Hello All! I'm New and I Need Advice

[Morcillacosmica]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob

Dear future Pipe fellows, my name is Marcello: I love cigars, zippo lighters, double edge razors, I own a motorcycle and basically I love rituals. So after 15 years smoking cigars I really would love to jump into the tobacco pipe lifestyle. Nevertheless I'm a bit intimidated by where to start (pipe, tobacco, tools). Any suggestions?

Much appreciated!

 

[Casual]

Start small, as you’re going to have to try several pipes and many tobacco blends. Don’t try to decide which pipe is ”the one.” There isn’t a “the one.” Just get the next one you want to try. Same with tobacco.

I‘d suggest a Savinelli 6mm filter pipe of your aesthetic choice, as there are hundreds. The balsa filter helps make up for some amount of poor technique or wet tobacco. And get a tin of Presbyterian, mild but certainly not flavourless. But those are my tastes, maybe not yours.

A two dollar Czech tool and a pipe zippo and some matches will all serve you well, even if you move on to other tools. And don’t forget the pipe cleaners. Loads of them.

 

[gervais]

Get yourself a cob pipe and a few tins of pipe tobacco, and find out what your taste preferences are! Since you are already a cigar smoker, you are familiar with tobacco and nicotine, so I wouldn't worry about choosing something too strong for you. Maybe get an ounce of Virginia, burley, and an English blend to get your feet wet. You can use anything to lightly tamp the tobacco, like a golf tee or even your finger. Watch a few pipe smoking videos to get the just of it maybe

 

[Morcillacosmica]

Start small, as you’re going to have to try several pipes and many tobacco blends. Don’t try to decide which pipe is ”the one.” There isn’t a “the one.” Just get the next one you want to try. Same with tobacco.

I‘d suggest a Savinelli 6mm filter pipe of your aesthetic choice, as there are hundreds. The balsa filter helps make up for some amount of poor technique or wet tobacco. And get a tin of Presbyterian, mild but certainly not flavourless. But those are my tastes, maybe not yours.

A two dollar Czech tool and a pipe zippo and some matches will all serve you well, even if you move on to other tools. And don’t forget the pipe cleaners. Loads of them.

Thanks so much! This is super helpful. Already understanding the craft by what you’re telling me. Where would you suggest to buy the pipe? I live in California but sadly there aren’t any shops around. Maybe any online shops you would recommend?

 

[Morcillacosmica]

Get yourself a cob pipe and a few tins of pipe tobacco, and find out what your taste preferences are! Since you are already a cigar smoker, you are familiar with tobacco and nicotine, so I wouldn't worry about choosing something too strong for you. Maybe get an ounce of Virginia, burley, and an English blend to get your feet wet. You can use anything to lightly tamp the tobacco, like a golf tee or even your finger. Watch a few pipe smoking videos to get the just of it maybe

That’s a great idea. Thanks so much for your inside. Will definitely see YouTube videos. Any online shops you recommend?

 

[gervais]

That’s a great idea. Thanks so much for your inside. Will definitely see YouTube videos. Any online shops you recommend?

I highly recommend smokingpipes for smaller orders. Their "supersaver" shipping price option is hard to beat. 4noggins I highly recommend as well

 

[chopper]

That’s a great idea. Thanks so much for your inside. Will definitely see YouTube videos. Any online shops you recommend?

Welcome from Oz.

www.tobaccopipes.com has a large range of bulk blends and great service.
Order an ounce of several different blends to see what you like.

Read reviews at www.tobaccoreviews.com to get an idea of what you might like.

Once you've found a few blends that you like, stock up by the pound. There's a push to stop on-line sales.

 

[anotherbob]

I always say go online look at the tins for sale. Get four or five that just jump out at you as sounding good or interesting. Make sure they're not all the same type. You'll learn a bit about what's out there and what agrees with your tastes. Get a good cheap pipe too. Cause it's worked out well for me so....

 

[JohnnyAZ]

Welcome to the group, there's a ton of wisdom to be found here. Go slow and work on the fundamentals such as packing, tamping, and lighting. Happy smokes!

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Welcome from SE Pennsylvania!️

 

[Casual]

Thanks so much! This is super helpful. Already understanding the craft by what you’re telling me. Where would you suggest to buy the pipe? I live in California but sadly there aren’t any shops around. Maybe any online shops you would recommend?

Smokingpipes.com is the absolute best I have found. You find threads here all the time about how good their customer service is. Plus, orders seem to ship out of there (NC) within a couple of hours of ordering, which is awesome. And they have a great returns policy for pipes you don’t like, so long as you decide before you smoke it.

 

[Morcillacosmica]

I highly recommend smokingpipes for smaller orders. Their "supersaver" shipping price option is hard to beat. 4noggins I highly recommend as well

Wonderful! Thanks so much. I love the community on this site

Welcome from SE Pennsylvania!

thanks!

 

[Morcillacosmica]

Welcome from Oz.

www.tobaccopipes.com has a large range of bulk blends and great service.
Order an ounce of several different blends to see what you like.

Read reviews at www.tobaccoreviews.com to get an idea of what you might like.

Once you've found a few blends that you like, stock up by the pound. There's a push to stop on-line sales.

Amazing! Will look into that. Thanks a bunch!

 

[Morcillacosmica]

I always say go online look at the tins for sale. Get four or five that just jump out at you as sounding good or interesting. Make sure they're not all the same type. You'll learn a bit about what's out there and what agrees with your tastes. Get a good cheap pipe too. Cause it's worked out well for me so....

Makes sense! Thanks so much for the advice. This will get me going! You guys rock

 

[chopper]

When you buy your first few pipes, do keep in mind that a $30 Dr Grabow or a $10 MM cob will smoke just as well as a fancier pipe that's way more expensive.
I've got 3 MM cobs in my rotation and I intend to buy a few more [the first couple of bowls in a cob have a vegetal taste but after that you're good to go]
In actual fact, some blends taste better in an MM cob than a briar.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Don't over think it. Tune In, Turn On, and Light Up!

That being said, plenty of good advice so far.

 

[marc75]

If you want to send me your address I'd be happy to send you a few samples of different blends to try out. Just pm me your address.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Thanks so much! This is super helpful. Already understanding the craft by what you’re telling me. Where would you suggest to buy the pipe? I live in California but sadly there aren’t any shops around. Maybe any online shops you would recommend?

Where in The Golden State? I have three pipe shops within three miles.

You can put your location in your Profile, which will save questions in the future as to where you live should you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos of surroundings, and so forth. Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details, which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Cob, blend that sounds good to you, Czech tool, lighter, tamper, and a chair or a couch.

 

[sandollars]

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