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Missouri Meerschaum brand cobs are all that I smoke, and the only ones I would advise anyone to use. I’ve tried other brands, but none had the quality of MM cobs. MM has been making cobs since 1869, and they simply are the best. You can check out their entire product line, and read their history [http://www.corncobpipe.com/ here]. [http://www.marscigars.com/corncob.aspx Mars] has the best selection and prices of any e-tailer I have found, and they offer a 10% discount on dozen lots. [http://www.walkerbriarworks.com/html/cobs___stems.html Walker Briar Works] sells Corn Cob Pipes and special Vulcanite and Lucite Stems for Cob Pipes. Most MM models come with paper filters, and I’m of the opinion that the filters only get damp and smelly. So I very strongly suggest you remove and discard them. | Missouri Meerschaum brand cobs are all that I smoke, and the only ones I would advise anyone to use. I’ve tried other brands, but none had the quality of MM cobs. MM has been making cobs since 1869, and they simply are the best. You can check out their entire product line, and read their history [http://www.corncobpipe.com/ here]. [http://www.marscigars.com/corncob.aspx Mars] has the best selection and prices of any e-tailer I have found, and they offer a 10% discount on dozen lots. [http://www.walkerbriarworks.com/html/cobs___stems.html Walker Briar Works] sells Corn Cob Pipes and special Vulcanite and Lucite Stems for Cob Pipes. Most MM models come with paper filters, and I’m of the opinion that the filters only get damp and smelly. So I very strongly suggest you remove and discard them. | ||
Missouri Meerschaum does use Plaster-of-Paris and lacquer to finish their non-natural pipes, and a black stain on a few models. Usually, it doesn’t cause a problem on the inside of the bowl, but sometimes it can be a nuisance. If you notice any kind of stain inside the bowl, or just to be on the safe side, lightly use sand paper to remove anything and everything other than cob from the inside of the bowl. Some folks also sand the outside of the bowls, to make them “more natural”. Or just buy the Pride or Eaton, or the new Corncob Snob Society Natural Freehand which are natural and unfinished. All MM cobs are good smokers, but I prefer the natural over the plastered. | Missouri Meerschaum does use Plaster-of-Paris and lacquer to finish their non-natural pipes, and a black stain on a few models. Usually, it doesn’t cause a problem on the inside of the bowl, but sometimes it can be a nuisance. If you notice any kind of stain inside the bowl, or just to be on the safe side, lightly use sand paper to remove anything and everything other than cob from the inside of the bowl. Some folks also sand the outside of the bowls, to make them “more natural”. Or just buy the Pride or Eaton, or the new Corncob Snob Society Natural Freehand which are natural and unfinished. All MM cobs are good smokers, but I prefer the natural over the plastered. But I have found that my favorite cob of all is still the plastered Diplomat, followed closely by the Natural Freehand. | ||
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Cobs aren’t going to be for everyone. But if you keep an open mind, and follow the advice offered here, you might be surprised. I hope this helps you enjoy your cobs, and any other pipes, a bit more. To view my MM Buying Guide, follow the 1st link below. To visit the Missouri Meerschaum website, for product and ordering information, and a bit of company history, follow the 2nd link below. | Cobs aren’t going to be for everyone. But if you keep an open mind, and follow the advice offered here, you might be surprised. I hope this helps you enjoy your cobs, and any other pipes, a bit more. To view my MM Buying Guide, follow the 1st link below. To visit the Missouri Meerschaum website, for product and ordering information, and a bit of company history, follow the 2nd link below. | ||
In June of 2010, after a 3 week hospital/nursing home stay, I gave up pipe smoking after 51 years. I'm happy to say that on March 30, 2011, I lit my first cob in close to 10 months. I'm probably not going to begin blending again, but I won't give up my cobs again. My forum, Corncobs & Briar, though small, is still up and running. | |||
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John Patton/tiltjlp | John Patton/tiltjlp | ||
http://www.corncobpipe.com/ | http://www.corncobpipe.com/ | ||