Your deadpan, calm delivery is so soothing...exactly how I imagine smoking a pipe will feel. Thank you so much for helping to educate another newbie over here!
I do agree on the relevance of personal taste, but In my perspective, selecting the shape of someone's first pipe should also consider more practical aspects. For example, the desired duration of the smoke session will determine the size of the bowl, clenching would be easier for unexperienced pipe smokers if the pipe is bent, a narrow walled shape (e.g. billiard) would provide a warmer experience for outdoor smokers in cold regions, readers would prefer straight pipes for clenching (or churchwardens), writers would find useful the author shape, etc. Thanks again for sharing your experience and ideas, and for presenting them in such a clear way. Best regards
I consider shape more in terms of functionality. The long stem of a churchwarden cools the smoke. The short stem of a bulldog means less weight, so it's easier to hold between the teeth for hands free smoking. A bent pipe lowers the bowl to make it easier to smell the smoke rising from the bowl for aromatic tobaccos, and so forth.
After a hard days work driving I like to go home get one of my favorite tobacco's sit back and watch some muttonchop videos. It settles me right down. Thank you muttonchop
I started with a straight billiard, but found I like to smoke multiple bowls in a setting. I got tired of tasting pipe liquid and using pipe cleaners. So I changed to a bent pipe and have settled on a Savinelli 614 shape. Growing a beard did definitely help lol
Myself I've always been a bent, or church warden guy. They just seem to me that they're more comfortable and since I usually only smoke at home relaxing it just suits me better. Great topic though I never really thought about this much.
Thanks for the videos. I am a beginner and after watching your videos, I have learned the Breath technique and it works wonders. I also have a quality tobacconist right down the road called Briarworks. They recently moved their factory to town and sell Briarworks and Moonshine pipes. They are a wealth of knowledge and their customer service is fantastic. I already see a nice pipe collection in my future. I cannot agree more with your pipe selection. I walked in and asked them how to pic the right pipe. They let me hold everyone of them in my hand and suggested pipes based on how i hold it in my mouth and hand. I went with a Moonshine Cannonball. Keep up the good work!
I just bought my first quality pipe. I went with a Peterson full bend. I have a big beard and moustache now so I think it looks good on me. It also smokes great, which is the most important part.
Love this channel, thank you for putting the time and effort into this. As I have just got back into pipes I have been binged this channel. I smoked hand rolled for about 16 years, then bought a cheap pipe and used it for a few months, vaped for 2 years and I still do but I have also treated myself to a Savinelli Tiger 626 and a Butz Mirage. The first pipe tobacco I bought a few years ago was Petersons De Luxe which I enjoyed, seeing the selection of tobaccos in the US like the plum pudding compared to the UK is cruel, not to mention the price you guys get a 50g tin for compared to us. Thanks again.
Love and appreciation from India ...I used to be cigratte somker(Gold Flake) and never tried pipe.... recently I have come to know that our former president of India Mr Pranab Mukherjee was an eminent pipe smoker and pipe collector ... and your videos is really engaging, pleasant specially when you share your stories
Every ugly duckling is some mothers swan........ Just go with a pipe you like and don't bother about other people. Muttnchop is right so enjoy your pipe smoking. Find a pipe and a tobacco that you like and enjoy them to the full. Happy piping !!!!
Have been smoking pipes over 30 years. Yes pipes are an accessory for everyone. Still think the best pipe is the pipe you enjoy smoking. No I'm don't grow facial hair and that's my choice. Loved your video and thanks for sharing. Keep up your great videos 😊
My wife watched this video with me, and said she was so impressed that a pipe is an accessory like pair of shoes, or a purse, or a hat. I told her she's got it all wrong. We're talking pipes here! I do believe this video is going to cost me. She also told me you were handsome. She won't be watching any videos with me anymore.
Nigel Mancini - Well, that’s unfortunate, sorry about the unintended results of my video, both causing you to spend money, and my effect on the opposite sex. 😒😒😒
If only I saw this video a few months ago, but I was still able to figure out eventually that a billiard is right for me! Great advice, as always, and I want to thank you for helping us newbies as we get into this hobby.
Newbie pipe smoker here. I've been catching up on your videos. A lot of great information in them. Thank you for taking the time and sharing with us. Have a great week.
Poker to poke public in the eye...Bulldog because I have one...Dublin cause was married to a Dubliner...I like french pipes specially them Billiards, I've have another shapes but those are my favorites. Yesterday found from a garage sale a Peterson's Aran bulldog with silver ring in quite good shape, need some proper cleaning though. Thanks for the nice clip Chris and as always coll smokes,mate-
I find half bends just right for me, easy to hold, less leverage against the mouth grip, a brandy or half apple. My Sherlock Holmes Peterson is one of my favourites. Corn Cob fir ghosting aromatics, Churchwarden for reading a book or when I feel Tolkien like, Bing special straight when I listen to my 78 swing and crooner collection. So it depends on the occasion and its good to have a small collection to choose from. I love and use them all. Lastly, if facial hair is such a plus why don‘t weirwolves smoke a pipe😉
I'm a shorter fella with a full beard. I started with a Churchwarden and still remains my favorite... however I just ordered a Cannonball pipe made by Moonshine. I actually mocked up the basic shape/size that the description provided out of Styrofoam just to see how it would fit and sit. It was crude to be sure and to help judge the weight I put a stone in the bowl. I think I'm going love this pipe and it just might be my new favorite.
Hi Muttnchop Piper, First of all, let me tell you that I really enjoy your channel, I’m a new pipe smoker and it has been really helpful to watch your videos. Related to this particular subject “What Shape Should I Choose?”, My best advice as a new pipe smoker is to try with Corn Cob Pipes, they came in almost all the shapes, and it’s a low budget option to find out what shape fells better with your way of smoking. Regards JJ Keep Up with the Muttnchop talks
My method for that was simple: buy cheap pipes of every possible shape that looks good to me, then find if it pleases me. At the moment, my favorite shape is that classic "Sherlock Holmes" pipe, the one that looks kinda like a saxophone.
My father, my grandfather, my uncle and my great uncle, never, as far as I am concerned, spent 2 seconds worrying about how they looked with a pipe. Other than my father, who briefly tried a beard, there was no facial hair. I began my pipe smoking journey with 4 pipes I inherited from my father. The best pipes I have are those that found me.
