No, not a misdemeanor but almost. My first MM cob lasted nearly 10 years in light rotation. I can't recall if was a testy beginning or not. When that first cob decided it didn't want to be a pipe any longer I purchased several more but not all at once. Got a Forever stem as well.
The first one still sits on the sideline waiting for a chance to get on base. With nearly 6-8 bowls it hasn't changed its' nasty character. The next two were old friends within less than 6 bowls, each magnitudes better than the preceding ones.
The last one, a custom with stain and shellack, has one eyebrow raised in suspicion of bad behavior but is improving, so far.
I understand that briars may take some patience. I am not a pipe whisperer. I have had some briars take a while. A recent Mike Brissett briar for a Kirsten (oddly, I wonder why Kirstens are not as popular a Falcons on this forum) was smoking like an old friend after the third bowl.
Is there a distinct difference in briar whispering than cobs?
Any suggestions or than winsome/lose some? it is only a few bucks, but hey, it's my few bucks and I always hope for the best...
The first one still sits on the sideline waiting for a chance to get on base. With nearly 6-8 bowls it hasn't changed its' nasty character. The next two were old friends within less than 6 bowls, each magnitudes better than the preceding ones.
The last one, a custom with stain and shellack, has one eyebrow raised in suspicion of bad behavior but is improving, so far.
I understand that briars may take some patience. I am not a pipe whisperer. I have had some briars take a while. A recent Mike Brissett briar for a Kirsten (oddly, I wonder why Kirstens are not as popular a Falcons on this forum) was smoking like an old friend after the third bowl.
Is there a distinct difference in briar whispering than cobs?
Any suggestions or than winsome/lose some? it is only a few bucks, but hey, it's my few bucks and I always hope for the best...
