The BEST Pipes For $10, $15, $30 & $50!

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Жыл бұрын

What if you only wanted to spend $10 on a pipe? Or $15, $30, or $50? Today I’ll give you my top recommendations for each of these budget prices! Whether you’re a new pipe smoker or just looking for your next travel pipe, this video is for you!
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@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Hello friends! Just to clarify, the Cobbit pipes shown in this video do have Italian acrylic stems. What are your favorite pipes in these price ranges? Let me know in the comments below!

@jasonc4430 7 ай бұрын

Rossi pipes are at the higher price end of budget pipes, but that's probably because they are made by Savinelli. Like buying Polo or Chaps, both made by Ralph Lauren.

@hobbitonpiper 7 ай бұрын

You got it! :)

@MrSouthofBoston 7 ай бұрын

Came here looking for advice on a pipe for wacky tobacky but stayed and watched the video. 😂

@hobbitonpiper 7 ай бұрын

Haha cool! Hope you enjoyed :)

@timroot4207 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you and thank you !

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Good to see you too, Tim, thanks!

@JoelRusso12 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the informative videos and the community you have cultivated here. Looking forward to many more in the future !

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this encouragement, Joel, I really appreciate you supporting my efforts! 🙏

@jesseboombatts Жыл бұрын

Awesome info! Thanks for the link Kevin, much appreciated! 😊

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@Brett235 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I have good memories of watching my grandfather and his father, my great grandfather, smoking their pipes. I can still smell the sweet smoky aroma. I am nearing 50 years old now and I am beginning my pipe smoking journey. This advice is very helpful.

@hobbitonpiper 5 ай бұрын

That’s great! Be sure to see the Playlists tab, particularly the How To and Smoke With Me series for helpful information!

@Dorelaxen Ай бұрын

My local shop carries pipes from a guy that sometimes sets up at a flea market. 45 dollars each and they are BEAUTIFUL. Extremely well made, and the one I got has a gorgeous caramel colored stem and a deep rose finish on the briar. Smokes incredibly. I only own a few pipes (mostly for rotation purposes, since I'm not really a collector), and it was time to retire my Dr. Grabow starter that I got almost 30 years ago and give it to a friend that was getting into smoking, so yeah, I jumped on that one.

@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын

That’s awesome!! Reminds me of the Sardinian Briar pipe I found (see the Pipe Stories playlist)…

@signalmantonyfromr.i.3709 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! :)

@ajmulnix2639 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful for a new piper. Thanks!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I’m glad AJ, thank you!

@thomasdrudi9945 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent job on this vid. Enjoyed it completely and your spot on with your recommendations. Enjoy your pipes.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you agree!! :)

@SilkySmooth73 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Kevin, all my doubts are gone now!

@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! :)

@PipesandBBQ 6 ай бұрын

Great video, I have been looking at so many pipes. Now I have some great recommendations. Thank you!

@hobbitonpiper 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! You really can’t go wrong with these at these prices. That’s important to remember. They are lower priced, but for the money, respectively, they do a great job.

@unclewillie1525 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations Kevin.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Very welcome, Willie! :)

@skippyb.coyote895 8 ай бұрын

I always appreciate a good budget friendly workhorse pipe! My most smoked pipes are probably my Missouri Meerschaum bent Country Gentlemans, which even after the addition of a nice Forever Stem are still very inexpensive. Outside of the Rossi and Morgan Bones pipes, the one other briar pipe I'd recommend in the $50 category is a Dr. Grabow Royalton. They're much higher quality than Dr. Grabow's other lines and feature nice thick briar with a gorgeous grain pattern and finish, and unlike all of Dr. Grabow's other pipes the stems on the Royaltons aren't cheap plastic; they're thick and beautiful lucite that's every bit as nice as any of the lucite stems on my $100+ Savinellis. It's hard to believe they're a $45 pipe, and I'd recommend a Dr. Grabow Royalton to anyone looking for a cool and dry smoking pipe that looks as good as it smokes and won't break the bank.

@hobbitonpiper 8 ай бұрын

Great recommendation!

@richdorak1547 Ай бұрын

$50 too rich for me but I still enjoy videos like this . Thanks . N.J.

@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын

Lots of much cheaper options in this video for your consideration!

