A consideration of lighter, smaller pipes

A consideration of the advantages of having some lighter, smaller pipes in your pipe rotation.
Roland the Dragon's featherweight pipes video: • Video

[@ericr78]

I enjoy a smoke on my commute to work and again on the way home. I've started gravitating towards smaller, lighter pipes as they really fit the bill for that purpose. Actually just picked up a 1930's era Kaywoodie because of its small but handsome shape as well as just to have something different. Pipe size and weight was definitely not on my radar when I first started but it sure enhances the enjoyment when you find what works for your given situation.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I've come to really enjoy smaller, featherweight pipes and yes, have grown my collection of them over the years. As I mentioned in the video, I like the French made Ropp's and Savinelli's "Piccolo" series, especially the Prince of Wales style. When I maintain a steady cadence, I can make a Flake tobacco last for 45 minutes to 1 hour. They make very good piping for "lunting" as well. Easily clenched. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, very much appreciated.

[@carolinarose704]

That’s when I enjoy the majority of my pipes as well. Going to and from work. So the small ones work best I think for me in that regard.

[@debajyotirakshit2174]

Yup... That's the way to round it up..."Take it easy , but take it"... Wonderful..❗👍

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks for dropping by Debajyoti, much appreciated. That saying was attributed to the American folk singer Woodie Guthrie. I've always liked it.

[@EllenJohn4]

Thanks, Gary. This was really helpful. Lady piper here and I like the lighter weight, smaller pipes myself. Might have to get one of those Ropp’s. Cheers.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching, much appreciated. Ropp makes a very nice featherweight pipe, they are very reasonably priced as well. Serene smokes Ellen

[@EllenJohn4]

@@oldandintheway1955 Just picked up a Ropp today: a J04 with saddle stem. Can’t wait to try it out. Thx for the recommendations 👍

[@oldandintheway1955]

I hope it gives you many years of piping pleasure.

[@pipeviking2807]

I picked up several small, very dry, very light briar, Italian made pipes. I have no idea who made them; however, they are a real pleasure to smoke. Love your channel.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by, it allowed me to find your channel and to subscribe. Smaller, lighter pipes certainly occupy a very important and valued section of my pipe rotation. Take care, Gary

[@KenA4ilu]

Wonderful presentation!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by Mr. Adams, much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the presentation.

[@zombiination7717]

Nice video. I have really never looked for smaller and lighter pipes. It gives me something to think about.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hey Dan, They certainly have a place in my rotation, so lightweight and clenchable, perfect for lunting or working in the shed, shop or garden. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment, much appreciated.

[@SmokingCardboard]

Thanks for showing them Gary. Great bunch of pipes. Enjoy the weekend my friend

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks for dropping by Steve. You too.

[@wrkane]

Very nice selection of lightweight pipes Gary, thanks for sharing 👍

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you William. There is definitely a time, place and tobacco for smaller, lighter pipes. Peace & serene smokes my friend.

[@noquarterdesign]

Great video. The last pipe that I purchased was my smallest one, a Savinelli 207. I love how it feels in the hand and after getting accustomed to the lighter weight, have grown to really love it. I just placed an order for some Simply Orange, and am excited to try it, especially since my 207 is from the 'Arancia' line and will be very fitting to smoke it in!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by Sean, much appreciated. The Savinelli 207 Apple is a great pipe indeed. I enjoy the fermented and tangy Virginia's in Simply Orange myself. A very good pairing of pipe and tobacco. Serene smokes, Gary

[@carlarthur4442]

Enjoyed the video Gary you give another slant on pipe styles, so more food for thought 😀 Thank you 😊

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and the nice comment Carl, much appreciated. Serene smokes.

[@seancolledge918]

Love my lighter or petite pipes. Thank you sir and take care.

[@oldandintheway1955]

They are definitely a very important part of my pipe rotation. Thanks for dropping by, much appreciated.

