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  1. adamjames

    Taste?

    Thanks for the encouragement, guys. Bowl three was lovely. I've slowed down, especially whilst lighting, and this seems to let the flavour come out. Now I just need some way of defeating the smell. I smoke outside (out of necessity), so clothes, hair, etc. are no problem. But I find the way that...
  2. adamjames

    Taste?

    Well, after much advice, the score is now Day 2, Bowl 2; and at the end of the second bowl, the taste changed suddenly. It became rich and full, and then went out. Such is life, but tomorrow will bring third-time-lucky vibes, I have no doubt. So, thanks for all the help; this place is great.
  3. adamjames

    Taste?

    Well, I smoked my new Peterson System 31 for the first time this morning, with some (also new) Dunhill Early Morning Pipe. It took a few matches to get it going, but thereafter smoked happily away. My worry, however, is that I didn't really taste the smoke. That is, I drew it in, swirled it...
  4. adamjames

    How to Clean Peterson System 31

    Yeah, thanks Dave, that sounds like good advice. And it's good to see that there are some English people here.
  5. adamjames

    How to Clean Peterson System 31

    Hi guys, this is my first post. Actually, I'm rather new to pipe smoking altogether; I only turned 18 this year. I know from reviews that the straight system pipes by Peterson are a devil to clean, but I can't find anyone who actually tells you how. There's supposed to be a moisture-well...