@richdorak1547 Ай бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper yes

@williams3846 Жыл бұрын

The Country Gentleman and Diplomat Apple are my favorite corn cob pipes. Can’t get much more value than that.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

We are on the same page then here for sure! Thank you so much for your support of my efforts, William, I’m very grateful 🙏

@flavadog17 Жыл бұрын

Some of my best smokes have been out of my country Gent!

@ibbiggs Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, the day is a good one. The piper has posted.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Great to see you here again, Scot! :)

@westmorlandpiper Жыл бұрын

What a helpful video. Thank you.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful, you’re very welcome!

@isaacdart5591 24 күн бұрын

ur a legend mate

@hobbitonpiper 24 күн бұрын

Well thank you, I’m just here to help with info and for folks to have someone to hang out with :)

@AaronHawley Жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video. You've made some smart recommendations.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron!

@SmokesaPipe Жыл бұрын

Great content and fantastic options for affordable pipes, Kevin.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg! I’m glad you approve!

@nickvukovic1721 2 ай бұрын

Great videos nice easy presentation. I’m interested in pipe smoking and I’m definitely going to subscribe.

@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, welcome aboard! Be sure to see the Playlists tab for lots of relaxing, informative videos :)

@catdadpiper3745 Жыл бұрын

Great pics!!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cosmo!

@samfletcher1617 Жыл бұрын

Great idea on this video, Kevin! Plus, I learned something new about the Rossi's by watching it. I'll have to take a peek at their line and see what I can find. Thanks!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Please do! I think you’ll be quite pleased with them :)

@jeremyknapp6931 11 ай бұрын

Ty for the info. I bought a couple cheap ones at my local store. Allowed me to try it out. But after this i order me a bones and cob. Bones will be here today. So excited!

@hobbitonpiper 11 ай бұрын

You’ll enjoy them!

@SlaytonRider 3 ай бұрын

Just picked up a Missouri cob and I’m looking at picking up a 30’s estate yello bole off eBay for roughly 10 bucks in a couple months I’ll probably pick up a briar estate pipe in the 50 dollar range anyway great video very informative and straight to the point

@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jack7185 Жыл бұрын

The first pipe I ever bought was the first one that you showed, the bent Rob Roy. I still have it and enjoy it for aromatics often. Yea, its cheap, but it has a special place on the rack. I even gave it a fancy acrylic stem. Thanks for the video!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! Always keep it, you’ll be glad you did :)

@666toysoldier 3 ай бұрын

A half-century ago, when I was in college, I smoked a Macarthur-style corncob pipe. That was a good one.

@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын

Very cool! Do you still own any cobs today?

@666toysoldier 3 ай бұрын

Haven't smoked in decades (horrible on my sinuses) but i still have ta cobb and a churchwarden given to me by a girlfriend.@@hobbitonpiper

@FirstOfTheMagi Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 4k sir!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh! I’m very grateful to have so many of us here together!

@mushroomleg Жыл бұрын

Great video, HP. I just picked up my first cobbit (shire) and it’s beautiful! (This coming from a huge cob snob like myself). Thanks for the content.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I love that one :)

@sonnythepiper Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, brother! I’m 100% with you on all that. Lol. Country Gent is an absolute monster of a smoker.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

The Country Gent is great!

@Uhrensohn6669 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Luxembourg.🇱🇺

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Greetings! You’re very welcome :)

@samwilson365 Жыл бұрын

Great content!!!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam! :)

@Ragamuffinpiper 9 ай бұрын

The MM Country Gentleman is my go-to cob pipe. I bought Forever stems for two of them, and they smoke wonderfully. I have featured one or two of them on my channel and always remind folks that they have a great place in anyone's rotation. 🤠

@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын

CG’s are great!! Especially with Forever Stems :)

@christiantroudt3322 24 күн бұрын

Just ordered my Cobbit Shire last night with a tin of Peterson Nightcap should get here today I'm incredibly excited, the 6.99$ Missouri meershaum mini hardwood has been a favorite taster of mine for a few weeks now

@hobbitonpiper 24 күн бұрын

Nice! I think you’ll enjoy those

@3riverspiper1792 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, a very inspirational and somewhat meditative production.... 👌👌 Keep Well, Steve.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!

