Bent vs Straight

[TheLogo-Mat]

What do you prefer & why?

 

[SteveS]

I've got a mix of both ... I'm attracted to pipes that in some way "speak" to me ... I've got a particularly good looking Ben Wade freehand that would look utterly ridiculous with a straight stem, but also have an extremely attractive Sydney P Ram Canadian that would be nothing short of grotesque with a bent stem ...

 

[TheLogo-Mat]

I only have bents now- can't get into the straignt stems for some reason...

 

[balkan_boy]

I have more straight, but I kinda like bent more. Somehow they're more ergonomic and they clench better.

Appearance wise, i'd go for straight.

 

[docwatson]

A mix of both here. I have no preference but lately I have been smoking my straight pipes more frequently.

 

[LordTemplar]

I like Bent pipes but have mostly straights. They seem to be the least expensive ones to get a hold of. Besides I do like Straight shanks, just not quite as much as Bent stems.

 

[d4klutz]

I prefer bent stems. The do seem easier to clench , hold, etc. I have a mix of both. Mainly due to price. I have some excellent straight smokers, and some excellent bents. Alot depends on the tobacco. Plus, bents look cooler. Sherlock Holmes anyone?

 

[RDPipes]

As most know I'm pretty bent but, I do go straight ever so often.   

 

[PozzSka]

I have a mix of both (about half and half actually)...

So, it just depends, I just want something that I can clench because I'm always doing something else with my hands when I'm piping.

 

[joshoowah]

I own a few of each, but I find myself leaning more and more toward at least a slight bent than a straight. It's more comfortable.

 

[the rev]

I prefer bents, but have learned to like and appreciate the straight pipes as well. I prefer a smaller bent pipe to anything else, mainly because I am a clincher

rev

 

[ftrplt]

I'm pretty darn sure I have more straights than bents; however without actually counting them I can't be sure! I enjoy both. When a pipe "speaks" to me I usually buy it. Shape don't mean squat!!!!!!!! :cheers: FTRPLT

 

[pepesdad1]

I have both and enjoy both...each for it's own reason.

 

[jefe1037]

i smoke both and clench both. I like the "dangle" of a bent,

and i like the "attitude" of a straight poking out

different pipes, different moods i guess.

 

[jefe1037]

feel free to go Freudian on my last post, this guy would:

 

[Aristokles]

Both: 50/50

 

[Northern Neil]

I prefer straight pipes to bent ones, I only have a couple bents in my collection. That being said, I love a little taper to my straight pipes. A perfect example would be the prince or zulu, straight with the slightest bend at the button.

 

[Brewdude]

Bents for me by far.


Cheers,

RR

 

[fsu92john]

I have a pretty even mix of both, but I particularly like eighth- and quarter-bent shapes.

 

[KevinM]

I enjoy a pipe with a bend that is just enough to let me keep an eye on what's going on in the bowl. A Pete 999 is a good example. But I also like a pipe with a straight shank but a slightly bent mouthpiece. I have a Sav 824 fitting this description. But for visual appeal it's hard to beat a well-executed, nicely proportioned classic straight shape.