New Pipe Smoker Looking for Advice

[sjpipesmoker]

PM me with your address and I'll send you some of my bulk tobacco...

 

[davidg]

Hi,
I recently purchased a sampler, 1 oz. of 8different tobaccos, from Milan Tobacco. Give it a try

 

[clyde]

Can vouch for P&C and especially for sampler packs. Many start with Hearth and Home or C&D for low price and wide variety. Their service has been awesome for me, they get all my business. A prestigious name and high price does not guarantee a superior pipe. You will find over time your preference in pipes will evolve. I do agree you should be able to find a number of pipes that look good/work good in the $50 - $75 dollar range. ::

 

[patriotfirst]

There are some sites that advertise here that sell sampler packs and that is how I got started. For what it's worth though I have a few briar pipes, 1 meerschaum, and a corn cob. I must admit that I get a very good, cool smoke out of a corn cob and it only costs $6-15. Just remember to take your time and let the tobacco do its own thing. If you gotta relight, don't worry about it. For me, I try to avoid that tongue bite that comes from puffing to much getting the pipe hot. For me,it's all about the flavor. If I look like I don't know what I'm doing to another "pro" pipe smoker I really don't care. I'm smoking it for me, not them.

 

[matchstickman]

C&D also makes a sampler but it costs a bit more.

Even though the C&D sampler might cost a bit more than some others, it is way worth it. You can call Cornell and Diehl and talk directly with someone at the plant, though most times when I call I get Chris, and Chris is awesome. Tell him what you have tried, what you like, what you don't like, and he will custom tailor a sampler pack to your liking. They have a really wide range of aromatics, Virginias, and a number of totally killer English blends that are all worth trying. Pipes and Cigars also has a number of great samplers that are worth checking out too.