The secret is not giving two %#@&$. Pick a shape you find attractive, if it smokes well smoke it. If not seek out a new. Smoke not as an accessory to your wardrobe, smoke because you are an adult who cares enough to indulge in the finer things life offers. It only has to be a rat race if you enjoy running. I myself hate running so, I always stand and fight! Good smoke too you all.
lightweight full bend, it hangs well below the nose and is light enough to not strain the jaw, rusticated for grip pleasure. i like billiard bowls but that's only a visual preference and i guess because it is a tad lighter than many others. there is a problem with these it might set you off, you cant run a cleaner down it as well as a straight stem. if you want a pick of a favorite google: denver 119s pipe i dont go out in public with straight stems i end up holding them because i feel uncomfortable. it doesn't look good with my face but these full bent suit me well and i often walk with it.
Hi Chris, cool topic. I singled it down to pipes with amber looking stems and went with that filter. Bought Peterson Rosslare 106 straight billard. A useful presentation 👍
Awesome presentation, as always. I like your comment at the end about facial hair. It's maybe due to nostalgia to the good old days when groing beard and mostach was always stylish and trendy. And it's the same for pipe smoking in that era.
I don't worry too much on how it looks on me. More so how I think the pipe looks. I like billiard and Dublin shapes the most. I also prefer the pipe to be out of my face, so I aim for full bent. It also keeps the smoke out of my face a bit more and easier to clench
my choice of pipe is usually a bent basket pipe but i have a corncob with a tall boll and yes it doesnt look the best but it was cheap and i use it for smoking aromatic tobacco
I don't smoke when out and about and tend to hold the pipe rather than clench it. So for me it's all about how it feels in the hand and of course how it smokes.
I was hoping for ergonomics opinion, comfort, size of hands, clenching or holding pipe, how much tobacco a bowl holds, how it sits on table...But sure...Shape of face and beards opinion for a male dominant hobby works too. How about a part 2 video now?
I am planning (at least in the beginning) to smoke in solitude. Therefore the most important thing for me is the flavor and pleasant discovery that is in the hobby and I want to pick the right pipe to meet that objective. I would like to know if there are pipe types and shapes that are problematic in flavor delivery or those that are inherently problematic to maintain? Are there those pipes that I should consider just to get a simple enjoyment and avoid problems if any. Thank you! I am enjoying these videos!
Thank you for advice and tips. Personally I've never though about this aspects. I think my pipes not enhancing my look but reflects a lot my "personality" simple and not so elegant and sophisticated infact i love row pipes and similar.
This is my favorite video 😂. Lesson: grow a sweet beard and smoke any pipe you want. I smoke a bing sav some days and some I have a 606, 620, even a wee little 626. My favorite however is a bent bulldog or something like a 617 or 677 sav. The one I just love looking at and get compliments on it is the 636ks savs that I love.
New pipe smoker here. My favorite pipe shape is the chuchwardens, but they are not very good for transportation. Just started with a corn cob missouri meerschaun, cobbit shire. A little bit longer than normal but not a full churchwarden.
Never smoke in public and rarely look in the mirror while piping, but I will now! Variations on the bent bulldog shape for me. The facial hair comment was great - pipes and beards go together!
So glad to have found this channel as I'm just starting to get back into pipes! What pipes shapes work best for "clenching" for long periods of time while reading, writing, or doing other things that need your hands to be free?
3 years late but imo you want something with a bit of a bend, and a slimmer bowl and shank if possible. The more horizontal the bowl of the pipe is from your mouth, and the heavier it is, the more work your jaw has to do to hold onto it.
@@placeholder8671 Thanks! I totally agree. My favorite for clenching is a little Peterson Irish Made Army. It's super light and the bend is just right.
Hey, Muttnchop! It's an interesting opinion, that you shared. I also would like to share my experience. After trying a number of different pipe shapes, I came to the mostly utilitarian way of selecting a new pipe to purchase. I first consider what size of the chamber I want. Small for stronger tobaccos or big for lighter ones, wide for Latakia blends or narrow for straight Virginia or Burley blends (a single blend type tastes differently from different size pipes and it's a matter of personal taste). Then, I look at the weight of the pipe. Will I smoke mostly holding it with my teeth? Then it should be a lighter pipe or a bent shape, that feels lighter in the mouth. Our will I play with it in my hand, then the weight doesn't matter, but the feel of the shape does. Would I want a pipe to stand on a table if I'm smoking at my computer or during other tabletop activity? Or do I want a pipe that fits my pocket for smoking during a walk outside. After narrowing the choice with those criteria I'm going for personal preferences and pick a pipe that suits my liking. That's probably why I ended up having a lot of different pipes and I pick one of them depending on what tobacco I want to smoke and what I am going to do in that time. I believe that there is a purpose for every pipe shape out there and it's more than just looking good when you smoke it. Happy piping!
Yuri Khromov - That is a very good way of choosing a pipe, and thank you for sharing your procedure with the pipe club, I’m sure it will help out a lot of new pipers. 👍👍👍
Thanks Yuri. I have a friend telling me that certain tobaccos should be smoked only in certain pipe shapes. That made some sense to me, but he is overly strict about it! Your comment seems to be much better advice.
This is all so true! I can't get big pipes cause my framework is small: smaller bones, smaller face, very small mouth. A big pipe with a big stem looks bad on me and is uncomfortable. but I had to buy big pipes to aknowledge that. Second: I only like bent pipes... the most bent possible (ideal is the oom paul shape), why? cause when I smoke, I look out and sometimes I read, so straight pipes are right in my field of vision. good video!
Choosing a shape is a tough subject. I have unfortunately spent a good deal of money only to discover that I don't like certain pipes. I recommend following Virtually Dead's advice and trying cheap pipes at first. To be more specific, make sure you try a straight cob and a bent cob. I always thought I would like a straight pipe, but I now find that some level of curve (even if it's just a prince) is far more comfortable. As far a what looks good one me, welp, I just don't know. I laughed out loud at Chop's advice about facial hair because it is so true and I never realized it before. Although I'm getting older, my facial hair looks good after about a week of growth, but any longer than that and it looks terrible. And I just can't figure out what pipe shape looks good on this old kisser. Maybe I'll take Chop's advice and look at some Google images.
