Recently, I bought a briar pipe because my three beloved clay pipes broke.
I got Tsuge Super Smooth billiard, and I got it for $58 plus shipping (original price: $103)
However, since it's a really nice pipe, I don't want to mess it up.
So my questions are:
1) How can I manage "break-in" procedure in a proper way?
2) How can I light my tobacco without darkening the rim of the bowl?
3) How can I clean the metal filter?
4) How can I let my pipe rest in a proper way?
It would also be fantastic if you could give me some other advice such as precautions, taking care of pipe, etc...
I got Tsuge Super Smooth billiard, and I got it for $58 plus shipping (original price: $103)
However, since it's a really nice pipe, I don't want to mess it up.
So my questions are:
1) How can I manage "break-in" procedure in a proper way?
2) How can I light my tobacco without darkening the rim of the bowl?
3) How can I clean the metal filter?
4) How can I let my pipe rest in a proper way?
It would also be fantastic if you could give me some other advice such as precautions, taking care of pipe, etc...