What should my next fancy pipe be?

randelli

I started on the pipe journey about 2 years ago with a Rossi billiard. I gathered up a bunch of Kaywoodies and some off brand estate pipes. Recently I have picked up a briarworks, peterson, dunhill, chacom, and savinelli - all of these I enjoy more than my starter pipes.

What should my next brand be?

jfreedy

Castello... if you have deep pockets. Stanwell has some great pipes as well. My Stanwell churchwarden smokes great. 

daveinlax

Look at estates by the new mid range American artisan carvers. Some of them are doing some really good stuff especially the stem work.   

thebadgerpiper

You should look into picking up a Meerschaum pipe to try something different. It doesn't have to be extravagant, but it'll provide a different smoking experience than your other pipes.

PappyJoe

I second the vote for a Meerschaum. 
And, like @jfreedy said, a Castello (or a Rinaldo) if you have the money.
Stanwells are good pipes also. 

randelli

I have a meer that I haven't smoked yet. I am taking it to pipe club tonight to try it out.  It is a kaywoodie bulldog with an amber stem and large 4 hole stinger.

xDutchx

I gave myself a little time, to give considerable thought to this question. I think everyone should have at least 1 Ferndown in their collection. I can't think of any other pipe that I would enjoy adding to my collection, that exudes the classic English style. If you prefer smaller pipes, go with the 1 star, mid size the 2 star, and 3 star if larger pipes are to your liking.

Here is a used estate Ferndown 2 star that is up for auction right now on ebay, and looks to be in fantastic condition.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-Ferndown-Bark-CLASSIC-FACET-BOWLED-BULLDOG-ENGLISH-Estate-Pipe-CLEAN/202012667244?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649

randelli

You are such an enabler Dutch!!

What a nice looking pipe

xDutchx

@randelli, when it comes to pipe collecting, that is the nicest compliment anyone has ever given me! :^)