Show us Your Best Smoker

[dunnyboy]

You might say that there is no such thing as "the best" smoker. That if a pipe is capable of producing a great smoke even once, then anything short of that must be user error. I can't disagree. But I have one pipe that never fails to do produce a great smoke. It doesn't matter what tobacco I put in it or how perfectly I pack it. It has a slight preference for Virginia blends (probably because I do) but it loves flakes (folded or rubbed out), coins and ribbons equally. It doesn't matter if it's the first or last smoke of the day. The tobacco tastes good right to the bottom of the bowl and never gets harsh. And it's been that way since day one. To boot, it's also easy to clench and even sits on its own. Yes, user error accounts for the inconsistency in my other pipes but this one is foolproof..

Castello 1982 great line cherrywood.

 

[dPero]

Rinaldo but no photo it’s not near me

 

[jpmcwjr]

They are all equal. One some days, a pipe or two will be more equal than others, but that's transitory.

 

[kcghost]

I have Doug Findlay that is a superb smoker.

 

[LeafErikson]

I’ve smoked this Tekin meerschaum almost exclusively now for 2 1/2 months and it’s definitely a favorite.

 

[warren]

See avatar. Best smoker I know personally.

 

[tobakenist]

I have no room to take a photo of all my Peterson's.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

All the pipes I now smoke are very good smokers. This is after multiple rounds of culling the herd. My favorite would likely be the Altinok. I smoke it each morning, favorite smoke of the day. But I have several Rubio, Howell, Alden and a Larrysson that all smoke great.

 

[Scottmi]

All the pipes I now smoke are very good smokers. This is after multiple rounds of culling the herd. My favorite would likely be the Altinok. I smoke it each morning, favorite smoke of the day. But I have several Rubio, Howell, Alden and a Larrysson that all smoke great.

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Your magnificent Cermaks not even worth a mention!?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Your magnificent Cermaks not even worth a mention!?

Oops.

 

[LotusEater]

I’ve been smoking this Ser Jacopo on average 4 times a day for the last two weeks and it has delivered a perfect smoke each time. It’s still early days but this is probably my best smoker.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

My best smoker is my MM Emerald . Wide open draw, hangs effortlessly in clench, the look is appealing to me. It smokes Burley beautifully & handles Virginia/VaPers with equal delight. Simple & satisfying. ️

 

[Warlee]

This Randy Wiley is it for me. It just smokes beautifully every time and has since it was brand new.

 

[newbroom]

I have had 'best' smokers in the last 10 yrs. I began smoking a pipe in 2014. Each one of these has met some sort of calamity. Either broken shanks, a hole in the bit, or the bowl from my Czech tool pick.
My favorite was a nice knobby Lorenzo Studio half bent billiard. The shank broke while reinserting the stem. I still have the stummel, and plan to retro fit a stem into what's left of the shank.
Thankfully, I have acquired many wonderful smokers and can let go of these favorites, somewhat, as I recognize that nothing is permanent.

 

[OzPiper]

Too many to play favourites

 

[Pipeoff]

Way to hard to make a choice, so I picked this one.

 

[scottbtdmb]

My Bertram (125). One of the highest graded Bertram’s I’ve seen! It has the most unbelievable open draw out of any pipe I’ve ever owned. It feels like I don’t even have to put any effort into drawling when I smoke it! Picked up a Bertram (80) prince shape a few years back, and it also has a great draw, but I broke the damn stem and need to have it replaced at some point!

 

[fireground_piper]

My Bertram (125). One of the highest graded Bertram’s I’ve seen! It has the most unbelievable open draw out of any pipe I’ve ever owned. It feels like I don’t even have to put any effort into drawling when I smoke it! Picked up a Bertram (80) prince shape a few years back, and it also has a great draw, but I broke the damn stem and need to have it replaced at some point!
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I have a 50 grade that's carved in the vein of Custombuilts and the like that I mostly use for English blends. It has a slight larger bowl diameter than my preference but I enjoy smoking it when I feel the nagging for an English. I just replaced the stem on it because the vulcanite was pretty poor.

You don't see them much! Nice little pieces of history as well.

 

[hyperstar]

My best smoker for Virginia blends. Gives me cool smoke and lots of attention whenever I smoke it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I have so many...