Tons of great info in this video. I just got my first meer yesterday and we're currently on her maiden voyage. Thank you for all the tips, your channel is a goldmine!
Well used meerschaum pipes from 20-50 years ago are all yellowish from actually being used. Old time pipe smokers just smoked them. They didn't do all this nerd stuff (to each his own, if you prefer to not touch the pipebowl etc.). Just smoke out of it and it will be fine. Just dont set it on a cold surface after you've gotten it hot. It could crack etc.
@@burnheretic3950 completely agree, and the more you smoke them the more beautiful the patina becomes. The pipe that is smoked and used, like leather or anything gathers its own beautiful character. All the afficionado ritual is stupid.
Thank you for the advice im fairley new to smoking Meerschaum pipes and had a few that were already seasond but recently my mother bought me one in celebration of graduation and i cracked it because i held it so now i know where i went wrong please keep the gideos coming
The main reason the lower part & shank colour up faster is because there’s more moisture in that area and it’s absorbed by the stone and comes through to the outside. Fill one with blue ink and leave it for a day or two and you will see the blue come through.
Thank You for the info. I know this video was 8 months ago but I just bought some at the Columbus show from Meershaum Depot. I got the cheaper ones to see if I liked them.-Eddie
I have an unsmoked estate meer on the way. Granted its unsmoked so its never been hot, but do you have any recommendations or suggestions for inspecting the wax on one not purchased technically new? And the reverse may make a good standalone video itself, if you buy a smoked estate meer, how would you inspect it and look it over before making sure it was ready to smoke? Thanks for the video, really enjoying these.
Far as the unsmoked meer, if it's real old the wax can break down over the years and might need a wax coat. If the pipe is dry and dull looking it will need a coat. Far as the smoked meer make sure to scrape out all the cake out from inside the bowl. Make it smooth again. Then see how it smokes. Same would apply if the pipe is real old and might need a wax coat.
Good information. I’m planning on graduating into pipe smoking. You mentioned a pipe holder with a hole in it to suspend the bowl from touching anything. Can you point me in the right direction as to where I can get that type of holder from?
Thanks for all the info. Very useful. I love meers. Wish they would stay white but ….. I like to smoke a blend in 3 pipes to see if it makes a difference. Cob, meer, briar. So far I don’t notice a big difference. Meers look cooler, specially the carved ones. You’ve got some nice ones. 👍😃☀️🌵
@@Richie66026 most of my meers are what I would call small to medium. One big one that I don’t smoke much, I should but I don’t want it to color. Cobs & briars are medium to large.
@@OldUncleMike thanks unc, do you mind me asking your thoughts on large bowls, like 22m and up width, how do you think the my perform abd what type of tobacco shines in them in your opinion?
@OldUncleMike fair enough. Thank you for getting back to me. I like deep bowls but not the wide shallow ones. I find they mess up the flavours of most blends.
Please keep the meershchaum content coming. Learning new stuff with each vid. They really are beautiful and underrated.
Tons of great info in this video. I just got my first meer yesterday and we're currently on her maiden voyage. Thank you for all the tips, your channel is a goldmine!
Wish i watched this a few days ago. Just got my first meer and handled the bowl the whole time smoking it. Great video.
Same 😅
Well used meerschaum pipes from 20-50 years ago are all yellowish from actually being used. Old time pipe smokers just smoked them. They didn't do all this nerd stuff (to each his own, if you prefer to not touch the pipebowl etc.). Just smoke out of it and it will be fine. Just dont set it on a cold surface after you've gotten it hot. It could crack etc.
@@burnheretic3950 completely agree, and the more you smoke them the more beautiful the patina becomes. The pipe that is smoked and used, like leather or anything gathers its own beautiful character. All the afficionado ritual is stupid.
nice to see you bring the pipe content back instead of whatever that camping stuff was.
Following this advice, I had an awesome smoke from my meer! Thanks Brother!
I’ve never heard of this before, glad I watched the video…thanks a lot👍
That was very interesting. Thanks for the info. I may have to get myself a Meerschaum now.
For someone new to meerschaum I suggest buying a new one. I have bought used on ebay and some need work.
@@ClassicalPipes322 Thanks I started to look.
I learned something here. Thanks Dion.
Thank you for the advice im fairley new to smoking Meerschaum pipes and had a few that were already seasond but recently my mother bought me one in celebration of graduation and i cracked it because i held it so now i know where i went wrong please keep the gideos coming
Stellar content. Thank you Dion 💨💨💨
Thank you, very well presented - just started with a meer - subbed.
The main reason the lower part & shank colour up faster is because there’s more moisture in that area and it’s absorbed by the stone and comes through to the outside. Fill one with blue ink and leave it for a day or two and you will see the blue come through.
Thank You for the info. I know this video was 8 months ago but I just bought some at the Columbus show from Meershaum Depot. I got the cheaper ones to see if I liked them.-Eddie
Great information. Thank you.
I have an unsmoked estate meer on the way. Granted its unsmoked so its never been hot, but do you have any recommendations or suggestions for inspecting the wax on one not purchased technically new? And the reverse may make a good standalone video itself, if you buy a smoked estate meer, how would you inspect it and look it over before making sure it was ready to smoke? Thanks for the video, really enjoying these.
Far as the unsmoked meer, if it's real old the wax can break down over the years and might need a wax coat. If the pipe is dry and dull looking it will need a coat. Far as the smoked meer make sure to scrape out all the cake out from inside the bowl. Make it smooth again. Then see how it smokes. Same would apply if the pipe is real old and might need a wax coat.
Good information. I’m planning on graduating into pipe smoking. You mentioned a pipe holder with a hole in it to suspend the bowl from touching anything. Can you point me in the right direction as to where I can get that type of holder from?
Do you recommend holding a pre colored meerschaum by the bowl while smoking it and does it continue to color even more? Thanks for this video!
Can you show the stand that holds the pipe by the steam ? Thank you for your videos I would love to see your collection of pipe.
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What color is the stem on the pipe that kept showing your background? Green I’m guessing?
Thanks for all the info. Very useful. I love meers. Wish they would stay white but ….. I like to smoke a blend in 3 pipes to see if it makes a difference. Cob, meer, briar. So far I don’t notice a big difference. Meers look cooler, specially the carved ones. You’ve got some nice ones. 👍😃☀️🌵
Hey, Uncle Mike, do you try different bowl sizes as well?
@@Richie66026 most of my meers are what I would call small to medium. One big one that I don’t smoke much, I should but I don’t want it to color. Cobs & briars are medium to large.
@@OldUncleMike thanks unc, do you mind me asking your thoughts on large bowls, like 22m and up width, how do you think the my perform abd what type of tobacco shines in them in your opinion?
@@Richie66026 I just like bigger bowls for more tobacco, longer smokes. I’m not too picky of what kind, always trying something different.
@OldUncleMike fair enough. Thank you for getting back to me. I like deep bowls but not the wide shallow ones. I find they mess up the flavours of most blends.
thanks big dog, about to break in my first
Your meerschaums are amazing
What brand is it?
All my new Meerschaums come from Meerschaum Depot. The Calabash pipe is a Tekin and the Egale pipe is a Erdogan.
@@ClassicalPipes322 thank you.. A lot of money it seems
Great info, but I'm not a fan of some of your terminology. Every time you say juices it makes me shudder. 😆