@siriuszenith4512 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, so nice to see you again. Spot on, corncob is the way to go, especially for a new pipe smoker. Corncob is an affordable starter pipe and smokes great. I would buy myself a tin of high-quality tobacco, a cheap dollar-store lighter, a tamper, and some pipe cleaners. I could have it all for about 30-40 dollars and it would have been a high-quality experience. By the way, corncob will smoke dry and will naturally add some sweetness to the blend (after all, it is made of corn) when new which is likely going to improve the experience for a novice piper. Recently I purchased a Gasparini, an Italian pipe shipped from Lithuania. Shipping costs are low and the pipe is made of briar with a saddle bit. Good brand but not popularized in America. Less than $50. Thank you for a lovely video🙂

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great deal! I hope it smokes well for you over the years

@Levij83 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for turning me on to Morgan Pipes! Very nice.

@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Good stuff :)

@bobreynolds744 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you Kevin. Good show.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob!

@germanwarrior6463 Жыл бұрын

I been collecting and smoking Mitchell Thomas pipes. I also got some cobs, a Roma, and Crown pipes. My collection is 10-70 dollar range due to budget constraints. Nice vid!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Nice, you can get some good pipes with that budget! :)

@piperken1656 Жыл бұрын

Great video Kevin. Thanks for sharing buddy. Happy smokes

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Ken!

@BlakesPipes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for validating my pipe collection. I have about 30 pipes and 100 tins of tobacco in my collection. Only been doing this for a year. 29 pipes are mostly under 25 dollars. I only have 1 that was 120. I am learning what pipe goes with what tobacco and cut seems to have a reason for size of bowl. I just keep learning. Most are muxiang off ebay. Just got 2 HS pipes that are small bowls. 😊

@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’re off to a great start! Here’s some thoughts on the benefits of seasoning a pipe to a blend if you’re interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt91jdRnlrvdY30.htmlsi=7mW9hTF41VJnTZSL

@SaurasriSen Жыл бұрын

Good to see you,Kevin. Missouri Meerschaum cobs are really good. Right now I am smoking some G.L.Pease Quiet Nights in a Dagner Poker(it's 11.57 p.m. now in India). Excepting the Dwarf Cobbit and the Emerald I have almost all the major cobs and four of their beautiful hardwoods(PAD lol). I also have three Rossi Vittoria and one 8320 Rubino Antico;great pipes they are,and of course one Chris Morgan Bones among many others. Great video,as usual. Have a nice 2023 ahead.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

You have a wonderful collection! That is fantastic :) Great choices

@Tenn-pipes-powder-ponderance Жыл бұрын

I have pipes from $ 3.99 to $ 120.00 and my favorite is the first pipe you showed. I reach for it 4 times more than any other pipe. But for me ( I am an HVAC technician) and I always keep the Missouri Meerschaum Eaton in my van at all times for a back up or if my hands are greasy. My second best smoker is the Dr Graybow Savoy. I treat myself on every Saturday with my Peterson but I don't find the tobacco tastes any better in that than my cobs or Dr Graybow's but there is something about smoking a high quality pipe once in a while. Thank you for your videos.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a nice set of pipes to enjoy! :)

@frankgallik2653 Жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, good to see another video up. I really like the MM General pipes. I have several different types of cobs. One advantage to the cobs is they do allow you to really taste the tobacco. They seem to keep on going and going. As always I love the happy cheerful music. Have a good one my friend.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I made you wait for the music this time, Frank, did you notice? :)

@frankgallik2653 Жыл бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper You did, but I had to go double check. It's the happiest music in all the ytpc.

@Lurker_Troy2016 Жыл бұрын

Good ta see again.."pipe whisperer" 👍

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here, Troy! :)

@stefanomagaddino6868 Жыл бұрын

Just last week I picked up a Morgan Bones Rhodesian. Almost flawless. My next 2 pipes will be Missouri Meers. Thanks for the video.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Awesome, you’re welcome!

@kerwinatorsmokes Жыл бұрын

Loving it out in Missouri just moved to Plato off base. Just wanted to let you know that but other than that I’m excited to see what you have to say this video. P.s been a while since I’ve smoked my pipes cause of the weather, and haven’t been watching your videos that much either. But happy 4.47k subs I believe that I saw.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s easier to enjoy outdoor smokes in warmer weather , at least when it’s not freezing! :)

@Strick58 Жыл бұрын

Great video Kevin..love the Morgan Bones...have a great day

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

You too Chris! I have a feeling today is a good day for you! :)

@Strick58 Жыл бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper thank you

@4one6Piper Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool Kevin! Love the country gentleman. Molina also makes some decent pipes under $50, I've owned 3 so far and they all smoke pretty good. I gave one away and it's still being enjoyed too. Hope you and family are well.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! It’s really great to see you out here again, Jorge :)

@thorfinthorfin3010 2 ай бұрын

Ali Express has some sandalwood 9mm filtered pipes between $4- $12. It takes a month to get to America but the billiard I got has been fantastic for the price. It's a good glove box/ spare pipe.

