Shapes & Sizes

[mrtr33]

A bent pipe also has a lower CG and will be easier to hold in your teeth.

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One possible drawback is a bent pipe may not allow a pipe cleaner to pass all the way to the bowl, something I really dislike, since I use three or four cleaners during a smoke.

Yeah, I was thinking about that - and I thought I'd opt for a shorter bend/stem. I think I'm just going to have to go and check these out at the local tobacconist.

Some shapes have thicker walls around the bowl, I find the thicker ones best suited to Virginia and Virginia/perique flake tobaccos, they tend to burn a little hotter than orientals.

Thanks for the tip. Tell me: about how long does it take to smoke a pipe? How do the tastes compare with cigars? If the pipe shape is 85% aesthetics, why do smokers have so many different types? What's the difference between an apple and a squashed tomato shape?

In a word.. it's about looking cool!

It's good to know I can still look cool. No matter what pipe I select. I guess I just like the look of those bent apples.

Thanks...........