suggestions on a small pipe

[dpramsey]

Currently, all my pipes are rather large and fill the hand well. I have a small basket pipe that I bought because the size seemed convenient but it doesn't smoke very well. I'm trying to find a decent small pipe. I have been eyeing the Savinelli pocket model pipes, just to give a point of reference.

 

[jefe1037]

IRC has a whole section of pipes labeled "coffee break" that are all smaller bowl sizes, and I am always willing to recommend the smaller Missouri Meerschaum Cobs.

 

[dpramsey]

IRC?

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Iwan Ries in Chitown.

http://www.iwanries.com/coffee-breaksmall-pipes-C1859.cfm

I agree with the notion of a cob, too... Washington or the Diplomat (Apples, not the 5th Ave models) have a small-medium sized bowl that do the job nicely. The Washingtons don't have a hardwood plug at the bottom, so ya gotta be careful not to smoke 'em too hot.

8)

 

[Puff Daddy]

Stanwell Featherweight pipes, excellent fit and finish, good quality at a modest price.

http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/dept?dpt=H&srch=KW&search_text=stanwell+featherweight

I have this one and love it, it's one of my most regularly used pipes:

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/stanwell/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=101154

 

[DrT999]

It may be out of stock at IRC, but others would have this:

http://www.iwanries.com/peterson-calabash-rustic-P7568C1859.cfm

I certainly like mine, although I use it for stronger flakes

 

[sisyphus]

small, as in you want something that you can stick in a jacket pocket but still get a 2 hour smoke with some flake=lovat

small, as in you would like a pipe that offers a shorter smoke, maybe for enjoying stouter tobacco=prince

 

[Dave_In_Philly]

IMHO you can't beat the Peterson 317.

 

[Ocelot55]

Depending on your budget, a Dunhill group 1 or 2 would be in order. Even group 3s are pretty small.

Of course you could always fill your large pipes halfway. :mrgreen:

 

[dpramsey]

small, as in you want something that you can stick in a jacket pocket but still get a 2 hour smoke with some flake=lovat

small, as in you would like a pipe that offers a shorter smoke, maybe for enjoying stouter tobacco=prince

small and for longer smokes. I haven't heard of Lovat

 

[sisyphus]

small and for longer smokes. I haven't heard of Lovat

it's a standard shape

 

[alfredo_buscatti]

Half-bowls offend my sensibilities.

 

[Hawker]

My personal favorite for a small pipe is a Peterson #314 System Pipe.

 

[Lesath]

For a quick smoke, I like the baby calabash offered by Peterson. For a larger bowl, they have a Barrel and Tankard available as well. The Tankard has a good capacity, so that might work pretty good for you.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Half-bowls work only if the diameter meets the desire of the tobacco/smoker...a half a bowl of a really wide chamber gets kind of hot and lost quickly, there's no ash to help regulate the air flow before the bowl is done. At least that's happened in a few of my pipes...

...having plenty of the chamber-sizes I need, I've been meaning to get a few small chambered pipes myself. This one, if you can track the model down, is cheap, Peterson quality, and as I've seen them in person, a nice little pipe. They come in a "Tankard" and "Barrel" shape (and a variety of finishes) if you do some searching, and range in price from $50 - $70.

http://pipesandcigars.com/petapiru.html#.UPBrNncwhT4

(yes, it's out of stock, sorry...but you get the idea)

 

[DrT999]

This one, if you can track the model down, is cheap, Peterson quality, and as I've seen them in person, a nice little pipe. They come in a "Tankard" and "Barrel" shape (and a variety of finishes) if you do some searching, and range in price from $50 - $70.

http://pipesandcigars.com/petapiru.html#.UPBrNncwhT4

(yes, it's out of stock, sorry...but you get the idea)

I have one, and its smokes nicely, but do all Peterson p-lip pipes have such short tenons (maybe 3/8th of an inch?) I have to say, it worries me a bit. . . .

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Might be just those, T. I haven't taken one of those tankards/billiards apart, but the two P-lips I have are standard Peterson: wide but about 1/2" or so at the tenon.

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[SPUD 15]

You may want to look at the Peterson Belgique. MIKE



This ia a pre rep Belgique The stems now are different. The length is 6" and the interior dimentions of the bowl are 5/8" dia and 1.25" deep. MIKE

 

[DrT999]

Might be just those, T. I haven't taken one of those tankards/billiards apart, but the two P-lips I have are standard Peterson: wide but about 1/2" or so at the tenon.

8)

The Calabash I have is like that; ah well, we live and learn!

 

[beetlejazz]

I have a little peterson 80s, smokes great, weights next to nothing. Only complaint is that it's impossible to clean without taking it apart (no "little twists" or other tricks seem to work). But even with that trouble, I'd take another one any day.