Newbie guide to pipe smoking?

flowbee · January 2015

I have been around a few of my customers who smoke pipes, some of the aromas are incredible. I ask you guys; how do you smoke a pipe and what is a good way to get started?

cirino_sesto · January 2015

I still have a pipe...start with a inexpensive briarcliff pipe, captain black is a good commercial pipe tobacco, get a pipe tool I can get you addicted to that too...I haven't smoked a pipe in a while...it takes time and patience...

flowbee · January 2015

cirino_sesto:
I still have a pipe...start with a inexpensive briarcliff pipe, captain black is a good commercial pipe tobacco, get a pipe tool I can get you addicted to that too...I haven't smoked a pipe in a while...it takes time and patience...

Whats a pipe tool?

onestrangeone · January 2015

Cobs are a good way to try it without spending a lot. A pipe nail or a three in one tool are cheap as well, you use the "tamper" to restrict the airflow thu the bowl from time to time to help it burn a little better. A lot of people seem to start out with the aromatics. Just like cigars you probably want to start with something mild, Drew Estates Toasted Black Cavendish fits the bill and has a good flavor and great aroma.

Amos Umwhat · January 2015

Read the "Pipe Tips for Cigar Guys" thread, lots of stuff there.

roland_7707 · January 2015

Got a cob and some Borkum Riff Original yesterday. I really like it.

flowbee · January 2015

Thanks Guys!! I appreciate the help

roland_7707 · January 2015

There is a lot if tobacco shapes, ribbon cut, cube, rope, etc. I wonder if Sean could make a video if how to cut or pack each type.

slamb@cigar.com · January 2015

That would be a great idea, I'll bring it up to the team!

Amos Umwhat · January 2015

Brilliant!

Big''nBall''n · January 2015

Corn Cob and small amounts "1/2oz or smaller" of tobacco to really expand your tastes. learn to smoke right you tube. blends that are good to start with 1Q, frog Morton's to name acouple

roland_7707 · January 2015

I found a place that has small "taster" pipes for about 0.85 cents a piece. They only hold a very small amount, and if I had more than one kind of tobacco, or if the store offered samples, they would be great.

Rain · January 2015

Da fuq? Do I just break it up?

Amos Umwhat · January 2015

Rain:
Da fuq? Do I just break it up?

First, do not try to convince your wife it's beef jerky.

No, really, JS knows more about this. Me, I've tried folding it and inserting then applying pressure with my thumb, chopping it into small cubes, but I've had the best luck folding it once or twice, then rubbing it between thumb and fingers in a twisting motion until it reaches a consistency that looks "right" to me. Works pretty well.

slamb@cigar.com · January 2015

flake can be cube cut, I find that works the best, some folks like the Z method, where you fold it long ways like an accordion until it makes "z" then fold it short ways and then pack it in the pipe. Try a few ways and see what works best for you. Also, go on you tube and check out some of the flake how to videos, there are quite a few different methods to try.

J.S. · January 2015

Amos and Sean both have good ways of doing it. I would say that if you cube cut it just to gravity fill it don't push down on it at all and only tamp when you cannot get the pipe to stay lit. Folding works too and it will smoke forever but the flavor, at least to me, is milder then if broken up. I like to rub mine out like Amos indicated, or if I am in the mood and feel like playing with my tobacco, I will pull it off in ribbons but I always end up rubbing at least some of the thicker chucks up. I also think it smokes easier if you put the finer dust on the top. Makes for an easy light.

Newbie guide to pipe smoking?

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