Stanwell Authentic Pipes

Excellent feel in the hand. Excellent draw and construction. Comfortable wide bit, and beautiful ascetics. Best smoking pipe that I currently own.

I first bought a Stanwell 63 back in 1974 when wandering into a tobacconist in Kendal, UK. I loved the shape, and I smoked it daily and so forth. It lasted until a few years ago when I had to retire it. A few years ago, shape 63 didn't seem available, and then all of a sudden Pipes & Cigars began carrying a number of them. While it's possible now to have 63 in any number of finishes, I do enjoy starting from raw briar for two reasons. First, I feel that the pipe itself "breathes" easier, allowing a cooler smoke. Second, seeing how the pipe colors over time gives a feeling of deep satisfaction. Even after a year, a raw 63 can have as much coloration as any stained pipe, but there's the joy of doing it yourself. I wound up buying three of them. Why risk having anything happen? I believe that Stanwell has discontinued the line, so what is available now is what there is.

Good smoking, pipe stem is loose

What can I say? Just bought my third one.... Great pipe, great value. Love the way it darkens over time much like meerschaum. Also smokes cool and dry.

Really nice pipe, daily smoker, 9 mm adapter proved to be invaluable because of plugged filters or bad filters. BowlColor changes to a light to medium brown quicker than expected but all in all a very good pipe for a daily smoker

Great bowl and great smoke

Well made with balanced shape. Several of my pipes are unfinished/natural and love the way the briar changes color and tone over time as it is being used. I bought the 29 as a follow up purchase to getting the 107. I didn't realize how small the 107 was (it's the same shape as the 29) but as the price was great and figured may as well splurge and have 2. The 107 is working out just as well. A third Stanwell Authentic is surely in my future!

The Authentics seem nice pipes for the price. Only problem was I didn't realize the Authentic 107 was such a tiny pipe. Never thought it was not a normal size. Should have ordered the Authentic 29. Well, it's breaking in nicely and will use as a novelty smoke.

It's a magnificent pipe and a joy to smoke, as well as being aesthetically pleasing.

Excellent! I like it so much! Like it and enjoy it!

Good Brier, easy carbon build up and is developing a nice color. It's going to be a good pipe. Well done Stanwell.

Smokes great, of course. I immediately applied some Decatur Pipe Wax (available here) and it got a pleasing color to it.

Ruggedly stout, well-balanced, and with AAA grain for an unfinished briar. Excellent buy!

Already beginning to ripen. The caramel tones, though faint, are starting on the bowl to blush. I have returned to smoking a pipe after decades of being locked in a smoke free environment. I have yet to find a sweet aromatic blend, with a nutty vanilla presence, that I so loved. This pipe would make a perfect fit.

Very nice pipe - had just started to take on a nice oil finish when it was stolen off of my table in a restaurant we were at. Will buy another when i have the funds.

Great first pipe!!! I recently bought a Stamwell Authentic 83 to my husband and he love it. I just need to know if it use filters and if it do, what size? Thanks

Great first pipe. I recently bought a Stamwell Authentic 83 to my husband and he love it!! I just need to know if it use filters and if it do, what size? Thanks

You could spend more money but not get a better pipe.

Beautiful pipe -- love the unfinished look. Stem is longer and has a much shallower angle than many cherrywoods, which I like -- almost needs a full bowl as a counterweight to sit upright. Gets a little hot, though, and has two tiny pockets in the bowl rim, so maybe Stanwell isn't using the highest quality briar for this line. Also wish it came with vulcanite.

My guy loves the pipe but is wondering the best way to clean the stem

This is my third Stanwell Authentic and I love it. The natural, unfinished briar developes a beautiful amber, brownish tint over time as it is smoked. I’ve always thought these unfinished pipes also smoke better since they seem to “breathe” better due to the lack off finish. I’ll definitely be buying another. Highly recommended.

I love this pipe! It smokes well and is comfortable in the hand. I enjoy it with a glass of Scotch and a good book on the patio in the evening.

The Stanwell Authentic is my first unfinished pipe. I have to say I am very pleased with the smoking characteristics of this particular pipe. Also the color changes it takes on after smoking it a few times really brings out the grain or the briar. Altogether a great pipe at a great price!

