Chuckus
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First Name: Chuck
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Post by Chuckus on Nov 4, 2018 7:18:43 GMT -5
I recently acquired a Falcon pipe,Falcon Shillelagh Twisted Green Tube Tobacco Pipe,with rustic genoa bowl.It shocked me how light it was.I was expecting it to feel heavier,but its very light.Smokes cool and easy to clean.This morning for breakfast I had some S&G brown rope #4.Very smooth in this pipe.I followed it up with some CD Bayou Night.Admittedly I am new to pipe smoking and at first I didn't realize how much difference the pipe can make with regard to tobacco taste.I have a few blends with Latakia in them and they have been sitting in a drawer because in some of my pipes the Latakia can be very heavy and overwhelm everything else.I think Latakia may be an acquired taste,sort of like bleu cheese dressing,but once you hit the right combo....its pretty good and the smoke is creamy.
Yesterday I was smoking Firedance which in some of my other pipes I didn't care for,not even sure why I purchased it but its like a dessert in this pipe.Who woulda thought?
I am learning that every pipe is almost as different as every type of tobacco can be, different characteristics can improve or minimize certain tastes or nuances of any tobacco.
That is such an amazing thing to me,so I'm finding its all about getting the right combo together to enhance everything.When I tried Royal Yacht it was really the only one that was consistent in just about every pipe I had...great stuff but now hard to procure.
The other thing I will say about the Falcon is that its very easy to clean.I'm pretty happy with it so far.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 7:43:07 GMT -5
Glad your experience with your new Falcon pipe was a positive one!! It’s a great pipe for traveling, one pipe and 7 bowls in a pouch takes up little room in your luggage. They are great smokers, easy to clean and maintain. Also, when you remove the bowl take a small piece of paper towel and wipe out all the moisture and tar. Now look on Tobaccopipes.com website, they have in stock some beautiful reasonably priced bowls. Congratulations and enjoy 👌👍👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 4, 2018 7:57:07 GMT -5
Im glad it is giving you such joy. You'll need to make a spreadsheet of good pairings so you don't forget.
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 4, 2018 8:39:43 GMT -5
I recently bought a falcon as well and I love it. I will buy some different bowls in the future. I love how light it is and it smokes great. I think that will be my first pipe of the day. And now to decide on which baccy. Hmm...
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Post by scrooge on Nov 4, 2018 9:13:08 GMT -5
Glad your experience with your new Falcon pipe was a positive one!! It’s a great pipe for traveling, one pipe and 7 bowls in a pouch takes up little room in your luggage. They are great smokers, easy to clean and maintain. Also, when you remove the bowl take a small piece of paper towel and wipe out all the moisture and tar. Now look on Tobaccopipes.com website, they have in stock some beautiful reasonably priced bowls. Congratulations and enjoy 👌👍👍👍 +1 |
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 4, 2018 9:44:31 GMT -5
I've smoked and owned Falcons since the 1960s... I love 'em... still own several...
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Post by toshtego on Nov 4, 2018 10:09:56 GMT -5
Falcon makes a great pipe and I have one owing to the generosity of one of our members here.
The ease of cleaning is apprciated. My only beef is they are shorter than I prefer but can live with it.
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kirk13
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Post by kirk13 on Nov 4, 2018 11:30:36 GMT -5
Great to see the love for the Falcons! I had two second hand ones. Love the cool smoking!
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Post by McWiggins on Nov 4, 2018 13:03:10 GMT -5
I've got both a straight and bent International and love how they look and smoke. I'm most happy with them for blends that are more on the moist side. I dont use the dry rings but gurgle stays low. If it does start to happen its just a matter of removing the bowl, a light tap to get out the moisture and back to puffing.  |
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 4, 2018 14:48:12 GMT -5
I've got both a straight and bent International and love how they look and smoke. I'm most happy with them for blends that are more on the moist side. I dont use the dry rings but gurgle stays low. If it does start to happen its just a matter of removing the bowl, a light tap to get out the moisture and back to puffing. ...those dry-rings are a hose-job... |
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Post by haebar on Nov 5, 2018 17:33:05 GMT -5
I make my own dry rings out of pipe cleaners - just cut into smaller sections and curl them to fit.
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 5, 2018 18:05:52 GMT -5
I make my own dry rings out of pipe cleaners - just cut into smaller sections and curl them to fit. Me to. I carry a small pair of wire cutters in my travel bag and use those to make the falcon rings. Pretty easy. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 5, 2018 18:36:00 GMT -5
I make my own dry rings out of pipe cleaners - just cut into smaller sections and curl them to fit. Me to. I carry a small pair of wire cutters in my travel bag and use those to make the falcon rings. Pretty easy. If you bend the pipe cleaner over onto itself and back again a few times it will break after 4-5 bends. |
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 5, 2018 19:09:50 GMT -5
I agree I just had this really small pair of cutters and they fit perfectly in my bag so that's just what I do.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 5, 2018 19:15:09 GMT -5
I did not think I would care for my Falcon, I am a bit of a traditionalist, but I really enjoyed mine. I am already looking for new bowls for the future.
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Chuckus
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First Name: Chuck
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Post by Chuckus on Nov 5, 2018 21:43:05 GMT -5
I just enjoyed a bowl of Sutliff Va Perique crumble cake in mine.....deeeelicious.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 21:50:55 GMT -5
I just enjoyed a bowl of Sutliff Va Perique crumble cake in mine.....deeeelicious. I’m tellin ya...,Falcon Pipes are excellent smokers. Now one day get yourself a Kirsten on eBay. When your ready I know a seller in Florida that ONLY restores metal pipes and he also only smokes metal pipes. Many bowls are available....even XL size👍👍. Take a look at a few videos on Kirsten pipes. How they smoke and proper easy maintenance. Good Luck |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Nov 5, 2018 21:59:46 GMT -5
I always found Falcons hideous, but as a travel option, I almost have to give one a shot.
