I don't have a big collection of pipes... Yet. But I have a Dr. Grabow Grand Duke, Peterson Irish made army mount, Crown Manol rustic bent apple, and my Bjarne Viking bent rustic Elsinore. Out of those my favorite so far is without a doubt the Bjarne Viking. The rustication feels great in the hand, it smokes amazingly well all the way to the bottom, never gets too hot, and is just an all around beauty. Next one I plan to add to my modest collection is a Bulldog of some sort.
@Michael308 When you get as old a @motie2 and me, it's not enough to be quick-witted, you will also need a degree in ancient history, if you are going to have any hope catching 100% of our humor...
I have a small collection, maybe 18 or 20 pipes. To make this fair, I think briers are in a class separate from others (cob, hardwood, clay, ect). So, I would have to say my favorite Brier is my first real pipe, the Savinelli Piazza Di Spanga in a prince shape. The hand carving is amazing and the finish is fantastic. Great overall look. My favorite non-brier is my MM cob diplomat. It's the perfect size, shape and weight even when full. It always smokes great, never had an issue.
I have a Peterson 999 2017 Christmas Pipe that currently tops my favorites list. The shape of the bowl just feels right in my hand, I love the rustication even though I'm not usually a fan, the color contrasting, red, silver and white. Most importantly it smokes like a dream.
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A classic 1959's tv show: DRAGNET, later called BADGE 714
Hmm, I have watched Dragnet, didn’t know it was later called Badge 714 however.