Hi,
Well, I'm starting to look at pipes again. I sold my collection over a year ago due to my asthma getting worse. Started smoking cigars at a low rate 2/month and I've had no ill effects. I was smoking my pipes 3x/week. I should have just cut back. I have yet to find a cigar as enjoyable as an Italian pipe with a mild auro, english or crossover blend. The closest has been Drew Estates Natural line which supposedly uses some pipe bacci fillers. I still like a good mild to med CT cigar, but definitely don't love them.
Anyway, I digress, I am looking at an Il Ceppo Grade 4 horn pipe. My preference has always been straight billiards, Canadians or heavy bent pipes that are sitters. I can not clench because I then inhale my second hand smoke which is a no no for me. I learned this the hard way. I take a couple of puffs and then place the pipe to the side away from me. I can only smoke outside. this is how I smoke my cigars. Nice and slow, but not so slow as to have to relight all the time. Yuck! Anyway, I have always loved the look of the horn pipes, but not sure of its practicality and convenience. I don't want to buy a pipe I will rarely smoke. What are your opinions on horn pipes. This Il Ceppo is 6" long, 2"H, 13/16 chamber, would definitely prefer 7/8ths here. Thanks guys and gals!
Well, I'm starting to look at pipes again. I sold my collection over a year ago due to my asthma getting worse. Started smoking cigars at a low rate 2/month and I've had no ill effects. I was smoking my pipes 3x/week. I should have just cut back. I have yet to find a cigar as enjoyable as an Italian pipe with a mild auro, english or crossover blend. The closest has been Drew Estates Natural line which supposedly uses some pipe bacci fillers. I still like a good mild to med CT cigar, but definitely don't love them.
Anyway, I digress, I am looking at an Il Ceppo Grade 4 horn pipe. My preference has always been straight billiards, Canadians or heavy bent pipes that are sitters. I can not clench because I then inhale my second hand smoke which is a no no for me. I learned this the hard way. I take a couple of puffs and then place the pipe to the side away from me. I can only smoke outside. this is how I smoke my cigars. Nice and slow, but not so slow as to have to relight all the time. Yuck! Anyway, I have always loved the look of the horn pipes, but not sure of its practicality and convenience. I don't want to buy a pipe I will rarely smoke. What are your opinions on horn pipes. This Il Ceppo is 6" long, 2"H, 13/16 chamber, would definitely prefer 7/8ths here. Thanks guys and gals!
