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Post by Legend Lover on May 2, 2020 10:44:31 GMT -5
I can't believe I'm saying this, but today and yesterday I smoked from my briar pipes.
I've gotta say, while the smoking experience is perhaps better with my cobs (no dottle etc.) but the feeling of the briar in my hand, the look, the finesse almost, is worth it.
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Post by pepesdad1 on May 2, 2020 10:46:12 GMT -5
Blasphemy!!!
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Post by Ronv69 on May 2, 2020 10:49:03 GMT -5
I rarely smoke my cobs anymore. Actually, I am only smoking my 2 RDpipes these days. They are perfect.
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Post by sperrytops on May 2, 2020 12:28:28 GMT -5
An interesting experiment is to smoke the same Virginia forward blend from both pipes. I've found that each type of pipe lends a different flavor to the tobacco. I've done that with briar, cob, morta and meerschaum. I usually reach for a briar though there are times when it must be a morta or meerschaum (or cob). Think of it like wine tasting, but not.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 2, 2020 13:09:35 GMT -5
Lol, I know. I feel dirty. |
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Post by zambini on May 2, 2020 18:46:57 GMT -5
I've yet to try smoking a cob, it's just something that has never come up. I do find that after a few weeks I need to rotate a pipe no matter how much I clean it. It might just be a need to change things up. I'm guessing you just smoke a cob until it falls apart?
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Post by bigwoolie on May 2, 2020 19:07:54 GMT -5
Never smoked or owned a cob. I cant. As a 7th generation Kentuckian out of the hills, the cartoon steteotype of the hillbilly in overalls with a long scraggly bead, smoking a corncob hits too close to home. I cant bring myself to get one.
I know, Im missing out. But its one little pleasure I'll just have to forego.
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Post by trailboss on May 2, 2020 20:00:47 GMT -5
Variety is the spice of life.
I smoke my Briar pipes 90% of the time, but cobs have their place, and so do my meerschaums and clay pipes. My really old pipes from the 1800's generally get smoked on festive occasions, or when the mood strikes me.
A great smoking briar consistently delivers the best smokes for me.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 2, 2020 21:47:21 GMT -5
I've yet to try smoking a cob, it's just something that has never come up. I do find that after a few weeks I need to rotate a pipe no matter how much I clean it. It might just be a need to change things up. I'm guessing you just smoke a cob until it falls apart? If they fall apart you just stick them back together. A little Elmer's glue may be needed. Cobs can last an amazingly long time. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 3, 2020 6:51:37 GMT -5
My Legends have been holding on strong for over 2 years. They're dirty looking, a bit beat up, a bit chewed up, but still going.
I definitely prefer a Briar when in sitting and smoking. The cobs get more action in the summer when I dont feel like sitting outside very long.
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Post by pappyjoe on May 3, 2020 8:28:12 GMT -5
An interesting experiment is to smoke the same Virginia forward blend from both pipes. I've found that each type of pipe lends a different flavor to the tobacco. I've done that with briar, cob, morta and meerschaum. I usually reach for a briar though there are times when it must be a morta or meerschaum (or cob). Think of it like wine tasting, but not. I do basically the same thing when trying a blend I've never smoked before. I just use clay, cob, meerschaum and then briar. I wouldn't say the pipes lend different flavors as much as they accentuate the flavor of the tobacco differently. |
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Post by pappyjoe on May 3, 2020 8:32:32 GMT -5
I still have 5 cobs but I use them mostly for short smokes or when I'm out fishing. I like that if I accidentally drop it in the water, it floats and I can usually get it back.
