Meerschaum Pipe Information
There are currently three types of Meerschaum Pipes in the market today. Including the following:1. MEERSCHAUM: Pipes crafted using the highest quality of Meerschaum deposits from Eskisehir, in central Turkey.
2. AFRICAN BLOCK MEERSCHAUM: This type utilizes Meerschaum extracted from Tanzania, Africa and is usually stained in varying shades of brown, black and yellow.
3. MISSOURI MEERSCHAUM: Also know as the All-American Corncob pipe which is crafted from the concept of a hollowed-out corncob, usually from a special hybrid variety of corn, with a straight wooden stem and, sometimes, a inexpensive plastic mouthpiece. They are generally disposable types and does not last long.
Meerschaum pipes are smokers perfect tool for having the coolest, dry and flavorful smoke. Its a very good investment since these kind of pipes can literally last a lifetime if taken care of properly. Unlike briar pipes, Meerschaum does not burn out. This saves you from applying protective carbon cake on the inside of the bowl. However, smokers should constantly clean the bowl and take out any filth from it. The cleaner you keep your Meerschaum, the better it will smoke. However, to cure the Meerschaum, you should smoke more loads of your favorite tobacco.
Not only it provides the best smoking experience but it could also become a collectible if it reaches an antique ages. Meerschaum pipes which have been successfully colored have a striking effect to pipe collectors around the world and will pay a fortune to own one.