it's not faster it's one more thing I have to keep track of and keep lighting every time I take a rip. it's an inconvenience compared to just having a pack of papers in the car and near every chair. If I'm pulled over while smoking a pipe, I can't just put it out and swallow it real quick. I disagree about the taste, too. Even glass pipes don't compare to the taste of a joint the only thing that comes close is a vape