I can definitely power through it. Just the first time I experience this and wondered if anyone else has had this experience.Probably the bowl coating used? I have no experience with Savinelli pipes, but I do have experience with other manufacturers. Some bowl coatings I can tolerate through the break in process and others have to be removed before breaking in. Can you tolerate it for a few more bowls?
The person with the most experience that I know of with Savinelli’s is @chasingembers maybe he will chime in?I can definitely power through it. Just the first time I experience this and wondered if anyone else has had this experience.
Let's see what he says and also we will see what happens after 10 more bowls. Should go away........ hopefully.The person with the most experience that I know of with Savinelli’s is @chasingembers maybe he will chime in?
I've only got one left, but it's still a favorite.The person with the most experience that I know of with Savinelli’s is @chasingembers maybe he will chime in?
That may be so, but the knowledge never leaves.Is the smell coming from where the bowl meets the shank?
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I've only got one left, but it's still a favorite.
Yes it has a coating. Might have to give that a tryDid the bowl come with a coating ?
If so use sandpaper to get rid of it or it should come off easily after an alcohol soak.
Hopefully that will fix the problem.
It's coming from the bowl.Is the smell coming from where the bowl meets the shank?
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I've only got one left, but it's still a favorite.
good ideaSometimes after a bowl, I stir the ash, cover the bowl with my thumb, and give it a shake. Adds a light coating, and takes away some of the bad taste.
I'll have to source someThis stuff has worked like a charm for me. I had a new Meerschaum that had a funny taste even after 20 bowls and this stuff did the trick. A good cleaner and deodorizer.
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I use a high proof clear fruit brandy. But any high proof spirit eg vodkaI'll have to source some
Thank you, I do have some Everclear on hand. What is your technique? Hahaha! don't consume the gallon!I use a high proof clear fruit brandy. But any high proof spirit eg vodka
or gin will do.
Advantage of that is I always have some in my liqour cabinet, and it leaves a pleasant aroma in the bowl (which dissipates after the 1st or 2nd smoke).
And I know it is definitely not toxic (unless consumed by the gallon !)