[@carolinasmoker9764]

Smaller pipes definitely have their place in my collection as well! I seem to reach for my larger pipes when I’m really trying to kick back, and relax! Thanks for the chat, take care my friend!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Clay, thanks for stopping by, much appreciated. I've definitely shifted my preference for pipes to the smaller, lighter variety. I can't believe that 70 grams is too heavy for me......🙄 Stay cool my friend.

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Very well done! Thank you for sharing part of your collection. I also regularly reach for a smaller pipe. Be well.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by, much appreciated. It's not always the quantity, but the quality that matters most. Take Care my friend.

[@thedreadtyger]

that last Ropp is quite pretty i do like a smaller pipe now and again, and a Prince is a good choice for that.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I have come to value the Ropp styling. Very elegant and refined. All hail the Prince pipe, a worthy addition to any pipe rotation. Thank you for stopping by my friend, much appreciated.

[@brianquilty687]

Thanks for sharing your smaller pipe collection with us Gary. I'm sure you had a fine time at the pipe show.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Brian, The pipe show was a treat for sure. I found 4 pipes that needed a new home. I'm already looking forward to next year's show. Thanks for dropping in my friend; I hope that all is well with you and yours.

[@EdwinPipesCigars]

so elegant looking pipes.... Im gonna look into getting a prince style, loving the simple lines... Thanks for sharing Gary!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Edwin, I don't think you'll regret purchasing a prince style pipe; they are a treat to smoke. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

[@thedreadtyger]

as i have... aged, i have developed a real fondness for smaller pipes. there are a couple i always seem to be reaching for. i have an old Orlik Dublin that i smoke perhaps too much, and a couple of 1970s Grabow pipes i'd have previously ignored as well. it's a lovely bunch of pipes you've shown us there, and with an appreciator's smile without the stench of snobbery. that may be the most admirable thing of all. i write this on the 21st of December and so wish you a merry Christmas, a tolerable Winter, and a happy New Year.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by and for your very kind words Richard, much appreciated. I do love my featherweight pipes. It's nice to know that there are other fellows out there that enjoy them as well. I am particularly fond of Ropp pipes. I hope that you and yours have a lovely and joyous Christmas 🎄, may the new year bring you peace and contentment.

[@justanotherpipesmoker8240]

Love featherweight pipes for lunting! Briarworks makes a wonderful Prince shape, the C121, which is very light and one I highly recommend! Great video!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Ah, thanks for the heads-up on the C121; I'll definitely check those out. Thanks for stopping by and commenting; much appreciated.

[@TheOmega4ever]

A very beautiful pipe presentation in this video. I tend to yield more to the smaller pipes, but I did have several of the larger sized pipes in my collection as well. I need to spend more time enjoying them. That is my plan in this new year. Thanks you for sharing and I have just subscribed to your channel. I look forward to viewing more of your pipe videos in the future.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. Smaller, lighter pipes definitely have their place in my rotation. I too enjoy my larger bowled pipes; especially when I have time carved out for a satisfying 1+ hour time frame. I appreciate the sub, I'm so glad you found my channel, it allowed me to return the favor. Serene smokes! Gary

[@davidswindells624]

I love the idea of a smaller pipe for a nice 30 min smoke. I started pipe smoking again this year and I only have two pipes currently that I acquired 10 years ago and both are quite large (a basket pipe, which came as part of a starter kit and a Peterson system pipe that was an estate pipe). Both are great but I’ve reached a point where I’ve had experiences where I just wish my smoke had been 30mins rather than a 1 and half hour smoke. Although, I’m not complaining about the long smokes, I’ve had some very enjoyable evenings but experience has opened up my mind to the idea of one of these pipes - without realising they were a thing/option before. Thanks for the video and the suggestion, I think I’ll keep my eye out for a smaller pipe to add to my collection.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by and commenting David, much appreciated. Welcome back to a great hobby. May I suggest that you look into the French made "Ropp" pipes. They are very reasonably priced and are of good quality. I purchased mine from smokingpipes.com All the best my friend, happy piping Gary

[@davidswindells624]

@@oldandintheway1955 thanks Gary! they look really smart,i'm based in the UK but i've found a supplier here that might help circumvent the shipping taxes too :D I'll let you know how I get on :) best, Dave

[@thepedallingpiper7553]

Great for the busy piper on the go - with tasks in the garden and fishing, etc.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Exactly right my friend, plus you can enjoy 2 or 3 different blends in one day without overindulging.

