After being a pipe smoker for 43 years I have to agree with you Chris. Many years ago I went through a faze of buying freehand shapes and unconventional pipes. Now a days I prefer my Bulldogs, Rhodesians, and Billiard shapes.
Most of my pipes are classic shapes, but my favorite stems are acrylic. Therefore, some of my Savinelli’s have swirl patterns in them. I do not like vulcanite stems, because they require too much maintenance to keep them black and shiny. I don’t clinch any of my pipes, so the hardness of acrylic is not an issue either. I have quite a few Peterson Silver spigot pipes, that have subdued acrylic stems that I like really well. You have a blessed week, my friend.
Wonderful video my friend. Thank you for the advice with the phone. I also like the classic look of a pipe, I do like a bent pipe more than a straight pipe
I was going with the classic shapes from the start. Classic English and Danish. Even the very few freehands are rather classic shapes. The most fancy pipe I baught is a Peterson Halloween with an orange stem. But also this one is a classic shape as always with Peterson. Also the tobaccos I like are on the classic side. Natural virginia based, very often flakes, English mixtures and rarely an aromatic. Though I like the S.V.H. by DTM as it's on a very good tobacco basis. Enkoy your smoke and Greetings from Ulm, Germany
I do like the classic shapes better as well. My favorites are the straight billiard types. I don’t know if lumberman is included in that because I know there’s some different ones but I do like the ones where the wood extends further and the actual bit part is shorter. I find myself reaching for this style more than any of the other ones I have. And yes, when we are watching a persons video it’s nice not to have a TV distracting in the background! Have a great day!
I agree that I like classic shapes the most. My favourite though is the Zulu. I find that it is the best both for walking clenched and for smoking while sitting.
@@BrutalEnough It is true that the Zulu shape is rather rare these days. The only factory pipe that is being made at the moment seems to be the Peterson 268. I have three of these which I like very much. I also have a W. O Larsen estate and a Pierre Morel Zulu. I also like the Cutty and Devel Anse shapes. I haven't commented before but have been following your youtube channel for a couple of years and really like your content.
@@CharlesSimpson-js5eq Pierre Morel = good stuff! I think some UK makers still make decent Zulus but those might be hard to find outside the UK... Cutty...very nice! And also hard to find new ones!
Im enjoying the book - In Search of Pipe Dreams by Rick Newcombe - in there he says Bo Noordt was saying test a pipe when empty - there should be no dog whistle sound - no sound means , well drilled and polished etc and a good smoke. My homemade pipe has a rasping noise - so going to see if i can fix that . Interesting as uaual Chris - thx
Oh, don't take Mr.Newcombe too serious! He has very special expectations on his pipes! But when you habe a brand new pipe, forcefully blow into the pipe! You will be surprised of the amount of dirt that will come out of it!
Huh 🤔 maybe I shouldn’t have my radio on. I’ll try one ☝🏻 video without it. Just to test. I like a lot of tobacco pipes some old benwade freehands are kinda fancy. But that’s some of what my dad smoked. And they smoke 💨 good too. Have a great week !!
Old pipes are not fancy, they havs style! 😁 i meant those over the top modern trendy stuff with colored glittering stems plus gold ring and green stained bowls.... 😅
I'm still pretty new to smoking a pipe (2 months) - yet I have 10 of them. Half of my pipes are corncob and half are briar. I certainly like the classic shapes, but like a little variety and uniqueness too!
Great to have you in the pipe hobby! There is lots and lots of variety in classic pipes! See this video as an advice...look at yourself with the pipe and see if it fits you! Thx for stopping by!
I’m absolutely not interested in how the pipe looks on me!😄 Firstly, I need to like the shape and design… and secondly if I’m lucky it has to be comfortable and smoke good! I do not buy anything flashy, extravagant, colourful or avant-garde! I don’t like excessive carving, ornamentation like on most meerschaums, neither sci-fi Falcon looks!😂 I don’t like pipes that have bits and bobs sticking out in all directions or require concentration and meditation just so you’ll be able to hold them😅… I like pipes that look like pipes! Cheers!
Hi there! It is possible that this Savinelli was made for the german market only but I am not sure. I can highly recomend to check out the pipes by Bruno Nuttens! He makes a variety of Bing's that are still reasonable priced!
Hi Chris! I too appreciate the classic shapes and styles, but I also have some Falcon pipes that I really enjoy. By the way, what is the pipe that you are smoking in this video? It almost looks like a Bing's Favorite! It's very nice, whatever it is!
Hi Dave! Didn't I mention it in the video? It is a Bing's favorite by Savinelli bit the straight model with acrylic stem and metal band! Can it be, that the straight ones are rather rare?
I dont care for the brightly colored stems and i dont think i have any. I do like a silver band or ring on some pipes. Especially a billiard. Many of the basket pipes i bought in the first 10 years i was smoking had red stain. Because cheap basket pipes here are often that color. I didn't like it much at the time and many of them i sanded down and removed the stain. Now i find myself a little bit nostalgic about the cheap red pipes of 10 or 20 years ago. Funny thing, nostalgia. Your video was definitely offensive. How dare you tell me to turn off my tv when i don't have a tv. Or put my phone on airplane mode when i already do that. I do have wind noise and mosquitoes sounds. People really love those😂. Take care
Nothing wrong with a red stain! But nowadays we habe blue bits, gold ring plus red stain on a disproportional pipe! 😂😂 and btw; when you see yourself in black and white the red stain is no problem! I have screaming children and city zraffic as background noise, but I haven't figured out how to turn these off! 😁 i'm fine with misquitos and such! 😁😁
What happened to do your channel how you like...or unsubscribe lol Man oh man🙄 Lmao at some individuals lately...mute and turn on CC is what I do if I dont like the sound of their voice even lol ahhh this ytpc is falling apart the few months😂 Well, hope your day is well Chris
@@chillaxe9603I win everything if you havent noticed lmao My Life is Great in Canada and I have Everything I Need Here, even Hate Followers, its awesome!
@@chillaxe9603Never will I sell a pipe, they are all mine😂 Never even said I wanted to sell pipes...why dont you get to know the person before making such an uneducated statement, as Chris did in respect as he knows my direction you fool
I just buy them cos they appeal to me in some way! I get a better experience from a bent pipe but i do enjoy the straights also. I've never read any literature on classical shapes nor researched them much so breaking any 'rules' will never bother me, it's all about the smoke!!! Saying that, I've never bought a gaudy coloured stemmed pipe.... but you never know 🤔🫣
![[Pipe talk #49] why I prefer classic shapes and styles | some request for presenters](/img/logo.svg){kind=logo}