@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын

That sounds cool! Incredible price

@brianquilty687 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Kevin. I have yet to buy a Bones pipe ..... guess I should remedy that. I'm 100% with you on the M.M. cobs. Love my cobs.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yeah Brian I think you’d love a Morgan Bones pipe!

@RedcoatsReturn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip my friend! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊👍👍 I should get a Morgan Bones, everyone says they breath and handle heat and moisture well, being uncoated, they give a cool, dry smoke.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I hope you are able to get one! If you do, please let me know what you think of it! :)

@johnvirgin13 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Idea for a video Kevin. And very informative. In my more limited experience I've found Missouri Meerschaum corn cobs to be an excellent value for a budget pipe. I've also been meaning to dip my toe into the world of clay pipes. You already have a great video on the subject for anyone interested. Happy smokes💨 and all the best to you and yours 🙂

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yes, you can definitely explore clays in this price range as well!

@microstrader Жыл бұрын

Same. American Made too!

@Johnnysaintrizz 4 ай бұрын

I’ll get the corncob pipe. Thank you

@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@ronhardcrackers6969 Жыл бұрын

I have often pondered, as pipe smoker tend to to. Why is it that of all the pipes I have that I reach for off the wall or next to my chair to smoke the most often because I enjoy them the most are estate cobs that were part of group lots from EBay that I considered tossing in the bin but just put away. Because of circumstances my pipes went into storage during recuperation I found the antique cobs and was surprised how sweet they smoked. Then my old estate Dr Grabows, Medico, Yellobole, KBB, Kaywoodie pipes from the 1920s - 1960s get smoked more often than my higher grade factory and my few artision pipes get smoked. Much like Paladen Piper I love my Old Codger pipes.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Ah, connecting with a pipe is such a special thing, Ron. Whatever the reasons, sit back and enjoy!! Isn’t it great?! :)

@albertd8870 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Great video. I have a few cobs, a Great Dane that I use exclusively for Carter Hall and a Mark Twain that I love using for Plum Pudding. Btw, I have a pear wood pipe from Scotte that smokes great for around $30. Al

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Very cool, I’ve seen those Scotte pipes online, I’m glad it smokes well!

@seanflewin9803 2 ай бұрын

I want one of those humongous pipes you mentioned that hold a ton of tobacco wow that would be one hell of a pipe

@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын

Haha there are some big ones out there to choose from!

@thegreybeardpiper Жыл бұрын

I was so happy to see a video from you today, it's been a while. I would like to add to your $50.00 and under. The Larocca brand sell for between $30.00 and $40.00 on some different websites. They look to be some nice pipes. I haven't tried them yet but they are on my list.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think of them if you get one!

@IrrelevantGeOff 9 ай бұрын

Great list! Picked up some Orlik gold after your recommendation and just enjoyed my first bowl through my new Shire Cobbit and it was a lovely experience! As for my favorite Virginia so far, it has to be Peterson Flake! I got really lucky and received a 3 year old sealed tin in my first SmokingPipes order (along with a 2022 tin) and I found the aged tin to be incredible. I liked the fresh tin as well, but with a few years of age the flavors that I was looking for in a Virginia were even more evident and lovely. Nice and starting to mellow, truly showed me the importance of even a few years of age! Next I will have to pick up your two Capstan selections here, excited to give them a try!

@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын

Yes, age really makes most virginia’s shine

@IrrelevantGeOff 9 ай бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper just realized I left my comment on the wrong video 🤦‍♂️😂 been watching through your catalogue and I’m so impressed with your videos! This was intended for the list of favorite Virginias

@claymaynard4207 Жыл бұрын

My wife bought me the Shirecobbit for Christmas

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Clay! I love it :)

@adorsey3149 Жыл бұрын

Great content Kevin. I would also like to point out that in the $50 price range, the “Ropp” pipes are pretty darned good as well. Those Morgan’s are hard to beat though.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, Ropp is another we expected to be mentioned in the comments, very good! Several great options out there to try!

