I do lean towards the larger chambers. The pipe itself isn't very big, but it does have a 50.8mm deep chamber. Here's an up to the moment photo.
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A Question For Meerschaum Smokers
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Older meerschaums tend to color since the material is harder and seems markedly different from the stuff used today. Ramazon at Meerschaum Depot who borrowed pipes from me to copy so he could launch a line of 'cutty' pipes under my name said the 19th century meerschaum seemed a lot harder than the material used in todays pipes. Funnily enough he sells the damn things under my name. I guess I should trade marked myself but he is very good friend and we all need every advantage we can get in these tough economic times. Perhaps the should be marketed them under the 'Condor Curmudgeon' label. 
colour rising up the bowl nicely
She's just in her awkward teenage years. Give a little time and she will blossom out beautifully!
I agree. The pipe is currently in the Jeffrey Epstein 'White bobby socks' phase!
So far every one of mine have done that.
From what I can gather, you have been smoking that pipe at least 5 times a day since you got it 3 months ago.
I would probably struggle to manage 2 bowls per week with a new meer, so by my calculations it would take me more than 3 years to achieve the same result.
I read that in the past, some meer collectors would hire people to smoke their pipes continuously to achieve the desired colouration/patina quickly
Another question for @condorlover1 ,@weezell
the stem on the meer is underclocked so I thought I would do the paper ring trick.I tried to remove the stem but it is stuck.It was fine when I gently assembled it 15 smokes ago.
Is it better to leave well alone or is there a trick to loosening it.Heating,cooling,lubricating the join ?
I havent tried too hard as I dont want to break things but it does bug me it not straight
the stem on the meer is underclocked so I thought I would do the paper ring trick.I tried to remove the stem but it is stuck.It was fine when I gently assembled it 15 smokes ago.
Is it better to leave well alone or is there a trick to loosening it.Heating,cooling,lubricating the join ?
I havent tried too hard as I dont want to break things but it does bug me it not straight
Ouch! Gently try it whilst warm holding the stem where it joins the shank otherwise disaster will befall you.
is it worth me warming it with steam from a kettle,i am thinking maybe it will penetrate the join a little.
If it doesnt free easily it will have to stay as it is.The threads were clean and screwed together easily,I can believe it is gummed with tar
Smoke it and then whilst it is hot gently try unscrewing the stem by gripping the shank and the top of the stem.
Sage advice! GENTLY is the key operative word. I've broken one,lucky it was not fatal...
well I tried to unscrew the stem whilst the pipe was warm and it cracked the amber right across the threaded area.Chipping a section off.I was being so gentle too.
I will have to send it to get a new acrylic stem made or maybe a repair band on the existing stem if thats possible.
I will have to send it to get a new acrylic stem made or maybe a repair band on the existing stem if thats possible.
I wasnt aware that was an option as when the pipe arrived it was seperated with the tenon fixed to the stem.I thought this was normal for meerschaums and it appears very well fixed to the shank.
In fact my other meerschaum is the same
the broken one
my other one
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