I wanted a compact pipe with some heft and a nice sized chamber and this is what @doug535 came up with! Some 11 year old MacBaren HH Old Dark Fired seems appropriate for a maiden voyage with this "rustic" little pipe. Love it!
Doug Finlay Poker!
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I didn’t pick the tobacco because of any previous experience but more for the name and components - seemed like a good blend for a rustic looking poker. I was not wrong! This blend is really interesting and turns out just what I was hoping for and perfect for this pipe. I bought two tins on impulse from @pipestud and really wasn’t sure when I’d ever open one and try it - this pipe seemed to demand it, lol. It’s a great “sipper” on its maiden voyage and I’m getting more out of this easy going bowl than I’ve gotten for flavor in a long time - maybe it’s been time away, maybe it’s not puffing like the Hogwart’s Express, maybe I’m just relaxed while the puppy sleeps, lol.
And I got careless and charred the tiniest bit inside the rim - fits right in!
Now that that's out of the way, smoke it like ya stole it.
It's not often I look at a pipe and don't see something that's "off" a little bit here or there, never mind a lot off in many ways... but this one?
Literally perfect in every detail (that can be detected in a photo, anyway). Concept, design, execution, materials, and colors.
Other than it is NOT a poker, of course.
Literally perfect in every detail (that can be detected in a photo, anyway). Concept, design, execution, materials, and colors.
Other than it is NOT a poker, of course.
I really like the knock off detail on the rim. Reminds me of all the Peterson’s which have been taped on the heel of boots to clean out.
A fine looking pipe, sir. Congrats on the acquisition.
I stand corrected!!!!It's not often I look at a pipe and don't see something that's "off" a little bit here or there, never mind a lot off in many ways... but this one?
Literally perfect in every detail (that can be detected in a photo, anyway). Concept, design, execution, materials, and colors.
Other than it is NOT a poker, of course.
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Then again, what does Dunhill know?
Another fantastic pipe by Doug!
You'll really enjoy that pipe. Doug's pipes are so good they almost seem to smoke themselves.
You'll really enjoy that pipe. Doug's pipes are so good they almost seem to smoke themselves.
Beautiful pipe!
Love the colors, the stem and the rim detail.
Love the colors, the stem and the rim detail.
Very nice, i have no idea why i don't have any nose warmer / stubby pipes... probably something to do with my giant jew nose i mean technically a full sized pipe is a nose warmer to me =P
