Joe wants to know whether you smoke filtered or unfiltered pipes.

I wanted to share something I enjoy doing from time to time and that is smoking a pipe! I've owned a pipe for over 20 years, but only recently got back into it. Join me as I tell you about my various pipe purchases.
We talk about the Tsuge: The Tasting (23) Tobacco Pipe
while enjoying some Cornell & Diehl Morley's Best pipe tobacco.
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[@nathenwallis5664]

I only smoke filtered pipes. I am one of the unlucky people who get tongue bite if I don't use a filter. It doesn't matter what tobacco I smoke, or how much I fiddle with the moisture of the tobacco, or how slow I smoke....for me, no filter=tongue bite. Fortunately I found out about filters from Eddie Gray at The Pipe Nook, otherwise I would've quit smoking a pipe. You can get reducers to put in place of the filter for filtered pipes, in fact lots of filtered pipes come with a reducer in the box. So, if you like that pipe, I say go for it, and pick up a reducer if it doesn't come with one.

[@joeandtell]

Good to know about the reducers. Glad you didn’t have to give up such an enjoyable experience. 😊

[@grumpygrandpasgarage]

unfiltered now , started with the Doc G set , upgraded from there , pipe smoker for 50 years props

[@joeandtell]

Thank you for the feedback! 50 years is quite the track record! 😊

[@leftyme4568]

I have both filtered and unfiltered pipes, and I have promised myself that if I do get any more pipes (which I surely will), they must be able to hold a 6mm or 9mm filter. I get better taste and less tonguebite....(and it will kill you slower). Life is too short for tonguebite. Cheers from Denmark.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you for your input. I have yet to purchase a filtered pipe, but it’s looking more likely that one is in my near future. 😏

[@leftyme4568]

@@joeandtellWell they smoke good with or without the filter, so why not ;)

[@groovinpiper]

I’ve never had an issue with tongue bite… but I do have a lot of savinellis which are 6 mil and a lot of 9 mil pipes just because I liked the way they looked. All of them smoke great without a filter… I like a nice wide open draw. I have experimented with filters and I’ve found that the draw is tighter and I don’t get the “full” experience. I totally understand why people use filters as it does seem to mellow out the mouth feel… but I enjoy the “full blast” smoke I get without using them. It’s worth a try but it’s not for everyone. There is a little more maintenance that needs to be done simply because some gunk can start to build up in the filter area. Happy smokes buddy!

[@joeandtell]

Thank you and thanks for the advice! It looks like a filtered pipe may be in my near future. 😊

[@dennisalbers2]

Eddie over at The Pipe Nook swears by them. He says it cuts down on the tongue bite. I’ve never tried them myself. Nice looking pipe, great video. Good to see you again.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joeandtell]

Thank you Dennis! I appreciate it. I’ll have to give the Pipe Nook a look.

[@carlkessler303]

I only use filters. Nothing to do with tongue bite. It keeps my mouth in general from getting irritated which helps me to enjoy pipe smoking better and I can smoke more frequently.

[@joeandtell]

That’s interesting. I do find that my mouth does get irritated after certain tobaccos, but I don’t let that stop me. 😅

[@ParsimoniousPiper]

I only use filters when I smoke wet aros in cobs…which means rarely since I’m not an aro smoker. I do find the balsa filters absorb the moisture pretty well.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you for your input. I have several aromatic tobaccos but rarely smoke them.

[@bogbel1]

I use the balsa wood filters. I like them because you can get around 3 or 4 smokes out of one. They don't restrict the flow much if at all because they're triangular which leaves 3 small open gaps. I use them primarily because they do cut down on tongue bite slightly as do all filters and they also stop the occasional stray fleck of tobacco they can get sucked in quite unpleasantly.

[@joeandtell]

I was wondering about that with the filters. I do get bits of tobacco coming through the pipe from time to time. Never fun.

