Chuckus
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Post by Chuckus on Feb 10, 2019 6:18:56 GMT -5
Ok all you folks that love to clench a pipe while your hands are otherwise occupied.What pipes work best for that application?I do it with some cobbs from time to time.I would think that weight and length are the biggest factors in choosing.
Any recommendations?
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Post by McWiggins on Feb 10, 2019 6:55:22 GMT -5
I don’t clench for long periods so my opinion is this.
A lightweight pipe is best no matter if its straight or bent. I’ll clench a heavier pipe but for only a brief period.
My personal factor in what makes a good pipe to clench is the stem. More so than not, I prefer it to be on the wide side. Though, I do have a cob from Old Dominion that uses a small and round piece of bamboo. It clenches well and it helps that its very light weight.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 7:47:25 GMT -5
Unfinished Sav 320 KS author.
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Post by qmechanics on Feb 10, 2019 7:52:50 GMT -5
If we are thinking about general pipe shapes, I would say Hungarians/Oom Pauls.
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Post by scrooge on Feb 10, 2019 7:54:11 GMT -5
Unfinished Sav 320 KS author. Surprize!! LOL! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 9:41:09 GMT -5
If you don’t own a Kaywoodie Chinrester pictured below, any Oom Paul. Like Mark stated a Savinelli 320 Author. For me any lightweight pipe will do, I’ve been clenching so long.  |
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 10, 2019 9:46:59 GMT -5
anything bent & light weight enuf to enjoy, 7-tooth upper partial but pretty strong teeth otherwise.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 10, 2019 10:34:13 GMT -5
I have a pipe by Mr Brogg. It's a bent billiard made from pearwood. It clenches perfectly. I think what makes it a good clencher is the bent stem plus the button at the end of the stem.
A lightweight pipe helps too.
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Post by Scott W on Feb 10, 2019 10:36:04 GMT -5
I have a small baraccini Rhodesian that’s super light and a great clencher, can’t even feel it at times
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Feb 10, 2019 11:17:41 GMT -5
Basically any bent pipe is going to be easier for clenching. But I've been primarily smoking straight pipes for so long, the non-ergonomic design doesn't even bother me anymore. Every once in awhile I'll smoke one of my bent bulldogs and just say wow, this is way more comfortable.
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jackdiamond
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Post by jackdiamond on Feb 10, 2019 11:26:36 GMT -5
I'll just stick with cobs, I think. I don't worry about wrecking the stem, and they're lightweight.
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Post by cgvt on Feb 10, 2019 12:25:50 GMT -5
I am an unabashed clencher. Nothing beats a cheap cob like a MM Legend for clenching, but as far as briars go, I have found that the Stanwell Brushed Browns and Brushed Blacks fit the bill nicely. They are super light, which I think is the number one consideration for clenching, and they are great smokers.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Feb 10, 2019 12:31:44 GMT -5
Lighter is better. A bent pipe will always feel lighter than a straight pipe of similar weight, because the bend reduces the lever action on your teeth.
The deeper the bend, the lighter it will feel.
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Post by puffy on Feb 10, 2019 12:45:37 GMT -5
Back in my working days Falcon was my pipe of choice.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 10, 2019 12:54:18 GMT -5
Ok all you folks that love to clench a pipe while your hands are otherwise occupied.What pipes work best for that application?I do it with some cobbs from time to time.I would think that weight and length are the biggest factors in choosing.
Any recommendations?
I like cobs and bent pipes. Cobs because they are light and you do not have to feel guilty about chewing stems. Bent pipes are great because they don't hang out as far. Some even rest on my beard/chin!
Reading other peoples posts now and seeing that these are pretty common opinions. haha
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 10, 2019 13:31:50 GMT -5
Ok all you folks that love to clench a pipe while your hands are otherwise occupied.What pipes work best for that application?I do it with some cobbs from time to time.I would think that weight and length are the biggest factors in choosing.
Any recommendations?
Of my pipes, the best for clenching fall into 2 groups: 1) mid size meerschaums from block, always super light, and 2) Dunhill group 4 size. Also light. In addition, a slight bent or bent is always easier to clench than a straight. |
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 10, 2019 13:33:14 GMT -5
If you don’t own a Kaywoodie Chinrester pictured below, any Oom Paul. Like Mark stated a Savinelli 320 Author. For me any lightweight pipe will do, I’ve been clenching so long. Fascinating, does it double as a door hanger? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 13:38:36 GMT -5
It ^^^^^^^ could I’m sure!! It’s so comfortable while clenching I forget it’s there. A Kaywoodie with a stinger that works well👌👍👍
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Post by Baboo on Feb 10, 2019 13:53:06 GMT -5
I agree with cobs first n foremost, 2nd choice would be a pencil styled briar or ultra lightweight bent..
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Post by Scott W on Feb 13, 2019 19:41:06 GMT -5
I smoked my Prince of Wales bent bulldog last night and that too is light as a feather. Don’t even know it’s in my yapper
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