Modern pipes

[LEP7cv]

What's the current modern pipe reality? I mean, in a sense that.. are there some non briar more "high" tech pipes around?

 

[bluegrassbrian]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.
Using "advanced materials" has been tried over the years but it never really takes.
Briar is king.

 

[didimauw]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.
Using "advanced materials" has been tried over the years but it never really takes.
Briar is king.

I think you mean meerschaum is king

 

[PaulRVA]

I donno, In the 50’s Kirsten & Falcon
But the bowls were briar.
Now maybe radiator pipes ?
As far as breaking the pipe shape standards maybe Vauen with pipes like the Edgar, Woog & Alex but they are also briar.

 

[LEP7cv]

I know I know, briar is king, worked for centuries, dont change it... but.. curious to know if there are new things out there regarding pipes

 

[Chasing Embers]

Strawberry wood can be carved into some very large pipes and is much lighter than briar. It blasts very well too.

 

[LEP7cv]

things like this: Purisme Carbon Fiber Tobacco Pipe - Limited Edition - https://www.pianki.com/purisme-carbon-fiber-pipe--limited-edition_p4086.html
(which im not saying is best, of course..just curious)

 

[Chasing Embers]

things like this: Purisme Carbon Fiber Tobacco Pipe - Limited Edition - https://www.pianki.com/purisme-carbon-fiber-pipe--limited-edition_p4086.html
(which im not saying is best, of course..just curious)

You don't want to nick it as the fibers will fluff up. Not something you'd want in your mouth.

 

[LEP7cv]

You don't want to nick it as the fibers will fluff up. Not something you'd want in your mouth.

definitely, I think its a re-adapted bottom part of a golf club ... :D

 

[spike]

definitely, I think its a re-adapted bottom part of a golf club ... :D

I real gimmick, but some guy with more money than sense will pick it up.

 

[brian64]

I think you mean meerschaum is king

I think you mean meerschaum is QUEEN...please don't misgender The White Goddess.

 

[dap]

I would hazard to guess that "The Pipe" was probably the most successful modern tobacco pipe that was ever mass produced (If one were to define modern as rejecting classic briar/meerschaum pipe materials in favor of modern materials).

 

[fireground_piper]

Let me tell you a story about Brylon. I held a Brylon pipe once as it slipped from my hand into the garbage bin. The end.

 

[LEP7cv]

Brylon Pipes

What is Brylon or a Brylon pipe? In 1966, S. M. Frank developed a synthetic material called Brylon as an alternative to briar . The mate...

paradisepipe.blogspot.com

bruuhhhh :|

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Many have tried and failed. Briar has overtaken meerschaum but both still remain popular. Cob a distant third. Seems like mother nature does indeed provide and is hard to beat.

 

[LEP7cv]

Many have tried and failed. Briar has overtaken meerschaum but both still remain popular. Cob a distant third. Seems like mother nature does indeed provide and is hard to beat.

dont' forget clay

 

[Dave760]

things like this: Purisme Carbon Fiber Tobacco Pipe - Limited Edition - https://www.pianki.com/purisme-carbon-fiber-pipe--limited-edition_p4086.html
(which im not saying is best, of course..just curious)

From the web site: Each individual PURISME pipe by VAUEN is produced from the best briarwood, while uniquely combining the traditional craftsmanship with high-quality materials.

There's really nothing new that I'm aware of, but olive wood is another wood occasionally used by some pipe makers. And Missouri Meerschaum sells pipes made from maple and cherry.

 

[tobakenist]

I just bought a new Peterson so it must be modern.

 

[seaweed]

In the grand scheme of pipe smoking, briar IS the new kid on the block.

 

[Chasing Embers]

In the grand scheme of pipe smoking, briar IS the new kid on the block.

Briar pipes predate cobs and morta by nearly three centuries.