Corn Cob Orion Blackout Straight

The blacked-out finish looks sleek enough to pass for a much pricier pipe, and it smokes smooth right out of the box for the price. For under $25, this is a solid little cob that's become my go-to for a quick evening smoke.

Smoked my first bowl in it last night and the straight stem felt really comfortable to grip, nothing fancy but it does the job. The blacked-out finish hides the usual scorch marks better than I expected, so it still looks sharp after a few uses. Only knocked off a star because the bowl runs a bit wa

I was pleasantly surprised by how well the blacked-out finish hides any ash marks between smokes. The straight stem feels more modern than my old cob pipes, though I wish the stem fit just a bit tighter in the shank. For under twenty-five bucks, it’s a solid daily smoker.