MechAnt Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 For a while now I've been very curious in the main (and lesser known) differences between Syrian and Egyptian pipes. I know that traditionally, Syrian pipes use male bowls but generally use female bowls these days. From the Syrians that are well known (Al Kareem, Glyph, etc), it seems like they are all brass. Egyptians are pretty much all stainless steel (Of course there's the Amer that's brass cored). So, what really differentiates Syrian and Egyptian pipes?I'm considering buying a more traditional pipe somewhere down the road and I'm really leaning toward a Syrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchan Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 some syrians have a screw in base, dun get those. they tend to strip really easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Some syrian are made with Hand-Made & Machine-Manufactured parts. The bowls used to be different, but now Syrians are switching to the non-traditional bowl style. I think all in all, Syrians look more elegant than most Egyptians, and some Syrians, as in the 29" from JandR, have 4 holes in the stem, instead of two, allowing more smoke to pass through the heart and into your hose, leading to bigger draws with less effort. (I'm not sure if four holes is common to any other types of Syrians). ANd most multiple Hose Syrians have Auto-Seal (From HS). If you are looking for a Syrian, I'd say JandR has the best quality, all handmade parts, and each one is unique unlike HS. But i've never seen a review for many of JandR's syrians, and a bunch for HS. I just know from experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 QUOTE (MechAnt @ Sep 20 2007, 01:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>For a while now I've been very curious in the main (and lesser known) differences between Syrian and Egyptian pipes. I know that traditionally, Syrian pipes use male bowls but generally use female bowls these days. From the Syrians that are well known (Al Kareem, Glyph, etc), it seems like they are all brass. Egyptians are pretty much all stainless steel (Of course there's the Amer that's brass cored). So, what really differentiates Syrian and Egyptian pipes?I'm considering buying a more traditional pipe somewhere down the road and I'm really leaning toward a Syrian.I have the Al Kareem Syrian from Hookah Company and I love it. It's not only quite beautiful but hits perfectly and it is brass cored. A middle eastern friend told me that yes, Syrians are going to female bowls which is that mine has. The main differences I can see is that Syrians are generally more ornate, has an inverted cone shape for the hose inlet, and a more esthetically pleasing purge valve design. If given a choice between my KM Tri-Metal the the Al Kareem, I'd grab them both and run for the door. I'd be very hard pressed to choose between them.'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hmmm. The Egyptians also have the tapered waves on the stem while the syrians have the sorta of ~~~~ smooth waviness to them. For my next pipe I really want to get a great brass cored pipe regardless of whether or not its Egyptian or Syrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 check out the new gold 1 hosers on jandr... those are beautiful...they also have the 4 holes to 1 hose intake, which is really hard to find in amerika. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 brass core on my syrian. also no common chamber. real heavy compared to what i hear about KMs."Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Hehe, nice scoop. I believe you own a Glyph is that right? How does it smoke?And SafeSearch, the Gold Syrian on JandR is one of the most beautiful pieces I've EVER seen in my life. Edited September 21, 2007 by MechAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 i'm seriously considering getting one.. not to mention a free 22" pipe comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah, those two new pipes of his are just soo amazing. I wish i had that much cash to use. I will in a while... His 19" may not be as pretty.. but i hear it smokes like a beast as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Now I'm gonna save up to buy myself that Syrian as a bday gift or christmas gift to myself. It's a goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 The gold one is sold!Now theres only the green and gold one, but it has a prettier shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 just spoke with jummy a few minutes ago. just got a new shipment of all the syrians today, just hasnt had the time to update inventory. he has all the options in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Even the gold one?How many of those does he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 i forgot the numbers. i think he said he got a shipment of 25 of the syrians. so he has enough, but he also said theyve been selling like hotcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well damn man those two that he just got in new are basically the sexiest rigs i've ever laid eyes on. if they were my girlfriend id tap that shii. I cant tell which one i like better! I like the shaft on the green one.. but the base on the other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Give JandR a call and see if they can mix and match. I'm sure they'd be happy to do that for you to get a happy customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah that's a great idea bro! I was thinking about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 QUOTE (MechAnt @ Sep 21 2007, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Give JandR a call and see if they can mix and match. I'm sure they'd be happy to do that for you to get a happy customer.haha thats what i contacted jimmy about actually. he said he'd be more than happy to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Oo, Safe, wanna get a price estimate of the 30" base with the 29" gold and silver stem? (on the 2 new ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 i think he said it will stay in the rpice range of $115 to $125. im not a rep though, so dont hold me (or him) to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah, maybe ill have to ask myself. Wehn i get payed im gonna jump on that shit like a cat on catnip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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