I never considered the shape of a pipe to complement my face, but look for shapes that contain the most briar around the chamber and the shank, so that heat is better dispersed. However, your videos have taught me how to avoid overheating my pipes using your breathing techniques. Thanks!
Any recommendations on styles for outdoorsmen and women? I’m not concerned with how it looks on me as I’m mostly out alone. Thanks for taking the time and putting out a video with great information!
Cobs, Rusticated, or sandblasted. Personally I prefer pipes that I won’t have to worry about the Finnish as much and I can set down. Cobs are my favorite but for briar I like pokers and tankards
I have a pipe that feels so good in my hand. It fits my hand. It's a pleasure to hold in my hand. I don't think I would like a smaller pipe to hold in my hand, but it is a bit heavy to clinch. Always a trade off somewhere it seems.
You're definitely right mentioning that decent facial hair makes a difference. I personally feel that older men, past the awkward sparce facial hair phaze can better pull off a pipe. When i picture pipes in my head its usually an old white haired guy that comes to mind. They just look cooler. It is what it is. That doesn't stop me from trying tho. I just ordered a savinelli alligator in blue and cant wait until It gets here.
straight stems sag in my teeth, full bend is the way to go. the first pipes in europe were very long and sagged to the floor, if i could get away with one of those i would
Law N' Smoke - those are great selections, make sure and pick a shape you like, not a shape someone tells you to choose, you will always regret the purchase. 👍👍👍
Brother Chop, Couldn't agree more. Rocking the full winter beard and some shapes I wasn't too happy with do suit me better now hahaha. Great video my friend. Still a fan of my full bent apples and straight bulldogs. Semper Fi, SargeTube57
A unexpected flavor, not exactly what I thought the video was going to be about but a different take on the blend. Aesthetically pleasing is certainly one of many factors when determining the smoking utensil one chooses to purchase. Great vid with smokey flavors that provoke the thoughts. Sweet smokes amigo 😎
I've only got two pipes. But, I've never thought of how either one looks on me. Just the size of the bowl, length, basic aesthetics. Then, not many people will see me pipe smoking.
Happy pipeing to all longhaullarry here just want to say thanks to Muttnchop piper for returning my thanks to him , I'm new to the channel but have been watching for sometime. I just wanted to say I'm a bit jealous off my fellow pipe smokers south of the board as tobacco is so much cheaper in the US.. lucky...in Canada where I live and all over Canada tobacco is heart stopping ..I will give you a price mmm Captain Black Royal here in Canada 50 Gram pouch is 63 dollars in the US maybe a bit under 9 dollar's . I'm still trying to savor the smoke but my taste still needs work ..mmmm try try try is all I can do for now 😀..time to teach class happy pipeing..
This video really hits home. I’m new to pipe smoking. I wondered if I was weird for worrying about this. I’ve since picked my favorite shape a pot type. I like a lot of styles but they don’t all fit me. Also I agree about the beard. I have bald spots and can’t pull it off. So I’m glad I found what works. Great video. Keep them coming please!
Greetings from Essex County, UK! I hope you're well. Currently rewatching a lot of your videos, I need refreshing my pipe basics. For a few years now, my go-to everyday pipe is an old Wessex XL120 (St Claude, France) rusticated bent billiard, 9mm filter, black. It smokes very well, I've always used Vauen filters and never found too much impact on the tobacco flavours. I like it because it's rather big, it looks rugged, not too heavy and despite its size I can hold it in without clenching too hard... Keep up the sterling work. Best regards, Manny PS: I've never been a LOTR fan but I have always wanted one of these incredible looking pipes... How do they actually smoke?... Cheers!
Been watching several of your videos, and wanted to say thank you for stopping by, and introducing me to “The Briar & the Burley” shop there in Bloomington, Indiana. I I recently ordered some of their Tobacco. I’m 57, I live in SW Ohio, and was watching one of your videos where you stated that your grandparents came from Eastern Kentucky......mine did as well. My grandmother came from Wolfe County, she was a Hanks......the same family of Abraham Lincoln. His mother is our blood relative. Anyway, I think we are cut from the same cloth so to speak. I appreciate your videos. Mind if I ask where your currently living?? Indiana or Ohio?? All the best!! -Stephen, Ohio
I can't grow a proper beard and I am 30 years old now. I like the technique you suggested, so I think I am going to go with it, or just purchase a huge collection of pipes with different shapes. Happy Piping !
I tend to like full bent pipes and occasionally churchwardens, because they take the smoke a little away from my eyes and I can watch as I light the bowl. Straights can be difficult as my vision is not wonderful. I don't set my preferences in stone though, and tend to use straights for aromatics and bents for English. It really depends what mood I'm in and which tobacco I fancy - a wider diameter bowl for English and narrower for aromatics.
For some reason straight Billiard was always appealing to me, since I was a young lad🤔😎Somebody must make the app that will help you to choose the correct shape of the tobacco pipe according to your face structure and life style 😎
hello sir, I was wondering if you can look at what is happening to the non-availability of European pipe tobacco?Rattray's,Samuel Gawith?you were so brilliant at the deeming regulation video's i thought maybe you can look in to this.i can't get any answers..thanks greg
Very helpful for a new pipe smoker. I am hoping you can maybe expand on this with another video on how to evaluate quality from one pipe to one brand to the next . As a new pipe smoker from learning how to pack and smoke to looking at all the manufacturers out there how can one evaluate quality? What should I be looking and considering for an upgrade ?
Hey Muttnchop! I've recently started getting into pipe smoking, and I've had kind of a weird problem. So far I have tried three tobaccos, Dunhill's Standard Mixture, Super Value Natural Cavendish, and Nording's Hunter's Blend Labrador. But my problem is with the taste! Honestly, every time I have smoked, they just kind of taste... well, like smoke. I open the tins and just love the smell, and I can tell that they have a lot of deep complexities in their flavour, but I feel like they all kind of smoke the same, with the exception of the Natural Cavendish, which tasted much sweeter to me, though still mostly just like smoke. I assume pipe smoking is similar to drinking coffee, in that it takes some time to start appreciating and noticing the differences in flavour, but I figured I would ask an expert! Keep up the great content, you have an excellent voice, and your videos are very calming to watch!
