Falcon Negatives?
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Have had two of them and although they smoke well I find them to be "butt ugly".
That being said, yes I believe that the ascetics of a pipe are important to me...
That being said, yes I believe that the ascetics of a pipe are important to me...
Ssshhhh
We rely on lots of bad mouthing to keep down prices
I don't see it mentioned, but the airway is small enough that getting a pipe cleaner up is challenging. But they do smoke really good.
There's always haters no matter what you look into, they're not a 'traditional look' and some don't float that idea.
I admit not using mine as much, but they work fine and I've never had a problem.
I'll join @verporchting and @sasquatch saying the airway is smaller so you'll need skinny pipe cleaners, that's probably the worst thing about them.
They look quite different and yes the chamber is a bit smaller with most bowls, and looks silly imo with the XL bowls, but I've not personally had an issue with the couple I have, dry rings aren't exactly necessary and if smoked right there isn't any heat.
They're not expensive so I'd say try one, look for one used and it's even cheaper.
I admit not using mine as much, but they work fine and I've never had a problem.
I'll join @verporchting and @sasquatch saying the airway is smaller so you'll need skinny pipe cleaners, that's probably the worst thing about them.
They look quite different and yes the chamber is a bit smaller with most bowls, and looks silly imo with the XL bowls, but I've not personally had an issue with the couple I have, dry rings aren't exactly necessary and if smoked right there isn't any heat.
They're not expensive so I'd say try one, look for one used and it's even cheaper.
I really don't know what these Falcon hating pipers are smoking!
I love my two Falcons. I never gotten a metallic taste from them and a regular BJ Long pipe cleaner passes with no issue. If I only had Falcons, i’d be a happy man.
Those who smoke Falcons with meerschaum bowls: how do you like them?
I've got 2 meer bowls and really like them. They smoke just as good as my 2 Altinok meers IMO.
I have two meer bowls as well and they smoke great!
I just got one in and a couple of extra bowls for it, from GQ Tobaccos, who were easy to order from and great btw.
I got the bent stem in black and really like the aesthetic. Though I will say I don't like the look of the silver ones.
My intention with it was to use it in place or with my corncobs when I'm traveling, camping, or sailing, anywhere that I wouldn't want to bring and potentially lose one of my treasured pipes. Having three bowls for it, it's working out perfectly to cut down my pipe packing and still be able to rest bowls in between. I've got three pipes in one! and if I lose a bowl or the whole thing I'm only out 20-40 bucks, and not say 350 dollars and heartbroken.
So far I really like it, I haven't noticed any kind of metal taste compared to my normal briars. It smokes great, it's easy to clean. I've been using the little pipe cleaner "rings" for it and they are easy enough to just toss and replace between bowls.
Someone posted here recommending the little Nording pipe rocks (sorry I can't remember who it was) and I got some of those but haven't tried them yet.
I know this is the "negatives" thread but so far I can't say I've got anything to complain about!
I got the bent stem in black and really like the aesthetic. Though I will say I don't like the look of the silver ones.
My intention with it was to use it in place or with my corncobs when I'm traveling, camping, or sailing, anywhere that I wouldn't want to bring and potentially lose one of my treasured pipes. Having three bowls for it, it's working out perfectly to cut down my pipe packing and still be able to rest bowls in between. I've got three pipes in one! and if I lose a bowl or the whole thing I'm only out 20-40 bucks, and not say 350 dollars and heartbroken.
So far I really like it, I haven't noticed any kind of metal taste compared to my normal briars. It smokes great, it's easy to clean. I've been using the little pipe cleaner "rings" for it and they are easy enough to just toss and replace between bowls.
Someone posted here recommending the little Nording pipe rocks (sorry I can't remember who it was) and I got some of those but haven't tried them yet.
I know this is the "negatives" thread but so far I can't say I've got anything to complain about!
No one actually tastes anything metallic from a Falcon. Maybe the people who report as much here have been doing at home dentistry with tin foil or something!
Many know of this. It's somewhat interesting.
Amazon.com: Back From The Ashes: Uncovering the Lost History of G. L. Hunt and the Falcon Pipe eBook : Worth, K. A.: Books - https://www.amazon.com/Back-Ashes-Uncovering-History-Falcon-ebook/dp/B006VOOFNC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SITJEO7O394E&keywords=back+from+the+ashes&qid=1663351973&s=digital-text&sprefix=back+from+the+ashes%2Cdigital-text%2C94&sr=1-1
Amazon.com: Back From The Ashes: Uncovering the Lost History of G. L. Hunt and the Falcon Pipe eBook : Worth, K. A.: Books - https://www.amazon.com/Back-Ashes-Uncovering-History-Falcon-ebook/dp/B006VOOFNC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SITJEO7O394E&keywords=back+from+the+ashes&qid=1663351973&s=digital-text&sprefix=back+from+the+ashes%2Cdigital-text%2C94&sr=1-1
not sure how anyone could get one that hot? I've puffed away on mine and never once had my hands get worried about touching any part of the pipe.
Same here. I've smoked my Falcons more than any of my other pipes, tend to smoke hot and never once did my stem get heated up to a noticeable point.
It's the aesthetics for me, too. In general, I don't like metal stems regardless of quality.
And not a hater! Just because I don't have or use one and don't like its aesthetics doesn't mean I - or anyone - is a hater.
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I have never held one or smoked one. To my eye they are ugly as sin. When SSJones aka Al says their stems suck and life is too short for lousy stems I take his word for it. I am a freak about the stems on my pipes. They have to be hand made from the finest German vulcanite or I don't own the pipe.
I’m with you. The aesthetics are important to me and I just don’t like the way they look. I could not care less, and certainly don’t hate, anyone with different tastes. I greatly like IPA beer and half and half in my coffee. If you prefer wheat beer and sugar in your coffee, good for you.