Do You Pack To The Brim, Below, Or A Little Above?

[markus]

I usually try to pack it below the rim... I don't always succeed.

 

[jpmcwjr]

At or below the rim. Seldom above. But not something I really care about in the overall scheme of smoking!

 

[burleybreath]

What's the deal with rim char? Does youse guys actually char the rims of pipes while lighting, if you "overfill?" I fill my pipes any old way, and most do have gunk on the rim which doesn't bother me, but there is no actual char. The stuff comes off with a rag, spit, and a bit of effort. But I leave it on as a protectant from charring. Just between the thousand of us--don't tell anyone--I have long suspected that pristine rims are indications of OCD and warning signs of depravity. Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

What's the deal with rim char? Does youse guys actually char the rims of pipes while lighting, if you "overfill?" I fill my pipes any old way, and most do have gunk on the rim which doesn't bother me, but there is no actual char. The stuff comes off with a rag, spit, and a bit of effort. But I leave it on as a protectant from charring. Just between the thousand of us--don't tell anyone--I have long suspected that pristine rims are indications of OCD and warning signs of depravity. Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.

I’ve noticed since joining forums a similar variety of demographics. Some use, some collect, some restore, some research, some over buy, some wouldn’t be happy in a pie factory….lol!

 

[mso489]

I doubt below, above, or even with the brim denotes any particular personality characteristics. Like you can't judge people by their cars. One of my Senators drives a VW Thing from the 1970's with patches in the rag top. It must look distinct among the BMW's and Lexus in the airport Senatorial row.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I doubt below, above, or even with the brim denotes any particular personality characteristics. Like you can't judge people by their cars. One of my Senators drives a VW Thing from the 1970's with patches in the rag top. It must look distinct among the BMW's and Lexus in the airport Senatorial row.

They keep the Beemer at home where so no one opens their door against it in the parking lot.?

 

[mso489]

He may own a Rolls Royce at home, but the Thing is what he drives around. If fellow Senators hitch a ride with him, they get to ride in the Thing.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

He may own a Rolls Royce at home, but the Thing is what he drives around. If fellow Senators hitch a ride with him, they get to ride in the Thing.

Loved those cars!!

 

[jpmcwjr]

What's the deal with rim char? Does youse guys actually char the rims of pipes while lighting, if you "overfill?" I fill my pipes any old way, and most do have gunk on the rim which doesn't bother me, but there is no actual char. The stuff comes off with a rag, spit, and a bit of effort. But I leave it on as a protectant from charring. Just between the thousand of us--don't tell anyone--I have long suspected that pristine rims are indications of OCD and warning signs of depravity. Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.

Very few here have actually charred rims. Just a loose use of the term. Soot, lava, cake, etc. are terms for what is generally happening with darkened rims.

 

[LikeDadDid]

I pack just below the rim, primarily because I've burned holes in a couple shirts, which is not much of a problem since I'm usually wearing beat up shirts covered in dust and grime, but I gotta do what I can. Also, I do two char lights to build ash and stop the expansion, and two tamps to get the top layer packed tight, smooth, and level. If I accidentally tilt my head during the final tamp, the level gets thrown off and my attitude goes to hell. Get it? Level? Attitude? Gee whiz. Why do I bother.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I pack just below the rim, primarily because I've burned holes in a couple shirts, which is not much of a problem since I'm usually wearing beat up shirts covered in dust and grime, but I gotta do what I can. Also, I do two char lights to build ash and stop the expansion, and two tamps to get the top layer packed tight, smooth, and level. If I accidentally tilt my head during the final tamp, the level gets thrown off and my attitude goes to hell. Get it? Level? Attitude? Gee whiz. Why do I bother.

We should take up cigars….lol!

 

[ncshawn]

Always a little below the brim to prevent scorching and spilling and the tobacco rises

 

[thedoc333]

I pack a touch below on the smooth pipe I have; depends on appetite. Way above on the mini cob I have. Usually ends up being just below.

 

[beezer]

I have this weird problem where I pack my pipe as if it's the last bowl I'll ever smoke in my life and so I pack, pack, pack, tamper, tamper, tamper, pack, pack, and sprinkle a little on top for good measure. Rarely does it matter how much time I actually have to enjoy puffing...pack, pack, and some more pack.

Then I get to lighting and the overflow begins with a burning ember or two flowing over the side and onto my lap...then the next pipe I pack, pack, pack, and repeat the same all over again.

 

[Corcoran-Rooney]

All the way up to the precipice, and then pile as much on top as gravity permits. Then get one of those torch lighters on it, and watch that baby go. The rim takes a bit of a bashing, but who cares about that?