Just a quick post to caution against carrying pipes in jeans or trouser pockets. They tend to get
sat on (in back pockets) or bent (in side pockets). Also beware of dumping them from shirt breast
pockets. I think long slender straight stems are particularly vulnerable. Somewhat blocky
fully bent pipes seem to ride best. Inside pockets on denim jackets are ideal, inside pockets on
sports and suit jackets, or outdoor jackets or overcoats, are usually good. Get rid of ash after
a smoke; some cloth is surprisingly flammable. Sometimes it's nice to have a pipe along even
when you don't get a chance to smoke it, for luck.
sat on (in back pockets) or bent (in side pockets). Also beware of dumping them from shirt breast
pockets. I think long slender straight stems are particularly vulnerable. Somewhat blocky
fully bent pipes seem to ride best. Inside pockets on denim jackets are ideal, inside pockets on
sports and suit jackets, or outdoor jackets or overcoats, are usually good. Get rid of ash after
a smoke; some cloth is surprisingly flammable. Sometimes it's nice to have a pipe along even
when you don't get a chance to smoke it, for luck.
