You wish to smoke a pipe and you're wondering whether to use a filter or not. Let's take a look at the filter's usefulness, and we'll focus on the 9mm or 6mm activated charcoal filter, which is the most widely used.
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The filter's essential role is to filter the nicotine and tars produced by tobacco combustion. While it doesn't filter out everything, it does significantly reduce the passage of these substances through the body.
The filter absorbs humidity, thus alleviating one of the problems frequently encountered by novice smokers.
The 9mm filter also softens the smoke. I sometimes hear the question of a "stinging" tongue. This reaction can be caused by certain tobaccos, or by an inappropriate smoking style, or simply by a chemical reaction in the mouth (known as saliva PH). One way to overcome this problem is to smoke with a 9mm filter.
However, you have to accept that the filter may cause the tobacco to lose a little of its flavour: and I do mean "a little".
Also, as the filter is in the way of the smoke, you'll have to pull slightly more to feed the combustion, as the risk is to heat up the pipe.
Finally, and this is important, you need to change the filter after each smoke (or 2 at the most if you're trying to save money). I won't tell you the story of the gentleman I was drinking coffee with, who extolled the virtues of his pipe and tobacco and who, he confessed to me after a moment's exchange, changed his filter every ....5 pipes smoked !!!! Was he still able to enjoy his tobacco? I doubt it...
On this subject, I'm always surprised to see one of my esteemed colleagues recommend "every 3 or 4 pipes maximum". I therefore invite you to smoke an empty pipe (without tobacco) fitted with a filter that has been used once or twice, the filter will give off a damp, cold tobacco taste: I don't even want to imagine what it would be like after 4 pipes...
Last but not least, you'll find
- meerschaum filters: same principle, but the activated carbon is replaced by meerschaum fragments: efficiency is the same.
- balsa filters (Savinelli): these filters are triangular in shape, so they don't completely fill the smoke passage. They are therefore less effective.
Last but not least, metal filters are the most controversial: their filtration quality is virtually non-existent. What's more, the often very "tormented" shapes of these filters cause turbulence in the passage of smoke, resulting in condensation (humidity). They also obstruct the passage of smoke, making draught more difficult. And last but not least, they are not easy to clean. That's why we advise you to remove them altogether, but of course you're free to decide whether or not to do so.
And as every question needs an answer, I think that depending on your priorities, such as health, you'll find an answer in these few lines. Personally, I've been smoking a pipe for 20 years, and always with a filter.
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If you hesitate, you can always buy a pipe with a filter, knowing that it can also be smoked without a filter. By trying the 2 methods, you'll be able to make your choice.
The only thing that counts is the pleasure you'll get ... with or without a filter!
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Whether you smoke your pipe with or without a filter has always been a matter of debate. There are a number of arguments in favor of both variants. In the end, however, it is up to each pipe smoker to decide for himself. We show you what you should pay attention to in each case and give you tips for the correct use of filters.
It's a question that divides minds: Do I smoke my pipe with or without a filter? Once you have decided on a method, you usually stick with it. As a beginner, it therefore makes sense to try both and form your own opinion.
It is striking that there are an astonishing number of filter smokers, especially in Germany. Worldwide, the group of filter smokers is clearly in the minority, even though there are no reliable figures on this. Germany is something of an exception that confirms this rule.
Proponents of filterless pipe enjoyment attach great importance to the original and full aromas of the tobacco. For them, the pipe tastes more intense and is tastier overall. In principle, filterless pipes are better suited to natural tobaccos than to very moist ones.
A second reason is that the draw of the pipe can be better controlled without a filter. This helps prevent the pipe from smoking too hot.
The variant with pipe filter is very widespread, especially in Germany. The biggest advantage is, of course, the hygienic aspect. A filter retains various pollutants that are released when the tobacco is burned. In addition to tar, this also includes nicotine, for example.
In addition, the filter also retains the pipe liquid that is produced during smoking. This results in a more pleasant and drier smoking experience. This is another reason why it is more advisable for beginners to start with a filter pipe. Filter pipes also offer the advantage that you can smoke them without a filter if necessary. The reverse is not possible.
Of course, there are differences in pipe filters as well. An essential one lies in the thickness of the filters. To do this, you should know how large the filter chamber of your own pipe. In the German area, 9 millimeters are common, but there are also variants with 6 millimeters. In addition to the thickness, filters still differ in their type. The three main variants are:
With pipe filters, there are also a few tips to keep in mind. Because you naturally pull harder on the pipe with a filter, there is a risk that it will be smoked too hot and therefore burn through. By the way, you should dispose of your used filter after each pipe and replace it with a fresh one. On the one hand, this is because the filter has exceeded almost all of its filtering capacity after one pipe. In addition, it takes on an unpleasant taste after the pipe has cooled down.
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