@russhicksart Жыл бұрын

I'm very happy you mentioned the Ropp marque. I believe we excluded the Ropp simply because of lack of experience with the Etudiant series. In general I love the Ropp offerings due to the classic French styling along with the lack of bowl coating and the use of vulcanite and horn stems. The Algerian Superior line is especially fine and I have many of them.

@josephisenhour4202 Жыл бұрын

I bought two and they are great and bought two more from Chris and then ordered two more today from Amazon

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, Joseph, I think you’ll get great use out of them! :)

@mimief7969 Жыл бұрын

The Missouri Pride from MM is the best pipe money can buy IMO, I smoke my pair all the time. Like, my wife's picture of me in her phone has me smoking one. But I also drive a 88 pickup!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

An 88 pickup with a Missouri Pride sounds awesome! :)

@floyd4335 7 ай бұрын

I recently purchased a MM Country Gentleman straight stem and a Dr. Grabow Omega bent stem. I have smoked both several times now and really like both of them. I paid $58 for the pair.

@hobbitonpiper 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Money well spent :)

@NMpastor1978 Жыл бұрын

Have a country gent, an apple diplomat, and an ozark hardwood. All smoke great! I also have a rossi rubino 8626. I like it but it smokes wet due to the shape. Still a great pipe around 50 dollar range. One thing about my country gent is its developing cracks around its circumference. I guess due to humidity (or lack thereof since i live in NM) but as yet it hasn't affected its smokeabilty. Either way they are great pipes! Thanks for the videos and btw you and muttnchop were instrumental on getting me into smoking pipes. Thanks!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Yeah at it’s price point, you might just buy another Country Gent soon, they are almost the same price as a couple of beers haha :)

@TaylorReeves-tr3rj Ай бұрын

Bro is not lying about the Missouri.Mission pipes are pretty cheap.I just got on their website and they have one on there right now 7 dollars

@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын

They get the job done for sure :)

@essequamvideri17 Жыл бұрын

Shirecobbit is on my wish list. But I’m from North Carolina and we’re home to Dr. Grabow. They’re great briar pipes in traditional styles at under $50. Highly recommended!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I was waiting on this one :) …this comment board wouldn’t be complete without a Dr. Grabow mention! There are others I expect to be mentioned as well, there are lots of options out there!

@chuckmccullough5382 Жыл бұрын

I also have a couple Dr Grabow pipes and find they do an excellent job, with or without filters

@jeffreylewison Жыл бұрын

I have several Dr Grabow pipes and they are my favorites.

@torgomax 6 ай бұрын

The Cobbit Shire.. I think that would help me get back into puffing again👍♨️

@hobbitonpiper 6 ай бұрын

It’s a good one! :) See my Pipe Stories Playlist for more about it if you like

@torgomax 6 ай бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper Will do👍

@Josh-yk6xk Ай бұрын

I’ve had three pipes and two of them were terrible but my Missouri meerschaum was the cheapest and is my favourite.

@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын

Great choice! :)

@SmokingCardboard Жыл бұрын

Great suggestions. Hope you are well Kevin. Happy smokes

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, yes I’m well! Happy smokes to you also :)

@EldenDong 7 ай бұрын

Peterson and Molina have never done me wrong. I put my pipes through the ringer. Smoking 8+ bowls a day They just dont burn out on you.

@hobbitonpiper 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Molinas can be found in the upper range of these budget prices, but Peterson’s usually start higher in price (not much higher though!)

@kaller.5721 4 ай бұрын

Danke für Deine Inspiration. Viele Grüße aus Germany Kalle

@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, I’m glad to have you with us here from Germany!

@UncleBurntApostrophe Жыл бұрын

Great video/collab, cheers for sharing! Mainly cobs here as a newbie- particularly using the country gentleman, the maple hardwood apple, and the general atm, as preferring filters currently!- BUT over Christmas, delved out into some first, ‘proper’ purchases, and have picked up a handful of block meerschaums, as well as a Savinelli 920 ks, and a Peterson Sherlock Holmes Christmas 2021 Rusticated Original!😄 Might’ve gone for the seconds midstep though, if aware (though seemingly non-filters may have put off, not sure!).. Also, it’s cool, yet crazy, how many new models they are coming out with at Missouri Meerschaum!!😅 Just went there to check a model to share above, and a good handful of interesting newer additions to their growing lineup, wow👍

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yes, and just today I noticed they’ve upgraded the stems on the Cobbit Shire and Elf pipes to a translucent acrylic gray, go take a look! So nice at no extra charge. Gonna have to get another Cobbit Shire now… :)

@UncleBurntApostrophe Жыл бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper ah cool/bit gutting if bought originals, like, lol! Defo adds to em!!

