Denicotea….the forgotten 9mm filter for tobacco pipes….maybe 🤔
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- In this video I revisit and evaluate the silica gel 9mm and also the 6mm smoking filter of the German company Denicotea. I contacted Denicotea to ask about the heat resistance of their plastic cap and about using their filters for pipe smoking….their reply is in this video too 😉
Links:
Denicotea.de….. www.denicotea.com
Denicotea in TH-cam….. • Intertabac 2015: Denic...
My old previous video mentioning Denicotea filters… • Filters for Pipe Smoki...
Denicotea…in Pidedia…. pipedia.org/wi...
Denicotea…in Pipephil.eu…. www.pipephil.eu...
Denicotea estate pipes in Etsy…. Listing: www.etsy.com/l... - บันเทิง
Hi Lester. Very very helpful information. Thank you! Chemistry made easy?! Very nice to hear from you my friend!!👍👍💨💨👏👏
Thank you my’ol Fred 😊👍👍 The story of the rise and fall of these silica gel unusual filters for pipe smoking was interesting…but…at twice the price of active charcoal filters and their poor water absorption means they need a redesign…to have a chance to compete with active charcoal filters 😉💨💨💨
Hi Lester, my friend. Interesting that you bring up the filters from “Denicotea”. About 7 years ago I discovered them by chance and tried it out too. The tobacconist where I found and bought them told me back then that although they fit into the 9mm filter pipes, they were not necessarily suitable for pipes, because these filters were actually made for cigar and cigarette mouthpieces.
My conclusion: He was right. Although I use the "Denicool" silica crystals regularly and value them, they do not work well in this plastic case. Just like yours, a lot of water condensation formed on mine too. With an absorbent paper cover like all other known filters, it would definitely be much better and super interesting.
Kind regards, Patrick
So…we agree…totally..my dear Patrick 😊👍👍 Thats the reason that Denicotea retreated from pipes in recent years. Their filters are twice the price of active charcoal filters and as you said…their water vapor adsorbency is poor compaired to active carbon filters with their paper layers. I’ll use the rest of those Denicotea 9mm filters for very dry blends with subtle flavors maybe 😄😊😉💨💨💨
Hi Lester, always great to watch your videos, and again always educational. Will have to get some, have a great weekend now.
Thanks, you too my’ol Chris 😊👍👍😉💨💨💨
I own a Denicotea pipe especially designed for those filters. There are also longer filters that hold more crystals. I showed this pipe on the green table "did I make a bargain".
Well dine my’ol mate 😊👍👍 I saw a few examples on etsy 😊 What is you opinion of your smoking experience with your Denicotea pipe?😉
@@RedcoatsReturn i haven't smoked it that much yet so I can't offer an in depth view. So far it works fine. There is a metal cooling device inside which works very well; it also keeps the filter away from the heat, so no scorching of the plastic. Smoke seems to be super dry, you can also put the L filter into the mouthpiece which is longer and holds more silica. Due to its construction the pipe needs more cleening effort that modern 9mm pipes. The briar quality seems to vary a lot and mouthpieces were made of vulcanit which often is heavy oxidiced by now. If you buy one, check that the metal cooler hasn't been lost!
I’ve been learning so much from your videos sir thank you 🙏 your very good at explaining and relaying the information so happy I found your channel
You are very welcome my friend 😊👍👍 I appreciate you as a subscriber and watching and commenting on my videos very much my‘ol mate 😊😉💨💨💨
Thanks mate. Your in depth review of filters has been very informative! I smoke only filtered pipes. Chuckie from Kentucky!
Thank you Chuckie my’ol mate 😊👍👍 Though this Denicotea filter is an alternative..its 2x the price of an active charcoal filter…and…the active charcoal filter absorbs much better the water vapor too. I’ll use Denicool crystals in unfiltered bowls but…I’ll continue to use active charcoal filters in my filtered pipes 😊😉💨💨💨
As always, a lot of interesting and useful information. I appreciate this channel so much. Thank you.
I always appreciate very much your comments on my videos…it makes all worth the time….thank you Phil my’ol mate 😊👍👍😉💨💨💨
As a non-filter smoker I didn’t realize these plastic filters were produced. Interesting.
