Cob Draw
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Because you can chew them all to hell and when they eventually crack or otherwise fail, you simply replace them for pennies.
More seriously, yes, the Cobbler, with its acrylic bit and perfect everything, has stolen my heart. And there are others. I could easily live with cob pipes only, quirks and all.
Not so. Check out Vermont Freehand. Steve Norse is doing them now.Well, apparently "forever stems" are a thing of the past.
So, a General MacAuthur pipe costs $21, plus another $18 for a "forever"stem. This is a bit more than a Freehand fited with an acrylic stem.
They come with plastic stems. The acrylic is aftermarket and will set you back $20 or more with postage
A wide-open draw is often provided on high-end (expensive) artisan pipes, so you might get used to it and like it. I haven't tried it, but I believe the 6mm adaptor available from SP and other retailers might restrict the draw slightly, if you decide you want that. Like other members on this thread, I have refitted several of my cobs with Forever stems, and have bought several of the special edition MM cobs with acrylic stems that are a little more expensive (about $28 right now) but don't need to have the soft plastic stems replaced. Over the years, I've come to regard MM cobs as permanent pipes. Since I have a large rotation of briars, cobs, and other pipes, they don't wear out.
One of the reasons I either keep the plastic stem or make my own.
I hate the draw of the forever stems and general aftermarket acrylic stems I have. I immediately get moisture that gurgles in them, and have to pull it apart, and blow it out to continue smoking.
Because the plastic ones like their Danish stems have a less restricted draw and are more comfortable to clench.