Good to see a new member!
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 5, 2018 22:09:46 GMT -5
I always found Falcons hideous, but as a travel option, I almost have to give one a shot. Good to see a new member! I've never found them attractive but I saw one at a b&M and I had to try it. I like the option of changing out bowls. After smoking it I am sold. A very solid smoker. I think the shillelagh models look pretty kick arse with color added to the stems. |
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Post by McWiggins on Nov 5, 2018 22:20:00 GMT -5
I always found Falcons hideous, but as a travel option, I almost have to give one a shot. Good to see a new member! I'm not much for their looks either but I found the International versions more pleasing to my eyes.  |
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 5, 2018 22:26:08 GMT -5
I always found Falcons hideous, but as a travel option, I almost have to give one a shot. Good to see a new member! I'm not much for their looks either but I found the International versions more pleasing to my eyes. Very nice. Way more appealing. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Nov 5, 2018 23:07:42 GMT -5
I always found Falcons hideous, but as a travel option, I almost have to give one a shot. Good to see a new member! I'm not much for their looks either but I found the International versions more pleasing to my eyes. Much less of an eyesore. In fact, once you screw one of those bowls on, not bad at all. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 6, 2018 3:18:08 GMT -5
The international versions look much better, in my opinion.
Tell me this, @lonecoyote (and others - I only mention Ted because he mentioned it)...would a Kirsten be the next league up or is it on a par with Falcon?
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Post by scrooge on Nov 6, 2018 4:43:40 GMT -5
I just enjoyed a bowl of Sutliff Va Perique crumble cake in mine.....deeeelicious. I’m tellin ya...,Falcon Pipes are excellent smokers. Now one day get yourself a Kirsten on eBay. When your ready I know a seller in Florida that ONLY restores metal pipes and he also only smokes metal pipes. Many bowls are available....even XL size👍👍. Take a look at a few videos on Kirsten pipes. How they smoke and proper easy maintenance. Good Luck Amen! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 5:23:03 GMT -5
The international versions look much better, in my opinion. Tell me this, @lonecoyote (and others - I only mention Ted because he mentioned it)...would a Kirsten be the next league up or is it on a par with Falcon? A Kirsten is in a league of its own when it comes to metal pipes. A much bigger metal shank chamber so a Kirsten can smoke like a reverse Calabash system. Much cooler smoke than any of my Viking or Falcon pipes. But, I enjoy ALL of my metal pipes👍👍👍👍👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 6, 2018 5:33:36 GMT -5
The international versions look much better, in my opinion. Tell me this, @lonecoyote (and others - I only mention Ted because he mentioned it)...would a Kirsten be the next league up or is it on a par with Falcon? A Kirsten is in a league of its own when it comes to metal pipes. A much bigger metal shank chamber so a Kirsten can smoke like a reverse Calabash system. Much cooler smoke than any of my Viking or Falcon pipes. But, I enjoy ALL of my metal pipes👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks. |
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Chuckus
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Posts: 373
First Name: Chuck
Favorite Pipe: Falcon
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Crumble Kake VaPerique
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Post by Chuckus on Nov 10, 2018 7:51:04 GMT -5
I checked out the Kirsten Pipes,watched a few videos and seemed pretty interesting.I put in a bid on ebay for a. Kirsten estate pipe.I didn't think I would win because I only bid 21.00
Looks like I will be receiving that bad boy next week,its a first generation type m. I'm hoping I can clean it up a bit and get it in my rotation.I have read that some of them require o rings and some don't.I guess I'll have to wait and see if this one uses them or not.Its my understanding that some of the earlier versions did not use them and depending on the model of the later versions there are 2 sizes of O rings available.
I'm pretty excited to get it.I see from the Kirsten web page that some Turkish bowls might be still available.
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Post by antb on Nov 10, 2018 7:53:39 GMT -5
I checked out the Kirsten Pipes,watched a few videos and seemed pretty interesting.I put in a bid on ebay for a. Kirsten estate pipe.I didn't think I would win because I only bid 21.00 Looks like I will be receiving that bad boy next week,its a first generation type m. I'm hoping I can clean it up a bit and get it in my rotation.I have read that some of them require o rings and some don't.I guess I'll have to wait and see if this one uses them or not.Its my understanding that some of the earlier versions did not use them and depending on the model of the later versions there are 2 sizes of O rings available. I'm pretty excited to get it.I see from the Kirsten web page that some Turkish bowls might be still available. Congratulations, man! |
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Post by kirk13 on Nov 10, 2018 9:19:08 GMT -5
I checked out the Kirsten Pipes,watched a few videos and seemed pretty interesting.I put in a bid on ebay for a. Kirsten estate pipe.I didn't think I would win because I only bid 21.00 Looks like I will be receiving that bad boy next week,its a first generation type m. I'm hoping I can clean it up a bit and get it in my rotation.I have read that some of them require o rings and some don't.I guess I'll have to wait and see if this one uses them or not.Its my understanding that some of the earlier versions did not use them and depending on the model of the later versions there are 2 sizes of O rings available. I'm pretty excited to get it.I see from the Kirsten web page that some Turkish bowls might be still available. Congratulations, man! Big +1! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 9:34:47 GMT -5
Congratulations Chuck, please post your thoughts after you smoke your Kirsten a few times.
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