Thanks my’ol David 😊👍👍 Those filters were a bit forgotten…they cost 2x the price of active charcoal…and do not dry the smoke as the paper cartridge active charcoal filters either. Thats the reason Denicotea retreated from pipes was those reasons and the heat limits of plastics in filters too 😉💨💨💨
I have been using Vauen and Stanwell activated charcoal 9mm filters. I am intrigued by the silica gel option! I am very thankful for your in-depth and thoughtful reviews, Lester!
Thanks my’ol mate 😊👍👍 I do not want to recommend them really…they are 2x the price of active charcoal and inferior in their water vapor absorption. The Denicool crystals are good in the bowl of unfiltered pipes but for me in 9mm filtered pipes the active charcoal filters are the best choice. My favorite right now is the Savinelli 9mm filters 😄😉💨💨💨
Gina have to get you to design is a new filter 😁👍🏻 thanks for sharing Lester!
That would be cool! 😄 I think silica gel has a future in a paper cartridge like active charcoal. I‘ll try to make it myself 😉😄💨💨💨
Hi Lester - really interesting and we're lucky to have your expertise in this area. I also use a variety of filtering methods from no filters at all (my best and most expensive briar pipes), balsa filters in Savinelli's and 9mm in my meerschaum pipes and German made pipes. Have a great holiday in Germany. If you're in Munich and have time give Pfeiffen Huber a visit - excellent shop and they do some of their own tobaccos. Their 'Virginia Golden Flake' is top quality imo and Herr Mayer, the proprietor/manager is sure to recommend it!
Safe travels,
Paul
Thanks my’ol mate 😊👍👍 Next time in Munich..I’ll drop in at Pfeiffen Huber for sure 😄😉💨💨💨
Thank you again for another extremely interesting and knowledgeable video.
You are great.
So nice of you to say that my’ol Bob 😊👍👍😉💨💨💨
Lester, I hope your trip to Germany is joyful and restful! Excellent video 👏👏👏 I use the Denicool crystals and I’m surprised they say making a 9mm pipe filter would be too expensive. Swapping out plastic for a paper tube and ceramic would be too expensive. Baffling.
You‘reright my‘ol mate 😊👍👍 Denicotea gave up to selling these filters to pipe smokers…but…if you put silica gel crystals in a paper tube with ceramic caps…that would be a better possible filter perhaps 🤔😄😉💨💨💨
I absolutely prefer Deni crystal 9mm filters! They don't always fit all my pipes but those that do, get the Denis. Cheers, doc 🥂
I agree my’ol mate 😊👍👍 I’ll still use Denicool crystals in the bowl if an unfiltered pipe…but…I’ll continue to use active charcoal 9mm filters as they’re cheaper, dry the smoke better and generally fit my pipes well 😉💨💨💨
Hi Lester, great video; very informative, as always! I’ve had a difficult time finding filtered pipes in Canada, but surprisingly it’s quite easy to get a hold of the filters themselves, haha. My local tobacconist carries 9mm Chacom filters, but no 9mm pipes. I digress… when I lived in Florence, Italy, in 2013/14 I bought a second Sbardella Savinelli, and it was unfiltered. I was still new to the pipe hobby, so I asked for filters, and they gave me a box of Denicotea 3mm paper filters, to fit in my non-filtered tenon. To be fair, they are just bits of rolled-up paper; but they helped! I haven’t been able to find them anywhere else, so I’ve held on to them and I ration them. Anyways, thanks again for the great video. All best, my friend :)
I use occasionally Denicotea paper 3 or 4 mm filters with unfiltered pipes…the do dry the smoke a bit…and are helpful in that way 😊 In Europe websites you find them easily 😉💨💨💨 mysmokingshop.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&search=denicotea
@@RedcoatsReturn thank you very much, my friend, for your reply and for the links! Now I have a way to obtain 3mm filters for my unfiltered pipes! :)
Good Morning MATE 😊 Thank you for all the information 👍🏼 found this video very informative and interesting 👏🏼 Have a great day & a Fantastic weekend 😊Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you Yusuf my’ol mate😊👍👍 I’ll use Denicool crystals in the unfiktered pipes…but…I’ll stay with active charcoal 9mm filters for filtered pipes…they’re cheaper, dry the water vapor better and I’ve got 5-6 brands to choose to fit my pipe😊😉💨💨💨
