How Does Meerschaum Compare to Cob?

zippocob · Feb 20, 2018

I just got into smoking a pipe after more than fifteen years of cigars. This has led me to have a preference for a very cool, dry smoke. I'm getting fairly good results with a Missouri Meerschaum cob, but I'm curious about actual meerschaum. Is there a difference between all-meerschaum and meerschaum-lined? What are some brands I should look for or avoid?
Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization (please check Rule #9)

olkofri · Feb 20, 2018

Some Meerschaum-lined pipes use pressed Meerschaum, instead of block Meerschaum. The former is lesser quality than the latter.
There was a recent discussion on this topic. Here: http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/briar-pipe-with-meerschaum-lined-bowl
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madox07 · Feb 20, 2018

Hmmm ... as olkofri you should check the discussion with regards to meer lined bowls. As for comparing cob and meerschaum.. you can't really. Apart from both delivering a fairly dry smoke, there is hardly any other term of comparison. I have experimented once with Dunhill 965 in a Dagner Cob vs a pressed meer pipe that I own. The taste was quite different. I am not saying one is good, or the other one bad, I am just saying that in my experience they deliver differently. Should you prefer one taste for the other, well that's up to you to experiment.

olkofri · Feb 20, 2018

One thing they both have in common: you don't want any cake on either.

madox07 · Feb 20, 2018

That too

oh and I can think of one more, they are both light pipes - as in weight, meetschaum being the lighter of the two.

crashthegrey · Feb 20, 2018

You may also want to try a clay. That is as dry as a bone. But don't overlook briar pipes. If you have a quality pipe, they smoke cool and dry.

zippocob · Feb 20, 2018

Thanks for the quick and helpful replies. I'm going to keep a lookout on eBay for a good estate meerschaum.

cortezattic · Feb 20, 2018

Whoa! Before you shop for an estate meer, check out

http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/put-that-in-your-pipe/the-thrill-of-the-hunt-a-guide-to-estate-meerschaums/

zippocob · Feb 20, 2018

That was an informative read. Maybe I'll just buy a new one from a reputable seller instead. Or buy a couple of clay pipes.

jeepnewbie · Feb 20, 2018

I second the clays they are quite nice. Took a bit of getting use to for me as I like clinching the pipe with my teeth.
I personally love both the cobs and meer pipes. Be careful with meerschaum in the colder weather. I've had a couple crack on me, one was a cigar holder I forgot in the car one night. Got to freezing and it cracked in a couple of spots, but it is still useable.
Welcome to the forums and keep us posted.

crashthegrey · Feb 21, 2018

There is a fleabay seller from whom you can buy lots of German clay pipes. If you watch his sales sometimes you can get a lot for less than $25, often a dozen or more pipes. He uses family moulds that are over 100 years old.

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