Thread: Pipe of the Day

eTom I love your posts in this thread. I checked out Vauen and they have some GREAT looking stuff. But man, that Stanwell Pipe of the year 2002 looks amazing.

I don't smoke really- maybe a bowl full once or twice a year, but I used to collect pipes way before razors. I sold most of what I had and didn't really want and kept my nicest. I'll dig them up since this thread makes me want to collect again.

thx Philadelph!
I think people who use straight razors love history and cultur.
Also the pipe smoker use and collect historical products or products of craftsman and "artists".
Regards
Tom

Originally Posted by eTom

nice pitch pipes, Mick.

We just call them clay pipes...At least I think you're refering to the clay pipes. The one with the green tip has a small hole in the side of the base. Unfortunate since it is a nice one to use if you keep a finger on the pinhole. The other two were handmade in Devon, England, I believe.
The straight belonged to my father when he was alive. All the rest are my own choices. I prefer bents, but there is something about the churchwarden that is very appealing too...I guess I should just say I love them all equally for their own individual personalities.


Mick

sorry Mick, I'm from Germany.
There was a mistake in the translation.
In german language we call it "Tonpfeife".
Regards
Tom

Some very nice looking toys in this thread. I need to try a pipe soon, given how much I enjoy cigars...

After a hard week at work it is the time to start my friday evening with this combination:

Pipe: Stanwell
Tobacco: W.Ø. Larsen 1864
Beer: Aura, serve cold

Sorry for the poor picture quality. No time to waste now

I don't want to get too off-topic, but as a new pipe smoker i'm finding myself looking for a good pipe lighter. Any suggestions on something that might not break the bank?

Also, in order to stay on topic, today's smoke (pictures will come later) was marvelous:

L.J. Peretti (second) bent pipe
Wooden Matches
Local Aromatic (Yeah yeah, go ahead and make fun of my "fisher price my first baccy") Blend, tasting of Cherries and slightly spicy.

I must say a wonderful start to a soothing hobby.

pipe: L. Wood
tobacco: Old Gowrie

Originally Posted by Sailor

After a hard week at work it is the time to start my friday evening with this combination:

Pipe: Stanwell
Tobacco: W.Ø. Larsen 1864
Beer: Aura, serve cold

Sorry for the poor picture quality. No time to waste now

I've been looking at a very similar Stanwell, how do they smoke?

Originally Posted by ThePhill

I've been looking at a very similar Stanwell, how do they smoke?

I bought this pipe from the dead man's auction so i cannot say how it was when it was new. I cleaned it, and nowadays it is one of my favorite pipes. The tobacco lasts long and the pipe doesn't get hot too easily. Also the tobacco tastes if not better but you get more of the taste compared to some of my cheaper pipes (Chacom/Lorenzo). This pipe doesn't spit in your mouth (Finnish term, couldn't find similar in English). Great pipe overall; wish i could find similar but new.