One could spend more but why? Quality control at Stanwell must be perfect as the pipe I received had only one very minor blemish. Smoking characteristics are flawless.

Love the natural wood look and the way the pipe stays cool as you smoke it the bool never gets hot.

A beautiful pipe that feels natural in my hand. A nice enjoyable smoke with my favorite pipe blend.

I finished the pipe myself and it turned out well - nice grain. Smokes well also - I really like the 9mm filter.

IT'S A GREAT PIPE. SMOKES VERY WLL AND DRY.

bought 2 of these 2 years ago. Fast stain and polish and you're good to go. Actually GREAT value. Buy a few. You'll be surprised how good they are.

I've been waiting years for a pipe like this, a totally natural bowl with no finish. I think it allows the pipe to "breathe" better and be easier to clean. If it ever gets really unpleasant due to tars I have the idea of soaking the bowl in a neutral spirit and then dry out to sweeten it which can't be done with a typical finished bowl of coarse. It's light weight and the acrylic mouthpiece is very good with the bit not uncomfortably thick as many are. Smokes very dry and cool. Being a totally natural pipe I reserve it for my more natural English blends. This pipe is even better than the pipes I've paid three times as much for. I can't wait to get more.

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Smokes well. I enjoy watching the color change.

I love it! It can't be more perfect in size and weight and it smokes great too!

This is a fantastic pipe. First and foremost, it smokes great. stays cool, doesn't feel too heavy, has a seamless build and looks very clean. Mine has already started to color a bit with the oils from my hand, but the color is rich and the way the grain shows through really makes for one of my favorite pipes. for me, its a perfect blend of form and function.

It's a smooth smoking pipe.

Great pipe. Very comfortable to hold and as you smoke it the oils in your hand will bring out the grain.

Disliking shinny stuff, I have sometimes buffed out the varnish on some of my pipes. So, I jumped on the occasion to own a pipe without any varnish at all from the start. Just what I wanted, beautiful briar that will acquire a natural patina from age, wear and smoke. It’s a beautifully made pipe. As far as its principal object is concerned, it offers the cool and dry smoke you can expect from a Stanwell. I do hope more options fitted for a 9mm filter will be available in the future.

I have a model #63 circa 1980 that still serves me fine but I couldn’t resist getting another plateau briar 63 in natural without stain or polish.

An excellent pipe,puts savinelli unfinished pipes to shame.smokes cool and dry,no putty,and perfectly fitted acrylic stem. What more could you want.

I received my Stanwell Authentic 15 three days ago, and have smoked it once every night since. Normally I'll let my pipes rest a bit more between smokes especially when new, but I wanted to put it through the paces to see how it holds up, and it's doing just fine. In those three smokes I've loaded it twice with Cornell & Diehl Belmont Station and once with G.L. Pease The Virginia Cream. From the very first smoke, this pipe smoked absolutely fantastic, like a well seasoned briar. The consecutive smokes were just as good, with no gurgle and few relights. The pipe's condition was actually better than it's unfinished Savinelli counterparts, while there are a few minor flaws in the briar, there are no fills, which stand out like a sore thumb on darkening unfinished briar. And they appear to be sanded smoother than the Savinellis as well. Three smokes in, the pipe is already taking on a nice golden hue and promises to darken beautifully as the grain is beginning to show through. The pipe has a rather narrow chamber as compared to the thickness of it's walls, as it is a substantially sized pipe... think Peterson B42 sized bowl but a tad shorter in height, and a tad thicker in diameter. So this one has walls that are quite thick. I may decide to dedicate this pipe to flakes. The stem is a very comfortable, mirror finished acrylic. All in all I'm very pleased with this pipe and it promises to become a fast favorite in my rotation. If you're looking for a lot of bang for your buck, then this is the bunker buster of unfinished pipes.

Just received the Authentic 15 and I must say my money was very well spent. Beautifully made all natural briar with a very generous bowl size for a long smoke. Smokes nice and cool...... Definitely considering adding the Authentic 185 to my Stanwell collection.