March Meer Madness - 2015

[Haebar]

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.

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

Here's a rusticated white briar with bamboo:


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

[Haebar]

I have yet to get my hands on a meer.

What are some good brands to look for?

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

[Mister Moo]

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

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...

[Bruck]

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

+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.

[Branzig]

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!!!

[JustTroItIn]

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

[JustTroItIn]

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

[Branzig]

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

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!

[JustTroItIn]

Making a mess and smoking some Hamborger Veermaster.

[Bruck]

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