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Post by jeffd on Sept 27, 2018 13:50:41 GMT -5
Tastes differ of course, and I don’t expect anyone to 100% agree with anyone else. Just sharing my experience and answering a question that has been asked of me a few times, “why would anyone smoke a churchwarden?” Advantages as I see it – - I find it more comfortable and easier to light the pipe. The bowl is at a distance, below eye level, and I can easily focus at that distance.
- I find it a bit more comfortable keeping the flame farther from my face.
- I really like how I can hold the bowl without raising my hand. Again it’s a comfort thing.
- I find it a very agreeable smoke. Perhaps cooler though it’s hard to tell. No impact on flavor as far as I can tell.
- I find it much easier to read a book or magazine, because the bowl is out of the way.
- I think churchwardens are very beautiful, graceful and elegant pieces of art. It is always a joy to smoke something beautiful.
- I like that churchwardens are a bit “in your face” as a pipe. I mean that it is obvious smoking a churchwarden I am not trying to hide or minimize my smoking, there is nothing sheepish of shame faced about my smoking. It puts it out there like nothing else.
Disadvantages – - I find one has to be careful to hold the pipe by the bowl. I burned through one pipe and almost through another because I was doing the “cool kid” think of holding them by the stem. I could not correctly regulate my pace of puffing as I had no feedback about how warm the bowl was getting.
- It is a bit more difficult to clench and smoke hands free. I don’t do this much anyway, except when fishing.
- It can look like an affectation, like you are putting on a little bit. You have to do it confidently or not at all. Go big or go home.
- Not a lot of great pipe rests available for churchwardens.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 27, 2018 13:54:48 GMT -5
I only own 1 but I agree with all of the points you made.
I like mine when I'm just lounging outside, I can keep it in my mouth and just let it rest on my body.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 13:55:10 GMT -5
I have one rarely smoked hickory churchwarden. When I am in the right mood, it is a good pipe.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 14:58:56 GMT -5
I definitely understand your point of view when smoking a. Churchwarden. They do have a time and place, when I’m alone and can concentrate!! It’s a pipe you sit down and enjoy, contemplate on your past or present, also monitor your cadence as well. If I’m sitting outside and want a 25 minute enjoyable smoke I usually grab my Big Ben with 2 coins of Peter Stokkebye LBF, aged 7 plus years👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2018 16:00:20 GMT -5
There's something graceful about a churchwarden, I think. I love that you can sit back, relax and not go anywhere but simply sit back and enjoy your pipe, because that's all you can really do.
It's not a pipe you smoke when mowing the lawn etc. It's a pipe that you smoke when you're not planning to get up in a while.
I should smoke mine more often... But my Mr brog gurgles and the cobbit isn't long enough (and also doesn't look as good).
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Post by joeman on Sept 27, 2018 16:34:00 GMT -5
I own 5 or 6 and love them. The smoke is definitely cooler, since the smoke travels thru such a long stem. Definitely a sitting and relaxing smoke for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 16:40:14 GMT -5
There's something graceful about a churchwarden, I think. I love that you can sit back, relax and not go anywhere but simply sit back and enjoy your pipe, because that's all you can really do. It's not a pipe you smoke when mowing the lawn etc. It's a pipe that you smoke when you're not planning to get up in a while. I should smoke mine more often... But my Mr brog gurgles and the cobbit isn't long enough (and also doesn't look as good). You need to get yourself one of these for your birthday 🎁 Paddy on a Secret mission in Ireland gets to also enjoy his favorite pipe👍👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2018 17:48:38 GMT -5
There's something graceful about a churchwarden, I think. I love that you can sit back, relax and not go anywhere but simply sit back and enjoy your pipe, because that's all you can really do. It's not a pipe you smoke when mowing the lawn etc. It's a pipe that you smoke when you're not planning to get up in a while. I should smoke mine more often... But my Mr brog gurgles and the cobbit isn't long enough (and also doesn't look as good). Get the oldest English made churchwarden that you can find. They used to make them right. I have been disappointed in the Peterson and Mr Brog churchwardens. My 1960s Craftsman London Made churchwarden is an excellent pipe. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2018 17:49:59 GMT -5
There's something graceful about a churchwarden, I think. I love that you can sit back, relax and not go anywhere but simply sit back and enjoy your pipe, because that's all you can really do. It's not a pipe you smoke when mowing the lawn etc. It's a pipe that you smoke when you're not planning to get up in a while. I should smoke mine more often... But my Mr brog gurgles and the cobbit isn't long enough (and also doesn't look as good). Get the oldest English made churchwarden that you can find. They used to make them right. I have been disappointed in the Peterson and Mr Brog churchwardens. My 1960s Craftsman London Made churchwarden is an excellent pipe. cheers Ron. |
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 27, 2018 17:55:28 GMT -5
I only have two, both Gouda clays and love 'em. If you want to go back in time, get a clay churchwarden, the original!  |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 27, 2018 17:55:28 GMT -5
I agree with jeffd and I like my CW's, I startedd smoking a pipe with a CW from my daughter Stinky.