[@TheBalconyPiper]

A very elegant collection Gary, thanks for sharing. I still don't have a prince in my collection but always looking out for one. Looking forward to your Chicago pipe show take aways 😄. Take care and carry on!

[@oldandintheway1955]

I have a soft spot for the prince style pipe; they are so light and stylish. When you happen upon the right one; snap it up, you won't be sorry. As soon as I clean up my Chicago Pipe Show estate pipes; I'll share them and my show thoughts with y'all. Spoiler alert....I was a very good show. It's always a pleasure to hear form you, Take Care my friend!

[@ozarkhillbillypartdeux8471]

Thank you for sharing you pipes with us. I have a couple shapes on my radar and now I add more. 😂👊✌️

[@oldandintheway1955]

Excellent! I'm glad to contribute to your PAD 😁 IMHO, it's hard to beat a Prince of Wales pipe for an elegant, stylish pipe that smokes like a champion. Good hunting my friend.

[@darrylweartpipingancamping]

Very good ideas for shorter smokes & tastings . Think I will look into smaller pipes like your collection & I like your pipe stiles too.😎

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment Darryl, much appreciated. Smaller, lighter pipes definitely have many upsides. I do really like the Ropp pipes, they are a great value. Serene smokes!

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !

[@oldandintheway1955]

My pleasure Tim, thanks for dropping by, much appreciated.

[@mrcactus1769]

My 2 Ropps just arrived today. Glad you pointed them out. I gravitate to the larger 315EX Savinelli’s. But don’t enjoy clenching them due to their size/weight. Looking forward to being able to smoke a pipe whilst doing something else at the same time. Thanks for the tip!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Congratulations Mr. Cactus! I hope they give you years of smoking pleasure. They are fantastic for lunting, working in the garden or whilst driving. So very clench worthy. With the proper cadence, I can make a bowl of flake tobacco last for about an hour. Serene smokes, Pipe On ✓ Gary

[@DoingitWrong]

Heya Gary! Loved the tour of your tiny pipes 🤩 Some beautiful pieces. I too have a good number of smaller pipes that bring me joy. I wish Savinelli would make more of the 313 prince shape. The Mattone 313 I have is my favorite small pipe. The small bowl prince shapes have an elegance that gets lost when upsized. It’s nice to have a pipe small enough that you can get in a pipe at lunch.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I totally agree with you Sam, plus they work well with higher nicotine blends like Coniston C.P. or G&H Dark Flake A. I searched the estate bins at last week's Chicago Pipe Show for princes and found nary a one. I reckon that once purchased they are never relinquished 😉 I'm not a big fan of the 320 series pipes either. To each his own. Thanks for stopping by my friend, much appreciated.

[@londoncallingwithsimon6817]

I have a variety of sizes, I def go for the lighter pipes when going out or smoking while I work. Enjoyed seeing your lighter pipes.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for dropping by Simon, much appreciated. I admire your pipe creations, you fashion a wide variety of styles that are unmistakably elegant and refined.

[@Smartiebob317]

Great video. I just found your channel. Love your channel name. The lighter pipes definitely have an important place in our pipe journey. 💨💨

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks for the sub and the kind words; much appreciated. I just call em as I see em 😁. "Variety is the spice of Life" Take Care my friend, happy piping.

[@KevinTwiner]

I'll take it Gary...wonderful selection of lite pipes. Bet Roland will enjoy your video as I have...as always...stay in the way 😉

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hey Kev, Thank you. As I've gotten older, I've gotten weaker, 70 grams is kinda heavy 😮😏 I'm happy to report that Roland appreciated my video, as I hoped he would. Thanks for stopping by my friend. Of course, you'll let me know if I'm in the Way.

