March Meer Madness - 2015

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Here is a disrespected Kaywoodie White Briar; I guess it is a fake meerschaum - never understood the white briar. I got mine off'n ebay a long time ago and I thought it was the hottest smoking pipe on earth. Now, years later, I think it smokes small but fine except for the a slight gurgle; this pipe has a threaded stem and was delivered with a schtinger. It's OK. Maybe I learned a few things about pipe smoking since I bought this thing. Yes, it is briar. Yes, it is vulcanite and wood painted white. And here am I, also in black and white, smoking a more respected MacB Vanilla Flake.

http://i.imgur.com/ZiUSpBn.jpg

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Good Post! "except for the slight gurgle" Ha!

Here's a rusticated white briar with bamboo:
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pswujtgy9b.jpg

I haven't smoked it yet, but it has a stinger (or schtinger).

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Originally Posted by BryGuySC

I have yet to get my hands on a meer.

What are some good brands to look for?

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Although they are no longer making them, CAO meerschaums are of good quality and can be found on Ebay. I have an SMS meerschaum and am very happy with it. If you're buying online, pay close attention to the measurements and get a sufficient sized pipe for your needs. Here's another company that I have never used but have heard good things about: http://altinokmeerschaumpipes.com/pipes.asp

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Originally Posted by Haebar

...Here's a rusticated white briar with bamboo:

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That is very cool - like it a lot.

Back to the plain-Jane Pioneer + Vanilla Flake, back porch peaceful, as we approach the end of the first quarter...

http://i.imgur.com/0L5ZOsb.jpg

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Originally Posted by Haebar

Although they are no longer making them, CAO meerschaums are of good quality and can be found on Ebay. I have an SMS meerschaum and am very happy with it. If you're buying online, pay close attention to the measurements and get a sufficient sized pipe for your needs. Here's another company that I have never used but have heard good things about: http://altinokmeerschaumpipes.com/pipes.asp

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+1 on the Altinok. I did a fair amount of internet research before buying & found them to be the best price/value point for what I wanted, which was a simple, plain jane meer made from block.

Gonna be apart of this meer madness it looks like....just pulled the trigger on a meer...eBay gamble...CAO pipe...we'll see how well I did when it arrives I guess!

Probably gonna need a little guidance as far as what to do to prep it. Meerschaum is way out of my realm!!!

Welcome to the club, Brandon! Is the CAO unsmoked?

Dark Strong Flake. This really is a rich great tasting baccy.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...psnceragqf.jpg

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Originally Posted by JustTroItIn

Welcome to the club, Brandon! Is the CAO unsmoked?

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No, it has been smoked but from the pictures, as far as I could tell, it seemed very clean. Little to no coloring. A little bit of rim char.

Comes with the case...spoke to the seller and he really had little idea about pipes. Got it in a an estate sale.

We'll see if I did well or not when it shows up I suppose! :pipe:

Making a mess and smoking some Hamborger Veermaster.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...psaeiofset.jpg

Cooking up some Peter Stokkybes Luxury Navy Flake in my Altinok meer.