He smoked it in three quick breaths. The filter warmed, then went cold. It was over before the thought was complete. He crushed the tiny ember into a steel ashtray, where it left a black kiss the size of a pencil dot.
: Small-bowl pipes, such as the Piccolo pipe, tend to smoke "hot" because of their thin walls, requiring a slower pace to avoid a "gurgle" or bitterness. piccolo cigarette
In Italy, where the "piccolo" name originates, cigarette packaging has evolved significantly due to regulations. He smoked it in three quick breaths