tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post2152543354000485025..comments2024-03-09T04:53:54.412-05:00Comments on The Talbert Pipe Blog: The S WordTreverThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02652943318376670283noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-88360736660569655452011-02-05T14:03:47.516-05:002011-02-05T14:03:47.516-05:00I always kind of chuckle when I see small pipes bi...I always kind of chuckle when I see small pipes billed as "flake pipes" or "good for strong tobacco" pipes - really, I could load a large pipe with less tobacco if the issue is the strength of my preferred blend. But I love small bowled pipes because they are light, easy on the jaw (chronic clencher that I am) and fit inside my jacket pocket without a noticeable bulge. Combined with aged briar like the LB they make for a classic, sweet and perfect smoke. I have a small LB apple (probably a group 3) and with flake in the bowl it probably smokes for at least 45 minutes.<br /><br /> Thanks for the essay.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-31577448915762939112008-03-28T16:34:00.000-04:002008-03-28T16:34:00.000-04:00Trever... I think that this trend toward smaller p...Trever... I think that this trend toward smaller pipes can be viewed in several ways. Relative pipe sizes trend in a cyclical manner. That's easy. But I think it has to do with time. Even smokers are crunched by time issues these days and just don't have the time to relax with a big horkin bowl. Pity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com