It's my birthday today so I feel empowered to give a rant and rave, well just because.
Rant:
Vulcanite Stems
I'm done with it except for my one and future Dunhills. They are just too much of a pain in the a** to clean. Many Italian pipe makers and even American carvers (Mark Tinsky) don't feel the need to use it. I can't tell a big difference on my teeth. If I'm clenching, I'll use a rubber bit. The rubber bits are easier on the teeth than vulcanite. I'll smoke a Dunhills on special occasions (e.g. weddings) and afterwards oil up the stem and place it back on the rack for a while. Other than that,long live acrylic.
Rave
Winslow Pipes
I bought what was for me a rather inexpensive pipe. It was a Winslow partially rusticated apple (viking), looks like a lovat. Set me back like $110-$125. The pipe has smoked sooooo good from day one. Always a cool smoke with a wonderful flavor and it looks good. Nice big bowl, which I like.
Well, that's it for me, but today it's all about me.
Happy 4th to everyone tomorrow.
Rant:
Vulcanite Stems
I'm done with it except for my one and future Dunhills. They are just too much of a pain in the a** to clean. Many Italian pipe makers and even American carvers (Mark Tinsky) don't feel the need to use it. I can't tell a big difference on my teeth. If I'm clenching, I'll use a rubber bit. The rubber bits are easier on the teeth than vulcanite. I'll smoke a Dunhills on special occasions (e.g. weddings) and afterwards oil up the stem and place it back on the rack for a while. Other than that,long live acrylic.
Rave
Winslow Pipes
I bought what was for me a rather inexpensive pipe. It was a Winslow partially rusticated apple (viking), looks like a lovat. Set me back like $110-$125. The pipe has smoked sooooo good from day one. Always a cool smoke with a wonderful flavor and it looks good. Nice big bowl, which I like.
Well, that's it for me, but today it's all about me.
Happy 4th to everyone tomorrow.
