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Post by djo on May 21, 2018 0:13:24 GMT -5
I have recently started smoking very small pipes (well, they seem small to me). I use a Pony Express for my morning smoke, which used to be Prince Albert but lately has been Lane Ready-Rubbed. I use a Grabow Lark the rest of the day.
I don't really have a reason for doing this, other than it sounded like fun. 
Do you like small, average, or large pipes?
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Post by trailboss on May 21, 2018 0:17:54 GMT -5
I like smaller pipes for Virginia blends.
Larger bowls work well for English blends and my occasional foray Into aromatics.
Burley works in small and medium sized bowls for me.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 0:34:34 GMT -5
I like the Grabow, Yello Bole, Medico pipes that have the narrower shank/stem. The draw seems right. And, some of the pipes I have been gifted were those size pipes. They are all in rotation
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Post by jeffd on May 21, 2018 0:53:47 GMT -5
I love the Big Ben Pipo. I smoke it regularly.
My regular preference is a big bowled Sav 320EX. But now and again, especially if I wan a quick smoke, the Pipo is great. They also carry well.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 21, 2018 1:32:17 GMT -5
My legend Rob Roys are smallish and are almost my go to. They give me just the right amount of smoking time in an otherwise busy day.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 1:34:09 GMT -5
I love the Rob Roys as well. Waiting for MM to get one of their cobbits in, which is a Rob Roy with longer stem.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 21, 2018 1:35:27 GMT -5
I love the Rob Roys as well. Waiting for MM to get one of their cobbits in, which is a Rob Roy with longer stem. Which one is that? |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 1:40:03 GMT -5
I love the Rob Roys as well. Waiting for MM to get one of their cobbits in, which is a Rob Roy with longer stem. Which one is that? Says it's taller, but width looks about the same, which is why I am waiting for it. The Elf. I have two other cobbits. The Wizard one I think is longer, which is not to my liking. The 7-9 inch range is great corncobpipe.com/the-elf-cobbit.html |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 21, 2018 1:42:25 GMT -5
Right enough. It looks the same. I have the shire, but the elf might be another shorter smoker for me.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 1:51:52 GMT -5
Right enough. It looks the same. I have the shire, but the elf might be another shorter smoker for me. Finding that those sized bowls are about perfect smoke time length for me, too |
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Post by Dramatwist on May 21, 2018 2:08:58 GMT -5
...always preferred smaller bowls...
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Post by haebar on May 21, 2018 4:22:36 GMT -5
Most of the time I like medium sized pipes, but when I just want to taste a tobacco I'll smoke one of my Sunrise Featherweights or my Orlick "The 3/4 oz." pipe shown below.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 8:10:50 GMT -5
Says it's taller, but width looks about the same, which is why I am waiting for it. The Elf. I have two other cobbits. The Wizard one I think is longer, which is not to my liking. The 7-9 inch range is great corncobpipe.com/the-elf-cobbit.html the Elf Cobbit is the same as the Diplomat 5th Ave. The only difference is the shape of the bowl and the Elf doesn't have a filter. Also the smallest Cobbit is the Dwarf which is the Morgan with a finished bowl and a longer stem. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 8:20:59 GMT -5
My legend Rob Roys are smallish and are almost my go to. They give me just the right amount of smoking time in an otherwise busy day. If you can get it try the Marcus, it is a smaller version of the Mark Twain. Close to the Legend in bowl size but about 4.5" long.Nice smoke. Also check out the Stubby, it is the Shire made in to a pocket pipe. MM is the only place that has it. I have both of these and enjoy them. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 21, 2018 8:36:58 GMT -5
My legend Rob Roys are smallish and are almost my go to. They give me just the right amount of smoking time in an otherwise busy day. If you can get it try the Marcus, it is a smaller version of the Mark Twain. Close to the Legend in bowl size but about 4.5" long.Nice smoke. Also check out the Stubby, it is the Shire made in to a pocket pipe. MM is the only place that has it. I have both of these and enjoy them. I'll see what's available here. I'm thinking the devil anse might be a nice size too. I noticed it in www.mysmokingshop.co.uk |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 9:04:12 GMT -5
