Is it Bad That I Clench a Pipe Even When I Can't Smoke It?

[chopper]

I don't smoke inside my place. But I also clench my pipe sometimes and pretend smoke it. Often when taking nasal snuff. It kind of proves to me the pipe isn't just a nicotine delivery system but a bit more. It's only bad if you trip and swallow your pipe, that would be bad or worse you trip and break the mortise.

Yes, I agree totally. Breaking a mortise would not be good.

 

[anotherbob]

Yes, I agree totally. Breaking a mortise would not be good.

that would be the end.

 

[OzPiper]

What does your dentist say ?

There are some interesting photos of “tooth notches” from the days of clay pipes - clay being abrasive.

Other than @halfdan, I don’t think too many of us here are at risk ?

 

[The Clay King]

What does your dentist say ?

There are some interesting photos of “tooth notches” from the days of clay pipes - clay being abrasive.

Other than @halfdan, I don’t think too many of us here are at risk ?

@OzPiper I went to the dentist yesterday and I haven't got pipe notches - I never clench my clay pipes!

 

[OzPiper]

@OzPiper I went to the dentist yesterday and I haven't got pipe notches - I never clench my clay pipes!

Looking at your avatar, it's quite clear you don't. ?
But glad to have that confirmed. ?

I was very amazed to see those tooth notches for the very 1st time.
People back then most likely had access to dental care of any kind.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Albert Einstein quit smoking long before he quit the pipe.

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www.si.edu

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

I quite often have a pipe in my pocket for no other reason than I like it being there.

 

[Latakia Dave]

Nope, just DIP.
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Stoker's is my main chew. Been dipping it for a lot of years now. Great snuff.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Some people chew on a toothpick. My son used to chew on plastic straws when he was a teen.

 

[OSOBUCO]

yes

 

[bullet08]

No, it's not bad.

 

[Donb1972]

If it feels right...do it!

 

[jpmcwjr]

I find myself clinching my pipe even when I can't light it. Like at work

In moderation, and no gnawing, shouldn't be a problem. As your dentist next visit.

 

[onestrangeone]

When I’m on a job where I can smoke (outside) I have a cob in my mouth all day, lit or not. I did put a vulcanite forever stem on it for comfort.

 

[Pipeoff]

Maybe we should start a main category called Retro Clench?

 

[ray47]

I clench an unlit cigar to get the nicotine.

 

[scout19d3]

I'm clenching an unlit Rossi Notte at my desk as I type this. Bought it for this express purpose (clenching and holding in my hand while I think & work) and it's only ever been here at my office desk. It's never been loaded nor lit, so I can point out the ignorance of anyone claiming to "smell" the tobacco that has never touched it.

 

[PipeIT]

I tried it for a bit, and it kinda started to hurt after awhile.

Lighter pipes and rubber bits will help to resolve that...