[@thepiperstable]

I have a growing affinity for the smaller pipes these last few years myself. Really just for the time frame which you can enjoy a bowl in. I previously leaned towards large pipes, the largest I could find - I also was a free range indoor smoker. However, I stopped doing that when my wife became pregnant and it's hard to find a solid 1.5-2 hours as a new father. I found I was wasting a lot of tobacco filling up those large bowls that I couldn't finish. Smaller pipes really should be a consideration for anyone with a busy or demanding routine. I really enjoyed this video and your lightweight collection. Cheers man!

[@oldandintheway1955]

They have become a very important part of my pipe rotation, so clenchable and I find, perfect for stronger blends. I can coax about 45 min to 1 hour out of a flake, like Coniston or Brown Twist. Ropp make a very nice group of featherweight pipes that I can recommend. Affordable as well.

[@thepiperstable]

@@oldandintheway1955 Nice, I will look into Ropp as well! I'm thinking tax season may find me a few new pipes 😀

[@oldmanthingspipes]

Great video buddy

[@oldandintheway1955]

Cheers Mike.

[@allbriardup6451]

Excellent video buddy! The Prince shape is a dear favorite of mine! I appreciate this because I am getting into making smaller pipes coming up, I have a mini Billiard that turned out awesome. I have a Prince 315 or 316ks naked from Eddie Gray when he had them and I really love them, I’ll be making some soon. Thank you for your time and your thoughts, have a beautiful day!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words Jon, very much appreciated. Small, featherweight pipes have a major place in my rotation. Take care buddy, tranquil smokes.

[@rickcroucher]

I liked them, each and every one

[@oldandintheway1955]

There are so many positive aspects of the smaller, lighter pipe. They definitely are an important part of my collection. I'm glad you enjoyed them, thanks for dropping by. Serene smokes

[@rustbeltpipes]

This is an interesting topic! I'd be interested to hear others' preferences on this. My favorite pipes run around 42-45 grams, but I do love the lighter pipes. Great video!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words Adam. Yeah, I think smaller, lighter pipes get overlooked and the short end of the stick sometimes. They have definitely found an important place in my rotation.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Excellent reasons to smoke a lighter, smaller pipe 😊 Well done Gary 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 😄 A nice collection too 😉👍👍💨💨💨

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Lester mate. They are so very "clenchable" for lunting. If I'm "in the zone", a nice flake tobacco will give me an hour of smoking pleasure as well. Thanks for dropping by my friend.

[@Dwightpower88]

Ropp make great small bowls. I've bought many. One of my lightest pipes is a Peterson churchwarden, it's light as a feather.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Featherweight, smaller bowl pipes are an integral part of my pipe collection, some tobaccos taste better in a smaller bowl. Plus, I don't always have time to enjoy a 1.5 - 2 hr. smoke. Thanks for dropping by and commenting on the video, much appreciated. Serene smokes

[@tonynapoli5549]

Happy piping yes you have a valid point in my opinion . Nice pipes

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for dropping by Tony, serene smokes.

[@edwardhobbs5741]

Simply Orange sounds like a great blend. I like small pipes, they are the best pipe for clenching. You have a great day Gary 😊

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hey Edward, thanks for stopping by my friend. Simply Orange is a very tasty blend indeed. It reminds me of Capstan Yellow (which I also like) but more refined and complex. I hope that it is not a "one and done" release. Tasty small batch projects can be very frustrating if they never return. Take Care!

[@timberdrifter8225]

sitting here smoking regents flake in an old BBB thornycroft prince as i watch. i don't think I've heard of that blend. sounds nice. some lovely pipes you have there.