[@GordonHK]

Filters are simply an issue of preference. I usually use them, but have some pipes that don’t accept them. I have to be more mindful if I use a pipe without a filter. If that’s your last pipe, you need to buy more pipes! 😂

[@joeandtell]

Haha. I like the way you think! 😏

[@anthonysgutierrez]

I usually use an altra small pipes with an inner bowl diameter of 17-18mm and bowl depth of 20-25mm. I'll smoke strong Gawith and Hoggarth's blends such as brown and black ropes or the 3 shag cuts like dark bird's eye, Kendal Dark and Kentucky. These small pipes allows me to finish the strongestvof baccys

[@joeandtell]

Good advice. It’s what I tend to do as well, although, there are times where I’m feeling adventurous and will grab a bigger bowl and some dark Birds Eye or 1792 flake and… regret it about 2/3 of the way through… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PiperX1X]

Good evening and hello from North Yorkshire 🇬🇧. Just found your channel and subbed you buddy. I’d been following the YTPC for around 15-18 months until I started getting a few prods and pokes from fellow presenters to come over to the dark side which I really had no intention to do so but eventually got talked into it and I’m enjoying every minute of it having put my first out on New Year’s Eve.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you kindly. It’s a great community and a whole lot of fun! 😊

[@howardberger2226]

I also avoid pipes with filters, because they restrict the air flow. But if I have a filtered pipe I only use the balsa filter, otherwise there's more cleaning to do, because of the wider opening in the stem. And for dropping your logo during the video.

[@joeandtell]

Thanks for your feedback. How many smokes does a filter last you? No problem. Thanks for the feedback. 😊

[@Stillypapabear]

If you find a filtered pipe you like but don’t want to use filters, Savinelli has what you need. They make two adapters. If you find a pipe that takes 6mm filters, use their adapter that reduces the hole from 6mm to the standard 3mm. If you have a 9mm filtered pipe, you need their adapter that reduces the hole from 9mm to 6mm. Then you use the 6mm adapter to reduce the hole down to 3mm. These are very simple to use and I’ve tried them all. These adapters are about $1 each and usually come in a package of 5.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you. I’ve heard this from others as well. So it sounds like the pipes do not come with the adapters/converters?

[@Stillypapabear]

@@joeandtell some do. Brebbia, Vauen and most Savinelli’s. Simon @ LCS Briar pipes are all 9mm but offers an adapter at no cost. The Savinelli adapters are the best for any filtered pipe. The 9mm adapter takes the draft hole down to 6mm and the 6mm adapter slides into the 9mm adapter and reduces the draft hole down to 3mm.

[@JMcKey21]

I'm a wet piper so filters help quite a bit. Just please remember to change them after three smokes max--it's a good reminder also to clean the pipe.

[@georgichernenko5847]

how often you clean pipe after 3 smokes ? because i clean it after every smoke

[@JMcKey21]

@@georgichernenko5847 I do the same, but it is a good reminder in case you forget.

[@joeandtell]

Good advise! Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@reggiehodges6784]

If you get a filtered pipe and you don't want to use filters , just leave them out.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you. I’m hearing that a lot. Looks like I can’t use that as an excuse to not buy them anymore. Darn. 😏

[@danndm4512]

I smoke filtered pipes since I’m not skilled at the breathing method or perhaps not patient enough 😅

[@joeandtell]

Haha. I hear ya. If you can get it down, it does seem to help

[@howardberger2226]

I also avoid filtered pipes because they restrict the air flow. But as far as the filtered pipes that I have I only use balsa filters because of the wider opening in the stem. And thanks for dropping the logo during the video

[@joeandtell]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

[@SmokingCardboard]

I smoke filters. I need to as the smoke is really irritating to my tongue. I also prefer the taste of the filter much more. I know others it’s the opposite though. All my pipes are filtered. Happy smokes!

[@joeandtell]

Thanks Steve! Do you smoke primarily balsa wood filtered pipes?

