Turkish Meerschaum

[Meerly John]

I have 4 cheap unbranded 3/4 size meerschaums and they're some of my favorite pipes. I think it's by far the best pipe material and meerschaum is my priority going forward as a collector. I've got an IMP coming this week, I expect my next several pipes will be Altinays.

I think you're really going to enjoy them. They're light, clean, and impossible to burn. The progressive coloring is some good bonus fun as well. Post a picture of what you've got coming!

 

[didimauw]

It's been said that it took half a year to do that. After what I did to one of my IMP dublins, I believe it.

Are smooths supposed to color fast than carved?

 

[isaac]

Are smooths supposed to color fast than carved?

Not likely. It all depends on the block of meerschaum that was used. There are those that also say that certain tobaccos color faster than others.

 

[didimauw]

Not likely. It all depends on the block of meerschaum that was used. There are those that also say that certain tobaccos color faster than others.

Right on, all of my meers have been basically dedicated to Ryback. Very dry tobacco. Coloring slowly. I'm going to switch to Carter hall, and see if it speeds it up at all.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Are smooths supposed to color fast than carved?

No idea.?‍ Probably just based on smoking frequency and thickness of the matetial. I've noticed no difference in type of tobacco used either.

 

[tklee]

I just got mine not long, love it soooo much! You'll enjoy and love your meer ?????????

 

[didimauw]

I have only owned briar pipes and have received tons of enjoyment thus far. I just order my first Meerschaum coming in from Turkey. Would some please share their Meerschaum experiences and advise?

Thanks!

My favorite thing about my meerschaums, other than how they change color, is how light they are. The first time I ever held one, I thought it was fake like made of plastic. Couldn't believe how light they are.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Couldn't believe how light they are.

They're like hard Styrofoam.

 

[condorlover1]

It is like that old adage found on bathroom walls "If you don't like 'Meer' you must be queer'.

 

[didimauw]

They're like hard Styrofoam.

Exactly! Still weird to me these days!

 

[MRW]

I have only owned briar pipes and have received tons of enjoyment thus far. I just order my first Meerschaum coming in from Turkey. Would some please share their Meerschaum experiences and advise?

Thanks!

 

[Chasing Embers]

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I can honestly say that I've never seen a floral carving within a basket weave outside of figural carving like a Yanik nude flower maiden I have. Great choice!?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Oh, I see, it's a beret shape.



I picked up a beret a while back by Emin Brothers. Very interesting hand feel.

 

[LeafErikson]

I keep making little dents in the bottom of my meerschaum with my pipe cleaners. Guess I’ve gotta be more careful of that. It happens when I pass a pipe cleaner during a smoke and can’t tell when it’s all the way in since I can’t see the pipe cleaner. I’d imagine it would take serious force to actually puncture through the chamber and create a hole but I’m not sure. Something to keep in mind for your first meerschaum. Congrats my friend.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I keep making little dents in the bottom of my meerschaum with my pipe cleaners. Guess I’ve gotta be more careful of that. It happens when I pass a pipe cleaner during a smoke and can’t tell when it’s all the way in since I can’t see the pipe cleaner. I’d imagine it would take serious force to actually puncture through the chamber and create a hole but I’m not sure. Something to keep in mind for your first meerschaum. Congrats my friend.

Pipe cleaners never touch my meerschaum stummels. I clean them using only paper towels and Q-tips.

 

[LeafErikson]

Pipe cleaners never touch my meerschaum stummels. I clean them using only paper towels and Q-tips.

Ok good to know. What if you need to run a pipe cleaner during a smoke? Do you let it cool and take it apart? Or does that not happen to you?

 

[Chasing Embers]

What if you need to run a pipe cleaner during a smoke?

I don't have that happen with any pipe but with a meerschaum, it should absorb excess moisture.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Do you let it cool and take it apart?

Meerschaum doesn't swell during smoking. No need for it to be cool for disassembly.

 

[LeafErikson]

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Meerschaum doesn't swell during smoking. No need for it to be cool for disassembly.

Woah cool I didn’t know that you could disassemble while warm. You’re takin me to meerschaum university

 

[LeafErikson]

I don't have that happen with any pipe but with a meerschaum, it should absorb excess moisture.

I don't have that happen with any pipe but with a meerschaum, it should absorb excess moisture.

Yeah I’ve def had that problem with cheapo basket pipes but never really with the two briars I have on my rack or my cobs. I probably am just pushing the meerschaum too hard because it tastes so great and smokes so cool. Definitely doesn’t happen all the time with it though.