Help me decide which pipe to buy!

03-30-2009, 06:29 AM

Hey guys,

Being of relatively modest means, I am only able to buy one pipe to add to my collection at the moment. I need your help deciding.

Budget is capped at ~70 dollars. I have narrowed it down to the following choices. You are welcome to suggest other brands (Boswell, Stanwell, etc.) but I am specifically wanting a pipe by these makers and like these pipes. Help me pick between them. Click the picture for the link to the for sale page at various pipe dealers.

My main collection right now consists of a Bjarne Bent Brandy, a couple of straight Dr. Grabows and Kaywoodies, and a Savinelli Hercules 611EX (I think its a dublin shape iirc) coming from fleabay.

Thanks for looking.

- Tyler

Johs Bent Apple - $68 from smokingpipes.com

Savinelli Hercules 316EX - $70 from cupojoes.com

Brebbia Rocciata Black Sandblast -$68 from pipesandcigars.com

Jirsa Rustic Dublin - $68 from pipesandcigars.com

I plan to order some baccy as well, so I would like to order from either pipesandcigars.com, cupojoes, or smokingpipes.

GreekGodX · 03-30-2009, 06:43 AM

I say go with the Brebbia. I've never smoked a Brebbia but I love how it looks. My second choice would be the Savinelli but since you are getting Hercules I say you mix it up.

md4958 · 03-30-2009, 08:08 AM

Im not a pipe smoker, but as far as looks go, I think the Johs is the most aesthetically pleasing. my

TOB9595 · 03-30-2009, 08:47 AM

I like the looks of the JOHS BEST

I always enjoy a BREBBIA smoke. These are terrific pipes. I already know that it is an exceptional smoker.

Thanks for the links with the pics...well done.
Tom

TripleF · 03-30-2009, 08:51 AM

Dang nice lookin pipes bro......

I voted for the Johs.....just looks cool. I've never used any of the above so I don't speak from personal experience.

Nick · 03-30-2009, 10:15 AM

I like the Jirsa however one problem with it is that the stem is over bent pretty bad. This is why I've never bought a Boswell, he seems to like to bend the crap out of his stems.

Slow Triathlete · 03-30-2009, 10:27 AM

I like the Johs. The carving around the rim is really nice!

03-30-2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I was leaning towards the Johs and everyone else tipped me that way. I will post some feedback on it in the reviews section and plenty are familiar with Bjarne, but Johs pipes are a little less known (even though he carved many "Bjarnes").

-Tyler

03-30-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

I like the Jirsa however one problem with it is that the stem is over bent pretty bad. This is why I've never bought a Boswell, he seems to like to bend the crap out of his stems.

Interesting comment Nick, I see what you are saying. I have read (when working on my own pipes) that you can bend the stem by heating it in oven (the process was a little more complicated).

I am wondering if an over bent stem could be jostled back just a smidgen?

-Tyler

TOB9595 · 03-30-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morefifemusic

Interesting comment Nick, I see what you are saying. I have read (when working on my own pipes) that you can bend the stem by heating it in oven (the process was a little more complicated).

I am wondering if an over bent stem could be jostled back just a smidgen?

-Tyler

That opens up a whole can of worms.
It doesn't take much to decrease the air flow or mess up the smoke.

If I were to try this I would use the oven and use a coil spring tubing bender...
Available from HOME DEPOT type stores or a plumbing supply. Just a thought..

What's the worst?
Contacting the maker and getting another stem...
A thought .... ask the maker for a different bend...

Let us know how you proceed. This is interesting.
Tom

03-30-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Im not a pipe smoker, but as far as looks go, I think the Johs is the most aesthetically pleasing. my

I like how the crown looks...

BigFrank · 03-30-2009, 08:23 PM

Peterson or bust

03-30-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Peterson or bust

Haha, I am actually not a fan of Petersons myself.

Nothing against how they smoke, its just the only way they look good to me is with a little

JaKaacH · 03-30-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I say go with the Brebbia. I've never smoked a Brebbia but I love how it looks. My second choice would be the Savinelli but since you are getting Hercules I say you mix it up.

I like the Brebbia too!

03-30-2009, 10:30 PM

I just bought a Johs Partially Rusticated Billiard and thats what I vote for!

03-31-2009, 11:20 AM

I like them all except the Johs.

View Poll Results: Which pipe posted do you like best?
The Johs	11	35.48%
The Savinelli	7	22.58%
The Brebbia	8	25.81%
The Jirsa	5	16.13%
I recommend something else.	0	0%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2009, 06:29 AM	#1
morefifemusic Guest Posts: n/a	Help me decide which pipe to buy! Hey guys, Being of relatively modest means, I am only able to buy one pipe to add to my collection at the moment. I need your help deciding. Budget is capped at ~70 dollars. I have narrowed it down to the following choices. You are welcome to suggest other brands (Boswell, Stanwell, etc.) but I am specifically wanting a pipe by these makers and like these pipes. Help me pick between them. Click the picture for the link to the for sale page at various pipe dealers. My main collection right now consists of a Bjarne Bent Brandy, a couple of straight Dr. Grabows and Kaywoodies, and a Savinelli Hercules 611EX (I think its a dublin shape iirc) coming from fleabay. Thanks for looking. - Tyler Johs Bent Apple - $68 from smokingpipes.com Savinelli Hercules 316EX - $70 from cupojoes.com Brebbia Rocciata Black Sandblast -$68 from pipesandcigars.com Jirsa Rustic Dublin - $68 from pipesandcigars.com I plan to order some baccy as well, so I would like to order from either pipesandcigars.com, cupojoes, or smokingpipes.

03-30-2009, 06:43 AM	#2
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! I say go with the Brebbia. I've never smoked a Brebbia but I love how it looks. My second choice would be the Savinelli but since you are getting Hercules I say you mix it up. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

03-30-2009, 08:08 AM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! Im not a pipe smoker, but as far as looks go, I think the Johs is the most aesthetically pleasing. my __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-30-2009, 08:47 AM	#4
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! I like the looks of the JOHS BEST I always enjoy a BREBBIA smoke. These are terrific pipes. I already know that it is an exceptional smoker. Thanks for the links with the pics...well done. Tom __________________ I keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas Our palates are as individual as our fingerprints

03-30-2009, 08:51 AM	#5
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! Dang nice lookin pipes bro...... I voted for the Johs.....just looks cool. I've never used any of the above so I don't speak from personal experience. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

03-30-2009, 10:15 AM	#6
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! I like the Jirsa however one problem with it is that the stem is over bent pretty bad. This is why I've never bought a Boswell, he seems to like to bend the crap out of his stems. __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

03-30-2009, 10:27 AM	#7
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! I like the Johs. The carving around the rim is really nice!

03-30-2009, 10:42 AM	#8
morefifemusic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! Thanks for the input guys! I was leaning towards the Johs and everyone else tipped me that way. I will post some feedback on it in the reviews section and plenty are familiar with Bjarne, but Johs pipes are a little less known (even though he carved many "Bjarnes"). -Tyler

03-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#12
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! Peterson or bust __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

03-30-2009, 10:30 PM	#15
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! I just bought a Johs Partially Rusticated Billiard and thats what I vote for!

03-31-2009, 11:20 AM	#16
Requiem Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide which pipe to buy! I like them all except the Johs.