Peterson P-Lip

[briarbuck]

I like them, it makes for a good bent dangle in my experience.

Who can pass up a good bent dangle?

I have a number of Pete's that I bought at auction about 5 years ago. I really only consistently smoke 2 regularly; a sandblasted natural Pete Royal that Anthony re-stemmed for me that I love. I did not like that particular P-lip so I replaced it, now it's great. However I have a Mark Twain with an original P-lip that's a great change of pace. It's hit or miss with Peterson stems and depends on the pipe shape for me.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Dang! This could have been a poll! P-lips in for the win.

 

[Idahojoe]

As others have stated, the p-lip is a nice change of pace if you're clinching. I have a Peterson 314 with a p-lip that works great for that purpose. I also have a Dr. Grabow Omega that has something similar to a p-lip. I may buy another sometime down the road.
Actually, I'm sure I will -I can't seem to stop buying pipes!!

 

[warren]

I'm a big fan - but only with vulcanite stems.

Vulcanite stems beat, hands down, any other material as far as I'm concerned.

Not being able to pass pipe cleaners is a deal breaker for me.

More practice and the correct, not overly fluffy, pipe cleaner will do it. If I can push a cleaner through a stem anyone should be able to do so.

 

[mortonbriar]

Vulcanite stems beat, hands down, any other material as far as I'm concerned.

I agree that vulcanite stems take first place, but I was VERY pleasantly surprised to find myself a close second this year with a couple of small ropp pipes that have horn stems. Horn has the ability to feel firm and yet has some resistance at the same time.

I would not bother with a p-lip for a straight pipe I dont think, I am all about the dangle, and the chin bounce...
(these statements just keep getting worse)


Isaac

 

[mso489]

Repeating myself, but for full disclosure, the P-lip I have hasn't put me off the pipe at all. When its turn in rotation arrives, I pack it and light up. It is a fine Pete.

 

[Enemygod]

I am a clencher and I prefer a flatter stem. the P-lip is more round where you clench and I don't find it as comfortable. The one thing I really like about the P-lip however is that I can place my tongue under it without worry of getting a bunch of saliva in the stem and bowl like I would with a fishtail. I tend to salivate a bit when smoking my pipe, so that aspect of it, is a big winner for me.

 

[solideogloria86]

I love Peterson pipes and I love the P-lip. I like the draw and the way the smoke flows. If you are looking to reduce tongue bite though, I've found that if you smoke hot, the P-lip will just burn the roof of your mouth instead of the tongue. ?

 

[BROBS]

I am a clencher and I prefer a flatter stem. the P-lip is more round where you clench and I don't find it as comfortable. The one thing I really like about the P-lip however is that I can place my tongue under it without worry of getting a bunch of saliva in the stem and bowl like I would with a fishtail. I tend to salivate a bit when smoking my pipe, so that aspect of it, is a big winner for me.

it depends what era your plip is from as well.. they had a span of about 20-25 years of round ass plips that are nearly unclenchable.

 

[mtwaller]

My very first pipe was a little bent Peterson with a P Lip. Not knowing any different, I didn’t mind it at all at that time. Since then, every pipe I own is specifically Fishtail. I don’t clench, and the P Lip just feels overly large and awkward against my tongue. I bought and almost immediately sold an otherwise quite lovely old ‘96 Sherlock Holmes Strand to a forum member a while back, simply because I couldn’t get back onboard with the P Lip. I don’t think they’re bad at all! Pretty nifty, if you ask me. I just can’t get comfortable with them.

 

[bullet08]

Not being able to pass pipe cleaners is a deal breaker for me.

all my p-lip pass pipe cleaner fine. you just have to find the right angle. system pipes are different story, p-lip or fishtail. but you can treat system pipes like army mount.

 

[Worknman]

I guess you have to decide if you want a fully sore tongue or a half sore tongue and a half sore roof.

 

[madox07]

I like them and wouldn't buy a Peterson without one, though I do have one that I inherited that has a fish tail bit. I find the p-lip is easier to clench and since the hole is at the top of the button, it distributes the smoke differently than fish tail bits, which is nice change for a constant smoker like me.

That is interesting ... I find the plip bent pipes more difficult to clench, unless I put a rubber bit on them.

 

[JimInks]

That is interesting ... I find the plip bent pipes more difficult to clench, unless I put a rubber bit on them.

The first two pipes I bought were Dr. Grabow Omegas that copied the Peterson style down to the p-lip, though the hole was not on top of the button. I liked it immediately, and got very used to it. In fact, two of my Basil Meadows pipes have p-lips. It may be how our teeth are constructed that make the difference between the p-lip being a clencher and not being a clencher. Or it maybe where you clench on the stem. I always clench beyond the button on a regular bit and often beyond the p-lip. If the pipe moves in my mouth when I'm walking, I find it much easier to clench and stablize a pipe with a p-lip bit.

 

[shikano53]

Another vote for the P-Lip. ?

 

[madox07]

The first two pipes I bought were Dr. Grabow Omegas that copied the Peterson style down to the p-lip, though the hole was not on top of the button. I liked it immediately, and got very used to it. In fact, two of my Basil Meadows pipes have p-lips. It may be how our teeth are constructed that make the difference between the p-lip being a clencher and not being a clencher. Or it maybe where you clench on the stem. I always clench beyond the button on a regular bit and often beyond the p-lip. If the pipe moves in my mouth when I'm walking, I find it much easier to clench and stablize a pipe with a p-lip bit.

Yes, I suspect you are right, it depends on how each individual's teeth are constructed. I also try to clench it beyond the button, but since my lower jaw is a bit inward, to the point my upper teeth almost cover my lower teeth when I have my mouth closed might be the reason why I can't seem to grip a p lip firmly between my teeth. The rubber bit is a different story, and the Peterson Kapet I am talking about has a nice balance to it also, however the shortcoming of the rubber bit is that I have the tendency to bite harder, to the point where my jaws hurt. Also, the area beneath it seems to oxidize faster than the rest of the stem ..

 

[cigrmaster]

The only Pete I ever bought was a p-lip and I hated it. It was so restrictive and I hated having smoke hitting the roof of my mouth. I honestly don't know how anyone can like this thing. I wonder if people know that using p-lips makes the smoker impotent.

 

[Enemygod]

That is interesting ... I find the plip bent pipes more difficult to clench, unless I put a rubber bit on them.

I put a softie bit on mine, but it doesn't fit very well, so I find it more annoying than helpful.

 

[ssjones]

The only Pete I ever bought was a p-lip and I hated it. It was so restrictive and I hated having smoke hitting the roof of my mouth. I honestly don't know how anyone can like this thing. I wonder if people know that using p-lips makes the smoker impotent.

Harris, I'm sorry the P-lip caused this issue and I hope you are better now.

 

[Casual]

I’ve smoked my only plip twice, and both times, my gums felt sore. This is with blends that don’t give my tongue any sort of bite.

I don’t know if it’s me or the pipe. I’ll have to try again when I have more experience.