Author. It's not on the list, so I voted for the Bullmoose. But really, any of those similar shapes. Squat Bulldog, Prince, Zulu.

I voted Bulldog but in actuality it is my second most favorite shape. The Poker/Cherrywood is my favorite but it wasn't a voting option.

I love the apple shape, primarily because the bowl tends to be thick in the middle, and I have a tendency to smoke hot. I also appreciate the feel of the bowl's subtle curves in the hand

For a pretty long time billiard was my favorite shape. I have a nice set of several English billiards that are real smoking machines- simple, well made, great smokers. But for some time now I've been in love with bullmooses. The shape is just wonderful but there is one problem with it- it has to be perfectly carved. I've noticed that there is a lot of variation between the renditions of this shape by different makers and some make my heart rejoice while other leave me indifferent (eg. I really don't like Peterson's 999 shape, which is a pity because they're readily available and have a good value). So it's kinda hard to find one that suits my idea of the shape but when I do I usually fall in love

I am and always have been a sucker for a classic lovat. I really have a difficult time walking away from a nice one at the B&M
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I voted billiard. I have really come to appreciate the smoking qualities of a billiard or some variation of it over the last few years.

Bulldogs,Apples,about a 1/4 bent suit me.Love a large Freehand for reading and TV watching.

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The Castello shape 34. Can also be found made as Savinelli Autograph or other makers at times. A quasi oval dublin shape with a plateau top. A most comfortable shape for me to hold and easy shape for a pipemaker to form. Sandblast is my fav.

I voted for the venerable billiard. However, like a lot of other pipesters here, bulldogs and rhodesians are right behind!

Voted for the billiard, but the bulldog comes a close second.

I voted for the blowfish even tho the hawkbill is my first choice, then comes the billiard and the roddie. There sure are a lot of nice ones out there.

My current favorite is a full bent barrel made by Cavicchi so I voted for oom paul. I also really like 1/4 to 3/4 bent eggs. My tastes seem to be ever changing though.

After further consideration of the question and looking at the pipes I've been purchaseing and reviewing the ones I habitually pick up to smoke I would have to say my hands down favorite is the Author shape. The next choices would be as I posted above. I also reserve the right to change my mind later .

I used to be a freehand nut, but the last year ot two has been all about billiards. I love Dunhills ODA billiards that stand a bit taller but still have perfect lines.

I'd also like to cast a vote for Kilted's Canadian grouping, a good sub-genus of the striaght pipe.

I'm sorta impartial on shape, as long as it "sockets" into my hand