[@SmokingCardboard]

@@joeandtell no, I smoke only with carbon filters. The balsa filters do not help seem to help me at all. But I know others hate the taste and smoking experience from charcoal filters and like balsa🤷🏻

[@frankmormon2503]

I tried charcoal 6mm, I felt it imparted taste, maybe I’m full of it and was searching for a problem. I’m getting a savinelli and will try out the balsa filters and keep you posted.but so far in my new pipe hobby I prefer no filter

[@joeandtell]

Same here! I look forward to hearing about the balsa wood filtered pipe experience.

[@leftyme4568]

For my 6mm pipes, i cut 2 pieces off a pipecleaner at about an inch, and stick them inthere besides eachother. it takes a good amount of the moisture out and reduces the tonguebite a lot. Yea the 6mm charcoal ones does seem to make a very tight draw even for me.

[@PaladinPiper]

They make adapters to put into most filtered pipes to take the diameter down to around 3mm. So if you like that pipe you might be able to use an adapter. 😊

[@joeandtell]

Thanks Pat! You guys are making it hard for me to not buy another pipe! 😅

[@richardbush8380]

Even though it has a filter you can take the filter out and smoke it as a non filter pipe

[@joeandtell]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@Tre86Q]

About half of my pipes have filter chambers. I do use the balsa or carbon filter inserts sometimes, but not that often because I can't get a pipe cleaner through while smoking. Most often, I just skip the filters and enjoy the smoke just the same. Balsa filters do a modest job of removing moisture; carbon filters don't seem to produce a noticeable difference. I'm interested to hear from other guys about their impressions: Does anyone think either filter type really improves the quality of the smoking experience or actually removes much tar (or whatever filters are supposed to remove)?

[@joeandtell]

Thank you for your input and the great question! Hopefully we’ll get some responses. 😊

[@michaelc.6927]

Been a pipe smoker for over 50 years and Never used filters. Never had an issue.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you for your input! Especially with all your years of pipe smoking! I appreciate you stopping by.

[@leftyme4568]

Well did filters even exist back then?

[@michaelc.6927]

@@leftyme4568 yes, filters were around in the seventies and even before that, but i never felt the need for them.

[@leftyme4568]

@@michaelc.6927Ok, thanks. I didn`t know that. But as long as everybody can do as they please, there is really no need to discuss this. Just like we don`t need to discuss what kind of toiletpaper we like to use. Some like the softer ones, and some prefer grain 320 sandpaper ;) Cheers.

[@IBadmagicI]

I own about half and half, of the half with filters included its split pretty evenly between the 3, 6 and 9 mm (some disposable and some intended as reusable) with a couple of anomalous 12 mm's thrown in. Personally I prefer unfiltered to filtered but am yet to find a pipe that doesn't allow me to simply remove the filter and touch wood have not experienced any that do not draw or clean any worse or differently from an unfiltered pipe once the filter is removed. That's just me though and I know no other smokers irl so while true for me its not much of a sample size. I'm aware of the rock type filters and the chicken mesh basket things but in all honesty as I've never bought a pipe including those systems I really haven't looked into it as I already prefer unfiltered for the time being at any rate.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you for your input. And same here. All I have are unfiltered pipes.

[@howardberger2226]

A balsa filter lasts me for 2 or 3 smokes.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you

[@spankyweaselcakes2927]

I smoke filtered 'cuz I'm a wimp. My tongue can't hack it otherwise, but I like my aromatics and salty snacks which is a bad combo. Cheers! Nice pipe.

[@joeandtell]

Thank you and thanks for watching! I’ve definitely noticed my tongue being more irritated after a smoke depending on what I ate before hand.

[@leftyme4568]

No worries mate....chances are that us wimps might live longer ;) Cheers.

[@SgtRocko]

I have filters, but have never used any of them...

[@joeandtell]

Interesting. Any reason as why you buy filtered pipes if you never use the filters?

[@ryanbradley9006]

You can smoke a filtered with or without a filter at least I do but Im a newb so take that for what it is worth

[@joeandtell]

Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I should just give it a try. 😊

[@wlsims85]

Pipe Nook, Eddie Gray has some good videos on filters. Check him out.

[@joeandtell]

I will do just that! Thank you for the recommendation.