fuzzy ferret - First if you are not smoking your pipe using the breathe method, then I suggest you learn it, I have done a couple of videos on it, that you learn how to smoke using the breathe method. Next, 2 of the tobacco’s you have sampled have a blend Component called Latakia, it’s a strong camp fire smelling component. I don’t particularly like Dunhill Standard Mixture, I agree there is not much taste there. Depending on where you live here are some suggestions of tobacco’s with great taste: peter Stokkabye luxury twist Flake its a strait Virginia that taste sweet and like caramel, Seattle Pipe Clubs Plum Pudding, it’s sweet, and tangy, CAO’s Eileen’s Dream, it taste like a caramel/Vanilla latte. 👍👍👍
I'm a pretty new pipe smoker as well, but Ive been wide open since I started. Anything I do I do it wide open LOL. I've spent countless hours researching and watching videos. There's alot to it, it's definitely not as simple as packing a bowl and smoking a pipe. It took some research and several dollars, for me to find some tobacco that I enjoy LOL! So, I'll save you the time and money. IMO I'd get some Lane BCA and use the breathe Technique like Chops says. It makes all the difference. Once I watched that video, it was like a light switch went on. I also like the Cult brand. Blood Red Moon and Conspiracy to be specific. But I think the Lane BCA is where it's at when you first start out.
I started smoking a pipe about 6-7 weeks ago. I didn't start with the corncob, or cheap briar. I went balls deep and purchased a Peterson Royal Irish Rosslare 408. I liked it so much, I went back a week later and got a Peterson Kerry 01, I liked it so much, I went back about 2 and a half weeks later and got a Peterson B11 with the silver cap and about 3 days ago, I went to pick up some tobacco and they had the Peterson 2019 St. Patrick's Day pipes and I got the 307 model. I've also picked up a nice old Kaywoodie 76B in an antique store, it's badass.... Am I going overboard Mr. Chop? LOL!
@@MuttnchopPiper Lol! I won't let it get that bad, at least I don't THINK I will. "The Fever" huh? Reminds me of that Twilight Zone episode of the same name, where the guy gets hooked on the slot machine in Vegas and it kills him. HAHAHA! I hope one these pipes doesn't take me out! Looking at some of those Peterson amber stem pipes on Pipes and Cigars, I think if I get one of those, I'll be content for a while! On second thought, I may need an intervention...
E. Clark - I remember that episode the slot machine kept calling his name, I think it was Raymond, that’s what will happen to you, when you start looking at pipes they will all start calling your name. Lol...lol. 👍👍👍
I like the bent style pipe , but I do like your choice of the slightly bent with the pot style bowl , I also like the Peterson bent in black , I had a beard and moustache which was very strong , until I had to have chemotherapy and it fell out , but I've now managed to grow it back but it's not as strong as it was but hey ho , in my case it's better than nothing . Thanks for your vids. From England .
Literally just get the shortest pipe. Holy cow. My first pipe was one of those billiard pipes from a cheap company and it's so freaking long that clenching is uncomfortable. But I got a prince shape (Rattrays Lowland 46) and jfc it's such a big difference. I can't wait trying out a diplomat, bent rhodesian, or hungarian. I'm sure it'll be even better. Being able to game and smoke a pipe is so pleasant.
With that type of mustache, I know you're the ultimate authority on this subject.
Every pipe and pipe tabaco company should give this man a kickback, he introduced so many people to pipe smoking.
Your deadpan, calm delivery is so soothing...exactly how I imagine smoking a pipe will feel. Thank you so much for helping to educate another newbie over here!
I never thought about how I looked smoking the pipe. I always just bought the pipe I liked. Of course, I do have a beard and mustache 😊
Yup.
Rick 778 - Well there you go then. 👍👍👍
So of course you look awesome...
Agreed. I'm more concerned with how they're going to smoke when choosing a pipe. I have no sense of style anyway, or so I've been told, lol.
How lovely he explained everything. He can be a very good teacher
I do agree on the relevance of personal taste, but In my perspective, selecting the shape of someone's first pipe should also consider more practical aspects. For example, the desired duration of the smoke session will determine the size of the bowl, clenching would be easier for unexperienced pipe smokers if the pipe is bent, a narrow walled shape (e.g. billiard) would provide a warmer experience for outdoor smokers in cold regions, readers would prefer straight pipes for clenching (or churchwardens), writers would find useful the author shape, etc.
Thanks again for sharing your experience and ideas, and for presenting them in such a clear way.
Best regards
I consider shape more in terms of functionality. The long stem of a churchwarden cools the smoke. The short stem of a bulldog means less weight, so it's easier to hold between the teeth for hands free smoking. A bent pipe lowers the bowl to make it easier to smell the smoke rising from the bowl for aromatic tobaccos, and so forth.
After a hard days work driving I like to go home get one of my favorite tobacco's sit back and watch some muttonchop videos. It settles me right down. Thank you muttonchop
@Cherokee trucker - that's what I'm doing right now, brother!
@@calvinstulip me too; nothing quite like a bit of mutton chop 😄 happy piping 🙂
I started with a straight billiard, but found I like to smoke multiple bowls in a setting. I got tired of tasting pipe liquid and using pipe cleaners. So I changed to a bent pipe and have settled on a Savinelli 614 shape.
Growing a beard did definitely help lol
Myself I've always been a bent, or church warden guy. They just seem to me that they're more comfortable and since I usually only smoke at home relaxing it just suits me better. Great topic though I never really thought about this much.
Thanks for the videos. I am a beginner and after watching your videos, I have learned the Breath technique and it works wonders. I also have a quality tobacconist right down the road called Briarworks. They recently moved their factory to town and sell Briarworks and Moonshine pipes. They are a wealth of knowledge and their customer service is fantastic. I already see a nice pipe collection in my future. I cannot agree more with your pipe selection. I walked in and asked them how to pic the right pipe. They let me hold everyone of them in my hand and suggested pipes based on how i hold it in my mouth and hand. I went with a Moonshine Cannonball. Keep up the good work!
One of your most entertaining videos. Explains why I don't smoke my pipes in public...
Oom Howard - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
I just bought my first quality pipe. I went with a Peterson full bend. I have a big beard and moustache now so I think it looks good on me. It also smokes great, which is the most important part.
fine choice
Payton Scott - those are the most important parts in my opinion as well. 👍👍👍
Love this channel, thank you for putting the time and effort into this. As I have just got back into pipes I have been binged this channel.
