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Hello fellow pipe smokers!
Been smoking pipes on & off for years but still consider myself a novice.
So general question >>> why smoke a briar or any other pipe other than a cob?
From what I understand, the "ultimate bowl" should have fairly thick walls and a large surface area to dissipate heat. Should also be lightweight to avoid jaw fatigue. The cobs excel at this.
So what's better than a cob? Other than "eye appeal", why smoke anything else? Do you favor certain shapes for certain tobaccos (VA vs English; flakes?)
FYI I do enjoy my wood pipes. My favorite being Claudio Cavicchi pipes.
If anyone has some older 3 Nuns...let me know and I may have something very nice to trade.
Been smoking pipes on & off for years but still consider myself a novice.
So general question >>> why smoke a briar or any other pipe other than a cob?
From what I understand, the "ultimate bowl" should have fairly thick walls and a large surface area to dissipate heat. Should also be lightweight to avoid jaw fatigue. The cobs excel at this.
So what's better than a cob? Other than "eye appeal", why smoke anything else? Do you favor certain shapes for certain tobaccos (VA vs English; flakes?)
FYI I do enjoy my wood pipes. My favorite being Claudio Cavicchi pipes.
If anyone has some older 3 Nuns...let me know and I may have something very nice to trade.