Hi Lester
Sorry for my delay me ol’ friend. This was so interesting. I have never used or even tried a filter. But maybe one day. That first pipe you are smoking is fantastic Lester. I’ve never seen anything like it before. Great video my friend. Have fun in Germany Lester. I bet it will be a blast
Mike
The Kaiserstuhl region, near Breisach was a wonderful vineyard expanse…grapes everywhere…as its…harvest time. We stayed in Bickensohl and toured around…ate like kings…at the hotel…and bought a ton of wine too 😄😆🤣😁😉🍷🍷🍷 PS I made a video about that weird pipe…. th-cam.com/video/zXgfdzepPas/w-d-xo.htmlsi=k7FiFqi9eZ2Yxt_m
I’ve got some balsa sticks just cut them to what size and thickness you want advice from 13 pipes really good for cutting moisture down as I don’t use filters and super cheap compared to buying the balsa ready cut from pipe suppliers 😊
@@RedcoatsReturn oh I’ll be watching that pipe video after dinner. I have a cousin that lives in Nordstrom. Sounds wonderful
If it works for you…thats a good solution 😊👍👍 I tried Savinelli balsa filters and for me…they don‘t absorb tar but do absorb some water vapor. However, the smoke takes the easiest path...goes around and not through the balsa. I‘m happy with active charcoal filters absorbs tar and water vapour as the smoke goes through the filter. However everyone is different …many don‘t use any filters at all…there‘s no right or wrong…just enjoyment 😄😉💨💨💨
@@RedcoatsReturn yeah mostly I don’t so thought the balsa was best for me in some pipes
Lester this is a great series your doing really enjoy it
Excellent vid RR. Thanks a lot. Have a great weekend.
Thank you too for watching my’ol mate 😊👍👍😉💨💨💨
Greetings Lester. Another good dive into the world of pipe filters. I always use charcoal filters but last week I had a bowl in a Brebbia 7069 Hourglass Dublin and forgot to put in a filter. It was still a pleasant smoke. I knew something was different but not in a harsh way. No tongue bite. I wondered if the smoke had a chance to cool off a bit in the void that usually is filled with the filter.
That could be my’ol mate 😊👍👍 A cooling chamber is designed a number pipes over the years…The Peterson System and their Pub Pipe model are examples. I think it depends on the tobacco…how much work the filter does…to remove harshness, tar &nicotine, water vapor and reduce tongue bite. Top quality tobaccos are easy to smoke without a filter…a long stem or a long shank helps to cool the smoke too 😊😉💨💨💨
@@RedcoatsReturn thanks for the reply Lester. I’m definitely going to do some more experimenting. Thanks again.
Hello Lester,
Filter are a very interesting topic to discuss and to examine.
I never saw this plastic filter with silica from Denicotea. I'm using the Denicool crystals on the bottom of my corncobs to prevent them from burning and to give me a more dry and clean smoking. They are brown after smoking and I was never sure, if they get brown by the heat or the nicotine. Now I know, it's the second one. But is there an issue for health, if they get burned by the tobacco like sometimes in my Corncob?
Erwin from channel Erson did some analyzis of different Filters, also different Brands. He forwarded me his remaining stock, that I can do my own experiences. Exciting to see, that there is more....
Thank you for this video.
Best regards
Jürgen
Good info, thanks!
I forgot about your Witchey pipe. Good to see it again.
I guess you can stick with the silicate in he bottom of the bowl.
Yes my’ol Michael 😊👍👏 I’ll used Denicool crystals in the bowl if unfiltered pipes and stick with active charcoal filters with 9mm pipes. Denicotea fikters are 2x the price of active charcoal filters and their water vapor absorption is poor compared to active charcoal filters with their layers of paper in their cartridge 😉💨💨💨
Good thoughts and presentation. I do not use filters, but for a particular reason. I find myself drawing too hard when I use a filter. Without one, I find I am much better able to control the intake. My lack of ability, obviously. Keep dry.