I smoked hand rolled for about 16 years, then bought a cheap pipe and used it for a few months, vaped for 2 years and I still do but I have also treated myself to a Savinelli Tiger 626 and a Butz Mirage.
The first pipe tobacco I bought a few years ago was Petersons De Luxe which I enjoyed, seeing the selection of tobaccos in the US like the plum pudding compared to the UK is cruel, not to mention the price you guys get a 50g tin for compared to us.
Thanks again.
This is solid fashion advice. It not only hoes for pipes it goes for everything and all styles.
Love and appreciation from India ...I used to be cigratte somker(Gold Flake) and never tried pipe.... recently I have come to know that our former president of India Mr Pranab Mukherjee was an eminent pipe smoker and pipe collector ... and your videos is really engaging, pleasant specially when you share your stories
Every ugly duckling is some mothers swan........ Just go with a pipe you like and don't bother about other people. Muttnchop is right so enjoy your pipe smoking. Find a pipe and a tobacco that you like and enjoy them to the full. Happy piping !!!!
Wotsupmate - great statement, thanks for commenting my friend. 👍👍👍
Have been smoking pipes over 30 years. Yes pipes are an accessory for everyone. Still think the best pipe is the pipe you enjoy smoking. No I'm don't grow facial hair and that's my choice. Loved your video and thanks for sharing. Keep up your great videos 😊
My wife watched this video with me, and said she was so impressed that a pipe is an accessory like pair of shoes, or a purse, or a hat. I told her she's got it all wrong. We're talking pipes here! I do believe this video is going to cost me. She also told me you were handsome. She won't be watching any videos with me anymore.
Pagansdad Tru Dat! Chicks dig um!
Nigel Mancini - Well, that’s unfortunate, sorry about the unintended results of my video, both causing you to spend money, and my effect on the opposite sex. 😒😒😒
Lol.
I loled
Muttnchop Piper Lol! Keep up the great work!👍
If only I saw this video a few months ago, but I was still able to figure out eventually that a billiard is right for me! Great advice, as always, and I want to thank you for helping us newbies as we get into this hobby.
I have several Savinelli 320s. I was drawn to it. I got the pot shape 122 because of you. And it is my favorite.
Newbie pipe smoker here. I've been catching up on your videos. A lot of great information in them. Thank you for taking the time and sharing with us. Have a great week.
Greetings from Norway. I really like your channel. Can you do a video on "wizard pipes”? Happy piping.
Geir Arne Landrø - Thank you my friend, I’ll add it to the list. 👍👍👍
Poker to poke public in the eye...Bulldog because I have one...Dublin cause was married to a Dubliner...I like french pipes specially them Billiards, I've have another shapes but those are my favorites. Yesterday found from a garage sale a Peterson's Aran bulldog with silver ring in quite good shape, need some proper cleaning though. Thanks for the nice clip Chris and as always coll smokes,mate-
I find half bends just right for me, easy to hold, less leverage against the mouth grip, a brandy or half apple. My Sherlock Holmes Peterson is one of my favourites. Corn Cob fir ghosting aromatics, Churchwarden for reading a book or when I feel Tolkien like, Bing special straight when I listen to my 78 swing and crooner collection. So it depends on the occasion and its good to have a small collection to choose from. I love and use them all. Lastly, if facial hair is such a plus why don‘t weirwolves smoke a pipe😉
I'm a shorter fella with a full beard. I started with a Churchwarden and still remains my favorite... however I just ordered a Cannonball pipe made by Moonshine. I actually mocked up the basic shape/size that the description provided out of Styrofoam just to see how it would fit and sit. It was crude to be sure and to help judge the weight I put a stone in the bowl. I think I'm going love this pipe and it just might be my new favorite.
I cant help it, but this man is so cute and kind, I love it!
Muttnchop is too good for this site. He's such a wholesome and warm person.
I never thought of that. I just bought. I'm finding out that I love the bulldog shape. Great video as always.
Wisdom told here - thank you
My first pipe was a meerschaum for $95 in 2008 money. I just bought my first corn cob pipe... I did it backwards.
All your videos are really nice, thank you for posting. Keep It Up!
Hi Muttnchop Piper,
First of all, let me tell you that I really enjoy your channel, I’m a new pipe smoker and it has been really helpful to watch your videos. Related to this particular subject “What Shape Should I Choose?”, My best advice as a new pipe smoker is to try with Corn Cob Pipes, they came in almost all the shapes, and it’s a low budget option to find out what shape fells better with your way of smoking.
Regards
JJ
Keep Up with the Muttnchop talks
Juan Jose Flores - I agree, thanks for commenting. 👍👍👍
My method for that was simple: buy cheap pipes of every possible shape that looks good to me, then find if it pleases me. At the moment, my favorite shape is that classic "Sherlock Holmes" pipe, the one that looks kinda like a saxophone.
I'll make life easy for you that shape is called a Calabash. They don't always have the insert. Sometimes they are all wood briar.
@@steamgent4592 Thanks, mate! This will be of help!
@@MrBrunogiachetti no problem my pleasure
Virtually Dead - That’s a very classy shape my friend. 👍👍👍
My father, my grandfather, my uncle and my great uncle, never, as far as I am concerned, spent 2 seconds worrying about how they looked with a pipe. Other than my father, who briefly tried a beard, there was no facial hair.
I began my pipe smoking journey with 4 pipes I inherited from my father. The best pipes I have are those that found me.
thats cause your grandfather found the secret.
Amen
The secret is not giving two %#@&$. Pick a shape you find attractive, if it smokes well smoke it. If not seek out a new. Smoke not as an accessory to your wardrobe, smoke because you are an adult who cares enough to indulge in the finer things life offers. It only has to be a rat race if you enjoy running. I myself hate running so, I always stand and fight! Good smoke too you all.
lightweight full bend, it hangs well below the nose and is light enough to not strain the jaw, rusticated for grip pleasure.
i like billiard bowls but that's only a visual preference and i guess because it is a tad lighter than many others.
there is a problem with these it might set you off, you cant run a cleaner down it as well as a straight stem.
if you want a pick of a favorite google:
denver 119s pipe
i dont go out in public with straight stems i end up holding them because i feel uncomfortable. it doesn't look good with my face but these full bent suit me well and i often walk with it.
