Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Canadian Pipe Shapes

 

(Smokingpipes.com) Canadians, Lovats, Lumbermans, and Liverpools... they're all (typically) long-shanked variations of the timeless Billiard. Though they can be rendered in any scale, their often elongated shanks make for a striking profile while offering some pretty functional perks, too. That extra length lent to the shank means more absorbent briar between the burning leaf and your lips — resulting in a cooler, drier smoke. But how do you tell the difference between them?
The key lies in the style of shank and stem: Continued

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