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Post by jeffd on Sept 27, 2018 17:59:37 GMT -5
I am really enjoying my Baraccini churchwardens. P&C had them on sale for a ridiculously low price, and even their regular price is quite reasonable.
I have a Savinelli that provides two stems. I keep it as a churchwarden.
I have several MacQueen churchwarden pipes, made of ash, ash bowl and ash stem, that I like as well. They smoke fine.
I do a lot of just sitting when i smoke, so I forgot the point mentioned above that a churchwarden is not for activity. In fact I would recommend lighting one up first, and then discovering that hey, now you can't go out and mow the lawn, or get the mail, and hey, can anyone get me the newspaper?
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Post by jeffd on Oct 9, 2018 12:47:44 GMT -5
Now that my Baraccini churchwardens are broken in they are providing an excellent smoke. Really just great.
It might be that I have just figured out how to smoke them, I admit.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Oct 9, 2018 13:05:48 GMT -5
I am looking forward to purchasing my first , I will keep and eye out for an older one when I am ready..
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Post by tr on Oct 9, 2018 13:28:50 GMT -5
I don't have on yet, but they are defiantly on my "want" list.
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 9, 2018 13:32:26 GMT -5
I find a Churchwarden handy when relaxing by the fire and reading a good book. I tend to smoke mine during the holidays.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Oct 9, 2018 13:46:02 GMT -5
I find a Churchwarden handy when relaxing by the fire and reading a good book. I tend to smoke mine during the holidays. I will get one before then, I can't imagine a better feeling. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 9, 2018 13:59:22 GMT -5
There's something graceful about a churchwarden, I think. I love that you can sit back, relax and not go anywhere but simply sit back and enjoy your pipe, because that's all you can really do. It's not a pipe you smoke when mowing the lawn etc. It's a pipe that you smoke when you're not planning to get up in a while. I should smoke mine more often... But my Mr brog gurgles and the cobbit isn't long enough (and also doesn't look as good). Get the oldest English made churchwarden that you can find. They used to make them right. I have been disappointed in the Peterson and Mr Brog churchwardens. My 1960s Craftsman London Made churchwarden is an excellent pipe. ...wholeheartedly agree Ron, but I do have a modern Nording that is not bad... it's one of those "signature" unfinished pipes... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 9, 2018 14:21:59 GMT -5
Get the oldest English made churchwarden that you can find. They used to make them right. I have been disappointed in the Peterson and Mr Brog churchwardens. My 1960s Craftsman London Made churchwarden is an excellent pipe. ...wholeheartedly agree Ron, but I do have a modern Nording that is not bad... it's one of those "signature" unfinished pipes... I don't have any experience with Nording pipes, but I suspect that you are right. I wonder if Winslow makes a churchwarden. Winslow pipes don't get the respect they deserve. |
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Post by Darin on Oct 9, 2018 14:31:09 GMT -5
My only Churchwarden is an old Jarl that rarely gets smoked. I'd probably have sold it if there wasn't sentimental attachment.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 9, 2018 14:33:58 GMT -5
My only Churchwarden is an old Jarl that rarely gets smoked. I'd probably have sold it if there wasn't sentimental attachment. I bet it's a great smoker. |
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Post by Darin on Oct 9, 2018 14:36:01 GMT -5
It is, Ron ... just not my normal style.
