In Praise of Small Pipes!!!

Subject: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:07 am

I was smoking a small bowled Stanwell last evening when it occurred to me that no matter which tobacco I put in it they all smoked good. That seems to be the case with most of my smaller pipes. We all get so hung up on these monster free hands and the like that we forget the joys of the oft forgotten smaller members of our collection. I'm a big guy who might look odd with a small briar in my mouth but I don't care, it's all about the smoke, not trying to impress others. Whom among my fellow Brothers of Briar will join me in singing the praises of our wee friends?

Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:44 am

As the Quakers say, "speaks to my condition." I am a big fan of small-bowled pipes--they suit my smoking style nicely. I think my favorite smoker is a small Caminetto "opera" pipe.

I don't dislike big pipes either, but sometimes I just want to hear a song, not a whole symphony.
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Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:17 am

I have been finding my interest leaning towards smaller pipes lately also. The last couple of days I have been smoking a small Jobey that delivers an absolutley wonderful smoke. Smaller pipes are much more conducive to clinching too.
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I'm another fan of smaller bowled pipes.

Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:56 am

I have a goodly number of smaller-bowled pipes (DH 3 & below) in various shapes. All smoke well; they are extremely handy when time is of the essence. I must say however that I have never sensed the difference in a tobacco smoked in a small pipe vs. a larger one! FTRPLT

Subject: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:24 pm

I know I probably have a misconception about smaller pipes smoking better the large but that's my reality on the matter and I'm sticking with it.

Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:45 pm

There are some real strong flakes that are murder in a large bowl.Any high nicotine tobacco will get me sick in one of my Giant Ardors.I smoked some Solani Aged Burley Flake last night and it was very potent,I used the BoB Forum pipe which is about a group 2-3 and I survived without hic-cups. Rolling Eyes

Winslow

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Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:16 pm

Just like I have big cigars and little cigars to suit the smoking situation, I like big pipes and small pipes.

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put me down as a small bowl fan, my best smoking pipes are small,

Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:00 pm

Big and Small
(I call em Fat Man and Little Boy)

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Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:14 pm

A quick smoke. Smile

A group one, maybe??

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Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:19 pm

Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:51 pm

Hermit, that is some beautiful grain on that "fat man" billiard!
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Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:33 pm

Subject: Re: In Praise of Small Pipes!!! Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:08 pm

I love small pipes. I'm not sure if I'm a slow smoker or just get distracted and the pipe goes out relatively often. A pipe around group 2 still takes me probably 45mins to smoke. On a daily basis I don't find time to have 90min smokes. If it wasn't for the DVD player, my medium & large pipes might think I don't love them...