Story of a Hunt for Pipe Dreams

[thefoolish]

We all have that pipe that changed our view of pipes. Some of us know the feeling of hunting and searching and scouring for a particular pipe in a particular finish, maybe even from a particular year.

I have shared my success with my collecting of the Rubens Rhodesian shape with many of you.

I wanted to share with you all a little more about the passion and insanity that goes into collecting a particular shape. I hope you enjoy the story here.

 

[plumbernater]

I know how you feel. I went crazy about savinelli 614s

 

[thefoolish]

And who could blame you? Those are fine looking pipes! :rendeer:

 

[plumbernater]

The same to you, You have some nice pipes as well. Its good to know Im not alone in this pipe addiction.

 

[Richard Hester]

Very nice collection sir I tip my hat to ya.
Best Regards
Richard

 

[Dutch]

Those thick walled nosewarmers are really cool looking and very functional pipes. Certainly a great example of form following function.

 

[Airborne]

Well done! A very interesting story indeed! I think every pipe smoker and collector has his obsession of sorts: a particular shape, style, pipe maker, Danish pipes, Italian pipes and it goes on. The word obsession usually connotes something negative. However, in this case, I'll take a pipe obsession anytime.

Oh, yes, what a terrific collection! Congratuations!

 

[ruraldean]

I'm starting to think that I share your love of this shape. I love the fact that the first one on the left is loaded up and ready to rock'n'roll.

 

[joshoowah]

I, too, like the shape. My obsession runs for Caminetto's usually, but I am content with the 14 I have. Very nice collection!