@joseluismanzur1973 Жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin i am jose luis from argentina greats pipes and the Rossi its so cool i love it.Not ever the most expensive pipes are the best.My experience in 1996 i bought a Peterson donegall its smoke well and i paid 160 dollsrs in that time but i have a pipe made in argentina the shop was cassano and i paid 30 dollars and that pipe for me smoke best than the peterson and was made with italian briar.Thank you and goods smokes.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

It’s so great when you find a favorite inexpensive pipe!

@joseluismanzur1973 Жыл бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper yes Kevin its fantastlc.

@Kudeghraw 3 ай бұрын

Briar is definitely the way to go and those Bones pipes are solid. Just wish they had a Gandalf long stem for it for the true LOTR experience.

@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын

Several other churchwarden options are out there however for a LOTR experience, be sure to see my Pipe Stories playlist!

@Kudeghraw 3 ай бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper A churchwarden stem has a good physical property that benefits as well. Since it is a long stem, physics requires less of a draw to pull the smoke. Think about as the same thing as a rifle. A longer barrel will get you more range with the same load than a shorter one. It also keeps the smoke out of your eyes. I broke my old stem, but am in a special state where I can't order one online. Going to have to travel to shop around. Its too bad someone can't come up with a proxy delivery service for restricted items people can mail products to and travel to pick them up.

@Pogue4 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video you sold me on a Morgan Bones... :)

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I predict you’re going to like it….. :)

@SpookyPistolero 10 ай бұрын

No love for Ropp? Mine is one of my favorites smokers. A great pocket pipe or camping/walking companion.

@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын

Ropp makes some great pipes!

@RS4393 10 ай бұрын

I have a Missouri Meerschaum Country Gentleman with bent stem on the way at this moment. It was recommended by a friend.

@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын

That’s a great recommendation! You have a wise friend :)

@lordexmouth1217 5 ай бұрын

I have a couple wood pipes from Meerschaum, my first pipe that I liked was one of those. Less than 10 bucks. I don't care for corn cob pipes, so the Meerschaum Ozark ($9) and Meerschaum Zenon ($18) are my favourite cheap pipes.

@hobbitonpiper 5 ай бұрын

Yes, this is a good one!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLehoM5o0tC3iYk.htmlsi=70rH2KMZHIPNESVn

@lordexmouth1217 5 ай бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper oh, and hello from the Arkansas Ozarks! Any good brick and mortar shops around you?

@hobbitonpiper 5 ай бұрын

@@lordexmouth1217 for pipes, not really unfortunately.

@frogmorepipester7490 10 ай бұрын

Haha, I smoke my wacky-backy in a M.M. Pony Express. I’m a Cob Codger for forty years.(Rossi fan also)

@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын

Cobs are great! As are Rossi’s :)

@milescorporosus4058 Ай бұрын

I keep reading that Morgan Bones are made by Molina.

@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын

I should have stated that Chris “designs” these. I don’t know all of the details, but Chris doesn’t make them by himself. He creates the designs and then has them built. Regardless, they are excellent pipes for the money!

@curtiscf1986 9 ай бұрын

I have a little of everything when it comes to pipes. I have learned not to put much consideration into the initial purchase price. I have bought some expensive pieces that are absolutely worthless. I have learned to constantly evaluate what the current demands of my lifestyle are like. This should be considered before purchasing any pipe. What will I be doing with this pipe? And what am I getting out of it. I am getting older. I put a high value on a light weight piece which isn’t going to wear out my jaws, and fit well in my hand. I can smoke slower and cooler, burning holes through my pipe is of little concern for me. Lately, I find myself reaching for the cobs.

@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын

Cobs always seem to provide a consistent, pleasant smoke don’t they! :)

@catdadpiper3745 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the grey stem elf Cobb it? Gorgeous! Looks like a Hobbiton Piper pipe!

