The Legend Is A Legend

[BROBS]

I think so. As a result they're lighter and diffuse heat away from the ember better.

First point yes, second is debatable IMO

 

[wolflarsen]

First point yes, second is debatable IMO

Sure is. I'm thinking a plaster covered cob probably holds more heat than a raw one. More material = more insulation. There's also more surface area to help diffuse heat on a raw cob too due to it's porous and "rusticated" nature.
Whether or not any of this has a noticeable impact on a person's enjoyment of a bowl is also debatable IMO.

Oh, wait ... hold on ... Do you mean to say that it's debatable whether or not them country girls are more smokin' hot after some plaster surgery than naturally raw and rustic? That's debatable as well.

 

[F4RM3R]

Are the prides just “natural” legends?

Yep exact same. Not really a cooler smoke as some say, but the raw chamber is more porous and the pipe itself is lighter

 

[Jaylotw]

Legends are the best looking and feeling, in my opinion. I have several and they’re the only cobs I really ever buy, but I also have one of the big Patriots. It’s a good smoker but the walls of the bowl tend to get hot and I’ve gotta hold it by the big rim on top.

 

[carolinasmokes]

My favorite cob and the only cobs I smoke. I have a local smoke shop that keeps them in stock, along with my two favorite burley blends, Carter Hall and Prince Albert. Every time I go in for a tub of tobacco I pick up a few extra cobs. I have cobs aplenty.