Falcon Pipes

[edger]

Ah ok, you have retained a British heir (pun intended), your mother would be happy. I grew up in New Jersey but live in NYC, for a good while now. Not sure exactly the difference between Brit and Anglophile, I do enjoy both Jermey Brett as Sherlock and Welsch Rarebit. I am part Irish so no relation to any of these things.

I grew up on Long Island and, for a brief period, worked in the city. Back in the 80's there were so many great tobacconists in New York. Arnold's, and the one on Maiden Lane(the name escapes me), Davidoff, etc. Are they all gone?

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I grew up on Long Island and, for a brief period, worked in the city. Back in the 80's there were so many great tobacconists in New York. Arnold's, and the one on Maiden Lane(the name escapes me), Davidoff, etc. Are they all gone?

Sure as hell, even Nat Sherman. I guess you weren't on this forum when Foggymountain was alive (I wasn't either), he was a manhattenite pipe smoker. You should read through his posts sometime.

 

[Pipenwheels]

I have one falcon pipe which was one of the first pipes I purchased. No it's not an artisanal handmade which I also like, but it is a useful, easy to clench, easy to smoke and clean all around great little pipe. Because it doesnt ghost I like using it to try blends. My only complaint is the lack of large bowls, however, I have noticed Ken Byron listing some 50mm chimneys which is interesting. One question, when making own dry rings, do you replicate falcon rings with twist, or just make a circle? The reason I ask, is because I have made with the twist like Falcons, and unless you strip fuzz off of twist it clogs airflow. I initially used a lighter to burn that off with less than desirable results. Any solutions?

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I have one falcon pipe which was one of the first pipes I purchased. No it's not an artisanal handmade which I also like, but it is a useful, easy to clench, easy to smoke and clean all around great little pipe. Because it doesnt ghost I like using it to try blends. My only complaint is the lack of large bowls, however, I have noticed Ken Byron listing some 50mm chimneys which is interesting. One question, when making own dry rings, do you replicate falcon rings with twist, or just make a circle? The reason I ask, is because I have made with the twist like Falcons, and unless you strip fuzz off of twist it clogs airflow. I initially used a lighter to burn that off with less than desirable results. Any solutions?

Hi, I simply make a less than full circle. Don't fuss about it too much, it will get the job done. No gurgle, no foul.

 

[edger]

I have one falcon pipe which was one of the first pipes I purchased. No it's not an artisanal handmade which I also like, but it is a useful, easy to clench, easy to smoke and clean all around great little pipe. Because it doesnt ghost I like using it to try blends. My only complaint is the lack of large bowls, however, I have noticed Ken Byron listing some 50mm chimneys which is interesting. One question, when making own dry rings, do you replicate falcon rings with twist, or just make a circle? The reason I ask, is because I have made with the twist like Falcons, and unless you strip fuzz off of twist it clogs airflow. I initially used a lighter to burn that off with less than desirable results. Any solutions?

I've never used the dry rings in 50 years of smoking Falcons. I used to flick the pipe to remove moisture before I learned to dry my flakes. They really aren't necessary.

 

[Pipenwheels]

Edger is that why moisture collects? I learned to flick mine too, but I hate gurgling in general. The rings only last one smoke for me because they are soaked after one smoke. Thank you for the tip!

 

[weezell]

Yea, I kinda like em...

 

[edger]

Yea, I kinda like em...

Do you like the threaded meers or the o-rings. I think I need a meer bowl.

 

[weezell]

All mine are threaded... ?

 

[edger]

All mine are threaded... ?

Thanks. I'll start looking if my wife isn't around.

 

[Birddog66]

You're my kind of pipe smoker, and at risk of offending others, I agree re ornate pipes that look like a ham bone!

Couldn’t agree more, the Falcon reminds me of something you’d see a 50’s FBI agent smoking to go with those groovy Rayban Clubmaster glasses. A product of its time that Falcon won’t compromise on fortunately

 

[Birddog66]

I think this pamphlet is from the 80’s, I think it’s a brilliant system and I’m glad to see so many of you out there enjoy them

 

[Birddog66]

My falcon is a crucial pipe in my arsenal. I have a Meer-lined bowl which I use to smoke aromatics or anything with any lasting pungency which I haven't had before.

The Meer bowl is easy to clean, is resistant to forming a strong ghost, and obviously the Falcon stem doesn't ghost at all.

I need to pick up a large bowl though, as many of the Falcon branded bowls aren't large enough for me to really test out the moisture-managing properties of the design.

As already mentioned they have the Hyperbole but I believe that there’s other non Falcon bowls out there that fit but I cannot speak to there quality.

 

[cstrat1985]

Myself personally I think they function great and smoke well I have a forest green stem and a couple of bowls. Don't use mine that often as i like a pipe that is lighter and find they are quite heavy to clench on. My own personal perspective and doesn't take away how good they smoke.

 

[DAR]

They are great pipes. They seem to smoke just as well as any of my other more expensive pipes. I have 5. One of them was purchased new in the 80's and never smoked. This thread reminds me that I haven't smoked them in too long. I recently bought a few expensive pipes and have been smoking them exclusively. Falcons are totally worth their price.

 

[Scot Pennington]

I imagine this has been asked before but forgive me for asking, what’s the general consensus on Falcon pipes? I just got an estate in the mail this morning, a standard with two bowls, a bulldog and a Genoa. I’ve smoked from both today with different tobaccos and I must admit that I’m really enjoying it. The small bowl is perfect for a quickie and there’s nothing but dry ash in the bottom of the bowl.
I’m no aficionado and frankly I’ve never cared for general consensus so I’m gonna say I think I’m rather impressed.
I also got this rather groovy Falcon pamphlet with it. Please ask if you want to see the whole thing. Looks like it’s from the 70/80’sView attachment 53875

I really like Falcons as well. I have two stems and four bowls. I use them a lot, especially when humidity is high. I'm fairly new with pipes and they are the best I've found to regulate moisture. My loading and puffing techniques are improving however. Always learning!

 

[Birddog66]

I’m liking mine more everyday, just ordered another bulldog bowl yesterday, smooth one to go with the rusticated that came with the pipe.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Did Falcon ever make a bowl with a windcap?

 

[Birddog66]

Did Falcon ever make a bowl with a windcap?

I have an old Falcon product leaflet with all of their different stems, bowls and other accoutrements but there’s no wind caps. You can get em on eBay for a couple of £/$ but I’m not sure if they’ll fit a Falcon bowl.

 

[edger]

Did Falcon ever make a bowl with a windcap?

You can get one of those spring loaded caps-they fit all sizes.