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just saw it yesterday! The Shire Cobbit has a new translucent gray stem as well, no extra cost. So cool!

@mcgee227 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions. After watching this I picked up a Rossi Notte 320 for $66 on Amazon. Also would like to ask if you've tried Edward G. Robinson pipe blend? Its one of those that the first time I tried it I really didn't like it. But now after about 5 times im loving it.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

You’re the second one to mention that blend this week. I have a tin. I’ll add it to the list!

@tomyorke9038 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure I've told everyone ...I love my cobs...all levels. Can't beat em. I also have the rossi vittoria 8673.. looks fine, and the base level Brigham is very nice as well. Any others I have have been estate purchases...not to sneered at as they are a very economical choice and there are some treasures to be found

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

There really are some phenomenal estate pipes to be found sometimes, like this one I stumbled onto one day!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7ykpt2ivJnZYps.html

@tomyorke9038 Жыл бұрын

@@hobbitonpiper that is awesome

@tdobbins690 Жыл бұрын

It made my day to see video from you today. I hope you had a good holidays. All your post got me wanting to try a cigar. What would be a good beginner cigar. And do they have aromatic cigar?

@russhicksart Жыл бұрын

Good question and I'm happy to see others taking notice of his cigar journey. I can't wait to see how Kevin answers this one. :) I'd recommend trying the Dunbarton StillWell line, in particular the No 1 if you're looking for an aromatic cigar. www.smokingpipes.com/cigars/dunbarton-tobacco-and-trust/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=441960 I know Kevin hasn't tried this one. My vote for the beginner stick would be Dapper La Madrina in the Robusto vitola. www.smokingpipes.com/cigars/dapper/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=377124 They have a shade version if you're worried about the strength and/or the wonderful Dapper Cubo Sumatra that sits right in the middle. www.smokingpipes.com/cigars/dapper/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=377115

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

I love Russ’s answers to your question. I’d also like to add the Blackbird Unkind, Blackbird Finch, and Dunbarton Sobremesa Brûlée…I’ve featured the Unkind and Sobremesa on Instagram.

@tdobbins690 Жыл бұрын

I definitely going to try a couple of them. I'll let u know what I think of them. Thank y'all for the feed back much appreciated

@oldschool1503ify Жыл бұрын

💯

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

😃👍

@SoCal-Piper Жыл бұрын

I love my Savinelli pipes, but I cherish my Rossi pipes a little more. The Rossi's smoke cool and dry where the Savinelli's smoke a bit too wet and tend to get a bit hot. Perhaps Rossi pipes are cured a bit longer than Savinelli pipes?

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

It actually may be the opposite but I’d have to study that more….either way, smoke what’s working best for you! :)

@russhicksart Жыл бұрын

I've certainly had the opposite experience but I would mention that the lowest cost Rossi line does not accept a filter while many of the higher priced Savinelli and Rossi pipes do. I've found it important to utilize the insert to get them to smoke best. I would be very surprised if the lower cost pipe (Rossi in this case) underwent a better curing process. I think my favorite Savinelli pipes are the Punto Oro Gold line and they are undoubtedly well cured. I like them as much as some of the Savinelli Autographs I've had. I've probably owned over 100 Savinelli pipes over the years so I have a better statistical sample of them relative to Rossi. I doubt I owned ten Rossi pipes but I think they are clearly intended to be the Savinelli seconds. Perhaps if we could venture back in time to a day (pre-WWII) when they were separate companies the story would be different.

@Hullj 3 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought this was a video about pipes. Nice to see your Hobbit collection.

@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын

Lots of pipes showcased! :)

@WobblingHobGoblin Жыл бұрын

Great vid. The MM Apple diplomat with a forever stem is my go to pipe right now. Would like to know how the Morgan Bones little apple smokes for you. Is it filterless? I kinda want one now, Haha Cheers

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yes unfiltered, smokes amazing! :)

@nickpapageorgio4944 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! Are there any solid filtered pipe (activated charcoal filters) options close to $50 that you would recommend?

