Heavier Pipes

[Olkofri]

I've got the ignore button for that. Cuts them off from getting updates.

But then you can't see their posts either! ?

 

[Waning Embers]

But then you can't see their posts either! ?

I fail to see the problem there.

 

[Olkofri]

I fail to see the problem there.

LOL. I think I understand.

I don't like using ignore functions because it tends to break threads or make for some awkward situations. Long time ago I did have to use the ignore command for an irritant on an IRC channel. It worked wonders till one night I was replying to another fellow who was actually having a convo with the ignored bloke: I reckon the latter might have taken issue with some of the things I said since he didn't know I was ignoring him. Worse, he had admin rights in that channel. ?

 

[Pipenwheels]

That's how big this Kenan is.

View attachment 67609

That is a BEAUT! I would love to get my mitts on a piece of treasure like that!

 

[Waning Embers]

That is a BEAUT! I would love to get my mitts on a piece of treasure like that!

Its as close to anatomically correct a skull as I've ever seen in meerschaum.



Coloring fairly well until I put it down for the winter.

 

[Pipenwheels]

Here is my Boswell Jumbo XXX nosewarmer! It has some weight. Reason I like big pipes is everything is multiplied. Think of a small pipe smoke session, all the moments of perfection....in a big pipe those moments are simply prolonged! It is true that moisture needs to be taken into consideration, but when doesn't it come into play? I say, do what makes you happy!

 

[Pipenwheels]

Its as close to anatomically correct a skull as I've ever seen in meerschaum.

View attachment 67669

Coloring fairly well until I put it down for the winter.

View attachment 67670

I have never seen such a perfect skull! I often cringe at some of the 'skulls' out there, but that is a masterpiece! And the color? Exquisite....and will only get better!

 

[Waning Embers]

I have never seen such a perfect skull! I often cringe at some of the 'skulls' out there, but that is a masterpiece!

I like Yanik's skulls but they're too horror movie rather than realistic.

 

[Olkofri]

I like Yanik's skulls but they're too horror movie rather than realistic.

They're still not as bad as 'vikings' with horned helmets. ?

 

[karam]

He made some straights recently too.

View attachment 67645

Your Moretti looks great, these look gimmicky to me, I reckon the tobacco will have changed midway through a bowl, probably become stoved

Plus yeah, I'm not well-stocked in tobacco at all to warrant killing a tin with 2 smoked when I get 20 out of one!

 

[Waning Embers]

these look gimmicky to me

Those are Boswell's big magnums. Hard to get too as one guy buys up most of them every year.

 

[Waning Embers]

when I get 20 out of one!

Even with my regular smoking pipes I only get 10 from one.

 

[Waning Embers]

Here is my Boswell Jumbo XXX nosewarmer! It has some weight. Reason I like big pipes is everything is multiplied. Think of a small pipe smoke session, all the moments of perfection....in a big pipe those moments are simply prolonged! It is true that moisture needs to be taken into consideration, but when doesn't it come into play? I say, do what makes you happy! View attachment 67671

Yeah, once I got my first big pipe years ago, I was instantly hooked.

 

[BarrelProof]

Yeah, once I got my first big pipe years ago, I was instantly hooked.

I’m feeling that now.

 

[Waning Embers]

I’m feeling that now.

The Bruce Weaver started it didn't it.

 

[BarrelProof]

The Bruce Weaver started it didn't it.

It got the ball rolling. This recent Tinsky has uncorked something fierce.

But - SP is insisting I send it back to them because I noticed a few small scratches on it. So, as much as I like it, it may end up not being mine when all is said and done.

 

[Waning Embers]

It got the ball rolling. This recent Tinsky has uncorked something fierce.

But - SP is insisting I send it back to them because I noticed a few small scratches on it. So, as much as I like it, it may end up not being mine when all is said and done.

Preben Holm's Ben Wades will scratch that itch very well.

 

[The Clay King]

@ofafeather I don't usually, I'm just practicing for clay pipe smoking competitions:

@ofafeather I can almost smell all that pipe smoke - and some of it will be mine in a couple of years time!

 

[Pipenwheels]

I have never regretted buying a massive pipe, though they are not for everybody. I have enjoyed seeing other's behemoths!

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

I am always seeing pipes that way between 1oz -2oz. I was wondering where I might acquire pipes of excellent quality that are 4oz+ in weight. I am simply looking for heftier pipes. Thank you.

Keep an eye out for these: Bent - King's Imperial - Pipes - http://blakemar.co.uk/pipes/kings-imperial/bent

Alternatively it's not too hard to find pre-drilled Hobby Blocks, a fully functional pipe just without any shaping.