I understand your reasons Chuck, controlling the draw is so important….and…easier with unfiltered pipes 😊 I found the Brigham pipe easy to draw and with the rock maple distellator partly filtered too 😄😉💨💨💨
Wow most informative! Thanks for this. I'm not a filter guy but only because of laziness. I like the mellow flavor of tobacco smoked through a filter but the maintenance of remembering to change it etc, i an uhg thing for me, but this video has given me some food for thought! Thanks again
Glad it was helpful Geg my’ol mate 😊👍👍 These silica gel filters let more flavor through..but…cost 20cts each compared to 12cts for each active charcoal filters. The silicagel filters are ok for dry blends and the active charcoal filters with the paper layered cartridges are better for absorbing water vapor. I see why Denicotea gave up promoting their filters for pipe smoking…too pricy and 1x use and less good at drying the smoke 😉💨💨💨
I'm using filters for 32 years already. There is not much maintenance needed. 😉
I just grab my pipe, filters, cleaner, tobacco, tamper and matches ... my almost daily routine.
The only moment I don't like at all is when I have to remove the filter once the pipe has cooled down. But this moment also reminds me each time that this stinky, wet mass could have ended up in my mouth if I didn't use filters! 😉
Happy Puffing
Lars
Have a lovely holiday dear Lester. Cheers 🥂👍👋S.
Thanks, you too my dear Sandro 😊👍👍 I’ve got a 100g tin if Marlin flake in my cellar…and Kaiserstuhl has few pipe tobacconists here…so I focus on wine here 😄😉 🥂🍷💨💨💨
Have a great holiday!
We did my’ol mate…got back on Saturday…we feasted like kings and bought a ton of wine too 😄🍷 I’ll include some photos in one of my next videos in October 😉💨💨💨
My grandfather will be rolling in his grave at 15 cents a piece for filters. I’m glad for filters and for your scientific adventures. It’s a great idea… to have a semi-permanent filter housing unit for reuse. Something robust and fire retardant. Very interesting per usual.
Than you Matt 😊👍👍 The idea of Deniciotea was good but failed in the cost and the water vapor adsorbency…so…they retreated from pipes with those 6 and 9mm filters. Active charcoal paper cartridges reign supreme on 9mm filters…half the cost and a better dry smoke too. I’ll use the rest of my 9mm Denicotea filters for dry blends with subtle flavors. However, I’ll continue to use Denicool crystals in the bowls of unfiltered pipes….as they work quite well in this way 😉💨💨💨
Good Morning,
Denicotea is a pipe I don't like at all.
My beloved Stanwell (now BLITZ) filters fit perfectly. Thicker filters most of all stick in the filter chambers and cannot be removed after smoking, Peterson's filters is one of those.
Best filters at that time are being made by Stanwell (rest in stock, no longer being made), BLITZ and GIZEH (same as BLITZ). Carbon filters are best. VAUEN can be used as well but they have more carbon and therewith a harder draw.
I'm not sure whether or not Denicotea will continue making their filters. BLITZ can be thrown onto the compost heap. But what about silica gel?
Except of the pipe cleaners, everything is ending up on our compost heap. The filter paper needs just a couple of days until it's decomposed, the ceramic caps and the carbon / active coal will loosen up our Garden soil whilst the tobacco ashes are a great fertilizer.
Denicotea is Latin. 😉 So, pronounce it like de-ni-co-tea (ea to be used as in "rhea").
Thank you very much for your investigation. 😊
Happy Puffing
Lars
You’re right Lars my’ol mate 😊👍👍 I’ll stick to active charcoal filters for 9mm and use Denicool crystals for in the bowl if unfiltered pipes 😉💨💨💨
Have a lovely holiday. I’m still waiting for my postcard from your last trip….must be the post….
I appologise to you..my dear Miss Worm…I’ll think how to make it up to you…in…a different way 😄😊😉
@@RedcoatsReturn oooh! Matron! 🤣
Always a pleasure. Love to learn. I used those stones in my pipe you did a while back. Put a couple in the bottom of the pipe, no gurgling. Thank you. I too have played around with filters. I buy the charcoal filters 9mm, I got some 6 mm ones and don't like them in those pipes, I prefer the paper filters in the smaller filter size. Still learning my friend. Thanks for keeping me up to date.
