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Can you credit it? That Sherlock Holmes pipe has been around for a hundred years! On the literary stage, this stylish tobacco-pipe has seen the great detective grow into a legendary figure. The curvy Calabash style dates back to 17th century Britain and was a favorite among fancy gentlemen of old. All sherlock fans are proud to have one sherlock pipe or another.
Now our site has made this iconic pipe with love and it is made from high quality briarwood which inherits all the qualities and designs of the classic Sherlock pipe too. The funky waved bowl shows off his artistic nature while the elegant silver bands add some Victorian elegance – it’s perfect!
then what pipe does sherlock holmes use
In his original works, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle made Sherlock Holmes smoke a pipe. He used over fifty different pipes in the series. However, when most people think of it they’re probably imagining the “Prince Albert” or Calabash style; that’s what the famous one is called— the Sherlock Holmes pipe. It is usually made from briar or hardwood and has a curved stem with detachable mouthpiece.
This particular design of pipe hails from South Africa and is known for its ability to provide an extremely cool, tasty smoke. The natural properties of the gourd help to regulate the heat and moisture in burning tobacco so that draws are smooth and comfortable.
The famous Sherlock Holmes pipe
Peterson Sherlock Holmes pipe
The Peterson Sherlock Holmes pipe collection was made for fans of Sherlock Holmes and pipes who are very particular about their smoking instruments. Each item in this famous series has been skillfully produced by experienced craftsmen of Peterson,
Between 1989 to 1991, the original Sherlock Holmes pipes featured what became known as “House Style” at Peterson – an attractive balance between traditional dimensions and weighty proportions. The Rhodesian shape with a full bend was created by master craftsman Paddy Larrigan as an expression these principles; it has tall bowl that tapers gently downward into thick shank which holds muscular stem firmly. This design is perfect representation of robustness associated with House Style.
Later on Return Of Sherlock Holmes (1992-1997) took this base offering even further by adding XL Rathbone – a straight sided Stack bent Billiard shaped after pipes smoked by Basil Rathbone himself during his portrayals of Holmes in various films from 1939 to 1946. A swan-necked profile can be seen on the straight-sided Stack bent Billiard which also has more cylindrical bowl compared to its predecessor thereby making them synthesis designs based around two different main types smoked through actor Basil Rathbone’s performances as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective
Dunhill Sherlock Holmes Limited Edition Pipe
This edition Dunhill Sherlock Holmes pipe is made by Dunhill. Over the years, they have become popular for producing some of the best briar pipes worldwide. The traditional bowl shape is that of a slightly bent billiard which naturally evokes the bent calabash silhouette often associated with Sherlock Holmes. Nevertheless, this iconic design was refined by Dunhill who gave it their typical sleekness and proportionality.
The briar bowl has been meticulously carved and sanded smooth by skilled craftsmen before being stained to enhance its natural grain pattern; decorated on it is an intricate representation depicting famous detective wearing deerstalker hat overcoat around him while smoking pipe with wide sterling silver band having hand polished finish
It’s not just about looks though – this thing smokes great too! Military mount stem ensures secure fit and comfortable feel; made from Dunhill own premium acrylics guarantees excellent airflow control and heat dissipation so you can enjoy long cool flavorful drags without any harshness or impurities
Savinelli Sherlock Holmes Pipe
In my opinion, the pipe brand that produces quality pipes is Savinelli. For hundred years now, they have been manufacturing high-quality smoking pipes and this has made them a well-known name for pipe smokers all over the world.
The shape of these pipes is classic Billiard. All of them come with acrylic stems and are created out of best Italian briar wood which is then sandblasted to give it an attractive finish. This technique also makes it easier to hold onto your mouth while puffing away at them and keeps any tar from accumulating inside that beautiful briar over time.
Sherlock Holmes Meerschaum Pipe
Unlike other materials used in Sherlock Holmes pipes, this meerschaum pipe is made specifically for the average smoker and is extremely cost-effective. They are all carefully hand-carved to achieve the iconic slightly curved billiard shape, so in appearance, we usually associate it with the gourd pipe that Sherlock Holmes preferred.
Nevertheless, the Sherlock Holmes Meerschaum Pipe does not only pay tribute to a literary hero in style. In fact, it was the very nature of Meerschaum that took smoking to another level as far as delicacy and purity were concerned. Being porous and having good heat resistance make this material absorbent hence ensuring an extremely cool and flavoursome draw; at the same time acting like a sponge that soaks up any moisture thus preventing any impurities apart from letting through real tobacco essence.
With each use, natural oils from burning leaves will slowly seep into the meerschaum porous exterior causing them to change color over the years resulting in golden brown patinas –Nowadays most meerschaum pipes are carved out entirely from one block of pure 100% Turkish central sourced natural meerschaum. Once shaping is complete beeswax gets applied around protecting it while also aiding the absorption of smoke particles/tar.
How to use a Calabash Pipe?
Alright, we enter into having fun with your new calabash pipe! Before anything else, fill the bowl with some tobacco – I prefer a good aromatic mix. Use either matches or a lighter to ignite it; it doesn’t matter which. Now here’s where it gets important: press down on the tobacco with your finger so that it packs tightly. This prevents quick burning and drying out too much. We want to keep all those tasty flavors and smells intact!
This smoking apparatus is designed not to burn your lips when you take long draws of cool smoke through it; this is achieved by using a gourd chamber which cools down the smoke before reaching one’s mouth