Thread: Pipe of the Day

Originally Posted by Devilpup

Yesterday a I got a very generous package in the mail from Phil. It contained around an ounce of both Peter Stokkerby Black Cavendish and Smokers Pride Black Cavendish. So for after breakfast I decided I couldnt wait to try so I fired up a bowl of PS and it is great. Very light and sweet but it tastes great and so far I've gotten the thumbs up from the only roommate that was home. Thank you so much Phil.

PS I love the wrapping paper envelope.

It was kind of like reverse Christmas... And you are very welcome!

I really need to get onto some other tobbaco given some of the descriptions. I have yet one more question..... Is avoiding burning the rim of a pipe an aesthetic consideradtion or 8s it a smokeability consideration.

Apologies f9r turning this thread into a Q&A.

Geek

Originally Posted by TheGeek

I have yet one more question..... Is avoiding burning the rim of a pipe an aesthetic consideradtion or 8s it a smokeability consideration.

For me it is neither. You can clean the rim wiping it with saliva or olive oil. It is not about smokeability, imho.

Originally Posted by Sailor

For me it is neither. You can clean the rim wiping it with saliva or olive oil. It is not about smokeability, imho.

Thanks Sailor

I really need to proof read when on the phone. My cobb is a little bit charred at the top and so I was curious.

Geek

Originally Posted by TheGeek

I really need to get onto some other tobbaco given some of the descriptions. I have yet one more question..... Is avoiding burning the rim of a pipe an aesthetic consideradtion or 8s it a smokeability consideration.

Apologies f9r turning this thread into a Q&A.

Geek

I think on a briar it's more of an aesthetic and a maintenance issue. I suppose it could be a smokeability issue if you are burning the rim to the point you are smoking briar along with your tobacco. Unless you like the flavor of burning briar...

OTOH, I've read that you should avoid burning the rim of a meerschaum bowl. I happen to like the looks of a "toasted" or charred rim meerschaum ala the meerschaum smoked by Lee Van Cleef in a "For A Few Dollars More." I had been lighting my meerschaum with a butane pipe lighter and the rim had darkened a bit, just at the very top, but not nearly to the degree, and down the sides, as the Van Cleef pipe. It occurred to me that lighting with a match might have a better effect and it certainly did. So while for some the aesthetics of a meerschaum might be somewhat "clean" and even coloring all around the bowl, I like a meerschaum that looks a little used and beaten like it's been smoked - by a bad ass.

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This morning I enjoyed my go to blend "Mississippi river" in my stubby poker, great way to start my day

Originally Posted by thewatermark

This morning I enjoyed my go to blend "Mississippi river" in my stubby poker, great way to start my day

What pipe is that... I love pokers and really short fat ones...

Been a while since I have been here. Going to enjoy some conesseur choice in m Peterson Kilarney tonight. It has been a few weeks or so since I have picked up the briar.

Well I pulled the trigger on this Cob Nose Warmer...

Also I got the up date on my commissioned Cutty from Eric King, the carver of Omar Kings... It should be sweet...

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

What pipe is that... I love pokers and really short fat ones...

It's from a custom pipe maker called "unique briar" on eBay. At first I was hesitant because there's really no reviews about his stuff on the other pipe forums , but I popped on a couple and they are very good smokers especially for the price. I too prefer stubby pokers as well