[@thedreadtyger]

nice pipe!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words TD, much appreciated. The prince shape is hard to beat for a light, elegant, serviceable pipe. That BBB Thorneycroft 130 prince you have, is a classic! After 3 bowls of the "Simply Orange" (silly name) I am really enjoying the flavor profile; I find it to be similar to the Capstan Gold, which I also really like, but slightly more refined and complex. I hope this isn't a one and done W.C. release. This blend could be a regular in my summer rotation. Take Care

[@Pipemonkey]

Nice collection of small light pipes Gary, ideal for a quick bowl on breaks at work 👍🏻

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Gary, absolutely perfect for 30-45 minute or less. Also great for higher nic blends like G&H Dark Flake A. Glen (Dropbear Works) mentioned that he smokes plugs in his small pipes and enjoys an hour + smoke. That sounds good to me. Take Care my friend, serene smokes, Gary

[@Pipemonkey]

@@oldandintheway1955 cheers Gary that sounds like a good idea mate, smoking plugs in a small pipe, hmm 🤔 I have just the pipe, I’ll definitely give it a go pal, take care Gary, speak again soon brother.

[@TinFoilHatPipeDude]

Hello Gary, so good to see you! I liked seeing your collection of lighter pipes. I really like a nice small pipe too, 9/10 of my smoking sessions are smoked out of my Dollar pipe. With a loose cut tobacco you get 10-15 minutes of smoking out of a full bowl, which is perfect for me most of the time. Just like you, I really like the Prince shape, I think it’s hard to find a pipe that smokes better than a Prince. Thank you for the link to the lovely performance you sent me, I will get back to you soon! Be well my dear friend! Emil

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hello Emil! As I've gotten older; I find myself reaching for the lighter, smaller pipes quite often. I rarely have time to settle in for a 90 minute smoke. I'm glad you enjoyed the tune; Ms. Giddens is a very talented force of nature. Always great to hear from you! All the very best my dear friend.

[@countbasingstoke]

My Dr Plumb mini is one of my favourite pipes :-)

[@oldandintheway1955]

Ah, I shall look into one of those. Thank you for stopping by my friend, much appreciated. Take Care.

[@TamperJim]

A nice group of pipes, Gary. I also like the prince shape, and have a Savinelli 313 that I enjoy and which does well with vaper flakes. I was drawn to Falcon pipes because of their small bowl size (especially their tiny Bantam bowls). But when I started using charcoal filters, that limited my time with the Falcons. Decisions, decisions. I read about that Watch City tobacco; sounded really nice. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care. - Jim

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks for stopping by Jim, it's always great to hear from you! I consider myself fortunate to be able to smoke and enjoy unfiltered pipes. Is the Falcon "dry ring" not effective enough? That's a pity. After 3 bowls, I'm very impressed with "Simply Orange". I hope that it is well received and re-issued or added to the regular inventory, sometime down the road. There are positive and negative sides to these small batch releases. Serene smokes my friend.

[@TamperJim]

@@oldandintheway1955 Gary, the Falcon dry rings are probably quite helpful for folks who experience an issue with moisture. They are very similar to pipe cleaner material, so they are pretty absorbent. But as far as trapping some of the nasties, I don't believe they do as well as activated charcoal does. It's a shame because I find much about the Falcons to be very positive. Anyway, hope you have a good reminder of the week and enjoy the weekend. - Jim

[@seasmokepipes5533]

Great to see ya. nice collection of smaller pipes. no collection is complete unless you have a couple featherwieghts. i have a number of lightweight pipes and they are so comfortable. hope you had a nice time at the show. Nice mug!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Eric That blue beauty happens to be my favorite mug!! The show was a good time; I found 4 estate pipes that needed a new home. I hope all is well with you my friend; unfortunately, I missed your live session yesterday; I was at the pipe lounge with the "usual suspects" Take Care & Happy Piping

[@seasmokepipes5533]

@@oldandintheway1955 glad to hear it Gary. Got a bunch of new mugs ready now and will have more time to show/sell them at the end of the month. Take care

[@oldandintheway1955]

@@seasmokepipes5533 Great, I'll buy one for my wife!

