Meerschaum?

JohnnyFlake · 02-19-2016, 06:24 PM

Pros - Meers can be had in a enormous variety of shapes, style and configurations.

They smoke much cooler than briar or other wood pipes.

Unlike briar/wood pipes, they can be smoked over and over again with only a
15/20 minute rest between smokes.

They are super easy to clean

You'll truer flavors from the tobacco you smoke, than from a briar/wood pipe
and there is far less, almost no ghosting, from previously smoked tobaccos.

Cons - They are delicate and can easily crack or break if dropped on a hard surface.

They will all color, a deep brownish color over time.

Here is the caveat, you need to buy a true Block Meerschaum pipe, for a good pipe, that will do what it should and last a lifetime. 80% of the Meers for sale are made from pressed Meerschaum and not Block Meerschaum. That is why they are so cheap!!! A good Meerschaum Pipe, made from Block Meerschaum, will start in the $80/$90 price range.

02-19-2016, 06:24 PM	#6
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Meerschaum? Pros - Meers can be had in a enormous variety of shapes, style and configurations. They smoke much cooler than briar or other wood pipes. Unlike briar/wood pipes, they can be smoked over and over again with only a 15/20 minute rest between smokes. They are super easy to clean You'll truer flavors from the tobacco you smoke, than from a briar/wood pipe and there is far less, almost no ghosting, from previously smoked tobaccos. Cons - They are delicate and can easily crack or break if dropped on a hard surface. They will all color, a deep brownish color over time. Here is the caveat, you need to buy a true Block Meerschaum pipe, for a good pipe, that will do what it should and last a lifetime. 80% of the Meers for sale are made from pressed Meerschaum and not Block Meerschaum. That is why they are so cheap!!! A good Meerschaum Pipe, made from Block Meerschaum, will start in the $80/$90 price range. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!