive one, and i have litlle experience. Nevertheless, i think i want a briar pipe to start to have more pleasure in the smoking. I was thinking about buying brazilian nationals briar like these one http://www.cachimbos.ind.br/cachimbos-de-briar-importado/cachimbo-maestro-briar/cachimbo-maestro-bb-briar-resina-curvo-filtro-9mm-1465
But, i start to think that i want something really pleasurable aestheticaly and quality, than i start to look for some savinelli and stanwell, than i will post here some options and would like the opinio from you that understand better the pipe world. Thank you so much for your help.
Models i like from savinelli:
http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-savinelli-tevere-rustic-111-p12316/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-savinelli-tevere-smooth-111-p12298/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-savinelli-caramella-rustic-128p6572/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-savinelli-caramella-rustic-628-p12297/
models from stanwell
http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-danske-club-brown-polished-141-p38132/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-danske-club-brown-polished-52-p38138/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-de-luxe-brown-polished-45-p38144/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-silkebrun-brown-45-p38142/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-silkebrun-brown-52-p38141/
That is some national option for like 40% of the value like these one
http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-bazzanelli-italy-134-p6835/
Saying that, i want to buy a pipe that is not so expensive, but at the same time i dont know if i will be satisfied with the nationals, im the kind of guy who like beautiful and brand things, thats why i thought to step further in budget to get a classy pipe. I would like any suggestions of other brands and models. Last, do u guys think a straight model is bad to be the only pipe? thank you so much for your help

 

[cshubhra]

I would think some of the senior guys here will be able to help you - however I love meerschaum much more than briar, so I would anyway tell this - Have you considered a meer?

 

[cshubhra]

Also .. a couple of options ... as a beginner I would recommend a small bowl pipe (As I am a beginner myself). Also, in my personal opinion bent stems are easier to clench in the mouth, but straight stems are easier to clean.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I like this one!

 

[mso489]

Learn something about filters to see if you want one. You can smoke a filter pipe without a filter, or get a non-filter adaptor to restrict the air flow if you like that better, but learn about the various kinds of filters just so you know what you're getting. I think a mid-size pipe is a good idea. You can pack it half full if you want a shorter smoke. I wouldn't go especially small or large for starters; get various sizes later. If you have a taste for an upscale finer pipe, that's good. Savenelli and Stanwell are mid-range brands, though they both make more expensive series. They are good standard quality and you won't be disappointed. I think the more you learn before you buy a pipe, and as you go on, the more satisfied you will be. Good luck and welcome aboard.
An afterthought: You can get some excellent low-priced pipes, but it helps to have some knowledge to get good pipes at really low prices, because you can end up with junk too.

 

[cshubhra]

I stand corrected - medium bowls is better as suggested by MSO - as you can make it half full. Still learning! :D

 

[mgj012]

thank you so much for your answers, im replying some of the comments below.
1. I dont want a meerschaum pipe as long i want a briar pipe to get more in knowledge about pipes and to have a pleasurable moke since i prefer wood, especially briar in this case.
2. I dont care about filters in the moment, i can buy one that dont accept filter or that acept, i must like the pipe the filters are relegated to non priority matters on my choice.
that, said., i thank you guys very much for the help

 

[shaintiques]

I prefer a bent pipe and thus like the Savinelli rustic 628 best, but you can't go wrong with a Sav or a Stanwell. I have a few of both, all great smokers.

 

[filmshooter]

You could look for a Savinelli unfinished. Great pipes, briar, and affordable

 

[zitotczito]

I too like a bent and slightly bent pipe. I have both a Stanwell and Sav and both smoke great.

 

[mgj012]

thank you guys, look this one i find for an exclent prize http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-duke-brown-polished-97-p38128/
altough its a duke brown (a more expensive model) i find for the same prize as the dusk club. The thing i dont like is this kind of litlle piteira looking canadian. I think longer piteira is more classy but im willing to do the esthetic sacrifice to have a duke. compare the ones i like better below and give me your opinion please.
http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-duke-brown-polished-97-p38128/

http://loja.charutosecachimbos.com.br/cachimbo-stanwell-danske-club-brown-polished-52-p38138/