Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Ask G. L. Pease (Volume 24)


(G. L. Pease) ... We pipesmokers are often referred to as "Brothers (or Sisters) of the Briar". However, I am aware that there are many different materials commonly used to create tobacco pipes (olive wood, morta, meerschaum, corn cob, cherry wood, beech etc.). Could you shed any light on these other materials with regards to their relative smoking qualities, durability and any special care requirements. Have you had much experience with alternative pipe making materials? Do you have a favourite (aside from briar)? Continued

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