Meerschaum pipe- any recommendations?

[August_West]

The one type of pipe I still need to pick up is a meerschaum. Does anyone have any recommendations for a moderate priced meerschaum? I'm not sure where to start. Is there better quality meerschaum or is it all about the pipe carver style? Thanks!
-Eric D.

 

[LilBastage]

As long as it's a solid block carved meerschaum pipe you should be OK. A lot of folks recommend CAO or IMP Meerschaum pipes. Stay away from "pressed block" or anything that doesn't explicitly say it is "block carved" or carved from a solid block of meer.

Good luck! I'm in the market myself, I just haven't found the right one.

 

[August_West]

Thanks! That helps out a lot, I have noticed the listings for "block carved". Let the pipe hunting begin!
Happy puffing,
Eric

 

[Benjamin Button]

I purchased mine from a local B&M that had a nice variety of meers. It is a Servi Meerschaum (can be seen in my pic to the left). I absolutely love this pipe. I was unsure after the first smoke but give it a few rounds and you will love it.

The best part is the fact that you can smoke ANYTHING in these pipes without them imparting any ghosts into your next smoke. This pipe smokes English tobaccos like a champ.

Not sure what your price range is, but I picked this up for a little over $100. I wanted to spend a bit more to make sure it was a quality meer.

 

[joshmickelson]

great deals can be had here:

http://www.meerschaum.com/

 

[LilBastage]

I forgot to add:

When you look at them online, double check the dimensions. Some of those pipes look great for a great price because they are very small.

 

[August_West]

Thanks everyone, you've been a great help!!

 

[dartplayer1]

Here is the site I use http://altinokpipe.com/ very easy to work with.

 

[August_West]

Thanks dartplayer1- those are some beautiful pipes!

 

[MX]

As far as meerschaum goes, I want an apple shaped bowl, but I only want one lined with meer, not a complete bowl. I am having a hard time finding one right now, but half the fun is the search.

Tim

 

[Lkyman]

Try searching baki or yanik meerschaum on any search engine. Both are excellent

Let us know what you get

 

[August_West]

Try searching baki or yanik meerschaum on any search engine. Both are excellent

Let us know what you get

Those Baki pipes are really tempting me! Thanks for the info

 

[LarianLeQuella]

My wife bought me one like this for an anniversary present: http://www.meerschaumstore.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DR019

I don't get to smoke it as often as I would like, but it's a great conversation starter when I go to SCA events and such.