Re: What shape for what type of tobacco?
 

thank you my good sir =]

Re: What shape for what type of tobacco?
 

Another consideration when selecting a pipe is thickness between the tobacco chamber and the outer surface of the bowl. Choice of tobacco and how you smoke will determine how hot the pipe gets.

When I took to smoking, it was advised to let a pipe rest when it feels hot to your cheek. This will help prevent burnout.

D.

Re: What shape for what type of tobacco?
 

This is my experience. The conventional wisdom is correct by me if you consider it this way. Flakes I elect to fold and squash/screw into a pipe fit better, fill better and smoke more evenly (better) in a bowl with tall/narrow geometry.