New pipe question

[pstlpkr]

That looks very comfortable Zarb.
I like it, large bowl and not too short.

Looks like a good clincher.

 

[zarb]

Thanks! It is my first James Upshall, so I hope it turns out to be a good smoker.

 

[admin]

Nice new pipe Zarb. What is the shape on that? Is it a standard billiard? It almost looks like it could be a Canadian with the short stem.

 

[python]

Nice pipe!

 

[zarb]

Billiard, I believe.

 

[john]

Although taken by phone,very nice purchase!

 

[chuckw]

With a round shank and saddle stem, I think it is a Lumberman. Canadians usually have oval shanks and a tapered stem.

Upshall made some fine pipes and I'm sure you will enjoy that one.

 

[jayh]

I have a new pipe question. I have a new Luciano that seems to have a much wider draft than my other pipes. So much so that it almost feels "too" effortless to draw on it when I'm smoking. It's new and not broken in yet but it seems very hard to keep lit and my mouth dries out pretty quick smoking it.
Anyone had a pipe like this? It could be something that isn't a issue after break in and just learning how to pack it best, but just sending out a question.

 

[zarb]

I am still learning my pipe makes and models, so I would of never guessed that chuchw. I will have to see what I can dig up on it when I have time.

 

[pstlpkr]

Hey Jay,
You might have a good pipe for slow smoking. A good open draft means you can move the air in and out to maintain your ember.

You'll get used to it.
Just don't draw too hard or you'll pull your tobacco through, and you don't want to waste your good pipe tobacco by chewing on it.

 

[python]

Jayh Said:

I have a new pipe question. I have a new Luciano that seems to have a much wider draft than my other pipes. So much so that it almost feels "too" effortless to draw on it when I'm smoking. It's new and not broken in yet but it seems very hard to keep lit and my mouth dries out pretty quick smoking it.
Anyone had a pipe like this? It could be something that isn't a issue after break in and just learning how to pack it best, but just sending out a question.

I have a few Luciano pipes and I love the open draw on them. They drill them like that on purpose. They smoke great. Keep practicing on your packing method and, like Pstlpkr said, you'll get used to it and will probably enjoy it more.