New meerschaum storage

[Hunter1]

I just bought a new meerschaum pipe. Never had one before. Should I keep it in the case it came in or just put it in the rack with my other pipes. Thanks.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Should I keep it in the case it came in or just put it in the rack with my other pipes.

It'll be fine either way. I generally just put mine in cardboard boxes with my other pipes.

 

[Hunter1]

It'll be fine either way. I generally just put mine in cardboard boxes with my other pipes.

Thank you.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I have some in cases, I have some racks in my cabinet. 6 of one 1/2 dozen of another. It doesn't matter.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

I generally keep mine in their case when I'm not smoking them but they are much more durable than people think.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

On the rack, show it off!

 

[TheWhale13]

I don't see a reason to not keep it in the case. You got it, why not use it.

 

[Deano]

Mine go in the cases they came in. No reason other than l dont want to buy another rack.

 

[Bob the bear]

Question about storing it in its case. If you close the case will it affect how the pipe dries out? Is there the chance for it to get potentially Miffy (unpleasant smells or micro biomes growing in places that should not be growing?)

 

[Deano]

I smoke a bowl or two a day from a different meer every week. Take turns so to speak. I leave the lid open overnight for the week on the one im smoking. Ive had no problems with wetness.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Of my 23 Meerschaum pipes, all of them are out and on display. 9 of them are in a pipe rack, and the others are either on a pipe rest or resting in their open cases. They're pieces of art, so show it off.

 

[brian64]

I have a 12 pipe rack that most of my standard size meers are kept on. A few larger ones that won't fit on the rack I keep in their cases...unless they've just been smoked, then I leave them out on a pipe rest.

 

[warren]

Some are on rests. Some are in the ashtray. What ever is handy.

 

[Searock Fan]

Matter of opinion. I personally keep all mine on a rack so any moisture has a chance to dry out. The case is for when you're going to be carrying it around.

 

[didimauw]

I keep all of mine in the cases for storage. Except my Altinay. That one didn't come with a hard case. So that sits on a stand by itself. I don't bother with the leather bag, it just goes in my chest pocket when I'm out.

 

[Pipeh]

I recently received my first Meerschaum. I was surprised to see the form-fitting velvet-lined leather-bound hinged hard case. How are these cases made? Is it wood inside?

 

[Searock Fan]

Another thought about meerschaum storage.... Don't keep them where a florescent light shines on them. It can bleach out the coloring. However, in some cases the color will return in time. Don't ask me how or why... it's weird.

 

[kcghost]

I put mine in the rack.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Another thought about meerschaum storage.... Don't keep them where a florescent light shines on them. It can bleach out the coloring. However, in some cases the color will return in time. Don't ask me how or why... it's weird.

Good point.

I store mine in my cabinet, and I only use a few lamps for light in my shop as the over-head florescent bulb is too bright for me when I want to relax with a pipe or cigar. So, it's not the florescent bulb, but I have noticed that if I haven't smoked a meerschaum in a while (i.e. months) the pipe seems to lose some of its color. Once I start smoking them again, the color comes back like before. It's weird.

Another thing that will ruin your color is if you're re-waxing your pipe, and you over-heat the pipe when removing the excess wax. It basically bleaches the color right out. Definitely not what you want to do with your pipe.