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Post by Plainsman on Nov 18, 2020 19:42:34 GMT -5
In my first purchases of pipes I bought a Lorenzetti Avitus and a Baraccini Copper-banded Rhodesian. Both are nice pipes and quite pretty but I’ve discovered that I don’t much care for short pipes. (These are small little guys.) They smoke too hot and too close to the nose for me. Anybody else have a quasi-aversion to small, short pipes? Maybe I should just stretch their stems!
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 18, 2020 19:46:39 GMT -5
I don't care much for short pipes in general. I have a few that smoke well a small reverse calabash, and a Group 3 Dunhill Lovat smoke especially well. But a few others have the problems you described. Also, with the length of my nose, a nosewarmer becomes a noseburner! 😁
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I have put longer stems on a couple of pipes with good results.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 18, 2020 19:50:18 GMT -5
You just cannabilize stems from existing pipes?
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Post by sparks on Nov 18, 2020 20:09:03 GMT -5
Not much of a fan of shorties either. Almost all of my regular smokers are at least 6.5 in. or more. Most falling in at the 7 in. plus mark. I always feel like shorties are hiding under my nose...
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 18, 2020 20:11:31 GMT -5
You just cannabilize stems from existing pipes? I have, yes. I bought a box of a eighteen take off stems on eBay several years ago. It is surprising how many fit with little work. I have used about 10 on various pipes. A couple you can't tell it wasn't the original. On others you can tell, but it's not awful and they smoke fine. Most need a little bending, but that's easy with a pot of boiling water. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Nov 19, 2020 11:59:57 GMT -5
I actually like a shorter pipe. I have a Devil Anse that is one of my go-to pipes, and it's really short. My Joe Case bent egg is pretty short, and its probably my favorite pipe of all.
A shorter pipe is easier for me to clench and handle when Im out and about. And I dont tend to freight-train when I smoke a pipe, so excess heat isnt a problem.
I use the longer ones when sitting and relaxing, of course, but my short pipes definitely have their active spot in the grand scheme of things.
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Post by Scott W on Nov 19, 2020 16:27:06 GMT -5
In my first purchases of pipes I bought a Lorenzetti Avitus and a Baraccini Copper-banded Rhodesian. Both are nice pipes and quite pretty but I’ve discovered that I don’t much care for short pipes. (These are small little guys.) They smoke too hot and too close to the nose for me. Anybody else have a quasi-aversion to small, short pipes? Maybe I should just stretch their stems! I love my Baraccini Rhodesian, one of my favorite short smokers. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 19, 2020 16:34:10 GMT -5
In my first purchases of pipes I bought a Lorenzetti Avitus and a Baraccini Copper-banded Rhodesian. Both are nice pipes and quite pretty but I’ve discovered that I don’t much care for short pipes. (These are small little guys.) They smoke too hot and too close to the nose for me. Anybody else have a quasi-aversion to small, short pipes? Maybe I should just stretch their stems! I love my Baraccini Rhodesian, one of my favorite short smokers. Ha! My Roma churchwarden stem fits the Lorenzetti but not the Baraccini. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 19, 2020 17:29:53 GMT -5
While I like my nose warmer, I do prefer a longer pipe too.
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Post by puffy on Nov 19, 2020 18:18:34 GMT -5
I've never thought I would like short pipes so I don't have any.
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 19, 2020 18:48:12 GMT -5
Don't care for them either, smoke in the eyes hurts.
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Post by Gypo on Nov 19, 2020 21:26:30 GMT -5
I like short pipe when I want to pack it around outside. Front shirt pocket pipe. Pocket that buttons over the top.
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Post by username on Nov 19, 2020 21:48:24 GMT -5
Most of mine are about 5.5 inches or longer if I had to guesstimate the length. About average I’d say.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 20, 2020 1:50:48 GMT -5
I have a short pipe by Don Warren, that is a wonderful smoker... he is an exception compared to other shorty pipes I own though.
I will try and post a pic when I get back home.
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Post by adui on Nov 20, 2020 2:52:37 GMT -5
My only short pipe serves a niche. It's also a small chamber pipe, its miniature billiard. When I want to test a tobacco, or just dont have time to enjoy a full smoke I pull it out. I did find recently that with cube cut it still smokes quite long... (20+ minutes on a 3/4 bowl of PS41 with about 6 relights)
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 20, 2020 11:56:15 GMT -5
I have a short pipe by Don Warren, that is a wonderful smoker... he is an exception compared to other shorty pipes I own though. I will try and post a pic when I get back home. I have a Don Warren morta pot that is shorter than most of my pipes, but I wouldn't call it a nosewarmer. And it smokes wonderfully. |
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Post by sperrytops on Nov 20, 2020 13:35:48 GMT -5
Don't care for short pipes. Kind of feel like they may set my face on fire. I have pipes from 5 1/2 inches to 7 1/2 inches. Plus a calabash and a church warden.
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Post by mrlunting on Nov 21, 2020 9:13:06 GMT -5
I too have a Lorenzetti avitus. It truly is a nice little pipe. When it gets hot I let it rest. Longer stems I am sure can be used from an old pipe.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 21, 2020 10:16:01 GMT -5
My only shorty is a Bones that was given to me. It makes Burleys taste better than any of my other pipes. Im not sure if its the size, or what, but now it's a Burley only pipe.
I wont buy another one though. They dont suit me.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 21, 2020 17:52:00 GMT -5
I like shorter pipes. My average is between 4.5" and 5.5". I do have one Bing that's about 6.5".
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Post by dom93 on Nov 21, 2020 18:51:19 GMT -5
In my first purchases of pipes I bought a Lorenzetti Avitus and a Baraccini Copper-banded Rhodesian. Both are nice pipes and quite pretty but I’ve discovered that I don’t much care for short pipes. (These are small little guys.) They smoke too hot and too close to the nose for me. Anybody else have a quasi-aversion to small, short pipes? Maybe I should just stretch their stems! I love my Baraccini Rhodesian, one of my favorite short smokers. It seems super nice, I was thinking to get a nose warmer to bring with me while walking outside, but I was worried also that I wouldn't like it if I had some nasty smoke going through the nose.. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 22, 2020 16:21:43 GMT -5
I have a short pipe by Don Warren, that is a wonderful smoker... he is an exception compared to other shorty pipes I own though. I will try and post a pic when I get back home. Cool as a cucumber.  |
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Post by bigwoolie on Nov 22, 2020 17:56:12 GMT -5
I have a short pipe by Don Warren, that is a wonderful smoker... he is an exception compared to other shorty pipes I own though. I will try and post a pic when I get back home. Cool as a cucumber. I like that pipe |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Nov 24, 2020 4:47:48 GMT -5
My only real shorty is a cheap bent meer. It works fine. I like a small bowl, so the small MM cobs do the trick.
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Post by taiguy66 on Nov 24, 2020 10:26:00 GMT -5
Cool as a cucumber. I like that pipe Mee too! Would fit in my pocket easily. |
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Post by briarbuck on Nov 24, 2020 10:42:05 GMT -5
I have an Ashton Brindle X that's a great pipe for a quick smoke. 4"  |
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