[@variablehobbyist]

Great topic. I really only have two small pipes - Savinelli Tandem 202 and Big Ben Elegance. I reach for them when I have limited time for piping. I don't clench, so if I get a smaller pipe is because I like the style/shape.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words, they are much appreciated. I find that the smaller pipe also comes in handy and is well suited for smoking a high nicotine blend like G&H Dark Flake A. I learned my lesson the hard way. Trying to stop the room and my stomach from spinning is no fun. Take Care, serene smokes!

[@DropbearWoodworks]

G’day Gary, I’m also a fan of prince pipes. I love the lightness of the style. As I’m also a fan of plug tobaccos I find the prince is perfect for it. It’s not uncommon to get an hour out a small bowl as plug tobacco burns so slowly. A very nice collection of pipes you have there. Be well.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words Glen. I will definitely take your sound advice and smoke some Jackknife Plug and Triple Play in my prince pipes. Good call! Take care and All the Best.

[@briandawkins984]

Sorry, just found this video, you are quite right. Smaller pipes for me are very useful she smoking heavy N tobak. Also a small bowl teaches slow smoking as the bowl often will heat rapidly. I have a number of such estate pipes. From Saseini, Comoy’s, Duncan, and yes, Peterson that are both lightweight and small. Wonderful pipes to smoke that bring out flavour like no other.

[@oldandintheway1955]

No need to be sorry Brian, I'm glad you happened upon the video and that you too know firsthand, the joys of smoking smaller, lightweight pipes. A stout flake tobacco can be a delicious 1 hour smoke when I'm in the zone. Thanks for dropping by and commenting, much appreciated. Happy piping.

[@DryFlyFisher11]

I’ve enjoyed small pipes more the last few years while I’ve been working from home and have had the opportunity for a quick midday briar. Great video Gary!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by and the kind words my friend. "Variety is the spice of life" They also work well if you happen to have a high nicotine blend to enjoy and want to avoid the "spins" Take Care and Happy Piping!

[@DryFlyFisher11]

Gary, delayed response but I’m about to purchase a Ropp pipe as you have convinced me it would be a good quality option for a lighter pipe. I’m torn between a J22 and the J07, do you have a J07? If so what’s the size difference between that and the J22? Maybe an email is better than the comment section, not sure how to safely exchange emails though… anyways- appreciate any guidance! Cheers, Alex

[@oldandintheway1955]

@@DryFlyFisher11 Hi Alex, I have a J22 but not a J07. The J22 is slightly longer and has a slightly shorter, larger bowl. The J22 is very slightly lighter as well. There's not much difference really. To my eye the J22 is more streamlined. I hope you're very happy with your choice; I find Ropp pipes to be quite good for the money. I haven't done it yet; but I'll put my email contact info in the "about section" of my channel. YT does not like us putting our email address's directly into these responses.

[@DryFlyFisher11]

Thank you, Gary! I really appreciate your response. I just placed my order, and I’ll be sure to let you know how much I enjoy it! Cheers, Alex

[@oldandintheway1955]

@@DryFlyFisher11 Excellent! My pleasure.

[@JMZ56]

Very nice collection, I have one pipe that would be a light weight. It is a Dr. Grabow "Duke" that was gifted to me by Flat Cap Piper. Thanks for sharing these with us. Take care and stay well my friend.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks John, as I've gotten older, I've gotten weaker......70 grams is too heavy for me I guess. 😏

[@JMZ56]

@@oldandintheway1955 We're not getting older we're just more seasoned.

[@ParsimoniousPiper]

I find myself drawn to both chunky walled, Custom-Bilt styled pots and bullcaps and smaller, lighter pipes. By happenstance, most of the Pipe by Lee pipes lean toward the latter. I didn’t really discover this until after I’d fallen into the rabbit hole of collecting them. When I look at old factory pipes like Lees, Kaywoodies, etc., most of them seem to be far more slender and elegant…with the glaring exception of the C-B bullcap/pot clones. Based on the number available on the estate market, the smaller pipes were more popular at one point. That, or nobody’s selling their chunks.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I was told by a friend in France, that older pipes also tended to be smaller owing to the roughness, scarcity and expense of the European tobaccos after the world wars. I searched the estate bins at the Chicago Pipe show last week and found precious few prince style pipes and none worth attempting to salvage. The smaller, more elegant pipes don't live as long in a rough and tumble world. Thanks for dropping by Ethan, always nice to hear from you my friend.

