Pipe for clenching

[borisfruts]

Hi all!
I've been in this hobby for two years, smoking roughly two tothree pipes per week. Looking to get a new pipe of a higher grade than my existing Peterson Donegal Rocky 107.

However, I am looking for a pipe that would both not have a smaller tobacco chamber than the Peterson (21mm by 40mm) and be easier to clench. The Peterson just falls out of my mouth!

I also prefer straight pipes to bent ones. My other pipe is a MM Tom Sawyer that's an incredibly easy clencher, although the chamber is embarassingly small.

Would a Lovat serve me well? What would your advice be, fellow pipe smokers?

Many thanks in advance.

Edit: clarity

 

[proteus]

Anything bent to a noticable degree would work but I've clenched straight pipes and slightly curved sav ks authors no issues. Depends on the physicality of your muscles and how well you use the lips not necessarily the teeth.

 

[borisfruts]

Anything bent to a noticable degree would work but I've clenched straight pipes and slightly curved sav ks authors no issues. Depends on the physicality of your muscles and how well you use the lips not necessarily the teeth.

Thanks for the prompt reply! Would you say the shape of the pipe doesn't matter as long as much as the curve does?

 

[PaulRVA]

Check out some Castello KK’s, Radice Chubby’s, Peterson Bents Like an XL315 or a Savinelli 320KS

 

[OzPiper]

Hi all!
I also prefer straight pipes to bent ones. My other pipe is a MM Tom Sawyer that's an incredibly easy clencher, although the chamber is embarassingly small.

Would a Lovat serve me well? What would your advice be, fellow pipe smokers?

Many thanks in advance.

Lovat ? Luv-it !!!
I would definitely recommend one. Or several
I bought my first, then ended up with a 7 day set within a short time

All nosewarmers work well
You can do worse than looking at @Korney’s pipe collection.
Now that’s someone who has worked out what he likes in a pipe

 

[borisfruts]

Check out some Castello KK’s, Radice Chubby’s, Peterson Bents Like an XL315 or a Savinelli 320KS

I've always wondered: does KK refer to the size, or to the grading?
What's your reasoning for recommending the Radice Chubby over Radice pipes more generally?

 

[proteus]

Thanks for the prompt reply! Would you say the shape of the pipe doesn't matter as long as much as the curve does?

The bowl shape to me doesn't play a part unless it's totally something outlandish. Typical bowl shapes work well. The degree of bend will make it more or less land on your chin. I'd guess a 60 to 90 degree bend give or take.

 

[borisfruts]

Lovat ? Luv-it !!!
I would definitely recommend one. Or several
I bought my first, then ended up with a 7 day set within a short time

All nosewarmers work well
You can do worse than looking at @Korney’s pipe collection.
Now that’s someone who has worked out what he likes in a pipe

Even nosewarmers with the standard fishtail bit on them? I would expect Lovats to be easier clenches overall, would that be correct?

Will take a look at @KORNEY also

 

[proteus]

One the one end of the spectrum an Oom Paul

C151XL | BriarWorks Classic Oom Paul Pipe

The BriarWorks Classic C151XL Oom Paul Pipe is a large, full bent classic shape that is sure to please those that prefer large pipes and long smokes. The C151XL pairs a two inch deep tobacco chamber with a full bend that will keep things comfortable throughout the long and leisurely smoke this...

briarworksusa.com

The other end of the spectrum

Peterson Pipes: Aran Smooth Nickel Mounted (XL02) Fishtail

www.peterson.ie

Anything in between will work. When you get more along in your pipe experience you'll be able to clench a straight pipe.

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[OzPiper]

Even nosewarmers with the standard fishtail bit on them? I would expect Lovats to be easier clenches overall, would that be correct?

Will take a look at @KORNEY also

The bits should not make a difference - you DON’T BITE down on the bit when clenching.

Any straight pipe under 4 1/2 inches work well
As do fully bent pipes - which should hang comfortably

Lovats


Nose warmers



Full bents

 

[Chasing Embers]

Very subjective and you REALLY don't want my suggestions.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

For me it's all about how the button fits my teeth.

I dislike big buttons and I cannot lie.

 

[BingBong]

Group 5 or 6 Dunhill? I clench my group 3's; I'm not sure if the weight of their larger bowled offerings would be problematic, but it sounds as if you need to start with chamber dimensions and work backwards.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Thanks for the prompt reply! Would you say the shape of the pipe doesn't matter as long as much as the curve does?

It's more about finding a pipe's balance and not biting down. Shape and bend are irrelevant.

 

[MisterBadger]

It's more about finding a pipe's balance and not biting down. Shape and bend are irrelevant.

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Balance *and* weight, in my experience.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Balance *and* weight, in my experience.

Once the balance has been found even the weight becomes a non issue.

 

[SmokeyJock]

Once the balance has been found even the weight becomes a non issue.
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Goo goo g' joob

 

[PaulRVA]

I've always wondered: does KK refer to the size, or to the grading?
What's your reasoning for recommending the Radice Chubby over Radice pipes more generally?

K’s can be Size or Finish for Castello’s in this case KK is for size.
All Radice’s are fantastic pipes and the Chubby Billiards clench really well although I rarely clench.

 

[bullet08]

All of 'em.

 

[atwaterville]

Once the balance has been found even the weight becomes a non issue.
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man, I think you can get a gig at cirque du soleil!