Churchwarden Mortification

[johnbarleycorn]

I own a Stanwell HCA that came with an optional churchwarden stem. I have only used the stem once in the 10 months that I have owned the pipe. Today I thought I would try it and packed a bowl of Smokers Haven Exotique but before I could even light the pipe I replaced it with the shorter stem. The problem is I feel that I would look utterly rediculous smoking the thing. I just can't bring myself to do it. Does anyone else have this aversion? I know some of you seem to like them. Maybe it's just me.

 

[aldecaker]

I am not averse to them, but if I owned one, I think I would only smoke it at home. Hell, they don't seem too portable, anyway!

 

[johnbarleycorn]

I honestly did not want my wife to see me smoking it.

 

[pagan]

Not really a fan myself, but to each his own

 

[jacks6]

Hahaha totally get it. I couldn't smoke a churchwarden either

 

[kiel]

When she sees you smoking it, make sure you share her reaction with us. Maybe she'll think you're a fictional character, or she'll sit down by your feet so you can tell her a story.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Why no, I would never smoke such a thing! :mrgreen:

 

[johnbarleycorn]

Those are cool looking pipes Duane. I just feel like I would have trouble pulling that look off since I am not much of a swashbuckler. But I may have to give it another try. Maybe once I get a tin of black frigate it will feel more natural.

 

[reverendsasquatch]

I have one, and I smoke it in my normal rotation, particularly during study time. A church warden can often times rest in my left hand while I write w/ my right. Easy sippin'

 

[shaintiques]

Churchwardens are awesome! They smoke awesome and look awesome. Everyone who is anyone smokes them!

 

[mayfair70]

I was worried about how I looked with a pipe in my mouth when I first started, but the concern quickly faded as I really began enjoying the tobacco. I think most people look ridiculous with pipes stuck in their mugs. The exceptions are movie stars and people who pick the right "looking" pipe for their face, or have the right face for the pipe. This is a question of style, though, and I don't give a fig about style at my age. I've been wanting a churchwarden and it will be a fine day when I get one. I keep hearing they make for smooth and cool smokers. You will almost certainly look ridiculous, but such a barrier is no justification, in my mind, for not experiencing the further wonders of pipe smoking. Just do it !! ::

 

[mso489]

I have posted some damned fool smoking a churchwarden in my avatar just to show how ridiculous it looks, as a warning.

 

[jefff]

I really like the look of that wizard cobbit.

 

[philobeddoe]

I have two churchwardens, one CPF and one Bjarne I enjoy smoking them occasionally and have honestly never once thought or cared about how I looked smoking them.

 

[jefff]

I look good in everything. It's a gift.

 

[irishearl]

I have an HCA as well, the HCA II. While I usually use the regular stem, occasionally I use the churchwarden. Think a calabashed churchwarden is rather attractive.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

I only have one churchwarden, but I absolutely love it! It delivers an an excellent smoke and is the ultimate relaxing pipe. I keep intending to purchase another, but something else catches my eye. I hope to get my hands on a Vaun Aunland at some point. Duane, yours are beautiful.

 

[philobeddoe]

Thanks coyote, I very much like my Bjarne, it's a lovely hand-made smooth straight grain freehand/Dublin with exposed plateau top. If I was at all tech savvy I would post pics, but alas...no.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I hope to get my hands on a Vaun Aunland at some point. Duane, yours are beautiful.

Thank you very much. Still three shapes in that line that I don't have, and it's killing me!

 

[agnosticpipe]

So on the one hand, I don't really care what anybody thinks of me anymore, and my wife is used to that and is cool about it. On the other hand, I don't feel a real attraction to churchwardens, and not just because the word church is in the name. They seem a little unwieldy to me, but if I know me, I'll end up getting one someday.

I apologize now for anything I've said that is offensive. :wink: