Finally, if you have decided and you are going to buy your first pipe. Perfect, now you only have to choose between the great variety of shapes, materials and prices that exist in the market. There are many websites which are offering online pipes for sale. We give you some tips to choose your best pipe.
The shape
It is very important that you feel comfortable with the shape of your pipe. Curve or straight? With the widest or narrowest bowl? In principle it is a question of pure aesthetics. However, keep in mind that some people feel more comfortable smoking with a straight pipe and there are those who could not do it. Besides liking, the shape of the pipe should be comfortable for you to smoke, the posture to smoke in it should make you feel comfortable.
Another aspect that you should consider is that it is well made : that the parts fit well and are aligned, that the filters are preferably of a non-metallic material, that they do not have marks or irregularities , that they have the right weight , ...
A tip on the form: there are carved pipes for sale that are very beautiful, however if you do not apply care and cleaning regularly, they will get dirty and stop being so beautiful.
The materials
Nowadays most of the pipes, either made by hand or in series, are made of heather wood . It is very durable and resistant to heat, and the color and grain makes it very attractive. In addition, you can find them from many other woods. Another material that you will see often (especially in carved pipes and with many details) is the sea foam, a mineral of white color that with time and use goes darkening. It is less resistant but aesthetically more attractive. There are also pipes made of white clay. Be careful because there are more affordable versions made of porcelain that are more fragile and dirty the taste of snuff.
Prices
When you go to buy your pipe you will see that there is a very wide range of prices . From pipes of around $5 to pipes over $500. In addition, there are pipe brands with more popularity than others. Is a more expensive pipe better? Not necessarily. If a pipe is not well made or the material is of poor quality (as we have explained before) even if it is a very expensive pipe, it will not be good. Should my first pipe be the cheapest one (in case I do not like it)? No. It's okay to look for a pipe in your price range, but do not look at just the price. As we said before, look at the form and the material. Maybe for a few dollars more you have a much better pipe. That said, now the most difficult thing is to choose between them all. If you already have a little clearer visit our cool pipes section.
The shape
It is very important that you feel comfortable with the shape of your pipe. Curve or straight? With the widest or narrowest bowl? In principle it is a question of pure aesthetics. However, keep in mind that some people feel more comfortable smoking with a straight pipe and there are those who could not do it. Besides liking, the shape of the pipe should be comfortable for you to smoke, the posture to smoke in it should make you feel comfortable.
Another aspect that you should consider is that it is well made : that the parts fit well and are aligned, that the filters are preferably of a non-metallic material, that they do not have marks or irregularities , that they have the right weight , ...
A tip on the form: there are carved pipes for sale that are very beautiful, however if you do not apply care and cleaning regularly, they will get dirty and stop being so beautiful.
The materials
Nowadays most of the pipes, either made by hand or in series, are made of heather wood . It is very durable and resistant to heat, and the color and grain makes it very attractive. In addition, you can find them from many other woods. Another material that you will see often (especially in carved pipes and with many details) is the sea foam, a mineral of white color that with time and use goes darkening. It is less resistant but aesthetically more attractive. There are also pipes made of white clay. Be careful because there are more affordable versions made of porcelain that are more fragile and dirty the taste of snuff.
Prices
When you go to buy your pipe you will see that there is a very wide range of prices . From pipes of around $5 to pipes over $500. In addition, there are pipe brands with more popularity than others. Is a more expensive pipe better? Not necessarily. If a pipe is not well made or the material is of poor quality (as we have explained before) even if it is a very expensive pipe, it will not be good. Should my first pipe be the cheapest one (in case I do not like it)? No. It's okay to look for a pipe in your price range, but do not look at just the price. As we said before, look at the form and the material. Maybe for a few dollars more you have a much better pipe. That said, now the most difficult thing is to choose between them all. If you already have a little clearer visit our cool pipes section.
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