Screens: brass or stainless steel?

[dj1340]

I never smoke all the tobacco in the bowl. Yes it does act as a filter a little bit. That's why I like a 1/4 or 1/2 bent stem.
Seems to keep a lot of the moisture in the bottom and for me provides a cooler smoke.
As with anything it's a personal preference. I don't get concerned about relights either. If I'm enjoying the pipe it doesn't
matter.

[jrfoxx]

I never smoke all the tobacco in the bowl. Yes it does act as a filter a little bit. That's why I like a 1/4 or 1/2 bent stem.
Seems to keep a lot of the moisture in the bottom and for me provides a cooler smoke.
As with anything it's a personal preference. I don't get concerned about relights either. If I'm enjoying the pipe it doesn't
matter.

Yeah, I've gotten over the relights thing too. Experience has proven that it makes no difference.

Interesting info about the bent stem providing cooler smoke. I think my MM would probably be considered a 1/4 as a guess. The bend is right at the end, if that matters

I friggin love tobacco!