blr1911
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It likely isn't a secret I have a fetish for Petes, so I thought I'd mention some random thoughts and things now that I'm back into full pipe smoking swing after a decade off -
Silver Spigots are a little smallish
Army mounts are needed IMO on all pipes. I burned a bowl of Gold Blend in my SS 999. Started gurgling half way through, popped the bit out, blew through it, put it back in, no more gurgle. That is a big plus to me.
Deluxe pipes are lacking in one and only one way IMNSO - too much pressure drop. That Pete lip has to go. Otherwise, they are the pinical of pipes to me (aside from the lust worthy Irish Army). I'd like to breed the Deluxe and Silver, if I could. I really would. Best features of both.
I like the deeper bowl of the 4S for Navy Flakes.
The 999 is great for Virginans and Aromatics.
Billiars are fun until the they drain back on you.
Sitters are the most practial for me.
It takes about 5 to 10 bowls for a Pete to settle in for a great smoke.
A moderately rubbed University Blend is the most enjoyable break-in 'bac IMO. Not too aromatic, with enough body to be dominant over the break-in.
Ghosting isn't entirely "bad." Some of my best smokes have been a mixture of aromatic Petes (Luxury Blend and DeLuxe Blend one after the other).
Evening Stroll is entirely too sweet now, but I have 4 full sleeves and a couple half gallon jars full of it for some reason.
That's it for right now.
Silver Spigots are a little smallish
Army mounts are needed IMO on all pipes. I burned a bowl of Gold Blend in my SS 999. Started gurgling half way through, popped the bit out, blew through it, put it back in, no more gurgle. That is a big plus to me.
Deluxe pipes are lacking in one and only one way IMNSO - too much pressure drop. That Pete lip has to go. Otherwise, they are the pinical of pipes to me (aside from the lust worthy Irish Army). I'd like to breed the Deluxe and Silver, if I could. I really would. Best features of both.
I like the deeper bowl of the 4S for Navy Flakes.
The 999 is great for Virginans and Aromatics.
Billiars are fun until the they drain back on you.
Sitters are the most practial for me.
It takes about 5 to 10 bowls for a Pete to settle in for a great smoke.
A moderately rubbed University Blend is the most enjoyable break-in 'bac IMO. Not too aromatic, with enough body to be dominant over the break-in.
Ghosting isn't entirely "bad." Some of my best smokes have been a mixture of aromatic Petes (Luxury Blend and DeLuxe Blend one after the other).
Evening Stroll is entirely too sweet now, but I have 4 full sleeves and a couple half gallon jars full of it for some reason.
That's it for right now.