Briars or Meerschaums

[Smokestack Jack]

Which do you prefer?

I used to smoke a lot of meerschaum pipes but got away from them in favor of briars. I haven't smoked a meers for a long time until this morning. It just didn't do anything for me. I much prefer a good briar. There just seems to be a better flavor and a good nuttiness from the briars that I don't get from the others. The meers do smoke drier. Also, you have to be more careful smoking a meers not to bang it or get it dirty.
I didn't mention corn cobs or other woods. I guess those need to be considered also.

What are your choices?