Are All Pipe Cleaners the Same?

[hobie1dog]

I try to get Dills as they are made here in NC by Dr Grabow Co.

 

[oldmansmoking]

I buy mine of eBay, they have nillon bristles suitable for a Falcon. They aren't quite as good as the cotton ones but are cheap and seam to do the job.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Answer to the o.p.: No! But they're close enough for government work. YMMV.

 

[kanaia]

I recently discovered a brand called Bringham the same people that make the pipes. The metal inside seems to be a little stronger than Long's or the Tom and Jerry's

 

[aldecaker]

I get along just fine with Dill's, regular and bristle. I wish they were a bit thicker, but they shed shed a lot less fuzz than the fluffy BJ Long's, so I guess it all evens out.

 

[condorlover1]

I use the long soft pipe cleaners sold in modeling shops as they are perfect for my ancient meerschaum pipes and don't damage fragile amber stems.

 

[fitzy]

Once I started using Brigham's I haven't gone back to BJ long's. Like Kania says the wire is slightly stiffer.

 

[instymp]

Was glad to find out dills are made in NC.