If you can get it try the Marcus, it is a smaller version of the Mark Twain. Close to the Legend in bowl size but about 4.5" long.Nice smoke. Also check out the Stubby, it is the Shire made in to a pocket pipe. MM is the only place that has it. I have both of these and enjoy them. I'll see what's available here. I'm thinking the devil anse might be a nice size too. I noticed it in www.mysmokingshop.co.ukBoth of the Devils are good smokes and have a decent sized bowl. Mine are in the rotation for today. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 21, 2018 9:17:12 GMT -5
I'll see what's available here. I'm thinking the devil anse might be a nice size too. I noticed it in www.mysmokingshop.co.ukBoth of the Devils are good smokes and have a decent sized bowl. Mine are in the rotation for today. When you write, 'decent sized bowls' do you mean smaller than legend or around the same size? Edit: just realised I can check the dimensions myself. Forget that question. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 9:25:00 GMT -5
Both of the Devils are good smokes and have a decent sized bowl. Mine are in the rotation for today. When you write, 'decent sized bowls' do you mean smaller than legend or around the same size? Edit: just realised I can check the dimensions myself. Forget that question. I would say those bowls are between 18 to 21MM diameter. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 21, 2018 11:04:22 GMT -5
I like small bowls, but I don't have many. Since I learned how to control my puffing, I can get 45 minutes out of the Lil'Devil MM, and an hour out of the group 3 Dunhill. Some of the larger pipes can last 2 hours and my largest beat me. I have to give up before I get to the bottom.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 12:11:37 GMT -5
It is situational for me and I would note that sometimes a smaller briar pipe can zero in and define a blend in a very satisfactory manner.
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Post by crapgame on May 21, 2018 13:09:52 GMT -5
I smoke the pony express pipes and love them
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 13:42:32 GMT -5
I smoke the pony express pipes and love them Since you like the Pony Express have you tried the Huckfinn or the Tom Sawyer? Same size bowl one is shorter the other is longer. |
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Post by crapgame on May 22, 2018 12:23:45 GMT -5
Lol o have both.. tbose sre saved for starting new pipe smokers out...brand new never smoked... i need to buy a couple of each next time i place sn order... thanns for reminding me about this.
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Post by gav on May 24, 2018 14:26:13 GMT -5
small pipe or bowl or short stem. I prefer a normal to long stem. Some large or deep bowls smoke hot if puffing too much.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 13:23:09 GMT -5
Boswell Grizzly pipes are for me, as she said, "bigger is better" or " what do you expect to do with that little thing "
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Post by steveinny on May 26, 2018 14:02:06 GMT -5
Since a 30-45 minute smoke is just about right for me, smaller bowls work great. I have a few Piazzolla traditional billiards that have small bowls as well as some Dr. Grabow's. As mentioned previously, many cobs sport smaller bowls and they fit the bill nicely.
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Post by trailboss on May 26, 2018 15:12:32 GMT -5
I was fortunate to get a 1954 GBD Lumberman that was barely smoked.  It seems as if it was really made for Virginia ribbons and flakes, and smokes them cool...every bowl is a dream. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 17:35:34 GMT -5
I have thought the current popularity of large pipes is partly driven by those who don't smoke much and therefore want a maximum experience when they do.
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Post by Darin on May 26, 2018 18:44:02 GMT -5
The only reason I don't like smaller pipes is the size of my hand.
Larger pipes, like my RDPipes from Ron, just fit in my hand comfortably.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on May 26, 2018 21:24:28 GMT -5
… I have a few small pipes but I rather stay with the gp. 4 to 6 size pipes most often...and of course a few ODA sizes...
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