Lord of the Rings Pipe Smoking Scene

[dog_park_piper]

I gotta say, it depends on technique. My absolute favorite pipes are my churchwardens and semi-churchwardens. But if smoked “wrong,” I find they can be even HOTTER than a little stubby pipe. Just my experience. But every time I catch myself freight-training my churchwardens, I pay for it. Even with tobaccos I know smoke cool in my full bents.

This is good to know. I was about to ask about what role technique has with churchwardens.

 

[dctune]

This is good to know. I was about to ask about what role technique has with churchwardens.

I honestly never think too much about technique. I just smoke and enjoy it. But when I get tasty flow going, I have a tendency to absentmindedly go flavor chasing. Happens without my realizing it for a few minutes. Then I notice I’m smoking too aggressively and fast. Smoke is hot. Pipe is getting hot to the hand. Palate taking a beating. Sucking instead of sipping. Etc. That’ll burn you with any length pipe.

Anyway, I greatly recommend churchwardens. I don’t know why I enjoy them so much, but I find them an immensely satisfying smoking experience.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Question about Churchwardens: do they really smoke that much cooler? That would be the only ready I'd get one. Looking like Gandalf would be just a fortunate side benefit

I think the answer is yes the smoke will cool off more, and no the 5 degree temperature difference doesn't matter at all relative to just having a well behaved tobacco that you don't need to puff on to keep it lit.

 

[SourShank]

How much would a tin of Southfarthing Leaf go for?

 

[trouttimes]

 

[mso489]

Sutliff and MacBaren and others got some expensive product placement here. They've sold some tobacco and long-stemmed pipes and maybe some beer.

 

[markus]

MacQeen Pipes are well made churchwarden pipes for the money.

MacQueen Pipes - https://www.macqueenpipes.com/

MacQueen Pipes - Pipes and Cigars - https://www.pipesandcigars.com/shop/macqueen-pipes-brand/1701817/

 

[anotherbob]

Question about Churchwardens: do they really smoke that much cooler? That would be the only ready I'd get one. Looking like Gandalf would be just a fortunate side benefit

I think they do. But that should say it. I don't know they do.

 

[tklee]

Good to know. Maybe I'll try it. I am getting into Peterson system pipes for the cooler temps

dog_park_piper, which Peterson are u using? I am using the System Standard 302, I compare it with my the other briar wood pipe, Peterson system really smoke cooler. The air is cooler, the bowl is cooler. I was just smoking normal, like my usual pace. I even tried to smoke more aggressive on my Peterson, it really has the difference. I'm thinking, what could cause the cooler temps? Thicker wall? More curve stem? ???

 

[dog_park_piper]

dog_park_piper, which Peterson are u using? I am using the System Standard 302, I compare it with my the other briar wood pipe, Peterson system really smoke cooler. The air is cooler, the bowl is cooler. I was just smoking normal, like my usual pace. I even tried to smoke more aggressive on my Peterson, it really has the difference. I'm thinking, what could cause the cooler temps? Thicker wall? More curve stem? ???

Right now I am fixated on the 312.

I just smoked a whole bowl of MacBaren Virginia no. 1 and it delivered a smoke that was far cooler and dryer than my other pipes. I had all this MacBaren Vir. no 1 and I didn't know what to do with it until now because it had always burned my mouth beyond I would ever want to experience for the sake of some nicotine.

I'm tempted to grab a Peterson B42 but my 312 is mighty big as it is.

 

[PipeIT]

Oh this was brilliant, I loved it, thanks for sharing!

I’m going to keep a copy of this!

HA HA HA

 

[Casual]

MacQeen Pipes are well made churchwarden pipes for the money.

MacQueen Pipes - https://www.macqueenpipes.com/

MacQueen Pipes - Pipes and Cigars - https://www.pipesandcigars.com/shop/macqueen-pipes-brand/1701817/

Make sure to search out and read the horror stories about buying macqueen pipes before you jump in.

 

[tklee]

Oh this was brilliant, I loved it, thanks for sharing!

I’m going to keep a copy of this!

HA HA HA

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Me too. I've downloaded it ?

 

[markus]

Make sure to search out and read the horror stories about buying macqueen pipes before you jump in.

Yeah, if you order a pipe that is not in stock, it could take a while to get it. I read where some people waited up to 3 months, but if you order one that is in stock, you should get it fairly quickly.
I ordered one that was in stock and got it in a week.

 

[FLDRD]

Question about Churchwardens: do they really smoke that much cooler? That would be the only ready I'd get one. Looking like Gandalf would be just a fortunate side benefit

I have recently acquired 2 churchwardens and in my opinion, both smoke slightly cooler than I would have expected with the same bowl and a shorter stem. For me, the answer is yes, but I don't know how much % or degree difference.

 

[FLDRD]

The auenland pipes sold to the public also have this exaggerated bend. It gives it a certain style, but I’ve found the stem gets in the way of a book in the lap, making these churchwardens poor reading pipes.

I’ve since gotten a straighter stem churchwarden to serve as a reading pipe because of that.

So probably the stems were designed by prop people for the movie, rather than a pipe smoker. I still like the pipe, mind you.

The 2 churchwardens I purchased were specifically with the greater bend in them. I have found that when holding it in my hand I can minimize the elbow / arm motion needed to get the stem to my mouth. Lazier = easier = more relaxed and fun with these at the moment.