Best Pipe for Aromatics

[TheOldManBda]

I almost exclusively smoke aromatic tobacco and notice it all gets very damp towards the end of my smoke. Am I correct that a pipe with the most significant bend in the shank is best to avoid the occasional mouthful of gross liquid? I was looking at an Oom Paul, Rhodesian, Bulldog, or Author-shaped pipe. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[telescopes]

I find that a Pot shape works great for spreading out the heat and keeping the pipe more dry near the end. This is only my experience.

 

[NC TX ID pipeman]

Get good quality meerschaum or some higher end italian briar pipe(Ser Jacopo,Viprati,M de paja,) they all smokes dry.. Maybe Peterson system will make your mouth dry untill you flip it over and all that s*****t will go in your mouth..

 

[Duke of Erinmore]

I find that a Pot shape works great for spreading out the heat and keeping the pipe more dry near the end. This is only my experience.

Agreed. I suppose every pipe with a larger chamber diameter is helpful there.

And of course be aware that most aromatics (at least of the Danish variety, Mac Baren and the likes) are designed to be smoked with filter, so they do produce more liquid.

 

[Searock Fan]

When I smoke an aromatic it's either in a meerschaum or a Savinelli with the balsa insert.

 

[ray47]

I find that Natural Corn Cob pipes work best for me when I smoke an aromatic.

 

[aquadoc]

Agreed. I suppose every pipe with a larger chamber diameter is helpful there.

And of course be aware that most aromatics (at least of the Danish variety, Mac Baren and the likes) are designed to be smoked with filter, so they do produce more liquid.

Where did you read they were designed to be smoked with a filter because they produce more liquid?

 

[NC TX ID pipeman]

He does not have to read it nowhere because it is logical...aromatics makes more gumbo in your pipe so if you use a filtered pipe you got less chance to drink that mess...

Where did you read they were designed to be smoked with a filter because they produce more liquid?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Best Pipe Type for Aromatics

Any of them.

Am I correct that a pipe with the most significant bend in the shank is best to avoid the occasional mouthful of gross liquid?

Smoke slower and use a pipe cleaner from time to time to avoid moisture build up.

And of course be aware that most aromatics (at least of the Danish variety, Mac Baren and the likes) are designed to be smoked with filter, so they do produce more liquid.

Never heard that one before. Allow some air time, pack looser, and smoke slower and the moisture won't be an issue.

 

[kcghost]

What he said sounds right to me.

 

[Chasing Embers]

He does not have to read it nowhere because it is logical...aromatics makes more gumbo in your pipe so if you use a filtered pipe you got less chance to drink that mess...

I'm around 50% aromatics smoked at this point and get no moisture buildup from them. If you don't smoke them hot enough to cause more moisture, most if not all of it burns off.

 

[Servant King]

Likewise, I came across that concept early on in my pipe smoking, that a significant shank bend is useful when smoking aromatics (which is all I smoked for the first year or so). It certainly made an impression on me, as my primary aromatic pipe is a Savinelli Tortuga 614, a bent billiard doing its best to rival the extreme bend of an Oom Paul. This pipe also takes a 6mm balsa, which certainly helps in that regard.

Still, like Embers points out, the best strategies to avoid moisture buildup are drying longer, packing lighter, and puffing slower/gentler. These things make the biggest difference, regardless of what type of pipe you are using.

 

[TN Jed]

I picked up a Peterson system pipe early on in my pipe smoking career and it helped with excess moisture. Now that I've got a little more experience under the belt I don't have the moisture issue anymore. The Peterson helped me to develop my technique while still enjoying every smoke. Just don't dump your ash until you've dried the spigots reservoir out with a pipe cleaner. The military mount allows you to de-stem the pipe while hot so you can dry out the reservoir then dump ash and keep on smoking.

 

[Chasing Embers]

The military mount allows you to de-stem the pipe while hot

Don't let age old dogma scare you. Unless you're smoking a pipe extremely hot, that can be done with any pipe.

 

[NC TX ID pipeman]

Don't let age old dogma scare you. Unless you're smoking a pipe extremely hot, that can be done with any pipe.

Unless it is a Canadian with thin shank walls you are right

 

[Chasing Embers]

Unless it is a canadian with thin shank walls you are right

No issues with this monster. Just hold the shank immediately in front of the stem while removing it.

 

[TN Jed]

I love these forums. I've learned more about smoking pipes in a few months than I learned in the first two years of smoking a pipe. My quality of smoking has improved greatly thanks to forum members.

 

[justscience]

I have a few carburetor pipes that I use for some aros that (gasp) I smoke undried. Half of them are old Kaywoodies. They moderate the temperature and transport the flavor in a humid, not steamy, smoke. Packing is likely a factor, but I just do it without thought.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have a few carburetor pipes that I use for some aros that (gasp) I smoke undried. Half of them are old Kaywoodies. They moderate the temperature and transport the flavor in a humid, not steamy, smoke. Packing is likely a factor, but I just do it without thought.

Moisture really isn't an issue if you pack lighter and allow more oxygen in the chamber to burn it off.

 

[helistone]

I almost exclusively smoke aromatic tobacco and notice it all gets very damp towards the end of my smoke. Am I correct that a pipe with the most significant bend in the shank is best to avoid the occasional mouthful of gross liquid? I was looking at an Oom Paul, Rhodesian, Bulldog, or Author-shaped pipe. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Are your pipes "gurgling" while smoking?
Do you hear the liquid building up?
If so, you could dry your moist tobacco a little bit and try to smoke slower.
You could also use a pipe- cleaner from time to time, to suck that liquids out.
I don't think the pipe shape has something to do with it...