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Post by olbluesmoke on Jan 27, 2024 9:07:52 GMT -5
Do you use filters? What were your experiences or are your experiences using them?
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 27, 2024 9:12:00 GMT -5
No, I'm not a filter fan because I feel they restrict the draw. I have a pair of Savinelli Venere 128s that came with filters and adapters, but I tossed them. The draw is wide open, but I control that with my smoking cadence.
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Post by Silver on Jan 27, 2024 10:21:31 GMT -5
No filters here.
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Post by don on Jan 27, 2024 10:29:09 GMT -5
I use the balsa filters in my Savinelli 320s. The draw is fine with them. I don’t like how they smoke without them. Those are my only filtered pipes other than a few cobs that are filter pipes that I don’t use a filter in.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 27, 2024 11:47:56 GMT -5
I have a Brigham that uses “Rock Maple Distillators.” They restrict the draw just enough to be annoying. I seldom use them.
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Post by Silver on Jan 27, 2024 12:04:04 GMT -5
I have a Brigham that uses “Rock Maple Distillators.” They restrict the draw just enough to be annoying. I seldom use them. Just say it. They suck. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Jan 27, 2024 12:13:28 GMT -5
I have a Brigham that uses “Rock Maple Distillators.” They restrict the draw just enough to be annoying. I seldom use them. Just say it. They suck. Agreed...IMHO. All who love filters, you are loved too. 👍🙏 |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 27, 2024 12:57:22 GMT -5
Just not adequately.
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Post by don on Jan 27, 2024 13:28:35 GMT -5
I have a Brigham that uses “Rock Maple Distillators.” They restrict the draw just enough to be annoying. I seldom use them. Only when you are in the mood for self-abuse? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 27, 2024 14:18:57 GMT -5
I can take them or leave them. I haven't used one in at least 3 years. I do like the Savinelli balsa filters with some tobaccos.
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Post by lizardonarock on Jan 27, 2024 20:06:38 GMT -5
What is a filter with some tobaccos inquiring minds want to know?
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Post by trailboss on Jan 27, 2024 22:20:07 GMT -5
Never saw the need.
Kind of like drinking watered down beer like Bud Light.
What is the point of drinking beer?
Gimme an iced tea!
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Post by don on Jan 27, 2024 23:45:34 GMT -5
Never saw the need. Kind of like drinking watered down beer like Bud Light. What is the point of drinking beer? Gimme an iced tea! I don’t notice a flavor change in the two Savs I use the balsas in. YMMV.😉 |
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Post by turbocat on Jan 28, 2024 0:17:03 GMT -5
I can only echo the thoughts of many others here. No filters. I want every bit of the smoke the tobacco produces. I use a chunk of meerschaum in the bottom of my briar pipes for moisture reduction, I don’t think of that as a filter, it doesn’t reduce the quantity or quality of the smoke.
I got an estate Stanwell a while back that came with a box of 9mm filters. I tried one out of curiosity, it was like “smoke light” and not very satisfying.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 28, 2024 0:24:47 GMT -5
Never saw the need. Kind of like drinking watered down beer like Bud Light. What is the point of drinking beer? Gimme an iced tea! I don’t notice a flavor change in the two Savs I use the balsas in. YMMV.😉 I just feel like they are flavor robbers. But each person is wired different. (Shrugs shoulders) |
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Post by don on Jan 28, 2024 0:54:12 GMT -5
I’ve had 9mm filter pipes before and did not like that kind of filter at all. It is just the Savinelli balsa that is ok for me in the two 320s I have. They do trap a fair bit of moisture from wetter blends, let a lot of smoke past because they are triangular in cross section and to my palette, don’t add any odd flavor or detract from what I can taste.
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Post by don on Jan 28, 2024 0:55:10 GMT -5
Never saw the need. Kind of like drinking watered down beer like Bud Light. What is the point of drinking beer? Gimme an iced tea! Tea? Coffee! |
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Post by JimK on Jan 29, 2024 16:41:30 GMT -5
Do you use filters? What were your experiences or are your experiences using them? No, I don't. I think the word, if it is a word, that sums up my experience is underwhelming. If that isn't a word, then perhaps unimpressive will do. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Feb 8, 2024 11:02:40 GMT -5
Do you use filters? What were your experiences or are your experiences using them? No, I don't. I think the word, if it is a word, that sums up my experience is underwhelming. If that isn't a word, then perhaps unimpressive will do. Underwhelming and unimpressive work for me. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 8, 2024 22:01:33 GMT -5
Variety makes the world go round.
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