Thanks Blake my’ol mate 😊😊 Your doing the right thing…based on your own experience trying things our 👍👍Everyone is different for the way to enjoy their pipes…I only share options…the info and my personal experience..but…each should do his own choice….in pipe smoking 😄😉💨💨💨
Hi Blake,
you can do whatever you like. At the end it's just a matter of expected results.
Activate coal filters (carbon filters) actually reduce nicotine, tar and moisture for a dry and "healthier" smoke (at least not as harmful as smoking unfiltered).
Meerschaum does the same.
Paper filters as well as Savinelli Balsa Wood just reduce moisture.
So, you just need to think about your purpose of using filters. If it's just the reduction of moisture, it doesn't matter which filters you're using. If it's for health reasons, carbon filters are best.
Happy Puffing
Lars
It's all about learning. I would have thought all filters would reduce toxins along with moisture. Thank you. Not sure I care to much about nicotine in the body, as I would assume flavored tobacco would have more then standard tobacco and filters assist with taking some of that out. I keep learning into my second year of this hobby. Thanks Lars
@@BlakesPipes
You're welcome. 😊
Thank you for your investigation into these various filters. It is disappointing the company does not recommend the 9mm for pipe usage. I tend to smoke like a freight train so that would not do. I continue to enjoy the Peterson 9mm pipes with carbon filters.
Thank you Mark my friend 😊👍👍 The active charcoal filters with paper layers are better at absorbing water and do also a good job absorbing tar aswell…they cost about 12 cts each compared to 20cts each for the silicagel alternative. So, I’ll also stick with the active charcoal filters…maybe…occasionally using Denicotea filters for dry blends with subtle flavors perhaps 😉💨💨💨
Hello Mark,
I'm using active char coal filters fir 32 years already. Most of my pipes have 9mm filter chambers in the stem or shank (Meerschaum pipes), others have 6mm chambers. Just a fistful of my pipes has no filter chambers (very old pipes and some Meerschaum pipes).
You need a filter for each smoke, after smoking you can see, smell and feel how much moisture and dust is ending up in the filters.
Of course, you will have to learn how to smoke cool and carefully with the harder draw, but this probably will take just a couple of weeks.
Throughout these three decades, I've tried almost all filters offered on the German market - except of Denicotea (no plastic filters for my pipes!) and Savinelli Balsa Wood Filters.
Best are 9mm filters from BLITZ and GIZEH (actually both are the same as my previous Stanwell filters). VAUEN filters as well as Peterson's filters have more coal and therewith need a harder draw, additionally Peterson's filters are often too thick.
Best 6mm filters are White Elephant Meerschaum filters which I'm using in my corn Cobs.
About BLITZ and GIZEH I've made two videos - the only videos *without* English subtitles. I didn't expect that people from outside the German speaking market could be interested in pipe filters. 🤔
Happy Puffing
Lars
It would be great if White elephant would produce 6mm filters that actually fit in the chambers! About 20 years ago, their filters became to thick to fit most pipes!
@@larshermanns thank you for the information. I was just thinking recently that it would be nice to have a meerschaum with a 9mm filter (the best of both worlds). 9mm pipes are difficult to find in the States. I may have to order one from Germany.
@@BrutalEnough
The 6mm filters fit, no problem at all. There shall be problems with their 9mm filters - too thick and too long.
I'm using their 6mm filters for many years already in my Corn Cobs and in my Oldenkott. 😊
I usually use white elephant activated charcoal as a rule as I am now smoking the kohlase and Kopp pipe 66 in yet another Harcastle that I added to my collection as they really are value for money and I find them a good pipe to smoke. I got a Camden 9mm filter smooth apple 101 and not only a good looking pipe but smokes very well. So the Kohlase and Kopp pipe 66 I said I’d let you know what I thought of it and I really do like it and it’s not overly sweet which I’m happy about but just enough and the balance is spot on. It’s not an overly strong tobacco and burns very well but may want a pot full pinching out to dry for an hour before you load up as it is on the moist side. There’s a mild fruitiness to it’s flavour but again it’s not overpowering that wants me to put the pipe down and have a break, it’s the opposite I’m enjoying every moment the pipe is lit. The room note must be really good as my neighbour mentioned how lovely it was and she’s a none smoker so that must be a plus eh. Oh and the tin well that’s another bonus and addition to my pipe art and a big plus it’s not covered in awful stickers which ruin the tin when you try and remove them, there is just one on the base which peels off really easily so your left with the tin how it should be. It gets a 9/10 from me and one I can definitely recommend.