Hi Chris, cool topic. I singled it down to pipes with amber looking stems and went with that filter. Bought Peterson Rosslare 106 straight billard. A useful presentation 👍
Nice video, glad to hear from you again
Awesome presentation, as always. I like your comment at the end about facial hair. It's maybe due to nostalgia to the good old days when groing beard and mostach was always stylish and trendy. And it's the same for pipe smoking in that era.
I don't worry too much on how it looks on me. More so how I think the pipe looks. I like billiard and Dublin shapes the most. I also prefer the pipe to be out of my face, so I aim for full bent. It also keeps the smoke out of my face a bit more and easier to clench
Paul Allan - Very good points, thanks for the added information my friend. 👍👍👍
my choice of pipe is usually a bent basket pipe but i have a corncob with a tall boll and yes it doesnt look the best but it was cheap and i use it for smoking aromatic tobacco
That's a great looking setup you have behind you, sir!
I don't smoke when out and about and tend to hold the pipe rather than clench it. So for me it's all about how it feels in the hand and of course how it smokes.
I agree. I never really clenched and now I can't anyway (no teeth ). =(
I was hoping for ergonomics opinion, comfort, size of hands, clenching or holding pipe, how much tobacco a bowl holds, how it sits on table...But sure...Shape of face and beards opinion for a male dominant hobby works too. How about a part 2 video now?
I am planning (at least in the beginning) to smoke in solitude. Therefore the most important thing for me is the flavor and pleasant discovery that is in the hobby and I want to pick the right pipe to meet that objective. I would like to know if there are pipe types and shapes that are problematic in flavor delivery or those that are inherently problematic to maintain? Are there those pipes that I should consider just to get a simple enjoyment and avoid problems if any. Thank you! I am enjoying these videos!
Thank you for advice and tips. Personally I've never though about this aspects. I think my pipes not enhancing my look but reflects a lot my "personality" simple and not so elegant and sophisticated infact i love row pipes and similar.
In my opinion straight lighter shapes suit well for taller ,lean men, Best Greets and Thank You, have a nice week ahead, Paul
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This is my favorite video 😂. Lesson: grow a sweet beard and smoke any pipe you want. I smoke a bing sav some days and some I have a 606, 620, even a wee little 626. My favorite however is a bent bulldog or something like a 617 or 677 sav.
The one I just love looking at and get compliments on it is the 636ks savs that I love.
Also, there is nothing wrong with being clean shaven and smoking a cob!
New pipe smoker here. My favorite pipe shape is the chuchwardens, but they are not very good for transportation. Just started with a corn cob missouri meerschaun, cobbit shire. A little bit longer than normal but not a full churchwarden.
Never smoke in public and rarely look in the mirror while piping, but I will now! Variations on the bent bulldog shape for me. The facial hair comment was great - pipes and beards go together!
Johan J Shaw - Yes they do. 👍👍👍
Jesus you look like franz joseph I. of Habsburg XD
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Hmh, you're not wrong!
Haha I almost died laughing when you said the facial hair line!!! Great video thank you!🤣👍😎🤔
So glad to have found this channel as I'm just starting to get back into pipes! What pipes shapes work best for "clenching" for long periods of time while reading, writing, or doing other things that need your hands to be free?
3 years late but imo you want something with a bit of a bend, and a slimmer bowl and shank if possible. The more horizontal the bowl of the pipe is from your mouth, and the heavier it is, the more work your jaw has to do to hold onto it.
@@placeholder8671 Thanks! I totally agree. My favorite for clenching is a little Peterson Irish Made Army. It's super light and the bend is just right.
Hey, Muttnchop! It's an interesting opinion, that you shared. I also would like to share my experience.
After trying a number of different pipe shapes, I came to the mostly utilitarian way of selecting a new pipe to purchase. I first consider what size of the chamber I want. Small for stronger tobaccos or big for lighter ones, wide for Latakia blends or narrow for straight Virginia or Burley blends (a single blend type tastes differently from different size pipes and it's a matter of personal taste). Then, I look at the weight of the pipe. Will I smoke mostly holding it with my teeth? Then it should be a lighter pipe or a bent shape, that feels lighter in the mouth. Our will I play with it in my hand, then the weight doesn't matter, but the feel of the shape does. Would I want a pipe to stand on a table if I'm smoking at my computer or during other tabletop activity? Or do I want a pipe that fits my pocket for smoking during a walk outside. After narrowing the choice with those criteria I'm going for personal preferences and pick a pipe that suits my liking.
That's probably why I ended up having a lot of different pipes and I pick one of them depending on what tobacco I want to smoke and what I am going to do in that time. I believe that there is a purpose for every pipe shape out there and it's more than just looking good when you smoke it.
Happy piping!
Yuri Khromov - That is a very good way of choosing a pipe, and thank you for sharing your procedure with the pipe club, I’m sure it will help out a lot of new pipers. 👍👍👍
@@MuttnchopPiper Thank you for your reply, sir. I'm glad to share my experience.
Thanks Yuri. I have a friend telling me that certain tobaccos should be smoked only in certain pipe shapes. That made some sense to me, but he is overly strict about it! Your comment seems to be much better advice.
This is all so true! I can't get big pipes cause my framework is small: smaller bones, smaller face, very small mouth. A big pipe with a big stem looks bad on me and is uncomfortable. but I had to buy big pipes to aknowledge that. Second: I only like bent pipes... the most bent possible (ideal is the oom paul shape), why? cause when I smoke, I look out and sometimes I read, so straight pipes are right in my field of vision. good video!
Choosing a shape is a tough subject. I have unfortunately spent a good deal of money only to discover that I don't like certain pipes. I recommend following Virtually Dead's advice and trying cheap pipes at first. To be more specific, make sure you try a straight cob and a bent cob. I always thought I would like a straight pipe, but I now find that some level of curve (even if it's just a prince) is far more comfortable.
As far a what looks good one me, welp, I just don't know. I laughed out loud at Chop's advice about facial hair because it is so true and I never realized it before. Although I'm getting older, my facial hair looks good after about a week of growth, but any longer than that and it looks terrible. And I just can't figure out what pipe shape looks good on this old kisser. Maybe I'll take Chop's advice and look at some Google images.
Batz - Great comment, thanks for the added info my friend. 👍👍👍
I never considered the shape of a pipe to complement my face, but look for shapes that contain the most briar around the chamber and the shank, so that heat is better dispersed. However, your videos have taught me how to avoid overheating my pipes using your breathing techniques. Thanks!
