Aromatic blends tend to be more moist, and require more heat to burn, while non aromatic blends are easier to keep lit and burn cooler. You must practice, and keep these rules in mind until you perfect the technique. Meerschaum doesn t need to dry out like Briar, as it is very porous, so smoking a Meerschaum all day is a breeze. When smoking any pipe, let it have air to stay fresh. Don t put it away in a case or cabinet right after a smoke- even with Meerschaum.
Residual moisture can sour a pipe.
Be gentle when cleaning a Meerschaum bowl. Rule of thumb is, if it can be carved by an artist, it can be gouged as well. Clean your pipe regularly. Pipes can develop a sour taste from lack of regular cleaning. Smoke all of the tobacco in the bowl, then use a tool to gently scrape out the ash.