Small bowl pipes

[plet]

Good evening everyone,
I'm thinking about getting a small bowl pipe, but I would like to consult the experts first. :puffpipe:
If I had the money I would go for a Dunhill group size 1, but since that's out the question let me know if you have suggestions for alternatives to Dunhill, and pro's/con's with small bowl pipes.
Thanks!

 

[thesmokindragon]

Stanwell makes really nice feather-weight models and are

around $100-$130/ea
Pros;

1.) Quick smoke

2.) If you are smoking stronger flake , this is the bowl to use

3.) Being able to fill the entire bowl
Cons;

1.) Quick smoke

2.) Might smoke hotter

 

[plet]

thesmokindragon, Thank you for your input! That's the sort of response I was hoping for!! I just had a quick search on the featherweights, but I would like them even smaller and for my first purchase a bit cheaper, then I can later save up for a "dream pipe"

 

[slownumbers39]

Agree that the featherweight pipes are great for a quick smoke, taking only about 15-20 minutes. My big pipes go for 60-90 minutes when I smoke them. Sometimes I only have a few minutes and it is nice to have a small pipe on hand.

 

[hawk60ce]

I have a pyrex superfine (i think) that i use for when im grilling. Gives me a nice 15-20 min smoke and is prfect timing for my t-bones and burgers

 

[plet]

slownumbers39 and hawk60ce its for the similar reasons I'm looking for one! Flexible pipe smoking ::

 

[ssjones]

I need to have a mix of sizes. I love my large pipes, but they just don't travel well. I'm on the road a lot and need a size that fits in my travel bag and yields a short smoke if necessary. A group 3-4 fits that bill nicely.
All of my pre-Cadogan GBD's are smaller and fit this bill, so they've become trusted travel companions.

 

[plet]

Al could you give me a short introduction to what "pre-Cadogan GBD's" are?

 

[thesmokindragon]

Perhaps a clay/cutty...pretty small. The feather-weights are

pretty dang small, but great little smokers. I have the 244

in Tan and it is fantastic for my SG-Bracken or 1792 flake
Other than that, again maybe a Brebbia pocket pipe

for briar
Or a nice MM cob like a Pony or Washington

 

[rlunderhill]

I'm with Al. A mix of different sizes is the Ultimate goal. One good pipe full will give you what you want. Just stop smoking it when your done. I do it all the time. I'll pack it to the top and then do my running around. I put the pipe down and come back to it later. That way I don't need to carry extra tobacco every time.

 

[plet]

The 244 Featherweight is really good looking!! The Brebbia's looks good too, and in a very attractive price range for a test pipe.

 

[akpipe]

I use a smaller bowl size when lighting up powerful smokes such as D.F. Scented or Bracken.

A meer works well for me, especially for the scented flakes.

 

[bdstansel]

One of the smaller pipes I own is a Peterson 87, similar to this one:
Pete 87 Aran
It is small, lightweight, but does smoke a tad warmer. On the plus side, it's much more affordable than a Dunhill.
I hope that helps.

 

[tbradsim1]

I bought a tsgue small tomato 42$ from smokeing pipes, smokes good, can fit in your pocket , didn"t break the bank and suprisianly a very good smoker, dark brown, a pretty little sucker. The old cajun

 

[thesmokindragon]

Also, smaller pipes seem to work better IMHO if you

are smoking flake and leaving it in flake form to have

a cooler/longer smoke as again a smaller pipe will smoke

hotter and with a shag or loose cut/depending on the

blend you may not want to smoke say a nice complex

English blend in a small pipe but rather a nice pure

Virginia or VaPer instead
This one I have been eye'in for awhile now as well ;-)

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/stanwell/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=102296
As well as this one, damn I can feel my PAD firing up right about now...

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/stanwell/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=102320

 

[photoman13]

You could get a Brebbia go go. They are about 30 bucks.

 

[thesmokindragon]

+1photoman13- that was the one I was thinking about. I have

the Sav pocket and because of the bowl shape think it is a

bit more work to keep a nice even burning bowl going...but is

handy in the deep freeze winters/quick smoker

 

[photoman13]

I just bought one from dave for my cousin. It is a pretty little pipe.

 

[lightoneup]

For a small bowl pipe I like the Dr.Grabow Grand Duke. Nice little pipe for a few dollars and gives you that quick 15-25 minute quick smoke.

 

[buster]

How about a Dr. Grabow "Lark" ?