Thats sounds a star blend of K&K 😲😄😋 I’ll look around if I can get that blend….a great review Jonathan my friend…well done 😊👍👍 K&K is rumored to buy the Dan Tobacco blends…that would add many legendary blends to their portfolio and rescue them for the future years. I hope the rumor is true…like Peterson and STG rescued Dunhill blends 😊😉💨💨💨
@@RedcoatsReturn our friends at my smoking shop stock it.
I saw it…they don‘t export tobacco…just pipes and accessories…but…in October….I‘m in London…maybe I‘ll get it there 😄😉👍👍
Very informative and interesting Lester..as always. I have tried Denicotea 6mm but gave up on them …I find them too tight a draw. I haven’t tried the 9mm offering. Mostly I use Blitz & find they filter moisture effectively and the yellow colour change tells me that they’re taking out other ‘nasties’.
Thanks for your research…I hope the weather improves for you…have a good weekend.
I totally agree with your findings John😊👍👍. Active charcoal paper cartridges reign supreme in 9mm…half the cost if Denicotea 9mm plastic tubes and active charcoal filters are much better absorbing the water vapor too 😉💨💨💨
Agree, I watch YT to get a rough draft and then try it myself. Glad I don't take to much seriously. When I do my reviews, I keep it general, as I am trying it, and you might have something that I don't. I find each tobacco, might go with a right pipe and if I did not choose well, I don't want to mislead. I found when I use screens in the bowls, it leaves a slight dampness in the bottom of the bowl, that dries and get re moisturized with the next smoke and at times make that bowl taste horrible. Still learning
Its continuous experimental hobby for me as well..so many variables are in play…so results must be also viewed in context. Maybe thats the magic of pipe smoking in the end 😄😄😉💨💨💨
Howdy ho me 'ol mate..Don't always use a filter myself but you put out some great info nonetheless. Think I'll smoke one of my 'ol Vauen Diplomats in your honor! It use's those Dr. Perl charcoal jobs although i am tempted to find the filter adapter and just go raw. 🙂👍 (think I'll pack it with their Tradition No. 2..been sealed since Christmas! ) Have a GREAT Vacation!
I’m honored my dear Sam 😄😊👍👍 Those Vauen pipes and Vauen tobaccos are top notch 😊 Enjoy a wonderful smoke my’ol mate 😄😉💨💨💨
I've been using denicool loose crystals for some time and it does make a difference.
I agree my’ol Ray…the Denicool crystals work in the bowl if unfiltered pipes quite well…I’ll keep that approach for my unfiltered pipes in future 😊😉👍👍💨💨💨
I miss the old redcoat drum music it would spike fear and rage into me 😂
The problem with that Barry Lyndon music…I got every time a frivolous copyright strike from a unrelated movie studio…I challenged everytime…YT gave me the thumbs up…I won…but everytime I used the music I had…everytime…challenge the claim in every video. I communicated thus stupid frivolous claim to YT…but…they did nothing about it. So I changed the intro music..but…the drums…are still there at the end of the video 😄🥁😉💨💨💨
i like all your filter video now i know more
Thank you Stanley my’ol mate 😊👍👍 Glad it helps 😉💨💨💨
Hello Lester, I appreciate your inquiries in to filters and such. Do you think there is a possible risk using silicagel combined with the heat and moisture (there might also be an indicator present - fenolftalein). Silicagel in bags that we encounter are not for oral use. I've read that there are different silicagels. Blue being not healthy, but I'm not a chemist 😊. I use Savinelli balsa system for non-aromatic blends and Vauen active charcoal filtrrs for aromatic ones. In my pipes that actually take filters. Didn't know about charcoal dust. Thanks again for the video. Be well, Janez
