Thread: Pipe of the Day

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

They are neither one or the other. Problem is they use a moisture trap type system in the shank which forces them to drill diagonally instead of following the shank direction to the bowl. The exit hole winds up a little high. To make matters worse the tenon is flush fit plastic to wood and the tenon hole is pointed to follow shank. On these there is no military or pressure fit joint so removing it hot is trouble. So what happens the pipe cleaner gets caught in the moisture trap and cant get to the draught hole. Its kind of a mess.

I love my system pipe.But I never pull it apart till it's good and cool.First a cleaner through the stem, then one through the wood section taking care to swab out the trap, then I insert a fresh cleaner through the stem and put the pipe together with the pipe cleaner in it to soak up any excess moisture. When it's time to smoke I just pull the cleaner out without breaking the pipe apart.I also never have a gurgle problem with it. You must really either be huffing that pipe good or I would say if you are smoking aromatics through it,then that is when you get a lot of gurgle.

Nope does it no matter what. And just to clarify it isnt a true system pipe but it does have some features of them. The trap isnt big enough to do much and because its there, funny drilling was needed as to impede pipe cleaner use. 2 pipes same issue. No aromatics used and I changed even to drier tobacco.I liken them to razors that were poorly ground and flaky geometry.

Would you be willing to post pics of the pipe in question? You have my curiosity raised ?

Already posted if you feel like finding it its a peterson 2013 Christmas pipe and a Killarney Xl 90

Originally Posted by Sailor

I guess US folks have more open mind with the artistic shapes and of course it's a huge marketing area as well.
Not so much with filters. There must be big variations between European countries, most folks i know here do not use filters. And the same goes with those Estonian, Danish and Swedish pipe smokers i've met.
Of course markets in Estonia and Finland are small but much bigger in Sweden and Denmark.

Somehow I missed this one "T"....love the wood sprites.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Would you be willing to post pics of the pipe in question? You have my curiosity raised ?

Peterson 2013 Christmas pipe from my friend google images .......... ;

Originally Posted by MW76

So.. Pipe? Tobacco?

Should i dig out my old Dr. Grabow Ace and start puffin the old Captain Black Cherry like i did back in highschool? Maybe not.

Let me know what you think sirs.

I think that is is not the brand that makes a good smoker. You can find a decent pipes from no-name baskets as well. And sometimes even a brand known for quality makes a monday pieces (although not likely that often).
In general, there are two common brands that has never let me down: Stanwell and Savinelli.
Just pick up a shape of your choice and test that the draw is ok. Some prefer straights, i'm more with slighly bents. Some use filters, i do not. Some like p-lips, some don't; i've only tried one pipe with p-lip and can't say this or that.

Then it's all impossible for me to recommend a pipe tobacco. There are so many different tastes and strengths so it just for you to try. Maybe getting some samples from the local store might guide you in the direction you want.

For nightblade pleasure 1st pic Christmas Pipe bottom Killarney.

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May be a bit outdated, but I still enjoy skimming through once in a while. Might be good for beginners.

Having a break while watching doggies swim for the first time after the ice has gone. Water is still freezing cold.

Black coffee & Kratermischung from Hardcastle pipe. Kratermischung is a blend from Netherlands. Mid strenght, VA, dark fired Kentucky and black cavendish. Sweet tin scent but not 'aromatic' taste at all.