Filter pipes

[Old_Woodsman]

Evening,

I wonder if someone might tell me which make of pipes have the 6mm or 9mm disposable filters as a norm?

Thanks so much,

Tony

 

[crossroads]

Peterson do a range of pipes called Dublin Filter which are all 9mm. They take Peterson filter which is charcoal filled and absorbs moisture and some tar from the smoke. They do reduce the draw somewhat, so you have to pack a bit lighter to compensate.

 

[SmokestackLightnin]

6mm = Savinelli

9mm = Vauen and Peterson

 

[Chasing Embers]

Savinelli does 6mm and 9mm.

 

[AcesAndEights]

Mastro De Paja, Lorenzetti, Barling, Vauen and White Elephant all have 9mm pipes that are pretty affordable. I really like my Vauens and Lorenzettis. Just ordered a Mastro De Paja. Looking forward to its arrival!

 

[Chasing Embers]

So far as I've seen, IMP meerschaum filtered pipes are exclusively 9mm.

 

[mso489]

My only 9 mm filter pipe is an Austrian made Kemperling, but it smokes equally well without a filter or adaptor, which is true of most 6 mm or 9 mm filter pipes including the Savinelli balsa 6 mm filter pipes. There's no guarantee, but so far, it has always been true for me.

 

[OzPiper]

Stanwell offers 9mm filters on some shapes
They are the exception rather than the rule

 

[jiminy]

Lots of good suggestions so far. Savinelli produce great pipes in both 6mm and 9mm. Most European pipe companies will produce 9mm options, since they are looked upon more favourably there. For the 6mm, you can find inexpensive cobs, Grabows, Rossi, etc that are drilled for them.

One manufacturer that produces a lot of 9mm pipes that many overlook is Rattray's. They have a wide range of shapes and prices, and I save found them to be quality pieces.

 

[GreatWhiteNorthPiper]

Both Vauen and Savinelli use 9 mm filters and 6 mm filters if I'm not mistaken. I have several pipes from both makers and enjoy them very much. If I had to choose a make, I'd go with Vauen. Good, German engineering with very good value for money along with charcoal filters that don't take away flavours.

 

[alexnc]

Lots of good suggestions. I don’t think I saw Brebbia mentioned. Rattrays is a good suggestion. Both would be easy to get in the US. Look on some sites outside of the US. Alpascia, lepipe.it, pipe-24.de, Estervals. I’ve been lucky enough to find filtered Santambrogio and Viprati pipes regularly new on eBay. Filtered versions of brands are easier to get overseas. I found a filtered Ardor, can’t remember where, but I’ve seen them quite a bit. Ser Jacapo makes a lot, I found two!

 

[OSOBUCO]

I have found 9mm Radice, Vauen, Maestro de Paja, Savinelli, Ser Jacopo and Peterson. Some seem to be only available in Europe. And Europe is where I got my nines in Radice and Ser Jacopo.

For 6mm is Savinelli all the way.

 

[Puff nstuff]

Along with the many fine brands already mentioned, Medico, Dr. Grabow, and certain Missouri Meerschaum cobs take 6mm filters. I have pipes from each of these and they all smoke great.