Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations

schnell987 · 12-13-2008, 09:08 AM

As very new to the pipe thing, I'd certainly appreciate your recommendations as to what manufacturer makes a good quality briar pipe (in the price range of $50 - $150).

I've looked at Savinelli and Peterson. Really liked the Peterson Claddagh (01) fishtail. (They had them at Smokingpipes.com but I no longer see that model in their inventory).

So, any recommendation for a good manufacturer, specific pipe and/or source?

Thanks in advance for your input.

GrumpyOleTroll · 12-13-2008, 09:19 AM

If you just started out a good Cob would be a better bet....but I have 4 estate briars and they all smoke wonderfully but I have 2 Petes that are my crown Jewels. I plan on picking up a couple more petes after the holidays.

Just find something you like to look at, comfortable to hold and smokes well.

Shawn

velvet jones · 12-13-2008, 02:31 PM

Try Frenchy's - nice selection, prices are right, and a good man to deal with.

http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php

imthegoal · 12-13-2008, 04:36 PM

Another great source is www.pipesandcigars.com. Their selection is ridiculous.

Mister Moo · 12-13-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOleTroll

If you just started out a good Cob would be a better bet.... Just find something you like to look at, comfortable to hold and smokes well.

If there are crappy Savs or Petes I haven't heard much about them. I have one of each and they're both fine smoking pipes.

But what Shawn said is worth considering. Work with cobs or a modest meerschaum - no drying time and no flavor ghost. Both cobs and meers are excellent to smoke until you find you way around to the briar that looks and feels just right.

schnell987 · 12-13-2008, 05:15 PM

Great advice...thanks, Gents.

Asher · 12-13-2008, 05:34 PM

I picked up a Savinelli standing pipe for about $40 from Cigarmony's inventory reduction sale, and it seems like a pretty nice pipe. I'm a pipe newbie and I'm still breaking it in, but I'm happy with it. Here are a few similar pipes:

http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=598
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=599
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=600
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=602

12-13-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
schnell987 Grateful to the 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 Trading: (2)	Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations As very new to the pipe thing, I'd certainly appreciate your recommendations as to what manufacturer makes a good quality briar pipe (in the price range of $50 - $150). I've looked at Savinelli and Peterson. Really liked the Peterson Claddagh (01) fishtail. (They had them at Smokingpipes.com but I no longer see that model in their inventory). So, any recommendation for a good manufacturer, specific pipe and/or source? Thanks in advance for your input. __________________

12-13-2008, 09:19 AM	#2
GrumpyOleTroll Not Crazy enuff to B Here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Shawn Location: Wichita KS Posts: 273 Trading: (18)	Re: Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations If you just started out a good Cob would be a better bet....but I have 4 estate briars and they all smoke wonderfully but I have 2 Petes that are my crown Jewels. I plan on picking up a couple more petes after the holidays. Just find something you like to look at, comfortable to hold and smokes well. Shawn

12-13-2008, 02:31 PM	#3
velvet jones Big Smooth Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Willoughby, Ohio Posts: 24 Trading: (3)	Re: Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations Try Frenchy's - nice selection, prices are right, and a good man to deal with. http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php __________________ Dennis

12-13-2008, 04:36 PM	#4
imthegoal Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Ft Campbell, KY Posts: 275 Trading: (4)	Re: Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations Another great source is www.pipesandcigars.com. Their selection is ridiculous.

12-13-2008, 05:15 PM	#6
schnell987 Grateful to the 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 Trading: (2)	Re: Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations Great advice...thanks, Gents. __________________

12-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#7
Asher Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 69 Trading: (1)	Re: Looking for Briar Pipe Recommendations I picked up a Savinelli standing pipe for about $40 from Cigarmony's inventory reduction sale, and it seems like a pretty nice pipe. I'm a pipe newbie and I'm still breaking it in, but I'm happy with it. Here are a few similar pipes: http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=598 http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=599 http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=600 http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=602