Those meerschaum filters were the reason I started using meer chips.
Dave (@Ahi Ka ) gifted me a few meer filters which I tried and really liked.
Meer chips and Keystones are a much cheaper alternative to those filters
Meerschaum Chips and Nording Keystones
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Dave (@Ahi Ka ) gifted me a few meer filters which I tried and really liked.
Meer chips and Keystones are a much cheaper alternative to those filters
That's good to know because I saw what he would sell a ten pack for.....
9 bucks a filter?!?
These are what I use
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters 5 pcs. Bowl Filters
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters for bottom of the bowl. They are carved to fit all pipes. All natural.
www.meerschaummarket.com
Edit: I got them because the Weez recommended them. Can’t get a better sales pitch than that
How many smokes do you get out of these things?These are what I use
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters 5 pcs. Bowl Filters
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters for bottom of the bowl. They are carved to fit all pipes. All natural.
Edit: I got them because the Weez recommended them. Can’t get a better sales pitch than that
I only use them in antique meers and even a calabash to stop crap getting into the shank and supposedly helps with colouring in a similar vein to having a coin/button in there. I have probably had a dozen smokes out of one so far and haven’t changed it yet, I have cleaned it though.
The only downside is they don’t suit all chamber shapes.
He's the one who got me hooked on meers.These are what I use
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters 5 pcs. Bowl Filters
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters for bottom of the bowl. They are carved to fit all pipes. All natural.
Edit: I got them because the Weez recommended them. Can’t get a better sales pitch than that
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What's the point of meer chips in a meer pipe? I know it's all personal preference like everything in this sport, but why do you like them?
In years gone by, you would use a metal button, or drill a few holes in a coin and place them in the bottom of your meer to stop sucking up bits of tobacco, but most likely as a colouring aidThese are what I use
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters 5 pcs. Bowl Filters
High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters for bottom of the bowl. They are carved to fit all pipes. All natural.
Edit: I got them because the Weez recommended them. Can’t get a better sales pitch than that
Those meer cones serve the same purpose
I don't use the chips, just the filter with the holes in it. And idk this is my first one, but I get WAY less dottle after smoking. Idk how it works. Probably magic. Also as a bonus, the chamber is a little larger than im used to, so the filter shortens up the smoke for me.
Makes sense I suppose, I get less dottle because I swear there should be more tobacco in there, so I keep smoking it till there's NOTHING. Lol
Tried the Nording keystones twice now. Once in a 9mm filtered cob and once in a 9mm filtered Vauen. My take - aways so far are positive. I’m an aro smoker largely, and don’t often dry out my tobacco.
First try I got no dottle but a little tongue bite even with the 9mm filter. Second time, no tongue bite but again no dottle. Just took the first time to adjust to the new more open draw etc I guess.
After two smokes, stones still the same colour as they were initially. Gonna monitor how many smokes before they blacken.
With 50grams of pipe tobacco costing between $50-$75 CAD, seeing no wasted tobacco at the end of the pipe resulted in a pretty big smile.
Even though getting a bulk bag costs almost $40 CAD with shipping compared to the $13 USD, the tobacco savings should offset the cost.
Just my 2 cents so far.
First try I got no dottle but a little tongue bite even with the 9mm filter. Second time, no tongue bite but again no dottle. Just took the first time to adjust to the new more open draw etc I guess.
After two smokes, stones still the same colour as they were initially. Gonna monitor how many smokes before they blacken.
With 50grams of pipe tobacco costing between $50-$75 CAD, seeing no wasted tobacco at the end of the pipe resulted in a pretty big smile.
Even though getting a bulk bag costs almost $40 CAD with shipping compared to the $13 USD, the tobacco savings should offset the cost.
Just my 2 cents so far.
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