The man has an aesthetical concept, cool. In the other hand I'm done, I'm sheldon after Antarctica
I love your videos. I must say I always look forward to watching them.
Great video Chris. You never cease to amaze me with your topics. Semper Fi and happy piping.
Thats something was wondering about a little bit but not too seriously
Shawn Hendricks - It’s just something to think about. 👍👍👍
Thank you for your videos I'm a subscriber and a pipe smoker appreciate all your knowledge cheers from Canada
I've always admired a bent pipe and now that I have a handlebar mustache I think I made the right choice.
Any recommendations on styles for outdoorsmen and women? I’m not concerned with how it looks on me as I’m mostly out alone. Thanks for taking the time and putting out a video with great information!
Cobs, Rusticated, or sandblasted. Personally I prefer pipes that I won’t have to worry about the Finnish as much and I can set down. Cobs are my favorite but for briar I like pokers and tankards
Thank you, that was an interesting concept. I never gave it much thought before. You certainly opened my eyes.
Great point about the facial hair
I have a pipe that feels so good in my hand. It fits my hand. It's a pleasure to hold in my hand. I don't think I would like a smaller pipe to hold in my hand, but it is a bit heavy to clinch. Always a trade off somewhere it seems.
You're definitely right mentioning that decent facial hair makes a difference. I personally feel that older men, past the awkward sparce facial hair phaze can better pull off a pipe. When i picture pipes in my head its usually an old white haired guy that comes to mind. They just look cooler. It is what it is. That doesn't stop me from trying tho. I just ordered a savinelli alligator in blue and cant wait until It gets here.
I've gotten some great info from your sight. Can't thank you enough. I'm just getting started and I'm definitely on the right foot. Thanks.
Boardwalk Piper AC NJ - That’s great to hear my friend. 👍👍👍
The exception rule is awesome man 👌😁
Ahmad A-Kareem - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
Well when i used to smoke a pipe i enjoyed the type of pipe that had anywhere between a slight bend to a full bend and how it felt in my hand
I like traditional shapes, billiards or bent. Anything Savinelli or Peterson. Savinelli 673s and 320s top my list.
straight stems sag in my teeth, full bend is the way to go. the first pipes in europe were very long and sagged to the floor, if i could get away with one of those i would
Law N' Smoke - those are great selections, make sure and pick a shape you like, not a shape someone tells you to choose, you will always regret the purchase. 👍👍👍
Keep up the great information and advice! You are the man!
Brother Chop,
Couldn't agree more. Rocking the full winter beard and some shapes I wasn't too happy with do suit me better now hahaha. Great video my friend. Still a fan of my full bent apples and straight bulldogs.
Semper Fi,
SargeTube57
A unexpected flavor, not exactly what I thought the video was going to be about but a different take on the blend. Aesthetically pleasing is certainly one of many factors when determining the smoking utensil one chooses to purchase.
Great vid with smokey flavors that provoke the thoughts. Sweet smokes amigo 😎
I've only got two pipes. But, I've never thought of how either one looks on me. Just the size of the bowl, length, basic aesthetics. Then, not many people will see me pipe smoking.
Happy pipeing to all longhaullarry here just want to say thanks to Muttnchop piper for returning my thanks to him , I'm new to the channel but have been watching for sometime. I just wanted to say I'm a bit jealous off my fellow pipe smokers south of the board as tobacco is so much cheaper in the US.. lucky...in Canada where I live and all over Canada tobacco is heart stopping ..I will give you a price mmm Captain Black Royal here in Canada 50 Gram pouch is 63 dollars in the US maybe a bit under 9 dollar's . I'm still trying to savor the smoke but my taste still needs work ..mmmm try try try is all I can do for now 😀..time to teach class happy pipeing..
This video really hits home. I’m new to pipe smoking. I wondered if I was weird for worrying about this. I’ve since picked my favorite shape a pot type. I like a lot of styles but they don’t all fit me. Also I agree about the beard. I have bald spots and can’t pull it off. So I’m glad I found what works. Great video. Keep them coming please!
"First, you need to be honest about your head" Hard truth.
Well, it's not quite right. I've got a list of undisclosed mental problems and I tend to laugh randomly, and often at inappropriate times.
Oh the shape.
Nevermind
Greetings from Essex County, UK!
I hope you're well.
Currently rewatching a lot of your videos, I need refreshing my pipe basics.
For a few years now, my go-to everyday pipe is an old Wessex XL120 (St Claude, France) rusticated bent billiard, 9mm filter, black.
It smokes very well, I've always used Vauen filters and never found too much impact on the tobacco flavours.
I like it because it's rather big, it looks rugged, not too heavy and despite its size I can hold it in without clenching too hard...
Keep up the sterling work.
Best regards,
Manny
PS: I've never been a LOTR fan but I have always wanted one of these incredible looking pipes... How do they actually smoke?... Cheers!
Greetings from the USA, my lord of the rings pipe smokes great, I just smoked it yesterday with some G.L.Pease aged Montgomery
Been watching several of your videos, and wanted to say thank you for stopping by, and introducing me to “The Briar & the Burley” shop there in Bloomington, Indiana. I
I recently ordered some of their Tobacco. I’m 57, I live in SW Ohio, and was watching one of your videos where you stated that your grandparents came from Eastern Kentucky......mine did as well. My grandmother came from Wolfe County, she was a Hanks......the same family of Abraham Lincoln. His mother is our blood relative. Anyway, I think we are cut from the same cloth so to speak. I appreciate your videos. Mind if I ask where your currently living?? Indiana or Ohio?? All the best!! -Stephen, Ohio
The Apostle Pipe smoker - That’s a really cool background you have there. I still live in Ky. 👍👍👍
Do I hear banjoes?
I can't grow a proper beard and I am 30 years old now. I like the technique you suggested, so I think I am going to go with it, or just purchase a huge collection of pipes with different shapes. Happy Piping !
I love the thumbnail for this vid. It looks like you’re throwing up the four horsemen hand sign.
Never seen a pipe that didn't look right on a guy unless it was just an ugly pipe. A pipe like that looks ugly with anyone.