@russhicksart Жыл бұрын

That's a great question. Sadly the work required to make a quality stem that accepts a quality filter drives the price up. Of course many of the MM line do accept 6mm filters. The problem I've found is the plastic MM stems that accept the 6mm aren't formed to very exact standards. The higher quality charcoal 6mm filters (Savinelli and White Elephant, etc) are slightly too large to fit properly. I always ream them out slightly with sandpaper which only take few seconds. I prefer the 9mm filter pipes if you can find them. For a while there Rattray's had some 9mm filtered pipes that were very close to the $50 range, when on sale, but inflation has elevated the price point. The later versions of Rattray's have had the problem of allowing stain to corrupt the mortise and draft hole by employing the dip staining process. If you do get one with stain in it you should take the time to clean it out with Everclear and maybe even some sandpaper and/or a light 3-4mm round needle diamond file simply to get the airway back to bare wood.

@nickpapageorgio4944 Жыл бұрын

@@russhicksart Great tips! Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

@duanelang2190 6 ай бұрын

What aboutDr. Grabow? Pipes i think they smoke well. I enjoyed ur video.

@hobbitonpiper 6 ай бұрын

There are of course other good options out there, like Grabow, or Ropp on the higher end. The ones listed here are my favorites tho for under $50

@russhicksart Жыл бұрын

Kevin, Thanks for letting me be a part of this great video. I'm always surprised at the value of Missouri Meerschaums. I can't tell you how many times I've thrown a $4 MM Short Stop in my pocket (which we should have mentioned) for a quick 20-30 minute smoke. corncobpipe.com/product/natural-short-stop-corn-cob-pipe/ I know we excluded basket pipes from the list because of the knowledge required to select one that's good. Maybe we can talk about that at some point for our value conscious viewers.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, Russ, we may have to work on that soon! Thanks again

@englishmanpipesmoker3425 Жыл бұрын

I'd say 95% of my 70 plus pipes are ebay and Etsy estates. The last two years my son has been buying me Savinelli pipes for Christmas, Father's Day and my birthday he will tell me to pick out something and I go with a fully refurbished estate. My wife buys me estates as well. I have a very nice collection of vintage Kaywoodies and Dr. Grabows from the 1940s up to the early 1980s. To be honest, my estates smoke better than any brand-new pipe in my collection.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

That’s great! What are some of your favorite estates?

@englishmanpipesmoker3425 Жыл бұрын

@hobbitonpiper I'd have to say, my Yello-Bole Standard billiard Kaywoodie 72B 1970s Dr. Grabow Royal Duke saddle bit billiard 2 1960s Dr. Grabow Regals L.L. Bean bent pipe 1970s Willard bent pipe from Korat Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War 1940s LHS WW2 Rare Rustic Dublin, That's just a few! Those are my favorites though.

@tnhillbilly1307 Жыл бұрын

So far I've been using a couple of the Missouri meerschaum hardwoods and yesterday I ordered a huck Finn lol I am wanting to upgrade to a briar pipe sometime this year and been looking into both Rossi as well as Brigham pipes... I've heard good things abt Rossi of course but am curious if u have any thoughts on Brigham pipes? Thanks for another great video 👍

@russhicksart Жыл бұрын

I have a handful of Brighams and I find them to be very interesting when using the rock maple filter insert which colors the flavor of the smoke. All of my Brigham pipes are designed to accept the RM filter and I'm unsure if you can buy an insert or you simply have to smoke it open. I have smoked my Brigham's open (~5mm airway) but I found them to taste a bit diluted. If you believe what you read about them there's a 3.5mm airway in the rock maple insert. The dial calipers however beg to differ and report a nominal 2.8mm which I found too restrictive. It also makes it harder to pass a cleaner. Because of this I don't reach for them often. I also sand out all the bowl coat when I get them new. All in all I think it's a decent pipe with a new take on the airway but it's a more complicated solution than I think is necessary.

@tnhillbilly1307 Жыл бұрын

Ok thank u for the feedback on the Brigham pipes... there's one on smoking pipes that really cought my eye but was quite unsure abt the rock maple insert and how it would preform... sometimes it hard to beat simple lol thanks again 👍

@cloudbearcustomblends Жыл бұрын

Morgan bones are the best deal for new pipes

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

They are impressive :)

@jcotton6687 Жыл бұрын

I love the cob But I like brier better And love your videos

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

Yes, briar is a great way to go for a little more money!

@theurbanhermit9879 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Great options to choose from for Budget pipes. I have three Rossi pipes the Vittoria 8673, the Sera 8673 and the Rubino Antico 8673, I also enjoy my cobs.

@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to beat the Rossi’s and cobs at these prices isn’t it :)