Cobs vs. Briar

[mackeson]

Cobs are great and could be my only pipes for their wonderful functionality.

That being said...

At home relaxing, I enjoy the feel and characteristics of my briars most often. When I'm sitting outside in thew wind, driving, camping, fishing, etc... I prefer a cob. Great smokers that don't demand too much attention.

 

[mackeson]

Numbernine, if you get a cob make sure they teach you the secret handshake. It matters, otherwise it'll smoke like a briar.

Now you've done it. Remember: The first rule of CobClub is, Don't talk about CobClub

 

[seagullplayer]

Once you try one, you won't have to ask that question ever again, you will be able to answer it...

 

[pagan]

Get a Legend or Mizzou and give it a try, you'll be hooked, great smokers

 

[jpmcwjr]

I have dropped several briars while fishing and as my bad luck would have it they show the marks to this day.

Lucky you didn't drop it in a seaway while trolling! You still have the bloody pipes!
Many "answers" to your intriguing question, and I will guess it's cultish to perhaps a dozen of our denizens. I have some briars, but just don't smoke them much.

 

[ophiuchus]

Cobs are just fun.
Cobs are easy to make, as well ... ::

 

[ophiuchus]

Then I'm reminded of the thread title ...
I like both cobs and briars. Gee, original ... :lol:

 

[Chasing Embers]

Then what about I like cobs, briars, meerschaums, mortas, porcelains, clays, calabashes, and stones? :mrgreen:

 

[ophiuchus]

What? No love for brylon? :lol:

 

[aldecaker]

Nope.

 

[mawnansmiff]

I was a bit late in coming to appreciate the cob pipe. Having smoked nothing but briar (very occasionally a meer) for over a year I recently invested in a MM Mark Twain cob from Mysmokingshop.com. At around £12.50 I think I got one heck of a bargain pipe.
Granted, it does impart a certain sweetness to most blends I pack it with, but in no way does that affect my enjoyment of the smoke. My only minor complaint would be that it looks rather anaemic but I'm reliably informed that it will darken over time.
I would just say go out and buy one...you will be glad you did ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[hextor]

love cobs, some blends do tend to taste better, I smoke autumn evening and it is much more sweeter!! I do take out the filter though.

 

[numbernine]

Because of your stellar support of cobs i bought a MM Mizzou bent, a pouch of PA and one of CH a box of filters. It was different, smooth no bite with the virgin maze and i may like this. It's light weight and if i drop it or knock it out of my mouth i'm not out serious money.
The stems are a little weak but replacements are on the way from SP. I figure when it's broke in it will deliver even more flavor. I sampled some apple pie with some Scottys Bass Pond and the two flavors are great.
Wash your hands before you shake mine please.
Sixten

 

[coffinmaker]

After you have tried the "regular" cobs, look at the MM web site. Call MM Company, pick out a bowl style, a shank, and the type stem you would like, they will custom make up one for you.

 

[mawnansmiff]

"I sampled some apple pie..."
You put some apple pie into a pipe :crazy:
Regards,
Jay.

 

[stvalentine]

Cobs are not a cult but common sense - Falcons are a cult! :wink: :lol:

 

[instymp]

Cobs.. you don't have to worry about them, can light them with your cigar torch lighter & if you burn the rim it doesn't matter, smokes good, can knock them on anything you want to. Just smoke them wherever & whenever you don't have to worry about "Pipe etiquette"

 

[numbernine]

nvm

 

[oldreddog]

The real difference between a cob and a briar,nobody cares if you piss on a cob.