i purchased a dr grabow 'full bent' pipe, pre-packaged at a tobacco store, and it was in excellent quality. it is my first 'real' pipe purchase and i'm really happy with it. thank you for this video, have a great week.
@themichiganpiper69877 ай бұрын
Still my favorite pipe!
@grumpyoldsodinacellar35187 ай бұрын
When I lived in the states, I had a few Dr Grabow's, the only one I really liked was the "Author" couldn't find one here in England until I found Invicta Briars who had the same shape, less the filter, which I never liked.
@adamfreed40153 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, Doug. Those are two nice pipes that I'm sure you'll find much enjoyment from for years to come. Tonight, I smoked the pipe that I started out with; a $5 Missouri meersham corn cob. Looking forward to the new series.
@themichiganpiper69873 жыл бұрын
Definitely one thing I like about about pipe community. Who cares the cost, how does it smoke!? Thanks for stopping in Adam.
@rubbyducky516310 ай бұрын
The leaves on the Dr Grabow's smooth finish pipes are covering up blemishes.
@jefferykubitz45103 жыл бұрын
I have three Dr. Grabows. Two are Omegas. They smoke fine.
@themichiganpiper69873 жыл бұрын
I'm up to 4, no complaints.😁
@artied18072 жыл бұрын
I have a few older estate Dr Grabow's along with some Kaywoodie's, Yello Bole's & Medico's purchased from e bay. I try to find the lightly used ones in really good condition that I can smoke and I try to keep the purchase price at $20 or below including shipping & tax. If you are persistent you can find them.. Then I found a couple of old wooden pipe stands to place them in. So I have a nice little starter set going that looks cool on the desktop along with some other vintage tobacco tin's, s, etc. I have maybe $200 or so invested so far in the whole shebang. Vintage Americana. I do plan to purchase a new Grabow Royalton soon as these are really cool looking pipes for the money.
@themichiganpiper69872 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's cool if you can find em that low. I guess I need to look a little closer. Thanks for info man.
@artied18072 жыл бұрын
The secret seems to be finding the sellers that deal in wanting to move stuff in general, not the sellers that are specifically into reselling old pipes.
@vjazz792 жыл бұрын
Vintage Dr. Grabow's are good quality. I have six of them mainly from ebay and Professor Walker. Quality and budget friendly, can't go wrong
@mrjim12miller3 жыл бұрын
I love Dr Grabow pipes.
@4one6Piper3 жыл бұрын
Sweet pipes Doug. No such thing as a lesser pipe... just more cost friendly. 😉 Enjoy your weekend....all those scratches and imperfections are character traits. 🙂
@themichiganpiper69873 жыл бұрын
Well said 416. Thanks and have have great weekend as well!
@danielradakovic9382 жыл бұрын
I am also from mi. Got a dr grabow riviera I like straight pipes too much of a wet smoker for the bent stems . Enjoy having a filter bought the pipe at wild bills was able to inspect it before buying. Paid more than you’d pay online Brick and mortar . Been a great smoker so far. Do like another cheap pipe it’s a Rossi but can’t get on with it not accepting a filter. But when I want unfiltered it’s pretty good just hate the spit falling down into the bowl as it’s a bent stem
@themichiganpiper69872 жыл бұрын
Ya, that can be a pain. One thing that helps me when smoking a non filter, is to run a soft pipe cleaner down the stem when it starts to gurgle. Takes all the moisture right out.
@ronh.7983 жыл бұрын
I have several Grabows, not a bad smoker in the bunch. It took some time to get used to the Omega, but after a few bowls and carbon cake buildup, it is a great little smoker. My Cardinal I dedicated to Lane's Ready Rubbed, it's the only blend I've smoked in it since I got it. My Grand Duke is a wonderful Virginia pipe, I have others as well, but like I said, not a bad smoker in the bunch and a piece of Americana as well. Pipe on
@themichiganpiper69873 жыл бұрын
I really like the Omega but the small hole in the bit is challenging for me. I'd like to get the Grand Duke one day. Thanks for the comments man.
@Cam5FC3 жыл бұрын
I think, Doug, that as you gain specific experiences with each pipe, that is what you'll grow in appreciation for those. Our hobby is pretty awesome in what the "experience" adds to it and in many ways, makes it
@themichiganpiper69873 жыл бұрын
Well said Nathan. Loving this journey. Thanks brother.
@byelochka2 жыл бұрын
Next time you are looking to ad a pipe to your rotation take a look at Brigham. They are a Canadian brand and I’ve had good luck with min. Just a few bucks more than my Grabows, and they smoke just fine. The rock maple inserts do a good job of dealing with the moisture as well.
@themichiganpiper69872 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I'll check them out.
@SlaytonRider3 ай бұрын
They are cheap solid smokers I bring a grand duke to work along with something cheap like half and half or captain black always a good smoke
@themichiganpiper69873 ай бұрын
Good solid smokes
@RelaxedpiperYoutube2 жыл бұрын
Looking for a vintage Dr. Grabow to add to the collection at some point, but I'm on the fence with it. What was that pipe polish you spoke to? Thanks.
@themichiganpiper69872 жыл бұрын
Pipe Shiney. It's from Pete's Pipe Craft. I may have a Pipe you would be interested in at a price that's hard to pass up. 😉Shoot me an email at michiganepiper@gmail.com.
@RelaxedpiperYoutube2 жыл бұрын
@@themichiganpiper6987 Will do thanks. Email sent.
@ParsimoniousPiper3 жыл бұрын
I only have one Grabow-a Royalton. From what I’ve seen the finish is better on that series. For smokers they’re hard to beat for the price.
@themichiganpiper69873 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I'm probably not done getting more of them. 😁
@extrapintpodcast3763 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean about the “ basket “ pipe feel. Enjoy 🍻🍻
@byelochka2 жыл бұрын
No shame in a Grabow. I have two, and both of them smoke like champs. They aren’t the prettiest, but otherwise serve their purpose. Better to have a stable full of budget briars and cobs, than to blow your whole wad on a more expensive briar that you are gonna beat the hell out of if you don’t have a rotation.