[@mokgable]

I am a smaller pipe fan! All below 50 grams and I don't get very big bowls. I don't mind packing another bowl if I want more. Those prince shapes you have are great. I used to have a castello natural vergin in that shape that was super small. That was a great dog walking pipe.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for dropping by and commenting, much appreciated. Ropp makes a very nice featherweight Prince style. I agree, they are perfect for walking the dog. They are my pipes of choice when I travel as well. Take Care, Happy New Year.

[@smokintheghost]

Great collection of smaller pipes. I’ve also been shifting that way for the past few years and just bought my first Rossi Piccolo slightly bent billiard (28 grams). They are the (somewhat) less dolled-up version of the Savinelli Petite. I don’t necessarily recommend such pipes to newcomers as they tend to have thinner walls and will heat up-especially with straight VAs. Also, I get much more than 30-45 minutes from my small pipes, but smoke flakes and don’t mind it going out occasionally. Be well.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you. I agree with you that the smaller, lighter pipes could be a challenge, or a disappointment, to a new pipe smoker, owing to the thinner bowls. I typically do not smoke Virginia's in my featherweights for that reason. Your cadence is better than mine if you can get more than 45 minutes out of a Piccolo. Do you rub out the flakes? Glen (Dropbear Woodworks) mentioned that he enjoys a nice long smoke via a plug tobacco. That sounds like a plan to me. Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend, serene smokes.

[@smokintheghost]

@@oldandintheway1955 Far from a cadence pro, but 2 full hours last night in the piccolo with rubbed out VA flake-the bowl of that billiard is slightly larger than the prince. Again, I don’t mind letting it go out and cool off a few minutes regardless what pipe I’m smoking. Maybe 5 smokes now in the piccolo, but looking to build a small cake to help with heat. It’s difficult for me to get “fold and stuff” just right, but stumbled into a good one the other day. The piccolo did well and maybe stayed a tiny bit cooler.

[@themichiganpiper6987]

I'm starting to see the usefulness of a lighter pipe. Like you, I like variety.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Absolutely, "variety is the spice of life" be it tobaccos or pipes. Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated. Take Care!

[@almollitor]

Yes! Let's hear more about the Chicago Pipe Show. I'd be like a kid in a candy shop.

[@oldandintheway1955]

That is the plan my friend, thank you for stopping by, much appreciated. Stay tuned 😀

[@Noahdoesdrums]

What mystery are u solving I love Ur vids

[@donaldsharp3682]

Nice beard my friend, I like the prince shape mostly because im usually doing something with my hands, But I do prefer the bent apple pipes when I can sit down and indulge

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks for the kind words and dropping by, much appreciated. I do like that elegant, refined look of the PoW pipe; very clenchable. I don't own as many apple shaped pipes.......yet.

[@TheBigDuece]

I’m literally smoking the exact same pipe as I watch this video!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hi James, thanks for dropping by, much appreciated. The Prince shape pipe is an elegant pipe. Take care and happy Piping!

[@marcusgreer3749]

It's looks like you have some nice pipes ( marcus . Greer )

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Marcus and thanks for dropping by, much appreciated.

[@NorthwoodsPiper]

Good video Gary, I have gravitated towards smaller pipes in the last couple yrs. I often don’t want or have time for an hour or more smoke and even though I don’t mind coming back and relighting, even after many hrs or overnight, the lightness and portability are really a bonus. What are those little cups your pipes sit in on your pipe stand? I bought a poorly made stand on Etsy that needs some redesign work, it’s solid oak but the pipe rests are too shallow and the pipes are constantly falling over. Those look like they might be my answer. Lance

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hi Lance, Thank you for stopping by, much appreciated. I designed and crafted that pipe stand this last winter. I used silicone suction cups (Amazon) as the base. I drilled a pilot hole and lightly press fit the stem of the cup into the wood. They work really well and conform to the shape of each pipe. I hope this helps. Take Care and serene smokes my friend.

