Churchwardens

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I don't own a Churchwarden pipe, and have never smoked one, but I was just admiring the Ropp Churchwardens on Smokingipes.com. Smokingpipes has this to say about Churchwardens:

Churchwardens are considered popular reading pipes. Perfect for smoking while lounged in an armchair, the characteristically long stem ensures that attention remains on the pages before you, requiring little movement to smoke.

Is that true? It seems to make sense. Do many of you use them as a "reading pipe?" I like the idea of having a reading pipe. Just for me personally, I think I'd feel a bit silly smoking a Churchwarden, but since I've grown a decent beard in the last few months, I feel like now I could probably pull it off. I've NEVER yet smoked a pipe in public (only started smoking a pipe in April though), and if I did get a Churchwarden I'd probably limit it to the home and backyard even if I started smoking a pipe in public.

How do you like Churchwardens, and the smoking experience you get from them? Is it notably cooler? Actually, I don't really have a problem with a smoke not being cool - even if a bowl gets hot, I never find the actual smoke to be hot at all.

 

[Zack Miller]

I think it’s an aesthetic thing. Some people here don’t like them. I have a Savinelli and I love it. Wife likes it too. I doubt it actually smokes cooler. i only smoke outside, so it’s not a reading pipe for me. I certainly would not smoke it away from home as it doesn’t travel well.

 

[Kozeman]

I have a Chacom Churchwarden and it's one of my favorite Pipes. Smokes great and has a really nice balance to it.

 

[Kozeman]

They also make you want to point out troop movements on a very large map....

 

[mso489]

Definitely the perfect pipe for reading, watching TV or a device, or just pondering deeply or gazing into a fireplace or at a candlelit room. With your elbow on the arm of a chair, it is the perfect smoke. I have a Savinelli 601 fully arched stem churchwarden and a small EWA green stained Dublin churchwarden, and several longer stemmed pipes that are not churchwardens but fill some of that purpose. Try one, I believe you will like it a lot. It is not a pipe to carry around in hand or in your mouth; you have other pipes for that purpose, so no concern about your public appearance. It's not even that mobil around the house since it can knock against lamps, woodwork, etc. But for seated smoking, it is ideal.

 

[Zack Miller]

Definitely the perfect pipe for reading, watching TV or a device, or just pondering deeply or gazing into a fireplace or at a candlelit room. With your elbow on the arm of a chair, it is the perfect smoke. I have a Savinelli 601 fully arched stem churchwarden and a small EWA green stained Dublin churchwarden, and several longer stemmed pipes that are not churchwardens but fill some of that purpose. Try one, I believe you will like it a lot. It is not a pipe to carry around in hand or in your mouth; you have other pipes for that purpose, so no concern about your public appearance. It's not even that mobil around the house since it can knock against lamps, woodwork, etc. But for seated smoking, it is ideal.

Yup. The first day it arrived I smacked it against the door When I opened it.

 

[wyfbane]

I enjoy my Churchwardens. I have several and I love the feel of them. Mine have always smoked well and aren't too expensive.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I had a few, but eventually got rid of them for lack of use.

 

[shanez]

I have a dozen or so churchwardens and love them. They do help keep errant smoke out your face.

 

[verporchting]

Impractical as hell. I have two and like them anyway.

Not sure they smoke any cooler than other pipes but I do feel like a wizard or a hobbit when I smoke them, so there’s that, lol.

 

[anotherbob]

I don't own a Churchwarden pipe, and have never smoked one, but I was just admiring the Ropp Churchwardens on Smokingipes.com. Smokingpipes has this to say about Churchwardens:

Churchwardens are considered popular reading pipes. Perfect for smoking while lounged in an armchair, the characteristically long stem ensures that attention remains on the pages before you, requiring little movement to smoke.

Is that true? It seems to make sense. Do many of you use them as a "reading pipe?" I like the idea of having a reading pipe. Just for me personally, I think I'd feel a bit silly smoking a Churchwarden, but since I've grown a decent beard in the last few months, I feel like now I could probably pull it off. I've NEVER yet smoked a pipe in public (only started smoking a pipe in April though), and if I did get a Churchwarden I'd probably limit it to the home and backyard even if I started smoking a pipe in public.

How do you like Churchwardens, and the smoking experience you get from them? Is it notably cooler? Actually, I don't really have a problem with a smoke not being cool - even if a bowl gets hot, I never find the actual smoke to be hot at all.

I love my two ones. Yeah they are great for reading. One of the things I like is they're not clenchers which seems to help with the contemplative aspect of smoking. And if you smoke one in public you'll probably get compliments more then side eyes. And no it's not notably cooler and nose warmers don't smoke notably hotter. I can tell a difference but I have to look for it. And it might just be that particular pipe more then that style if that makes sense.

 

[stokesdale]

I don't own a Churchwarden pipe, and have never smoked one, but I was just admiring the Ropp Churchwardens on Smokingipes.com. Smokingpipes has this to say about Churchwardens:

Churchwardens are considered popular reading pipes. Perfect for smoking while lounged in an armchair, the characteristically long stem ensures that attention remains on the pages before you, requiring little movement to smoke.

Is that true? It seems to make sense. Do many of you use them as a "reading pipe?" I like the idea of having a reading pipe. Just for me personally, I think I'd feel a bit silly smoking a Churchwarden, but since I've grown a decent beard in the last few months, I feel like now I could probably pull it off. I've NEVER yet smoked a pipe in public (only started smoking a pipe in April though), and if I did get a Churchwarden I'd probably limit it to the home and backyard even if I started smoking a pipe in public.

How do you like Churchwardens, and the smoking experience you get from them? Is it notably cooler? Actually, I don't really have a problem with a smoke not being cool - even if a bowl gets hot, I never find the actual smoke to be hot at all.

You'll get strange looks in public whether you are smoking a churchwarden or not...I get them all the time, although sometimes it's hard to tell whether it's just because I'm butt ugly or because of my pipe...most of the time it's probably because of the pipe though.

 

[Old School 3319]

I dont own one they never really did anything for me I prefer a smaller or shorter pipe

 

[olkofri]

Not so sure about reading, but they're awesome for driving: my elbow rests on the side tray and my pipe's bit is within milimetres of my mouth. With regular-sized pipes I have to lift my arm off the rest.

The smoke is not necessarily cooler: I've seared my tongue with them as with any other pipe, but this is more about proper technique than length of stem.

They're not really for clenching, although since most tend to have smaller bowls (when compared to regular-sized pipes) they're light enough to clench in a pinch (such as when shifting gears).

I totally love them!

 

[sallow]

I have one, it is a Ryan Alden (came with a short stem also).

 

[Chasing Embers]

One of the things I like is they're not clenchers

?Every pipe is a clencher.

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

I clench mine and rest the bowl on my fatgut, great for reading

 

[Lawyer66]

Loved Churchwardens because....Gandalf. MuttonChopPiper has a great youtube video on them.

 

[Chasing Embers]

MuttonChopPiper has a great youtube video on them.

And suddenly, churchwarden sales plummeted.

 

[Jacob74]

I have a churchwarden, and I agree they are great for reading. Not so great for working at the computer though. When I do that, I clench a cob.