Thanks Janez 👍👍😊 There are different grades of silica gel indeed. Denicotea uses white pure silicagel without a pH indicator. As a chemist…I filled the column for chromatography in the ventilated vacuum cabinets as the silica gel was a fine dust to get better separation of the compounds after eluted with solvent. Silicagel dust is bad for the lungs…like coal dust for miners. However, Denicotea crystals are very large compared to the dust and stay in the same shape after smoking. So I think there is no real danger to use them. The big problem for me is the poor water adsorption for the same reason the crystals are large. So you can use them 1x in a pipe and they are 2x the price of 9mm active charcoal filters that also absorb in their paper layers much better water vapor. So I’ll stay with active charcoal filters generally…using the rest of my Denicotea filters for dry blends with subtle flavors. 😉💨💨💨
Hello Lester interesting video about filters and very nices pipes. I hear that Dan tobaccos its clouse and K and K bought it.Its true?Thank you my friend.😊😊😊
Dan tobacco closed their pipe shop but…they still sell their tobacco through distributors…it could be that K&K took over ownership…makes sense to consolidate their industry…maybe it will preserve thise wonderful blends if Dan Tobaccoo too 😄😉💨💨💨
@@RedcoatsReturn Great and thank you my friend.
Enjoy the holiday! Surely a cigarette smoker might possibly toke the cherry right down to the red silicone cap... i remain stubbornly filter free, I've tried them, can't stand dealing with em nevermind the non standardisation adding another influence factor to buying a new pipe and possibly ruining the enjoyment of said purchase!
I can understand your reasons my’ol mate…occasionally I use unfiltered pipes…maybe with Denicool crystals in the bowl..and enjoy the smokes that way 😊😉💨💨💨
When you were in Japan did you ever smoke the Kiseru with the Kizami tobacco? An interesting system.
Sorry, I sent the first too soon.
I have to look at that system…never tried it 😄😉💨💨💨
I have used the Chrystals dropped in the bottom of my bowl before but never in a tube. I might have missed it but did they cut tongue bite for you? I may pick up a few packs to play with for fun and to make a few videos.
Honestly My‘ol Pat…I think these Denicotea 9mm filters failed the test….because…they do not dry as well as active charcoal filters that have paper layers to absorb a lot of vapor water. As steam contributes to tongue bite…that a minus point…also…these Denicotea are about 20cts per filter even if you buy a box…compared to 12cts of each charcoal filters if you buy in bulk. I think you can use them with dry blends or EBs…as they do absorb tar very well and..let more flavour through…if….you smoke them slow and cool. However, their manufacturer Denicotea…retreated from promoting these filters for pipes because if you smoke them fast and hot…even the red cap plastic can failed and at the end…they recommend their Blitz active charcoal Blitz filters…which are cheaper and work better for even fast pipe smokers. I suggested to Denicotea they could fill a paper cartridge with ceramic caps as a new better version for pipe smokers…but…they said…it will be too expensive anyway and its too complex. I hopes this helps Pat…but…its always fun to experiment and have options to get a great dry and cool smoke 😄😉💨💨💨
Very informative , thank you . I started using Vauen & Stanwell 9mm but I taste the charcoal almost every time .Do you have the same issue with activated charcoal filters ?
Thanks for commenting my’ol mate 😊👍👍 I didn’t notice that taste…but…your not alone…some smokers notice the same thing. My favorite right now are Savinelli 9mm filters…clean and no charcoal dust. I noticed some charcoal dust on my Peterson 9mm filters. Maybe that could contribute the taste you experience 🤔😉💨💨💨
Thank you Lester ,enjoy your bavarian getaway .@@RedcoatsReturn
Hallo,
bei den Filtern hatte ich Probleme, wenn der Holm zu kurz war, dann schmolz die Kunststoffkappe. Das war sehr eklig
Gruß
Kai
I can image that Kai…if the shank is short and the cap is close to the bowl..even the red cap will melt. I think Denicotea stopped recommending these filters for pipe smoking some years ago…they also do not absorb water vapor as well as active charcoal filters with their paper layers…and…the Denicotea filters are twice the price of active charcoal filters too 😉💨💨💨