This is Why they Call it "Missouri Meerschaum".

[didimauw]

Bought a new legend that arrived today. Not sure what the plan is with it quite yet.

But figured I'd take some comparison shots of a brand new one, vs one that I've had for over 8 years.



I just love how they color throughout the years.

 

[FurCoat]

They are wonderful pipes. I've had these for over 25 years.

 

[didimauw]

I would honestly be more distraught if I broke or lost one of my cobs than I would if it were one of my nice briars. So many memories together.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

Looks like a good, well used friend! I'm a big fan of those pipes myself. Can't beat the value. I've got a couple cobs that are over 15 years old and are still in use.

 

[Skapie]

Is that the one you attempted to smoke exclusively for a whole year?

I smoked some Carter Hall in a briar yesterday, and the flavour was noticeably reduced from the cob smoked it in previously. I was rather disappointed and made a mental note to only use the cob for it.

Which made me wonder how much flavour I’m losing with the briars on all my tobaccos.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

This may sound silly, but I was thinking my "go to" work cob was changing color.

Now I know I'm not crazy (for that reason at least).

Thank you for pointing this out.

 

[didimauw]

Is that the one you attempted to smoke for a whole year?

I smoked some Carter Hall in a briar yesterday, and the flavour was noticeably reduced from the cob smoked it in previously. I was rather disappointed and made a mental note to only use the cob for it.

Which made me wonder how much flavour I’m losing the briars on all my tobaccos.

Is that the one you attempted to smoke for a whole year?

I smoked some Carter Hall in a briar yesterday, and the flavour was noticeably reduced from the cob smoked it in previously. I was rather disappointed and made a mental note to only use the cob for it.

Which made me wonder how much flavour I’m losing with the briars on all my tobaccos.

No the one on the right here was the one I spent an entire year with. I was going to hang it on the wall after my year was up, but I like it too much to not smoke it.

 

[mikethompson]

That one has coloured quite nicely.

Cobs are also very durable. I left one on the roof of my house for 6 months with pretty good results.

Long Term Cob Torture Test: 6 Months Under The Elements :: Pipe Talk

How is it hanging in there? Pics? Top of page 3, attached to a roof vent with wire

pipesmagazine.com

 

[didimauw]

That one has coloured quite nicely.

Cobs are also very durable. I left one on the roof of my house for 6 months with pretty good results.

Long Term Cob Torture Test: 6 Months Under The Elements :: Pipe Talk

How is it hanging in there? Pics? Top of page 3, attached to a roof vent with wire

pipesmagazine.com

We are just waiting for you to smoke that thing for a whole year now.

 

[didimauw]

They are wonderful pipes. I've had these for over 25 years.View attachment 136053View attachment 136054

Those are pictures of them when they were new? They look unsmoked?

 

[monty55]

Beautiful! I love cobs!

 

[FurCoat]

Those are pictures of them when they were new? They look unsmoked?

Naw..I took those pics last year. The stems have been replaced.

 

[makhorkasmoker]

Mine not only take on color, they smoke better as they do

 

[mso489]

I don't think of cobs as disposable. I guess I do take them traveling, not wanting to lose my briars, but I'd still regret losing them. They smoke well and last for many years, as above posts attest.

I fitted all my previous cobs with Forever acrylic stems, and now I buy the special editions with stock acrylic stems. I tend to chew up the soft plastic stems, and this saves me the trouble of replacing them. They cost a little more, but I think I end up saving money.

 

[OverMountain]

Mike I am glad to see I am not the only person leaving things laying around and walking all over the house looking for the glasses I’m wearing. How’d it smoke after 6 months on a “weather deck”.

 

[mikethompson]

We are just waiting for you to smoke that thing for a whole year now.

What kind of madman would smoke a cob for a whole year?

 

[anotherbob]

I thought it was because of the smoking properties and also that meerschaum was one of the more common materials for pipes in general. Kind of like if someone used a new material for a pipe they might call it Brebsburg Briar (or where ever the company is located.) But yes it's neat how they both color with time and smoking. Though meers do it nicer, the cobs kind of looks more dirty then aged.

 

[didimauw]

What kind of madman would smoke a cob for a whole year?

Hahahaha. I'm debating doing it again. I mean, I saved a hell of a lot of money that way.....

 

[Ahi Ka]

Hahahaha. I'm debating doing it again. I mean, I saved a hell of a lot of money that way.....

You should try going a year without a pipe. It’s a stupid idea I know. But the banter in the thread would be worth it.

 

[didimauw]

You should try going a year without a pipe. It’s a stupid idea I know. But the banter in the thread would be worth it.

Tonight is my first pipe in 10 days actually. I think I may have just kicked the cigs for good.

10 days is the longest I've gone without a pipe.

Never again.