If you're indoors and it goes too fast, pack tighter as Embers indicated.
I'm often outdoors and find a larger bowl, packed less than full, may just be the extra assistance needed to prevent the wind from getting all my tobacco before I do.
Pipes Too Big?
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I'm often outdoors and find a larger bowl, packed less than full, may just be the extra assistance needed to prevent the wind from getting all my tobacco before I do.
Lol,
I apologize for the delayed reply. I didn't realize until just now that you were asking a follow-up question.
As a general rule, no it does not flavor the smoke when it gets hot or near the bottom. However, one time I kinda pushed it to see what would happen and there was a slight hint of rice in the last puff or two. And the kernels I dumped were golden brown. But again, I was pushing it (for science! )
Related: There was a blog post I saw years ago where someone tested the absorbency of different kinds of rice; the context being about what to do if you accidentally get your phone wet. The tests were informal, but the poster found Basmati rice to be the most absorbent, followed by long grain rice. So, if your looking for a pipe to pair with Chicken Korma, basmati would be the way to go!
Gravity filling. Le Dune stack billiards like that one have around a 3.5 chamber depth like my meerschaum mountain lion. They can be filled as deep as need be.
You guys know of an entry level priced pipe with a larger bowl? Just if you have recommendations off the top of your head. I can research more.
This?
Giant Antique Cutty (Black) - Old German Clay Pipes
Buy this Old German Clay Giant Antique Cutty (Black) tobacco pipe from Smokingpipes, hand-crafted from quality German clay by Markus Fohr.
www.smokingpipes.com
I know it I subjective but like 100 -180? I think I found a house pipe from Peterson in that range with a 2.2 inch depth.
Bookmarked that. 2 birds with the clay and deeper chamberThis?
Giant Antique Cutty (Black) - Old German Clay Pipes
Buy this Old German Clay Giant Antique Cutty (Black) tobacco pipe from Smokingpipes, hand-crafted from quality German clay by Markus Fohr.
Here’s some that are at least 1.9" in chamber depth and under $200. (Don't know if you had a specific width range in mind.)
The Pipe Locator
www.smokingpipes.com
Great suggestions here.
I'd throw in the General, MacArthur bent, or freehand cob if testing the water and not wanting to commit to a higher price. I really like the open draw of cobs, but some of the stems are meh and they can be shaped awkwardly.
The clay suggestion is great too, but my clumsy ass would break it. Something like a Ropp or Genod would be the next price point.
I'd throw in the General, MacArthur bent, or freehand cob if testing the water and not wanting to commit to a higher price. I really like the open draw of cobs, but some of the stems are meh and they can be shaped awkwardly.
The clay suggestion is great too, but my clumsy ass would break it. Something like a Ropp or Genod would be the next price point.
Heck yeah! I bookmarked that as well. Got some acquisitions lined up now!
Thanks, man!! I didn't know about that filter! I appreciate itHere’s some that are at least 1.9" in chamber depth and under $200. (Don't know if you had a specific width range in mind.)
The Pipe Locator
I know I will break the clay
but still worth a shot!
The Hercules 111EX looks pretty cool too. It'll be nice to have a longer session pipe.
For that price you can find an estate Danish freehand on eBay with a massive bowl. Look for Ben Wade pipes, they tend to be huge.
They tend to have large bowls but smaller chambers. As large as this Holm is, it only has a chamber depth of 1.57".
Seems like it would be a PITA (and a bit of a waste?) to not just load the full bowl. Trying to light a half-packed bowl of a 3.5" chamber seems a bit
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Not at all, just means the difference between a two hour and four hour smoke.