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Post by chasingembers on May 3, 2020 20:16:25 GMT -5
I've yet to try smoking a cob, it's just something that has never come up. I do find that after a few weeks I need to rotate a pipe no matter how much I clean it. It might just be a need to change things up. I'm guessing you just smoke a cob until it falls apart? I've got a couple that are nearing 15 years old that are perfectly fine. Take care of them the same as you would any other pipe and they'll last a very long time. |
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Post by chasingembers on May 3, 2020 20:17:55 GMT -5
Never smoked or owned a cob. I cant. As a 7th generation Kentuckian out of the hills, the cartoon steteotype of the hillbilly in overalls with a long scraggly bead, smoking a corncob hits too close to home. I cant bring myself to get one. I know, Im missing out. But its one little pleasure I'll just have to forego. Descended from mountain folk myself and none of them smoked cobs, just stone pipes. The cob smokers were always the farmers. I have no problem going out smoking a cob. |
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Post by chasingembers on May 3, 2020 20:30:25 GMT -5
  I actually find myself gravitating more to cobs in recent years. |
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Post by Huxfords Hiatus on May 7, 2020 21:13:43 GMT -5
Briars only for me all these years. Only because I haven’t yet ventured into cobs, clays, etc.
As I sit smoking this Gepetto, I was just thinking about how much I love pipe smoking. I admire the craftsmanship of a pipe. The look and feel of a pipe in my hand or clenched in my teeth. The therapeutic event of it. Many thanks to the artistic talents and skills of pipe makers everywhere. Not to mention the tobacconists out there. This bowl's for you!
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Post by kxg on May 8, 2020 0:07:53 GMT -5
I smoke mostly briars, but I have to say that my MM/C&D Charles Towne Cobbler is as good a smoking pipe as most any of my briars. I've other cobs, but the CTC, with the acrylic stem and larger bowl is a pleasure to smoke. I especially like it for the few aro's I smoke.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 8, 2020 2:20:55 GMT -5
I smoke mostly briars, but I have to say that my MM/C&D Charles Towne Cobbler is as good a smoking pipe as most any of my briars. I've other cobs, but the CTC, with the acrylic stem and larger bowl is a pleasure to smoke. I especially like it for the few aro's I smoke. That's what I've been doing lately - if I'm smoking an aro I would go for a cob. The briar is used for all non-aromatics. I'm trying to limit the goop. |
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Post by chasingembers on May 8, 2020 4:28:32 GMT -5
I smoke mostly briars, but I have to say that my MM/C&D Charles Towne Cobbler is as good a smoking pipe as most any of my briars. I've other cobs, but the CTC, with the acrylic stem and larger bowl is a pleasure to smoke. I especially like it for the few aro's I smoke. That's what I've been doing lately - if I'm smoking an aro I would go for a cob. The briar is used for all non-aromatics. I'm trying to limit the goop. If you dry the tobacco out longer and wipe out the chamber with a paper towel after smoking, it's not an issue. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on May 8, 2020 9:11:06 GMT -5
I have a cob that was old when I got it. It is still going strong. Lately I have found that other then 3-4 of my briars I am reaching for my meerschaum and my cobs. But I figure give it six months and that may change again.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 8, 2020 9:41:54 GMT -5
That's what I've been doing lately - if I'm smoking an aro I would go for a cob. The briar is used for all non-aromatics. I'm trying to limit the goop. If you dry the tobacco out longer and wipe out the chamber with a paper towel after smoking, it's not an issue. My goop problem isn't the tobacco, it's me. That said, a filtered briar helps...but a cob just seems to take all my drool in its stride. |
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Post by chasingembers on May 8, 2020 12:37:35 GMT -5
If you dry the tobacco out longer and wipe out the chamber with a paper towel after smoking, it's not an issue. My goop problem isn't the tobacco, it's me. That said, a filtered briar helps...but a cob just seems to take all my drool in its stride. Gotcha.👍 |
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Post by crapgame on May 19, 2020 21:11:04 GMT -5
Cobs are my work horse pipes for washing the car, fishing and things like that. I enjoy my briars and meers when I sit outside and have smoke on the porch. I have to be very mindful of the meers and briars I use for porch sitting when I have my last smoke at night because I have left a many if pipes out overnight due to me starting to doze off before I hit the bed. Morning dew us not good for a briar or meet left out overnight nor is Gusty wind or a pop up thunderstorm. That said I REALLY live my briars and meers but cobs seem to see the most action .
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