Bowl Shape for Aromatics?

[TampaPete]

I know there are general schools of thought regarding bowl shape for flakes and VA’s, but what about aromatic blends? All other factors being equal as far as drying time and the like of course.
I seem to recall an article or video suggesting a short, wide bowl with a loose pack being a good starting point.

Thanks!
Pete

 

[Chasing Embers]

Just as with any other type blend, any chamber shape or size will work fine.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

What ever pipe shape you have will be just fine. I've never noticed the bowl shape to affect the way my aromatics smoke.

 

[bullet08]

Depends on what you think the aromatic blend will be like. If you think complex, wide chamber. If not narrow. But, it's an automatic. Cob would be more than good enough.

 

[PipeIT]

Aromatics styles vary greatly…

Have a look at this article if you haven’t read it before.

Aromatic Pipe Tobacco | Smokingpipes.com

Learn more about how aromatic pipe tobaccos are made, including the differences between casings and top notes.

www.smokingpipes.com

@TampaPete basically complex blends do better in wider chambers. But pipe dimensions and materials can vary, so it’s always best to experiment with the pipes you own, to see which work out the best.

 

[anotherbob]

not that I've noticed. But who knows.

 

[shanez]

I personally prefer a round shape. But that's just me.

 

[proteus]

I find that a Peterson system or any cob shape works best for me and my aros I have. My aros are not the goupy sugary sweet type though. They are in the vein of a slightly aro such as MacBaren Scottish.

 

[bassbug]

Many billions of electrons have given their lives in this debate and there still seems to be no consensus.

In my vast (OK, maybe only half-vast) experience and research, I have found that there atwo non negotiables.

1. Open at the top.
2. Small hole at the bottom.

 

[TampaPete]

Many billions of electrons have given their lives in this debate and there still seems to be no consensus.

In my vast (OK, maybe only half-vast) experience and research, I have found that there atwo non negotiables.

1. Open at the top.
2. Small hole at the bottom.

Finally, a clear answer

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

I’ve found that my garbage can worked pretty good…..

 

[antonine]

I wouldn't expect aromatics to behave differently in different chamber shapes/sizes... generally not enough complexity going on there.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I wouldn't expect aromatics to behave differently in different chamber shapes/sizes... generally not enough complexity going on there.

Other than smoke duration, I've never found a difference in blends from one pipe to another.

 

[antonine]

Other than smoke duration, I've never found a difference in blends from one pipe to another.

Personally I do notice a difference with latakia blends in wider chambers vs narrow chambers, so I think the conventional wisdom there has a lot of merit.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think the conventional wisdom there has a lot of merit.

Would you have thought so if you hadn't heard it?

 

[antonine]

Would you have thought so if you hadn't heard it?

Yes, I think so, largely because I've tested it several times (side-by-side comparisons of a blend in multiple pipes w/ different chamber types) and there's a noticeable difference. I've also tried the same thing with conical chambers and haven't noticed the intensified flavors everyone talks about, which suggests to me that it's not entirely down to the power of suggestion.

 

[renfield]

Smoking cadence will have the biggest effect.

Apart from that a bowl as deep as it is wide, or deeper, gives a proportionally greater amount of unburnt tobacco to heat up and release the flavorings into the smoke stream.

Any pipe smoked too hot will do worse with any blend, guaranteed.

 

[jpmcwjr]

How about two more days for restating the the two major opposing views, and then we wrap it up? Or not......

 

[BingBong]

Cooling and Flavor Release Aromatics tend to have added flavoring and moisture, which can lead to goopiness or excessive moisture buildup. A shorter and wider bowl can help cool the smoke and reduce the chance of it becoming overly moist. This shape also allows the aromatic flavors to come through more distinctly.

A reply worthy of Microsoft's Clippy. Thank you.

 

[telescopes]

I think it all depends on whether you are looking for a long or short smoking session. Over all, I find heavy aromatics do best in a wide bowl that isn’t too deep - like a pot.