Preferred Shape for Lakeland Blends?

[BriaronBoerum]

After swearing that Lakeland style blends were totally bad s%$ and absolutely no way not my thing, I, uh, seem to be developing a taste for some of them. And given the inevitability of ghosting whatever they're smoked in, I'm curious if people have a dedicated pipe for them, and if so, what shape? Or does it depend on the cut -- plug, twist, rope, noose, pig's intestines, etc.?

 

[BlueRidge]

I have a pipe each for 1792 and Bob's Chocolate as they aren't floral. for the more floral, medicinal or however you want to describe it i use a Meer or two. for unscented flakes and ropes I don't really dedicate. I smoke their VAs and VaPers in any pipe that I smoke those blends in. probably clear as mud

 

[Servant King]

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’d use a Meer for “perfume” blends. Smaller, conical shapes are my preference for them. ️

 

[Sobrbiker]

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That’s a Lat bomb shape right there…

 

[spearheadbill]

A couple years ago I had a couple pipes set aside for my Conniston, Bosun, Ennerdale etc. now I worry more about vaburper ghosting my Lakeland pipes!!! Sounds like you’re on the right track and BTW,… there’s no turning back!

 

[BlueRidge]

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you mean you didn't pick any Kendal Blueberry up?!

 

[BlueRidge]

as for shape, i've only used billiards and apples around 3/4 x 1.5 wouldn't mind trying them in a 7/8ths ID pot or similar shape.

 

[dozicusmaximus]

I'm still in the cob stage until I find a few I really like. Then I'll be where your at. It'll probably be a billiard or bulldog. The unscented and birds eye shag I've been using a Bing.

 

[WerewolfOfLondon]

Personally I find that pots are best. They allow the full range of flavours to be tasted. I find that narrow bowls smother everything in the lakeland flavour, and you miss out on what are usually high quality tobaccos. YMMV.

 

[Steddy]

I’m in the same boat as you, figuring out what pipes to dedicate. So far I have a cob and a little Meer for the floral stuff. The cob doesn’t seem right for Lakelands and the Meer seems to narrow, it’s under 19mm. I’d like something wider and not deep(under 1.5 inches) for the florals like Coniston, Bosun, Rich Dark Spring Dew, etc. I do have an old estate Dunhill bent bulldog that came
ghosted with Lakeland so it will see something from Gawith.

I have two princes for the ropes, each over 20mm in width and fairly shallow. I like that set up so far.

I have a quarter bent author/apple for 1792. So far so good.

Gawith makes really unique blends and to me they deserve the right pipe.

Good luck!

 

[Mrs. Pickles]

I’d like something wider and not deep(under 1.5 inches) for the florals like Coniston, Bosun, Rich Dark Spring Dew, etc.

If you can abide a clay pipe, check out The Old German Clay Billiard shape with its .9-inch-wide bowl and 1.35 in. depth. Lakelands generally do great in clay, in my experience.

Plus, if you don't like the ghost, you can burn it out in the fireplace.

 

[Steddy]

If you can abide a clay pipe, check out The Old German Clay Billiard shape with its .9-inch-wide bowl and 1.35 in. depth. Lakelands generally do great in clay, in my experience.

Plus, if you don't like the ghost, you can burn it out in the fireplace.

I knew I needed another pipe, thanks for the cover fire! Seriously though, I appreciate the recommendation.

 

[BlueRidge]

I knew I needed another pipe, thanks for the cover fire! Seriously though, I appreciate the recommendation.

You already added one to your cart didn’t you!

 

[jpberg]

After swearing that Lakeland style blends were totally bad s%$ and absolutely no way not my thing, I, uh, seem to be developing a taste for some of them. And given the inevitability of ghosting whatever they're smoked in, I'm curious if people have a dedicated pipe for them, and if so, what shape? Or does it depend on the cut -- plug, twist, rope, noose, pig's intestines, etc.?

Well you found out you were wrong once so stay tuned.
Get your definition tuned in, what are you calling a Lakeland?
After you work that out you can start the next semester.