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Post by morallynomadic on Sept 9, 2018 20:00:18 GMT -5
Thank you *all* for the feedback, I appreciate all of it greatly!
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 9, 2018 20:01:49 GMT -5
Churchwardens are a reading pipe. Do you like to sit and smoke in an armchair? Maybe you'll enjoy a churchwarden.
None too practical for walking around or mowing the lawn, but not every pipe has to be.
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Post by McWiggins on Sept 9, 2018 20:10:59 GMT -5
^^^^^^ Thats the only time I enjoy my churchwarden, when I'm reading a book. Truly a perfect design for that activity.  |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 9, 2018 20:54:09 GMT -5
^^^^^^ Thats the only time I enjoy my churchwarden, when I'm reading a book. Truly a perfect design for that activity. Jeremy Brett was pretty good at solving mysteries while smoking his church warden... might be handy when you lose your keys.  |
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Post by morallynomadic on Sept 9, 2018 21:14:37 GMT -5
Churchwardens are a reading pipe. Do you like to sit and smoke in an armchair? Maybe you'll enjoy a churchwarden.
None too practical for walking around or mowing the lawn, but not every pipe has to be.
I don't spend much time reading and smoking but I do draw and smoke a lot.. There are times when I can see it being useful. Holding the pipe in my anchor hand and having a stem reach my mouth without lifting the hand would be nice. |
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Post by driftingfate on Sept 9, 2018 21:14:49 GMT -5
If they aren't high-end, I would gift your briars since you seem to be a dedicated cob man (and nothing wrong with that.). You will find more riches in the satisfaction of giving them to new or old pipe smokers than you will in the fractional dollars you would reap from their sale.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 9, 2018 22:24:54 GMT -5
Find a piper starting out and gift them to him or her. this is a pretty good idea.. I like it. When I really got into piping, about 2 years ago, I went on a buying spree and bought several "lots" of pipe from ebay and other places. I was learning how to refurbish em and started out with many like the ones you've mentioned. I inevitably ended up with several that were either duplicates or one's that just didn't appeal to me. I happened upon a thread, on another forum, about a gentleman that was accepting pipes (I think it might have been Pipe Stud, but might be wrong), accessories and tobacco donations, the he then turned around and sent to our boys serving their country, stationed over in the sandbox. Subsequently I ended up sending him a couple of dozen briars and about 5 or 6 cobs, along with come Czech tools, pipe cleaners and several tins and pouches of tobacco. Anyway, food for thought. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 22:31:46 GMT -5
I don't know how long you've been smoking a pipe but, if it hasn't been at least a year your problem may not be the briars.
Cobs are pretty forgiving because they'll absorb a lot of moisture no matter how hard you puff.
I would suggest slowing your cadence down and drying your tobacco more to avoid gurgle and wet smokes.
I can see one pipe gurgling but, all of them is quite remarkable.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 9, 2018 23:14:56 GMT -5
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 9, 2018 23:24:27 GMT -5
That's it Charlie ! Thank you sir. |
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Post by stilllernin on Sept 9, 2018 23:29:01 GMT -5
I say keep the briar, until you find someone for them that is, smoke them slower and enjoy the briar. Dr. Grabow makes a fine pipe. Then when your thru you'll know whoever gets them has a well seasoned pipe to smoke out of. Smoke them in knowledge they'll soon be much aporeciated.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 10, 2018 3:21:33 GMT -5
I am hopefully buying a Dagner poker later this month for my birthday, but I'm not a clencher so I hope I'll be ok. I am a drooler though.
As for the cobbit series - I have the Shire and it is a lovely pipe. They're not so practical if you're on the move, but for sitting, chilling out, it's a gem of a pipe.
Of course, this is only MY opinion.