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 9, 2018 14:42:52 GMT -5
"In German the style is referred to as "Lesepfeife" or "reading pipe," presumably because the longer stem allowed an unimpeded view of one's book, and smoke does not form near the reader's eyes, allowing one to look down."
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 9, 2018 23:12:50 GMT -5
Tastes differ of course, and I don’t expect anyone to 100% agree with anyone else. Just sharing my experience and answering a question that has been asked of me a few times, “why would anyone smoke a churchwarden?” Advantages as I see it – - I find it more comfortable and easier to light the pipe. The bowl is at a distance, below eye level, and I can easily focus at that distance.
- I find it a bit more comfortable keeping the flame farther from my face.
- I really like how I can hold the bowl without raising my hand. Again it’s a comfort thing.
- I find it a very agreeable smoke. Perhaps cooler though it’s hard to tell. No impact on flavor as far as I can tell.
- I find it much easier to read a book or magazine, because the bowl is out of the way.
- I think churchwardens are very beautiful, graceful and elegant pieces of art. It is always a joy to smoke something beautiful.
- I like that churchwardens are a bit “in your face” as a pipe. I mean that it is obvious smoking a churchwarden I am not trying to hide or minimize my smoking, there is nothing sheepish of shame faced about my smoking. It puts it out there like nothing else.
Disadvantages – - I find one has to be careful to hold the pipe by the bowl. I burned through one pipe and almost through another because I was doing the “cool kid” think of holding them by the stem. I could not correctly regulate my pace of puffing as I had no feedback about how warm the bowl was getting.
- It is a bit more difficult to clench and smoke hands free. I don’t do this much anyway, except when fishing.
- It can look like an affectation, like you are putting on a little bit. You have to do it confidently or not at all. Go big or go home.
- Not a lot of great pipe rests available for churchwardens.
How do you burn through a pipe? I've been smoking for years and I've never accomplished this! I'm impressed |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2018 23:21:45 GMT -5
I have two 17 inch Churchwardens which I don't smoke. I have some cobbits and some Ukrainian Unfinished CW's that I do smoke because I find 7-9 inches from mouth to bowl is great for holding. The long ones are just too much work.
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Post by jeffd on Oct 9, 2018 23:30:13 GMT -5
How do you burn through a pipe? I've been smoking for years and I've never accomplished this! I'm impressed Well I managed it. Upon cleaning the ash out I had a huge deep whole where the little draught hole was supposed to be, going into the shank and straight down. I should have tasted the difference when i was smoking the pipe itself instead of just tobacco, but for what ever reason I didn't. I just was holding it by the stem, and so had no feedback as to how hot the bowl was getting. I kind of gauge my cadence with that feedback. Lesson learned, I hold them by the bowl. And like any other briar pipe, I stop smoking when the bottom is too hot to the touch. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 10, 2018 0:20:34 GMT -5
It is, Ron ... just not my normal style. I guess they aren't my style either. I have 3,only smoke one, and that one rarely. If they just had bigger bowls. |
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Oct 10, 2018 0:31:35 GMT -5
Never owned one, not sure if I ever will. I just don't have the need. They can have a very nice look to them though.
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Post by jeffd on Oct 10, 2018 13:49:36 GMT -5
I guess they aren't my style either. I have 3,only smoke one, and that one rarely. If they just had bigger bowls. I would love a churchwarden with a large author bowl, like a 320 EX. Many of them, however, do have bowls as big as other briars, and a few even offer a short stem and a long stem, just for the option. |
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Post by stilllernin on Oct 10, 2018 14:14:59 GMT -5
It is, Ron ... just not my normal style. I guess they aren't my style either. I have 3,only smoke one, and that one rarely. If they just had bigger bowls. I've seen "authors"pipes that are churchwarden enough. imgur.com/gallery/r6VyvsVGuess you could just get a custom stem. |
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