Vauen Lime

[Mtn]

Hi everyone. I am looking at the Meer lined Vauen pipes and cant find much info about either model model review wise.

the Lime is oak wood rather than briar. I am curious about the wood charring\burning around the top of the bowl when lighting if you aren’t exceptionally careful. Any experience on the forum?

 

[OzPiper]

Charring of the rim can occur with ANY pipe if not careful. DO NOT use butane jet-flame lighters under any circumstance (save them for your cigars) unless you have great aim and very steady hands. And definitely not after a few drinks, as I've found to my great regret

Use matches or soft-flame lighters.

Oak being softer than briar will char/burn more easily

 

[Mtn]

Agreed! I’m wondering if Vauen did anything to protect the oak vs the much more resilient briar.

 

[OzPiper]

I’m wondering if Vauen did anything to protect the oak vs the much more resilient briar.

I very much doubt it.

Other than a silver/metal mount, I'm not aware of any other method of protecting the rim.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'm not aware of any other method of protecting the rim.

Wipe a bead of saliva around the rim just prior to lighting.