Sharrow Philtpads

[hoosierpipeguy]

Simon/Condorlover was nice enough to give me a 2 of these a couple of weeks ago when we meet in Tampa. I believe they are made of Meerschaum but not sure. If you put them in a bottom of a bowl of a Meer, they will accelerate the coloring process of the shank. As a side benefit, they seem to allow for a cleaner draw, virtually eliminates the issues with the occasional loose piece of tobacco or ash plugging the draught hole. Also seems to provide a drier, cooler smoke. I liked them so much, I ordered 2 packs of 25 through eBay. Cost next to nothing, the shipping was double what the Philtpads cost.

Just sharing this in case someone would be interested. If you have any issues with tongue bite, these could possibly help.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Based on all the arguing on the water flush thread, I feel compelled to include this disclaimer. To be clear, I don't give a shit if you decide to try these. I don't care if you think they are great or stupid. I'm not even recommending that you try them and I most certainly do not think you're stupid if you don't (okay, given my own positive experience, I at least think you're a little stubborn and hard headed if you don't give them a try, possibly even a bit stupid). This is simply a "sharing thingie" on my part. To further clarify, @BROBS I definitely don't give a shit what you think about these. I would think if you would chew them into little bits and swallow, it might help you pass all that lettuce and other green crap you munch on.

 

[geopiper]

Looks interesting.

I had to read the thread title a few times and was not expecting a serious thread (considering the author

 

[Chasing Embers]

I used akadama pellets many years ago.

 

[condorlover1]

You know Mark I knew there was a reason why you would become a life long friends when we met - that has to be the absolute best response of 2021 I have read on here. Fecking Brilliant !

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

You know Mark I knew there was a reason why you would become a life long friends when we met - that has to be the absolute best response of 2021 I have read on here. Fecking Brilliant !

Thank you Simon and I'm flattered.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Looks interesting.

I had to read the thread title a few times and was not expecting a serious thread (considering the author

What exactly are you implying? LOL

 

[peregrinus]

I believe they are made of Meerschaum but not sure.

From the World Wide Web:​

SHARROW PHILTPADS​

For those seeking that drier smoke from their pipe, our Sharrow Philtpads are just the product you need. Available in reasonably-priced, boxed quantities, these filters are manufactured using chalk and should be placed in your pipe bowl.

 

[weezell]

High Absorbent Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe Cone Filters 5 pcs. Bowl Filters are also available. I use both. Available from MeerschaumMarket... ?​

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[BROBS]

Good lookin candies ?

 

[BarrelProof]

I cannot unsee “Narrow Shitpads.”

Coincidentally...

 

[ashdigger]

I’d try them but I have to wait a few weeks until I get my period.

 

[Tommy Boy]

Are they a 1 and done or do you leave them in for multiple smokes?

 

[pantsBoots]

I cannot unsee “Narrow Shitpads.”

Coincidentally...

I saw "shitpads," too

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

If you want stuff to absorb moisture in the bottom of your bowl you can get about a thousand bowls worth of Activated Carbon for $25: https://www.amazon.com/AQUAPAPA-Activated-Charcoal-Pellets-Aquarium/dp/B01F1QZTQC
(Do wash them in batches before use, the bag will be very dusty.)
This is the same raw material they put in all those fancy 9mm filters.
Aquarium pellets are just a bit larger so they won't fit in a 9mm filter slot very well, but at this price you could fill half your bowl with carbon pellets and still come out way ahead.

 

[gamzultovah]

Based on all the arguing on the water flush thread, I feel compelled to include this disclaimer. To be clear, I don't give a shit if you decide to try these. I don't care if you think they are great or stupid. I'm not even recommending that you try them and I most certainly do not think you're stupid if you don't (okay, given my own positive experience, I at least think you're a little stubborn and hard headed if you don't give them a try, possibly even a bit stupid). This is simply a "sharing thingie" on my part. To further clarify, @BROBS I definitely don't give a shit what you think about these. I would think if you would chew them into little bits and swallow, it might help you pass all that lettuce and other green crap you munch on.

Now my feelings are hurt. Is there a “Safe Space” thread that I can go to in order to calm down??? ??

 

[condorlover1]

I use the 'Narrow Shit Pad' until it has turned completely brown. A gentle poke from your high quality Chinese pipe tool will indicate if it is crumbly and soft. Normally I have a look see when I empty my bowel bowl into the ashtray.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Are they a 1 and done or do you leave them in for multiple smokes?

I have limited experience but got 4 or 5 bowls from the two Simon gave me.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Heck, I though Sharrow Philtpads was going to be a new artisan pipemaker from Norway.
Do you just use them once and toss them, or do you use them till they are gone, or till... Is one bag going to be enough, or do I need a truckload of them? Asking for a friend.

Edit: sorry, I just saw the above response was made as I posted. .

 

[pappymac]

I checked out the website and saw that they are based in England. Do they ship to the U.S.?