It's NPD for me again, but this time the pipe in question is so unique I thought I'd give a full review. Vauen recently released a portable 'pocket pipe' called the Jucan. It comes in three finishes and has an oblong shape. They are definitely going for the upscale market with this pipe -- it comes in a gasket-sealed aluminum can (that keeps *all* odor confined), and has in-pipe storage for a tamper (included), spare 6mm filter, and about a bowlful of tobacco. More on these below. I was able to find this on a European site for about $185 USD shipped. With the metal case and nice fit and finish, it feels like the pipe James Bond would own. 
All told the metal cylinder is about 6" x 1.5". Inside is a small booklet and a nice cloth pipe sack with the pipe. I opted for color #2 -- smooth brown briar.
The pipe itself is about 4.5" long by 1 1/8" wide. It weighs about 1.55 oz, and the inside bowl dimensions are small (as you'd expect) at 16mm diameter by 12mm deep. I suggest packing a shag or ribbon fairly tightly and have been able to get about 20-25 minutes smoke time from it. My first bowl was Star of the East and it smoked surprisingly well.
The 'stem' end is stubby and takes the small-size 6mm filters. It friction-fits in the center draft hole, and you can rotate it 90 degrees to make removal easier. There are two 6mm storage holes on either side of the draft hole that store the included metal tamper and a spare 6mm filter.
The 'foot' of the pipe is capped with a metal logo piece that removes to reveal a pocket large enough for one fully-packed bowl of tobacco. Given this, you can literally grab the pipe and a lighter and have an enjoyable smoke on the go.
I expected this pipe to be gimmicky and mainly a drain on my wallet. But in use I have been surprised at how well it actually smokes, and the quality and fit and finish of the construction. It is still absolutely pricey, and won't replace any of my normal briars as a regular, but for the odd time that I am out and about and want to have a *very* pocketable pipe that smokes remarkably well (channeling my inner JB), it is a fun option.
All told the metal cylinder is about 6" x 1.5". Inside is a small booklet and a nice cloth pipe sack with the pipe. I opted for color #2 -- smooth brown briar.
The pipe itself is about 4.5" long by 1 1/8" wide. It weighs about 1.55 oz, and the inside bowl dimensions are small (as you'd expect) at 16mm diameter by 12mm deep. I suggest packing a shag or ribbon fairly tightly and have been able to get about 20-25 minutes smoke time from it. My first bowl was Star of the East and it smoked surprisingly well.
The 'stem' end is stubby and takes the small-size 6mm filters. It friction-fits in the center draft hole, and you can rotate it 90 degrees to make removal easier. There are two 6mm storage holes on either side of the draft hole that store the included metal tamper and a spare 6mm filter.
The 'foot' of the pipe is capped with a metal logo piece that removes to reveal a pocket large enough for one fully-packed bowl of tobacco. Given this, you can literally grab the pipe and a lighter and have an enjoyable smoke on the go.
I expected this pipe to be gimmicky and mainly a drain on my wallet. But in use I have been surprised at how well it actually smokes, and the quality and fit and finish of the construction. It is still absolutely pricey, and won't replace any of my normal briars as a regular, but for the odd time that I am out and about and want to have a *very* pocketable pipe that smokes remarkably well (channeling my inner JB), it is a fun option.
