bigvan, no I don't really have a preference for filter pipes. I have never smoked one. But aren't most Savs besides the naturals, 6mm balsa filter pipes? I know they also make some 9mm balsa filter pipes too. The filters that came in my cobs get tossed into my pipe accessory tin, so I have not used one. From my understanding, all if not most of of the Vauen pipes (and many euro pipes) feature a 9mm filter. Most guys seem to just smoke them without, or insert the convertible adapter. That being said though, I would like a Brigham and would smoke it with its filter, from what I have gathered. They are lauded as being the only filter pipe where the filter does not detract from the smoke in any way. Basically, my short list was a lot less short, but most of my selections have sold out. My preference is more driven by price and shape. Upon starting in this, all I found pleasing to my eye were smooth finished bent stem pipes. Now that I have smoked a bit, straight styles are really starting to grow on me. Primarily I think because I can appreciate their no-nonsense simplicity and ease of maintenance. Who knows in a couple years I might be into rustic freehands...although I kind of doubt it. I submitted a "best offer" in eBay for a straight apple estate last night and missed it by $2. I have just submitted another "best offer" on another similar pipe for a ridiculously low price again, fingers crossed...
:P
:P