I've smoked most shapes but my favorite bybfar is a bulldog with a slight bend
I tend to like full bent pipes and occasionally churchwardens, because they take the smoke a little away from my eyes and I can watch as I light the bowl. Straights can be difficult as my vision is not wonderful. I don't set my preferences in stone though, and tend to use straights for aromatics and bents for English. It really depends what mood I'm in and which tobacco I fancy - a wider diameter bowl for English and narrower for aromatics.
Graham - Thanks for adding that information, vision is another factor to consider when purchasing a pipe. 👍👍👍
For some reason straight Billiard was always appealing to me, since I was a young lad🤔😎Somebody must make the app that will help you to choose the correct shape of the tobacco pipe according to your face structure and life style 😎
JEEROFUKU appalling or appealing?
James Denny Thank you, mate ))) That bloody autocorrector has mind of his own )))) Appealing of course ( corrected)😉
Me too
JEEROFUKU - That would be a cool app, I would get it. 👍👍👍
My favorite style is squashed tomato slanted diamond stem bulldog
I like strait or slightly bent pipes. My current favorite is a Peterson strait pot
hello sir, I was wondering if you can look at what is happening to the non-availability of European pipe tobacco?Rattray's,Samuel Gawith?you were so brilliant at the deeming regulation video's i thought maybe you can look in to this.i can't get any answers..thanks greg
Thank you very much sir
Very helpful for a new pipe smoker.
I am hoping you can maybe expand on this with another video on how to evaluate quality from one pipe to one brand to the next . As a new pipe smoker from learning how to pack and smoke to looking at all the manufacturers out there how can one evaluate quality? What should I be looking and considering for an upgrade ?
Hey Muttnchop! I've recently started getting into pipe smoking, and I've had kind of a weird problem. So far I have tried three tobaccos, Dunhill's Standard Mixture, Super Value Natural Cavendish, and Nording's Hunter's Blend Labrador. But my problem is with the taste! Honestly, every time I have smoked, they just kind of taste... well, like smoke. I open the tins and just love the smell, and I can tell that they have a lot of deep complexities in their flavour, but I feel like they all kind of smoke the same, with the exception of the Natural Cavendish, which tasted much sweeter to me, though still mostly just like smoke. I assume pipe smoking is similar to drinking coffee, in that it takes some time to start appreciating and noticing the differences in flavour, but I figured I would ask an expert! Keep up the great content, you have an excellent voice, and your videos are very calming to watch!
fuzzy ferret - First if you are not smoking your pipe using the breathe method, then I suggest you learn it, I have done a couple of videos on it, that you learn how to smoke using the breathe method. Next, 2 of the tobacco’s you have sampled have a blend Component called Latakia, it’s a strong camp fire smelling component. I don’t particularly like Dunhill Standard Mixture, I agree there is not much taste there. Depending on where you live here are some suggestions of tobacco’s with great taste: peter Stokkabye luxury twist Flake its a strait Virginia that taste sweet and like caramel, Seattle Pipe Clubs Plum Pudding, it’s sweet, and tangy, CAO’s Eileen’s Dream, it taste like a caramel/Vanilla latte. 👍👍👍
I'm a pretty new pipe smoker as well, but Ive been wide open since I started. Anything I do I do it wide open LOL. I've spent countless hours researching and watching videos. There's alot to it, it's definitely not as simple as packing a bowl and smoking a pipe. It took some research and several dollars, for me to find some tobacco that I enjoy LOL! So, I'll save you the time and money. IMO I'd get some Lane BCA and use the breathe Technique like Chops says. It makes all the difference. Once I watched that video, it was like a light switch went on. I also like the Cult brand. Blood Red Moon and Conspiracy to be specific. But I think the Lane BCA is where it's at when you first start out.
@@LogicallyKnot With some time, I definitely agree, the breathe method seems to make a very significant difference!
I was looking more about cool vs hot, long smoke vs short, and these type features of pipes.
You're obviously not being honest about your face.
@@mercster ?????
I always look for interesting shapes or I do think about small pipes for travel
Chuck Whitehead - good thinking. 👍👍👍
I started smoking a pipe about 6-7 weeks ago. I didn't start with the corncob, or cheap briar. I went balls deep and purchased a Peterson Royal Irish Rosslare 408. I liked it so much, I went back a week later and got a Peterson Kerry 01, I liked it so much, I went back about 2 and a half weeks later and got a Peterson B11 with the silver cap and about 3 days ago, I went to pick up some tobacco and they had the Peterson 2019 St. Patrick's Day pipes and I got the 307 model. I've also picked up a nice old Kaywoodie 76B in an antique store, it's badass....
Am I going overboard Mr. Chop? LOL!
E. Clark - No, you just have what we call “The Fever” for pipes, as long as they don’t reposes the car, you should be good. Lol. Lol. 👍👍👍
@@MuttnchopPiper
Lol! I won't let it get that bad, at least I don't THINK I will.
"The Fever" huh?
Reminds me of that Twilight Zone episode of the same name, where the guy gets hooked on the slot machine in Vegas and it kills him. HAHAHA! I hope one these pipes doesn't take me out!
Looking at some of those Peterson amber stem pipes on Pipes and Cigars, I think if I get one of those, I'll be content for a while!
On second thought, I may need an intervention...
E. Clark - I remember that episode the slot machine kept calling his name, I think it was Raymond, that’s what will happen to you, when you start looking at pipes they will all start calling your name. Lol...lol. 👍👍👍
@@MuttnchopPiper
It was Frankin...
Fraaaaaaaaaklin! Lol
I'm a Twilight Zone fanatic....
E. Clark - That was it.....fraaaaaaaanklinnnn, So Awsome 👍👍😃
Another excellent video! Thanks!
I was so glad to hear that with facial hair it looks good with any pipe. I wear a beard at 18.
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I like the bent style pipe , but I do like your choice of the slightly bent with the pot style bowl , I also like the Peterson bent in black , I had a beard and moustache which was very strong , until I had to have chemotherapy and it fell out , but I've now managed to grow it back but it's not as strong as it was but hey ho , in my case it's better than nothing . Thanks for your vids. From England .
Literally just get the shortest pipe. Holy cow. My first pipe was one of those billiard pipes from a cheap company and it's so freaking long that clenching is uncomfortable. But I got a prince shape (Rattrays Lowland 46) and jfc it's such a big difference. I can't wait trying out a diplomat, bent rhodesian, or hungarian. I'm sure it'll be even better. Being able to game and smoke a pipe is so pleasant.
Thanks for the tips, cheers!