Authors and Bulldogs

[koogs]

As I have done searching for my first briar pipe, I have come to the conclusion that I would like the shape to be either an author or a bulldog. Does anyone have a suggestion of manufacturers that have "the best" of these pipes?

 

[Richard Burley]

Off the top of my head, I would say a Savinelli 320 or several of the Peterson shapes for a bulldog. A bent Peterson bulldog would be kind of a blend of the two. Try cupojoes for pics. He's got a great selection.

 

[Tim_Haggerty]

If you've got a good pipe shop nearby, tell them that you're looking for a bulldog, authors are a little rarer, and see if they can find an estate or basket for you to try.

 

[Richard Hester]

try going to pipeandcigar.com they have a large selection of new and estate pipes and a lot of the time they have sales. Happy hunting and good luck.
Best Regards
Richard

 

[frogjunk]

Off the top of my head, I would say a Savinelli 320 or several of the Peterson shapes for a bulldog. A bent Peterson bulldog would be kind of a blend of the two. Try cupojoes for pics. He's got a great selection.

Ditto the Savinelli suggestion. They have several options that might fit your desired profile.

 

[riff raff]

I'm growing fond of the Peterson 999 shape, which is a version of an "Author" I believe.

 

[docwatson]

I'm growing fond of the Peterson 999 shape, which is a version of an "Author" I believe.

DITTO

 

[Harlock999]

I would browse Stanwell pipes at Smokingpipes, or any of the other e-tail pipe sites. They make a very wide variety of styles at affordable prices, and it's hard to find much negative feedback about that brand.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

I like those "bulldauthors."

 

[sstodvictory]

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As mentioned, the Savinelli 320K is a great shape, and they offer it in a lot of finishes, but I've always thought of it as an Author. This photo shows a rare Giubileo D'Oro 320K.

Mark Tinsky does a Mean author as well, reminiscent of the Sav 320, and you can find one on his web site occasionally, or posted in his updates in the Town Crier subforum.

Steve

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[Brewdude]

I'm growing fond of the Peterson 999 shape, which is a version of an "Author" I believe.

DITTO

I have this pipe and it's one of my regular rotation smokers. Although I have the P-lip model.


Cheers,

RR

 

[Brewdude]

I'm growing fond of the Peterson 999 shape, which is a version of an "Author" I believe.

DITTO

I have this pipe and it's one of my regular rotation smokers. Love it!


Cheers,

RR

 

[Dave_In_Philly]

I have the 999's Bulldog cousin, the 80s and its one of my favorites. I would highly recommend that one, or any of the other Petes (I also have a 150 that I got from a brother on this forum).

I would echo Tim's suggestion of checking out your local B&M (if you have one). Even after seeing all of the pictures and reading the specs online, I was surprised by the diminutive nature of my first few Peterson's when they arrived in the mail.

 

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[Kyle Weiss]

I have the 999's Bulldog cousin, the 80s and its one of my favorites. I would highly recommend that one, or any of the other Petes (I also have a 150 that I got from a brother on this forum).

The 80s is a really nice looking Peterson... one of my favorite styles too. I've yet to get one, but maybe before along. It's on my list with about a dozen others. lol

Same here. Pete 999/80S and their variants are great.

 

[Ol'Dawg]

The Peterson 999 is also one of my favorite shapes. You might want to check out the Savinelli 673ks which is another of my favorite shapes; sorta of a cross between a bulldog, rhodesian and author...a bullrhothor(?). Milan is having a sale on their Duca Carlo line of Savinelli pipes--
http://www.milantobacco.com/savinelli_duca_carlo_pipes2.htm

Jim

 

[Kyle Weiss]

The Peterson 999 is also one of my favorite shapes. You might want to check out the Savinelli 673ks which is another of my favorite shapes; sorta of a cross between a bulldog, rhodesian and author...a bullrhothor(?). Milan is having a sale on their Duca Carlo line of Savinelli pipes--
http://www.milantobacco.com/savinelli_duca_carlo_pipes2.htm

Jim

$42 for a new one? Not bad!!! Good tip!

 

[Kyle Weiss]

http://www.milantobacco.com/estate_pipes.htm

About a one-third down, there's a GBD 1492 for $60 that's kind of a neat hybrid... *shrug* I haven't been to Milan Tobacco in a while, I need to bookmark those cats.

 

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[Kyle Weiss]

Oops, yeah probably could have PM'ed that. Well, so long as a BoB'ster gets it!