Twice the tongue bite for the price of a single pipe!! ?
Twin Bore Stems
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None on the Savinelli. Other than the difference between the 9004 stamp and the 904 stamp on my other Sherwood, all nomenclature is the same.
The twin bore makes a big difference in how the smoke is distributed in the mouth! I particularly appreciate the feature when smoking Virginias -- it really brings them alive. The official word is that Radice no longer makes twin bores. I did get one from them last year, and it is marked with two dots atop the stem, just like all their other pipes. But, my older Radice Twin Bore has two dots, with one on either side of the stem where it meets the shank of the pipe. The mouthpiece on both pipes appears very standard, until you look down, inside and see the two ports. These ports form a 'Y' with the main smoke channel inside the stem. They easily pass a pipe cleaner, though they are smaller diameter than a typical Italian pipe.
A couple of months ago I picked up a new Radice twin bore. This is my first experience with this feature and I am very impressed. Really makes for a nice open draw.
Nah, I was saying in case it were me smoking such a contraption.
It may actually help by giving the smoke multiple areas to initially touch your mouth.
I was the same on an IMP I purchased a few months back. The draw was horrendous. I've sent it to have it opened up a bit. I'm hoping that does the trick.
Just as my PAD gets in control you go and introduce this stem I’ve got to try...bunch of enablers...?
I have 2 Radices with a twin bore. They are superb smoking instruments. I can't say that I can distinguish a significant difference due to the twin bore though they are a bit of a PITA to pass a pipe cleaner through.
Hmm, maybe I should plug the centre of the holes in mine. LOL.
I have two where it requires some finagling. The pipes smoke great so it isn't enough for me to toss them aside. One of them is one of my favorite pipes.
This one is already in the top tier of my yachtsman collection.
Savinellis are what I'd call honest pipes. I got 4 now, the first pipe ever bought is a Savinelli and although the shank broke it is still my go to pipe to try a blend out, I trust it. All 4 I got are great smokers.
Now how can I go searching for this one Embers?
Now how can I go searching for this one Embers?
I would guess search twin bore pipe. I found mine totally on accident.
FWIW, the Twin-Bore design had nothing to do with airflow. It was durability they were after.
Clenchers with a heavy bite or someone with a sharp tooth that lined up with the airway on a regular stem needed a solution besides constant stem replacement.
Having all that material in the middle definitely does the trick. I've never had to replace one (though I've swapped many standard stems for one over the years).
For fun I call 'em Dog Bones.
Clenchers with a heavy bite or someone with a sharp tooth that lined up with the airway on a regular stem needed a solution besides constant stem replacement.
Having all that material in the middle definitely does the trick. I've never had to replace one (though I've swapped many standard stems for one over the years).
For fun I call 'em Dog Bones.
Great, thanks guys...now I have to have one. The wife will not be pleased.
it doesn't take much to properly clean them. Glad never ran across that chalky taste.
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