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Post by morallynomadic on Sept 10, 2018 4:23:31 GMT -5
I don't know how long you've been smoking a pipe but, if it hasn't been at least a year your problem may not be the briars. Cobs are pretty forgiving because they'll absorb a lot of moisture no matter how hard you puff. I would suggest slowing your cadence down and drying your tobacco more to avoid gurgle and wet smokes. I can see one pipe gurgling but, all of them is quite remarkable. I've been smoking a pipe for over ten years now but that doesn't mean I'm not still the problem 😁 to be fair I only own one briar that gets wet with every smoke and that's the vottis. That thing is an absolutely terrible smoker 90% of the time and the other 10% it just guarantees a chunk of soaked dottle. I've had smokes where you could pour the moisture out of the stem afterwards. It's pretty gross. The others can be okay, some more so than others, but the fact that briar is so finicky is bothersome. I'm a pretty careless smoker, which is one of the reasons I like the cobs. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2018 4:44:24 GMT -5
I don't know how long you've been smoking a pipe but, if it hasn't been at least a year your problem may not be the briars. Cobs are pretty forgiving because they'll absorb a lot of moisture no matter how hard you puff. I would suggest slowing your cadence down and drying your tobacco more to avoid gurgle and wet smokes. I can see one pipe gurgling but, all of them is quite remarkable. I've been smoking a pipe for over ten years now but that doesn't mean I'm not still the problem 😁 to be fair I only own one briar that gets wet with every smoke and that's the vottis. That thing is an absolutely terrible smoker 90% of the time and the other 10% it just guarantees a chunk of soaked dottle. I've had smokes where you could pour the moisture out of the stem afterwards. It's pretty gross. The others can be okay, some more so than others, but the fact that briar is so finicky is bothersome. I'm a pretty careless smoker, which is one of the reasons I like the cobs. Order a few MM Country Gentleman, Diplomat and Dagner Design Cob Poker Pipe and you’ll be set for life....I think much happier as well👍👍 |
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 10, 2018 4:47:04 GMT -5
None of them are high or even mid briar...we're talking dr. G and medico level here. If you like cobs, great, but I wouldn't give up on the idea of briar altogether. If you ever get your hands on a mid- or high-grade briar pipe, I would bet money it will change your whole perspective. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2018 4:49:42 GMT -5
Definitely ^^^^^^^^^^^ +1
I wouldn’t totally give up on briar!!
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Post by Wolfman on Sept 10, 2018 5:55:30 GMT -5
Don’t do it.
+1 on all the other comments.
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Post by morallynomadic on Sept 10, 2018 7:15:10 GMT -5
None of them are high or even mid briar...we're talking dr. G and medico level here. If you like cobs, great, but I wouldn't give up on the idea of briar altogether. If you ever get your hands on a mid- or high-grade briar pipe, I would bet money it will change your whole perspective. Thanks for the input.. Maybe once the kids are grown and out of the house I'll be able to justify the purchase. |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Sept 10, 2018 7:16:33 GMT -5
I have a total of about a dozen pipes. Of those the only ones I really love smoking are my cobs. I have a few briar pipes that I have a sentimental attachment to but I'll be damned if any of them can hold a candle, smoking quality wise, to my cobs. Lately I've been kicking the idea of ditching briar all together and just sticking with my cobs. Has anyone else run into a similar issue? Wanting to get rid of a pipe because you don't smoke it that much just because you have better smoking pipes.. But not wanting to get rid of it because of a sentimental attachment? My suggestion is don't do it. I wanted to offload all my bent pipes a few years ago because I really love the shape and feel of straight billiards, Dublin, bowls, and pots. But I am glad I didn't do that because I still like a bent pipe now and again when I am sitting in for a read or I am just dog tired and would rather clench than mind my pipes for so long. Not to mention the emotional bond I have with my collection. That would be almost as bad as my divorce was! |
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Post by haveldad on Sept 10, 2018 11:41:41 GMT -5
I have a total of about a dozen pipes. Of those the only ones I really love smoking are my cobs. I have a few briar pipes that I have a sentimental attachment to but I'll be damned if any of them can hold a candle, smoking quality wise, to my cobs. Lately I've been kicking the idea of ditching briar all together and just sticking with my cobs. Has anyone else run into a similar issue? Wanting to get rid of a pipe because you don't smoke it that much just because you have better smoking pipes.. But not wanting to get rid of it because of a sentimental attachment? Nah thats dumb dog |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 10, 2018 13:02:50 GMT -5
