How Long is the Shortest Pipe You Regularly Smoke?

[geopiper]

Title edited for caps and brevity. Rule 9.

I have my eye on a pipe that is 4.75 inches long, but I typically don't prefer pipes less than 5 inches in length. I am not a clencher. I have two pipes at just under 4.9 inches, and two at 5 inches. All four of them seem very small, but they had enough character to get into my collection.

I'm sure the 4.75 inch long pipe will feel very small, but the shape, finish and sandblast are excellent, and I don't have anything from this carver. For these reasons I keep mulling over the idea of purchasing it.

Just curious why those of you who prefer smaller piper prefer smaller pipes.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Weight is the biggest issue for me as I'm a clencher. I look for 30 grams or less.
That usually leads to certain sizes and types of pipes.

My two smallest are a 1907 Loewe and a sandblasted KB&B Rocky Briar that I refer to as a "crab apple".
The Loewe is 3.9" and 16.7 grams.
The KB&B is 3.5" and 17.8 grams.

 

[OzPiper]

I have a lot of sub-5 inch pipes
I like their more compact looks

The shorter length make them easier to clench, though I’m not a clencher usually.
Lovats are a case in point

I have a lot of ancient pipes, and they tend to be smaller than their modern day counterparts

Note that shorter does not translate to smaller bowls.
Peterson makes a Short Series with normal sized bowls

Here are a few of mine

 

[Scottmi]

My Bones Poker is my shortest (by far) at 3 7/8" and I love it. No trouble at all with it being short (and I am not a clencher either). I have no concerns about going with short pipes after this one.

 

[OzPiper]

A few more

Yes, I do love my shorter pipes
So much to choose from

 

[Chasing Embers]

Just checked, this is my shortest regular smoker at 6.7 inches. Possibly one of the shortest I currently own.

 

[kcghost]

For me, the line in the sand is 5 inches.

 

[LeafErikson]

I think my shortest is my Altinay billiard at 5 inches.

 

[AroEnglish]

How are bent pipes measured for length? Are the measured when laying flat (A) or upright (B)?

A)


B)

 

[ashdigger]

 

[OzPiper]

Member @KORNEY has posted a few of his beautiful nose warmers

 

[ThermionicScott]

For me, the line in the sand is 5 inches.

TWSS

 

[geopiper]

How are bent pipes measured for length? Are the measured when laying flat (A) or upright (B)?

I measure flat like your option A.

 

[ThermionicScott]

I smoke these two fairly regularly. The mystery mini-briar is right around 4-1/4" long, and the Big Ben Ranger is almost exactly 4" long.



If they didn't smoke so well, I wouldn't risk singeing my nose or lighting stray strands of my hair on fire on windy days.

 

[geopiper]

The KB&B is 3.5" and 17.8 grams.

3.5 inches!

 

[Scottmi]

a nice selection of little pipes here:

Classic Bones

Home of The Briar Cigar, Blackjack Pipes, Bones Pipes, Morgan Pipes High Grade Line, Accessories, and Apparel. Please visit our online-store

www.morganpipes.com

 

[geopiper]

Those pipes have character, Ashdigger.

 

[fMf Piper]

1907 Loewe

That is a beautiful pipe. I really love the classic Billiard shape, and smooth finish to boot.

 

[fMf Piper]

Just checked, this is my shortest regular smoker at 6.7 inches. Possibly one of the shortest I currently own.

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That is a pretty meer!

 

[Coreios]

Shortest I regularly smoke is bottom, top is preferred size. Not much different.