[@NorthwoodsPiper]

That’s exactly what I thought they were! It’s funny because since I asked you about them and before I read your reply I ordered some small suction cups and was planning that very idea lol. It looks like it makes a nice stable and soft cradle for them, great idea! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Gspitaletti]

That's curious Gary , nice pipes there ! Do you think the old the pipe the lighter gets? Because of the wood getting dryer over time?

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Giulliano, my featherweight pipe rotation has grown over the years. That's an interesting question; I wish I'd weighed my oldest briar when I bought it 50 years ago 😉

[@JDSilverTobaccoPipes]

I've got a couple of pipes with that kind of dual hole button too-- it's a neat thing, tho, I'm not sure whether I can tell the difference

[@JDSilverTobaccoPipes]

I love the prince shape too - I don't have any princes yet, I'm thinking I'll try to make one!

[@oldandintheway1955]

That "dual barrel" design is my first and only one of it's kind in my collection. A novel idea, but I'm not sure of any advantages over the standard shape. For me the Prince of Wales style pipe is an elegant, well balanced design as well as a lovely lightweight, champion smoker. Thanks for stopping by my friend! Serene smokes.

[@oldandintheway1955]

@@JDSilverTobaccoPipes Good Luck on that effort; think elegance as you craft it!

[@jeffthechefpiper8227]

A princely collection! My wife found that Royal Oak at a garage sale around 1986, so how old?????

[@oldandintheway1955]

No kidding! What a find. I'll keep digging as I'm curious to know just how old it is. It smokes like a champion.

[@s.m.r.1202]

Hey Gary! 👋 Thanks for this. Enjoyed taking a look at those. I do have my eye on a Savinelli 313 Prince. I'm guessing that's the smallest I'll find with a filter option. That blend sounds delicious. Glad to hear your enjoying it. I'll be looking for your pipe show finds. Now.... back to sweating in the 90 degree heat. 😅 later Bro!!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Randy, Thank you for stopping by my friend. I'm biased about the Prince of Wales pipe style, but I think you should go for it. 😁 The Pipe Show was a good time; I wish I could have stayed longer. I did find a few cool pipes that I'll share with y'all. Sending cooler weather your way brother.

[@carolinarose704]

Thank you for your review and opinions on the smaller pipes. I tend to gravitate towards them. However, I have heard that some people think the larger pipe smoke cooler. Has that been your experience?

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Carolina, much appreciated. For me, featherweight pipes are a joy to smoke, so light and clenchable. I do find that I need to be mindful of cadence when I smoke straight Virginia and Virginia forward blends. If I can maintain a nice cool smoke in my smaller, lighter pipes; I'm doing it right 😉. As it happens, I really enjoy strong tobaccos like Lakelands i.e. Ga with Hoggarth's Dark Flake A, Black Irish Twist and Condor, to name a few. A smaller pipe is perfect for those robust, full bodied tobaccos Serene Smokes, Gary

[@carolinarose704]

@@oldandintheway1955 thanks for your detailed explanation and answer! I am pretty exclusively aromatic so far, but I’m trying to work my way to some other things. I don’t tend to like the real strong flavors, but realize my pallet may change with time and experience.

[@oldandintheway1955]

My flavor profile preferences have certainly morphed over my 50 + years of piping. I find that to be very interesting and also fun when new vistas of flavor grab my attention. The journey continues!

[@carolinarose704]

@@oldandintheway1955 yes!

[@iancampbell1494]

Would junior pipes fall in this category

[@oldandintheway1955]

For me, any pipe weighing in at 30g or less would be considered a featherweight. Very "clenchable" and comfortable in the mouth. Most of the juniors I've seen would qualify as a smaller, lighter pipe. Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated. Serene smokes

[@dartusi_galgos_italianos]

Super long introducción sorry.