I don't know how long you've been smoking a pipe but, if it hasn't been at least a year your problem may not be the briars. Cobs are pretty forgiving because they'll absorb a lot of moisture no matter how hard you puff. I would suggest slowing your cadence down and drying your tobacco more to avoid gurgle and wet smokes. I can see one pipe gurgling but, all of them is quite remarkable. I've been smoking a pipe for over ten years now but that doesn't mean I'm not still the problem 😁 to be fair I only own one briar that gets wet with every smoke and that's the vottis. That thing is an absolutely terrible smoker 90% of the time and the other 10% it just guarantees a chunk of soaked dottle. I've had smokes where you could pour the moisture out of the stem afterwards. It's pretty gross. The others can be okay, some more so than others, but the fact that briar is so finicky is bothersome. I'm a pretty careless smoker, which is one of the reasons I like the cobs. I know exactly what you're experiencing. If you like your cobs, smoke your cobs. Why push through wet dottle? |
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Post by morallynomadic on Sept 10, 2018 13:24:22 GMT -5
I've been smoking a pipe for over ten years now but that doesn't mean I'm not still the problem 😁 to be fair I only own one briar that gets wet with every smoke and that's the vottis. That thing is an absolutely terrible smoker 90% of the time and the other 10% it just guarantees a chunk of soaked dottle. I've had smokes where you could pour the moisture out of the stem afterwards. It's pretty gross. The others can be okay, some more so than others, but the fact that briar is so finicky is bothersome. I'm a pretty careless smoker, which is one of the reasons I like the cobs. I know exactly what you're experiencing. If you like your cobs, smoke your cobs. Why push through wet dottle? I usually do. Sometimes I'll break out one of the others for a change of pace and I usually end up regretting it. Or I'll grab that vottis, thinking maybe this will be the time it smokes great, and once I dump what's left in the bowl think "well shite, that was a waste of half a bowl of tobacco." 😂 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 10, 2018 13:54:38 GMT -5
I know exactly what you're experiencing. If you like your cobs, smoke your cobs. Why push through wet dottle? I usually do. Sometimes I'll break out one of the others for a change of pace and I usually end up regretting it. Or I'll grab that vottis, thinking maybe this will be the time it smokes great, and once I dump what's left in the bowl think "well shite, that was a waste of half a bowl of tobacco." 😂 Happens to me every time. I wonder why I cheated on my cobs. It's a bit like having an affair. |
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Post by radioguy on Sept 10, 2018 14:01:18 GMT -5
Hang on to them. One day your tastes might change. Years from now you can pass them on if you wish, but they are not costing you or taking up much space so jist hang on to them. Some briars get better with age.
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Post by Scott W on Sept 10, 2018 17:48:54 GMT -5
...one of those "cheap" briars will be your favorite pipe one of these days... So true, one of my favorites at this point is a $12 lovat I got on the bay |
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Post by peteguy on Sept 10, 2018 18:05:12 GMT -5
If they are Grabows, Medico, Yello boles, etc - dump them unless some of the Grabows are good ones. You can pick those type of pipes up anytime and for next to nothing. I would suggest trying a Meer.
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Post by morallynomadic on Sept 10, 2018 19:06:20 GMT -5
If they are Grabows, Medico, Yello boles, etc - dump them unless some of the Grabows are good ones. You can pick those type of pipes up anytime and for next to nothing. I would suggest trying a Meer. I do have one Meer but it's far too heavy to be a traveling pipe and since I do most of my smoking while walking, driving, or hiking, it doesn't see much use. I'd love to get my hands on some knockaround meers from ebay at some point but I think that's later on. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2018 21:00:46 GMT -5
@morallynormadic, here is a thought smoke your Briars like those who have Meershaums. In other words smoke them when you can sit back and enjoy the pipe and smoke. There is nothing wrong just smoking a cob during your busy day.
Enjoy each smoke, it doesn't matter which pipe used.
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Sept 11, 2018 13:51:05 GMT -5
my two cents is to keep at least a few. If you don't smoke brair much, it's no good to have a handful of them. Letting a few of them go couldn't hurt but I would hold onto 3 or 4 of my very favorites.
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