Good Car Pipe

psychpipes · Jan 30, 2014

I am looking for pipe suggestions that would work well in the car. I am not traditionally a clencher (I like to sit and hold my pipe while I smoke.), but my new job has made the car become my new smoking residence. I don't like to drive with one hand, so if I want to smoke I need to clench. Problem is, my tastes have always favored heftier pipes which make my jaw somewhat tired. I do have a miniature cutty that I had made several months ago, but I really want to expand what is now being dubbed my "car rotation". Any thoughts?

smokeybear · Jan 30, 2014

Wally Frank Short Snorter perfect for the non clencher to clench. I had one the was gifted to me from a member on here but a month ago i dropped it and it snapped in three places, i was so upset. any way i think there is one on the ebay right now. there cheap to.

smokeybear · Jan 30, 2014

Its gone but you can try this also that might work well for the car.

Vintage-Tobacco-Pipe-Imported-Wally Frank Limited-Briar

yazamitaz · Jan 30, 2014

How about a few cobs????

blindmansleeps · Jan 30, 2014

Yeah, I'd recommend a couple cobs. Also, with a cob you won't have to worry about oxidation of your stems in direct sunlight. Cobs are very light, too, and easy to clench. I use a cob when I drive.

peter70 · Jan 30, 2014

I smoke every day while driving. With practice, clenching becomes second nature after a few weeks, in which the jaws get used to the pressure. on the last check, my dentist was very impressed with my jaw muscles and asked, if I regularly crack nuts with them.

Of course, I won't take the very heavy pipes for a ride, but with well balanced pipes with good bits work very well. I never went with cobs, because my daily commute is double the time, a cob would smoke.

craig94yj · Jan 30, 2014

+1 on the cobs. Pre-pack 2, one for each way. I also have a couple of light weight briar billiards. One is actually a no-name lovat that is 5" long with a vulcanite stem. It is a great clencher. The other is a Brewster apple. the bowl is smaller, but it seems to burn close to an hour at slow cadence. I would just pick one of your favorites and just adapt your driving. I smoke a Peterson Shamrock 606 and that one I just keep in my hand while driving. You will manage with whatever size pipe you choose. It's no different than holding a cheeseburger on the fly. Good luck!

tennsmoker · Jan 30, 2014

Love those cobs!
You can get 'em in several shapes and styles.
If you drop them out of the car, run over 'em, they fly out the window while you are talking on the cell phone, you haven't lost something that is irreplaceable.
And, there is this. You can clench them all day and not get your jaw out of whack.
Did I mention that I love cobs?
One other point before moving on. They will handle just about any tobacco blend you throw at 'em.
Nuff said.

psychpipes · Jan 30, 2014

I appreciate the help folks. My only thing is I can't get myself to smoke cobs. I almost bought a couple MMs from the drug store the other day, but I just don't like them. Any other briar suggestions?

cosmicfolklore · Jan 30, 2014

I have six of these now in various colors and textures. They are Savinelli Piumas. I can't find them online very easily, but your B&M (if they have a vendor for Savs) can get them, They are usually sold as $30-50 bucket pipes, but they are made by Savinelli. Great .6" sized chambers for a good 30 minute (for huffers) to an hour and half smokes, depending on how slow you smoke. They weight about half an oz, and clench wonderfully. If you can't get a Piuma, try Stanwell's featherweight line. The Stans are still a bit heavier, about .7oz, but they are great pipes too.

salewis · Jan 30, 2014

I recommend a pipe with a vulcanite comfortable stem. Cobb pipes have harder stems that may irritate your mouth. While cobb pipes are light a medium sized briar pipe with a vulcanite stem may be more comfortable for you and may smoke better than a cobb.

teufelhund · Jan 30, 2014

I use an MM Pony Express with a forever stem. Short, lightweight and about a 20 minute bowl.

yaddy306 · Jan 30, 2014

My car pipes are MM hardwoods. Knockaround pipes that smoke well, and are easily cleaned.

mso489 · Jan 30, 2014

MM cobs are good, as suggested by several. If you want briar, Iwan Ries Exclusives include

compacts and medium size pipes, about $35 to $52. These are excellent pipes, but wouldn't

break the bank if they were stolen.

gtclark · Jan 30, 2014

Mr. Brog pearwood - light, inexpensive, good smokers, Mr. Brog pearwood and you won't care if it gets banged up.

petes03 · Jan 30, 2014

Check out Peterson's Outdoor series of pipes, I just got one a few weeks ago and it is by far the easiest clenching briar I own!

sallow · Jan 30, 2014

Check out Peterson's Outdoor series of pipes

I've been thinking about one of these. Did you get the 65? How about a pic?

cobguy · Jan 30, 2014

Ahhhhh ... I'm feeling the Cob-Love in this thread! LOL
Light, cheap, great smoker ... chicks dig it!

Well ... I'm not sure about that last part. : puffy

:

snagstangl · Jan 30, 2014

Saddle stems is what I would look for, or if it is more a traditional straight pipe stem like a wedge, then I use a softie bit. You might want to use a softie bit until you get used to clenching. Another option is if you have any slightly small bent pipes, full or 3/4 bents will hang from your mouth well, stay out of your vision and then just by glancing down you can see into the bowl.

mattia76 · Jan 30, 2014

I would suggest any of Trevor Talbert's Ligne Bretagne pipes. They tend to be on the smaller side and all of mine have been perfect, light clinchers that I enjoy on my 25-minute commute.

Good Car Pipe

Log in

SmokingPipes.com Updates

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

Site Sponsors

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

Can't Leave

Lifer

Lifer

Lifer

Might Stick Around

Starting to Get Obsessed

Starting to Get Obsessed

Lifer

Can't Leave

Lifer

Can't Leave

Lifer

Lifer

Lifer

Part of the Furniture Now

Lifer

Lifer

Lifer

Lifer

Starting to Get Obsessed