First smoke of the Kai Nielson

[fishnbanjo]

Enjoying some Luxury Navy Flake in the Kai Nielson so called Bulldog with diamond shank and horn stem, I call it the Bullcap Dublin.

banjo

 

[papipeguy]

Fine looking pipe and piper.

 

[peteguy]

Any issues with rim char? I wish I could fill my bowl that full but I burn the hell out of my rims if I do. Great looking pipe banjo.

 

[iamn8]

Love that pipe!!! Very nice!

 

[jefff]

It's a good looking pipe. As far as rim char goes, I don't think you can avoid a little of it. I wipe some spit in before I smoke and then again after. It seems to minimize it
But pipes are for smoking.

 

[fishnbanjo]

With pipes that have an inside bevel atop the bowl I can use any of my non pipe butane lighters w/o issue, for flat top pipes I tend to use either my Dunhill Rollagas with pipe flame or my Caran d'Ache with pipe flame, with corn cobs I go with my Zippo with the pipe lighter butane insert and for any metal capped pipes I grab my St. Dupont.
I find getting the pipe lit w/o interference from the wind prevents most char on pipe rims, I don't mind it on my cobs as it looks fumed and kind of like it belongs there, as long as it's not burned. If I have to wait and light the tobacco on a different side then tamp I do, the photo you see was taken after the tobacco expands from initial lighting it is then tamped Dow and relit if needed.

banjo
I always use a rough rag soaked in strong black coffee and it cleans up rim char quickly, regards.

 

[bigpond]

Beautiful pipe! I've had my eye on one or two of his pipes recently but have yet to jump. How does it smoke?

 

[fishnbanjo]

bigpond,

It was smaller than what I expected which made me very happy and the first smoke was exceptional w/o any gurgle and one run of a pipe cleaner during the smoke, very pleased to say the least. The horn stem is a good fit for me also, cheers.

banjo

 

[bigpond]

Thanks for the feedback. Enjoy it in good health!

 

[deathandtaxes]

Good looking shape. Congrats! :puffpipe:

 

[jensen]

Nielsen.......... we are most Jensens here then Nielsens........anyhow, fine pipe & fine smoker