Best Pipe Filter

[starship]

I probably broke the rules by starting a thread, search did not help.

I had a "cheap" filter and the paper barrel came apart and left the plastic stuck in my stem. Hence forth I am looking for recommendations for a good pipe filter.

 

[Roach1]

According to many Forum members you can't go wrong with Vauen Dr.Perl filters. Available in 6 and 9mm.

 

[starship]

Thank You

 

[fireground_piper]

I prefer balsa style.

 

[Douglas]

Balsa for me too.

 

[Roach1]

Forgot about Balsa,sorry.

 

[Hillcrest]

I probably broke the rules by starting a thread, search did not help.

I had a "cheap" filter and the paper barrel came apart and left the plastic stuck in my stem. Hence forth I am looking for recommendations for a good pipe filter.

What kind of pipe and size of filter ? Vauen (Dr. Perl Juniors) invented activated charcoal filters but filters vary in size depending on the filter company and pipe stems vary in size depending on the pipe company. Vauen tend to get stuck in Savinelli's because they are a bit too thick so stick with Savinelli 6mm filters which are longer and thinner. As for 9mm Vauen are very good and so are Peterson. Here's some links to prior threads for your consideration:

Filters, Pros and Cons :: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions

9mm White Elephant Supermix vs Meershaum , anyone care to help a senior ? How effective? Preferred brands? Thanks Old Brown Trout

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Best Pipe Filter :: Pipe Talk

I probably broke the rules by starting a thread, search did not help. I had a "cheap" filter and the paper barrel came apart and left the plastic stuck in my stem. Hence forth I am looking for recommendations for a good pipe filter.

pipesmagazine.com

Filter life :: Pipes Accessories

For the life of me, 1 cant get multple smokes from a filter 6mm charcoal dr perl junior. 1 smoke and the poor filter is a solid block inside. And taste rather rancid. peterson 9mm charcoal. The charcoal stays in good shape, nice and loose like an unused one. But the draw is reduced by 50%...

pipesmagazine.com

How to remove a filter? :: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions

Hello folks. I know the question might seem a bit dumb... I've had it happen, although pretty seldomly, when removing a charcoal filter, when the surrounding paper is pretty soaked and on a pipe with a particularly good fit between the filter and the mouthpiece, that the paper rips up and i end...

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9mm Charcol Filters vs Meerschaum Throwdown :: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions

I did an experiment and I must admit that the result was impressive... I smoked several bowls of G&H Black Bogie Twist and Dark Plug with white elephant 6mm meers filters placed in some of my 9mm pipes... no bites, very improved airflow as direct result of the reduced diameter of the filter, dry...

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[blueeyedogre]

Vauens are good for 6 and 9mm filters but for the paper filter for cobs and such I go with Medico filters.

 

[Sea Lord]

9mm filters? Big Ben. They are harder to find but they are worth it. On average, they allow a much better draw than Vaeun, Peterson or Savinelli.

 

[Searock Fan]

In case you missed it this is from a previous post.

I have several Savinelli filter pipes I use to smoke an occasional aromatic. Here's how to save money on the filters. Instead of buying the actual filters. I go on ebay and buy a pack of balsa wood rods in the right size (3/16x1/8") and cut them to length and that's it. Cost is about 10% the cost of filters and they work just as well. A tip: if you cut the ends on a slight angle the pipe draws better.

 

[didimauw]

I never liked the idea of a soggy wet paper filter. Sounds like my theory came true about them. So I always went with balsa filters in my Dr Grabows.