Dr. Grabow Pipes

LokoMac8 · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:31 am Post subject:

I got my order in a couple of days ago (QUICK!) just before I left for work.

I received exactly what I ordered: a smooth ROYALTON (note that it still has the HL&T SHIELD!) and a carved FREEHAND.

I don't have any complaints about the quality, finish or workmanship of either pipe. Both are good pipes and both smoked well on the first bowl.

The staining of the Royalton (#83 shape, without the rings, etc.) wouldn't be among my favorites, but it IS an interesting addition. I LOVE the lucite bit though. I didn't think I used to like them, but with this pipe, another Royalton I have and an odd #84 I bought at the factory, I have really come to like the bits.

The Freehand appears to be a #08 shape and has a HUGE bowl!!! The outside is large, but is rather deceptively small looking as to the size of the interior of the bowl. Has fairly thin walls, so that accounts for some of the size, as well as it's very DEEP. Not all tobaccos will burn well or stay lit easily in this sort of bowl. The bit isn't bent quite enough for my tastes, but I don't know if they are all that way or mine is just a fluke.

I WAS pleased with what I ordered. I still wish the enclosed pipe chart WAS IN COLOR rather than B&W though, and also that the "special offer" offered something truly "special". Maybe it does and I don't realize it (like not all the pipes in the offer are available in ANY retail outlet). --RJ--

ozark southpaw · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:36 am Post subject:

Both are good looking pipes Mac! I like the Royalton especially. Sure would be nice if they would cut the beads on the bulldogs though. They seem kinda nekked without them!!
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LokoMac8 · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:27 am Post subject:

steverino · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:31 am Post subject:

LokoMac8 · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:02 am Post subject:

Rev. Avery · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:

Your Royalton is really nice looking! Glad you got it.
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steverino · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject:

LokoMac8 · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject:

steverino · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:46 am Post subject:

I'm about the same way, everything I write for work ends up having about five drafts before the final is ready.

Flycruiser · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject:

Well fellers it's here! In my mailbox was a beautiful little box addressed to yours truly. Inside was a great looking Dr. Grabow Golden Duke and a pack of filters along with the same paperwork they mailed out earlier. I have it loaded up and will be smoking it tonight on the back porch by the fire pit. Can't wait!