Recently, I received a Savinelli briar pipe as a gift. I had never smoked a pipe before, but before trying it, I carefully studied all the nuances of pipe smoking and tried to do everything correctly. I packed the bowl, seemingly not too tightly, and did not overheat the pipe.
During cleaning (after the pipe had cooled down), I closely examined the tobacco chamber and noticed two things that puzzled me.
First, at the very bottom, there is a small bump—something like a tiny protrusion or "nub."
Second, around the hole leading into the draft channel, I noticed either some kind of buildup or carbon deposit.
What could this be? Could it cause problems in the future? Is it possible that it was there from the start, or did I somehow cause damage myself? Or is this completely normal, and there's nothing to worry about?
Many thanks in advance!
