First Time I Bought A Pound

[mso489]

For people new to pipe smoking, who don't know their preferences so well, a pound is probably not a good bet. It might be something that will be enjoyed over time, but often tastes change. But if you've been at the pipe for a while, and you've zeroed in on what you enjoy as a base leaf, what as condiments, and flavoring if any, and brands and cut, you can usually order a pound, even when you don't know that specific blend, and come out alright. Otherwise, give it away to friends, trade it for something else, or let it age in high hopes. I've been enjoying a wide variety of blends, so I don't buy a pound more than once a year.

 

[alexnc]

Xmas morning. Had a day of cooking ahead of me (full English breakfast, meatball lasagna & tiramisu) and I had just won that T Rex suit at my company Xmas party. Wifey and I were getting into some Bellinis to get the juices going.

But, sure, I like to celebrate most days!

Are you sure that’s not just a random Tuesday?

 

[lawdawg]

For people new to pipe smoking, who don't know their preferences so well, a pound is probably not a good bet. It might be something that will be enjoyed over time, but often tastes change. But if you've been at the pipe for a while, and you've zeroed in on what you enjoy as a base leaf, what as condiments, and flavoring if any, and brands and cut, you can usually order a pound, even when you don't know that specific blend, and come out alright. Otherwise, give it away to friends, trade it for something else, or let it age in high hopes. I've been enjoying a wide variety of blends, so I don't buy a pound more than once a year.

Agreed. Unless I'm quite sure that I love a blend, and I've smoked a lot of it, I usually just order 4 ounces (if it's one that comes in bulk). That's one pint sized mason jar full, and it takes a while to smoke through. There are other blends to explore, and you might decide there is something similar you like better. IMO you're better off going with 4 ounces of 4 different well-rated blends rather than a pound of just one until you've tried many blends in any given genre and know the ones that will be worth ordering by the pound.

 

[BROBS]

POUNDS ARE CHEAPER JUST BUY THEM ITS COOL

 

[3rdguy]

Poor bastard. POUNDS AND POUNDS AND POUNDS

Some people....

 

[pantsBoots]

Are you sure that’s not just a random Tuesday?

C'mon, now. I know the answer to this one. Today is Wednesday.

 

[wyfbane]

Nowadays, unless it is something really low quality, I say just buy a pound. You can always trade it or sell it on here if you don't like it. The price break on a pound and the money you get on aged tobacco make it worth it.

 

[didimauw]

I remember my first pound.....

Ahhhhhh

Yeah pounds are so much better!!!

 

[PipesRock]

POUNDS ARE CHEAPER JUST BUY THEM ITS COOL

Plus with some shippers it's the only thing cushioning the tins bought so multiple pounds may just be a necessity now.

 

[alexnc]

For people new to pipe smoking, who don't know their preferences so well, a pound is probably not a good bet. It might be something that will be enjoyed over time, but often tastes change. But if you've been at the pipe for a while, and you've zeroed in on what you enjoy as a base leaf, what as condiments, and flavoring if any, and brands and cut, you can usually order a pound, even when you don't know that specific blend, and come out alright. Otherwise, give it away to friends, trade it for something else, or let it age in high hopes. I've been enjoying a wide variety of blends, so I don't buy a pound more than once a year.

For certain, I probably smoked 4 ounces before I plunged.

 

[anotherbob]

I say just go for it. A tin is barely a sample of a good blend.

 

[gervais]

A pound of tobacco is a thing of beauty. I bet a 5lb brick of flakes would be a joy to hold

 

[BROBS]

A pound of tobacco is a thing of beauty. I bet a 5lb brick of flakes would be a joy to hold

The Kilo of Directors Cut was a thing of beauty. Funny thing is I was thinking it was close to 1 lb. ? damn metric system. I thought it was a lot of money for a lb. haha

 

[gervais]

The Kilo of Directors Cut was a thing of beauty. Funny thing is I was thinking it was close to 1 lb. ? damn metric system. I thought it was a lot of money for a lb. haha

A kilo of Directors cut?! Damn that's amazing! I hope HU makes it to the US someday to be sold. I've been tempted many times to order a 5lb'er of sutliff va slices. Chicken out everytime, lol

 

[BROBS]

A kilo of Directors cut?! Damn that's amazing! I hope HU makes it to the US someday to be sold. I've been tempted many times to order a 5lb'er of sutliff va slices. Chicken out everytime, lol

yeah I usually just go a lb at a time ha!

 

[rmpeeps]

My cousin-in-law used to make weekly flights to/from El Paso and bring back 20 pounds in his carry-on.
Ahhhh....,the ‘70s.

 

[hawky454]

Match Victoria is good stuff! I think it’s even better when pressed. I’m sitting on a bunch of pucks I pressed about a year and a half ago. Out of all the blends I’ve pressed as a “do it at home hobbyist” I’ve found that Victoria Match was by far the best one that benefits from pressing.



It really darkens when pressed and it gives the smoke some extra depth... it’s great loose too, I’m just saying, now that you’ve got a pound, it may be fun to play around with some. Two of these pucks fit perfectly in those 4oz jars.

And all ya need is one of these:

 

[alexnc]

Match Victoria is good stuff! I think it’s even better when pressed. I’m sitting on a bunch of pucks I pressed about a year and a half ago. Out of all the blends I’ve pressed as a “do it at home hobbyist” I’ve found that Victoria Match was by far the best one that benefits from pressing.

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It really darkens when pressed and it gives the smoke some extra depth... it’s great loose too, I’m just saying, now that you’ve got a pound, it may be fun to play around with some. Two of these pucks fit perfectly in those 4oz jars.

And all ya need is one of these:

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The plot thickens. What are you pressing with?

 

[hawky454]

The plot thickens. What are you pressing with?

Newcreativetop Stainless Steel Manual Noodles Press Machine Pasta Maker with 5 Noodle Mould https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019P8B1PU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fa6rFb5D16RV9

 

[alexnc]

Newcreativetop Stainless Steel Manual Noodles Press Machine Pasta Maker with 5 Noodle Mould https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019P8B1PU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fa6rFb5D16RV9

How long should I press it? Just clamp it down until I can tell it’s under a bit of pressure?