Yes.Next question should be if people who dont use filters have tried them
Does Everyone Use Pipe Filters?
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In my practiced experience, the balsa inserts do not diminish flavor to an objectionable level.
And when used in a pipe that is made for them, they do not appreciably impede a normal draw. If, however, you like sucking down an entire bowl in one fell swoop, then you should leave the balsa out.
No not all Europeans like them,I am English and I dont.
I found they restricted the draw and once I got the hang of drying my tobacco and smoking slowly tongue bite is not an issue to me.
I got rid of all my 9mm pipes and wont buy another.
I found they restricted the draw and once I got the hang of drying my tobacco and smoking slowly tongue bite is not an issue to me.
I got rid of all my 9mm pipes and wont buy another.
Ok...
Based on @woodsroad's response above, I'll qualify my above "no". Sometimes I have a 6mm balsa wood insert in my one remaining Savinelli that accepts one, but that's not a "filter" per se.
Based on @woodsroad's response above, I'll qualify my above "no". Sometimes I have a 6mm balsa wood insert in my one remaining Savinelli that accepts one, but that's not a "filter" per se.
What do people find objectionable about smoking a "filter" pipe (6mm, 9mm) without a "filter"?
i find the draw is then to open for my liking,and yes I know you can get adaptors but that is then another thing to remove and clean.
Better for me to use a non filtered pipe
Others may disagree
Exactly the reason why I bought a Savinelli 'Tre' 321(filterless). It's fine though if some enjoy more with a filter, just not for me.
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I started pipe smoking in 1996. I never used filters and, to my shame, despised (only in my mind) people who did.
In February 2019 I was diagnosed an illness whir required medication which caused a very dry mouth. I had to quit until a friend (who is a physician) suggested 9mm filter pipes. Since I had a few (on which I used adaptors) I gave them a try and found they were easier on my mouth. I am really happy I made this "discovery". Now I only smoke filtered pipes (and I have a few dozen non filtered ones which I love). Only in the case of certain tobaccos (G&H Balkan mix) I find filters retract very much form the flavor. Lesson learned: to each his own, and a bit of humility before judging others even if the judgement is kept to myself.
In February 2019 I was diagnosed an illness whir required medication which caused a very dry mouth. I had to quit until a friend (who is a physician) suggested 9mm filter pipes. Since I had a few (on which I used adaptors) I gave them a try and found they were easier on my mouth. I am really happy I made this "discovery". Now I only smoke filtered pipes (and I have a few dozen non filtered ones which I love). Only in the case of certain tobaccos (G&H Balkan mix) I find filters retract very much form the flavor. Lesson learned: to each his own, and a bit of humility before judging others even if the judgement is kept to myself.
Much more common in Europe. As the Germans learned in WW1, activated charcoal makes a fantastic filter. I prefer charcoal. It smokes dryer and to me doesn’t mute flavors in a noticeable way.
Can you describe “easier”. How does it help you? I like them too, although I used to use paper Grabow filters now I like 6 and 9mm filters.
I have this duo filter pipe that I’ll run either charcoal and balsa or just balsa. I use the insert on all Savinelli to avoid filters. Don’t hate them, but would rather smoke without them unless it’s a blend that really bites.
Personally, the extra cleaning. A lot of moisture and junk gets trapped in there that just doesn't evaporate. Have to break it down after every smoke and take a cotton swab or something to the void in the stem. Using those plastic adapter things doesn't help.
Otherwise, I don't have an issue not using a filter with a filter pipe. My Sav is a 6mm filter pipe and my Lorenzetti is a 9mm filter pipe, and I don't use filters with them. But I'd prefer to not have any more filter pipes. My Chacom doesn't need to be broken down after every smoke to clean, nor does my Peterson spigot.
.45 ACP. Cuz sometimes short, fat, and slow is all ya need.
Why? I'm not squeamish and want the full experience, tar and all.
After all, I paid for it and enough of my money goes up in smoke as it is.
This shit is too expensive to waste anymoreWhy? I'm not squeamish and want the full experience, tar and all.
I enjoy pipes made for filters WITHOUT the filter. Nice easy draw.
None of the pipes I smoke are made for filters.Next question should be if people who dont use filters have tried them
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