Dr. Grabow Pipes

Rev. Avery · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

Rev, I've never smoked my Omegas with out the filter. [/QUOTE]

I hadn't either until last night and this morning. I think I like it a little better without -- at least for right now Very Happy

. It burns and draws really well. I do like it with the filter too though.

I think I might give a Wellington a try. Have to win one first though Laughing

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steverino · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

Of course there have been many different styles of Wellingtons produced, but they seem to be best known for their larger pipes. It is not uncommon at all to find one with an overall length of 9 or 10 inches. Monarchist on the Christian Pipe Smokers board has picked up several of these and likes them quite a bit, so they're apparently good smokers.

Rev. Avery · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

Yes Steve, I has seen some of the longer ones. They are interesting for sure.

Is there some advantage in the smoking experience with the longer stems?
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steverino · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:08 am Post subject:

I would say no, but I have not tried one so don't necessarily put any stock in my opinion. It is said somewhat frequently that the long stem of a churchwarden helps cool the smoke, but I've read just as many who say it doesn't make a difference. Guess you'll have to snag one and try it!

Codger · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:01 am Post subject:

I smoke all my filter Grabows without the filters. I don't really know why I started to do it, but I haven't noticed any adverse affects. It's just one less thing to buy.
As far as longer stems smoking cooler - I hear this said all the time. I have a couple of church wardens and they are great smokers, but I don't know if I can say they smoke cooler. Maybe my senses are not as refined as others.
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drbridges · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject:

I can testify that you cannot multi-task while smoking long-stemmed pipes.

drbridges · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

Rev wrote:

Rev. Avery · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject:

Dr I assume you cut down the filter?

I've tried that too but my filter slides around when I draw. Does that happen to you?

Generally, I rest my pipes between smokes. Also, my tobacco isn't moist. I think that helps the moisture issue to some degree.
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Gig · Duke & Westbrook Man Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 240

I smoke all my Dr Grabows without filters and love them. I do find that the filter slightly retricts the smoke and I just prefer without the filter, but thats me Smile

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