Is a ash smell okay to come from the stem.

[salsa45]

I'm new to pips, and i do clean the stem each time after every bowl. there is a strong ashtry smell coming from the mouth piece,. just want to make sure that is normal. still getting the hang of lighting and packing the pipe.

 

[igloo]

You have to clean out the bowl with a paper towel , use it like a cork screw . 8)

 

[redbeard]

Was an estate pipe? If so I would do a deep clean. Soak in oxy clean for 10-30 mins, scrub with magic eraser, dry and oil and it should be MUCH better

 

[nsfisher]

Every estate pipe I buy, gets a complete cleaning and reconditioning before I put it in my mouth. I guess I am just fussy that way. Even with a new pipe, I run a cleaner dipped in Alochol or Brandy before I smoke it.