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==Cobbit== | ==Cobbit== | ||
The Cobbit is a new series of corncob churchwardens introduced by by Missouri Meerschaum in 2015. It comes in 4 varieties: '''Wizard''', '''Elf''', '''Shire''', and '''Dwarf''' All of them are non-filtered pipes. However, the Wizard, Shire, and Elf's fitting is the same as those used by filtered pipes, and thus the stems, which is made of | The Cobbit is a new series of corncob churchwardens introduced by by Missouri Meerschaum in 2015. It comes in 4 varieties: '''Wizard''', '''Elf''', '''Shire''', and '''Dwarf''' All of them are non-filtered pipes. However, the Wizard, Shire, and Elf's fitting is the same as those used by filtered pipes, and thus the stems, which is made of vulcanite instead of the standard acrylic, can be fitted onto existing filtered pipes. All the bowls are stained black like the Country Gentleman and fitted with a hardwood bottom. | ||
*The '''Dwarf''' is the smallest and lightest of the series, measuring at 7 1/4 inches, and comes with the smallest bowl. Unlike the others in the series, it utilize the standard non-filtered fittings. It is designed to be easily clenched. | *The '''Dwarf''' is the smallest and lightest of the series, measuring at 7 1/4 inches, and comes with the smallest bowl. Unlike the others in the series, it utilize the standard non-filtered fittings. It is designed to be easily clenched. | ||
*The '''Elf''' and the '''shire''' pipe is also a mini churchwarden, just slightly longer than the Dwarf at 7 1/2 inches. However, its vulcanite stems can be used on the filtered fittings. The Elf, being based on the Rob Roy bowl, has greater volume than the Shire's bowl, which is virtually identical to the one from diplomat (except in a nicer looking color) | *The '''Elf''' and the '''shire''' pipe is also a mini churchwarden, just slightly longer than the Dwarf at 7 1/2 inches. However, its vulcanite stems can be used on the filtered fittings. The Elf, being based on the Rob Roy bowl, has greater volume than the Shire's bowl, which is virtually identical to the one from diplomat (except in a nicer looking color) | ||
*If you definition of "churchwarden" requires it to be about a feet, the the '''wizard''' is the only "true churchwarden" among the series, with a total length of 11 inches. Its bowl is also significantly bigger and heavier than the others -- even managed to be deeper and wider than the General! Naturally, this make | *If you definition of "churchwarden" pipes requires it to be about a feet, the the '''wizard''' is the only "true churchwarden" among the series, with a total length of 11 inches. The Vulcanite stem is at 8 inches, the same length as the Churchwarden Forever Stems. Its bowl is also significantly bigger and heavier than the others -- the chamber even managed to be deeper and wider than those of the General! Naturally, this make clenching completely impossible, and lighting the pipe require certain finesse. My solution is to pull the stem out and fit it onto other smaller filtered pipes that I have; the maple diplomat is a good fit. | ||
Some people consider the vulcanite stem as merely "acceptable". Thus, if one decided to go with a Forever Stems Chruchwarden stem, this series may not entice you that much. However, Forever stem is also more expensive than the pipe, and it is smokeable for me; the Wizard's stem manage to give me the coolest smoke I ever have. | Some people consider the vulcanite stem as merely "acceptable". Thus, if one decided to go with a Forever Stems Chruchwarden stem, this series may not entice you that much. However, Forever stem is also more expensive than the pipe, and it is smokeable for me; the Wizard's stem manage to give me the coolest smoke I ever have. | ||