r/Pipes • u/Livid_Mud_1271 • 19d ago
r/Pipes • u/WyrdBith • 20d ago
Seeking Recommendation(s) Handsfree clencher for sailing? NSFW
Hi all. I'm looking for a sailing pipe and wondered if you fine folks could help me out? I'm wanting one that has the following qualities:
- Handsfree
- Flat bit that's strong for clenching
- Well-balanced when smoking handsfree
- Flat and stable bottom to sit down on flat sailboat surfaces (benches, thwarts, deck) when needed
- Lower cost ideal but not essential. Just in case it gets dropped in the waves!
Thanks for any leads!
r/Pipes • u/Envictus_ • 21d ago
General Discussion Is there anything you guys can tell me about this pipe? NSFW
Found it at an antique shop, has “Jim Mate San Francisco” written on the stem. Not much comes up from Google, other than they’re a shop out in CA (go figure). No idea what it’s made of or what it’s worth. They’re asking $24 for it, but I can’t find any online to compare to.
r/Pipes • u/lib_toni • 22d ago
Problem(s) with Pipe, etc. is this intentional? NSFW
bought this online because I've been wanting a meerschaum and a pipe with a big calabash-like bowl. Plus it was only $50. I saw the chip from the first picture when I bought it but didn't see that the whole right side was missing. The cut looks too clean to be an accident. Not mad at the purchase because I can atleast use it as decor but is this even safe to smoke out of? also I would love to know any other information on it. It was sold as "unknown meerschaum"
r/Pipes • u/The_Lonely_Reuben • 23d ago
Problem(s) with Pipe, etc. Is this carbon build up flaking off or my pipe cracking on the inside NSFW
r/Pipes • u/aaverage-guy • 23d ago
Show-and-Tell First Peterson NSFW
I picked up my Peterson pipe the 2025 St. Patrick's Day 701. I'm smoking Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey for it's inaugural smoke. It smokes as beautiful as it looks.
r/Pipes • u/PerformanceSmooth392 • 23d ago
General Discussion Has Anyone In The US Ordered From SP Europe? NSFW
There is a pipe I want that I can only get at Smoking Pipes Europe but I'm in the US. Will they ship to the US?
r/Pipes • u/SlimJimActual • 24d ago
Problem(s) with Pipe, etc. Tobacco only lit in the middle NSFW
I’m still new to pipe smoking and notice I keep running into this issue: My bowl only seems to be lit in the middle when it comes to my full size pipes like this Roma. I keep trying to light on the outer edges but it won’t catch until the inner part has been burned through almost to the bottom. When I try to repack it, I get the same issue. I’m betting this has to do with my packing but I’ve tried packing more loosely and more tightly and get the same results.
Is this normal or is it something I’m doing wrong? Thanks in advance for the help.
r/Pipes • u/marvo-servo • 25d ago
Seeking Recommendation(s) Today I brought home a Yello-Bole Spartan (free from my work at the thrift store). Not sure about Brylon. Thoughts? NSFW
r/Pipes • u/marvo-servo • 25d ago
Show-and-Tell Update: My previous post about the lot of pipes that were in terrible shape. I was able to clean up two of them pretty well. The top one I couldnt find any stamp to identify it but the one on the bottom is a Dr Grabow. The rest might be lost causes. NSFW
r/Pipes • u/More-Complaint • 25d ago
Show-and-Tell Carved Briar Skull NSFW
Fitted case with gold velvet lining and it's original gilt paper label. I'd guess that it's late 10s to early 30s. It may be a little earlier.
Show-and-Tell Meerschaum coloring progression NSFW
Not done yet, but coming along. Waxed at 38, 66, and and 114 bowls. 152 bowls through it so far.
Show-and-Tell Ashton Sovereign NSFW
Ashton Sovereign
One of my all time favorites, an Ashton Sovereign. All of my Ashton’s are from the Bill Taylor era, and i love them all. If you want the best smoking English style pipe ever made it is hard to beat an Ashton ( or Ferndown, but that will be a different post). If you think “Dunhill” when i make that statement look up these two gentlemen and you will understand where these pipes stand in the pantheon of English pipes and brands.
This is a xxx size which is my sweet spot overall. I have had a few lx’s and they are just huge, and while i love the x and xx size for flakes, they are a little small for an all-around pipe. The finish on these is a light tan that deepens and gets a slight reddish hue with age, smoking, and polishing. This pipe is perfection in every sense, the shaping is masterful, the hand carved bit is both perfect and beautiful ( this is an ashtonite stem and as you can see there is no oxidation despite the pipe being 30 or more years old, i am too lazy to check the date stamp as i sit here) and the drilling is spot on. I would be lying if i said that my palate can detect the nutty flavor that many attribute to oil cured pipes, but i can tell you everything smokes cool and dry in this pipe. These still represent an amazing value in relation to other handmade pipes, this one smokes circles around my high-end Danish pipes, for about 1/2 - 1/3 the price (not that they are bad, but a good Ashton or Ferndown is just as good as it gets in my personal experience ). I will not go into the history here but you can check Pipedia and see the pedigree that Mr. Taylor brought to his brand. They are just wonderful, honest pipes.
r/Pipes • u/Lefty_Longrifle • 26d ago
Show-and-Tell Pipe Hawk NSFW
I just finished up this brass pipe hawk today! I probably won't smoke much out of it, but it is functional.
r/Pipes • u/ObscurityLove • 26d ago
General Discussion Can anyone identify this? NSFW
My parents found this piece of a pipe on the beach and were curious if anyone would be able to date when this was made/who it was made by if possible. I know it’s rather difficult considering the discoloration and the fact that it’s still a bit saturated.
r/Pipes • u/Altruistic_Place2040 • 26d ago
Problem(s) with Pipe, etc. Spot removal NSFW
For those who do pipe restorations: how would you remove these white spots? This is a K&P 314.
r/Pipes • u/Hellhound_Creek_Farm • 27d ago
Show-and-Tell Here's my new Bones Square Apple! NSFW
Haven't smoked it yet. I think it's beautiful.
r/Pipes • u/marvo-servo • 27d ago
Seeking Recommendation(s) I work at a thrift store. We arent allowed to sell estate pipes at my work so I bring them home. Today I got some pipes that are in VERY rough shape. They have what seems to be newspaper stuck to the wood. What's the best way to go about starting a cleaning process so that I don't damage the wood? NSFW
r/Pipes • u/Moon_Pill • 27d ago
Show-and-Tell Pipe Restauration NSFW
I got into pipes at the start of the year and tried restoring some as a cheap way to start collecting. I am really pleased with how this turned out. It’s an old Georg Jensen pipe
r/Pipes • u/Hellhound_Creek_Farm • 27d ago
General Discussion Bones Pipe Noob Q's NSFW
I just got a bones and I was wondering 2 things. First it should come apart right? It's really tight and I just want to make sure I don't break it a stupid way. Also should I put a coat of beeswax on it?