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  1. jwesthurl

    Where Do I Go From Here?

    any particular blend you’d suggest as a first Vaper?
  2. jwesthurl

    Where Do I Go From Here?

    Good advice! I can have tobacco shipped to me, I’m in St. Louis, MO. I’m actually pretty luck in that we have two legitimate pipe shops and several other tobacco shops that sell bulk and some tins. Also, I’m less than an hour from the Missouri Meerschaum factory and museum. Edit: I’ll also be...
  3. jwesthurl

    Where Do I Go From Here?

    I am new to pipe smoking and I’ve been trying several different bulk tobaccos including aromatic and Virginia blends. I’ve recently tried my first English blends from local B&Ms- English Oriental Supreme and Lane HGL. I REALLY like them both for different reasons but they both have richer...
  4. jwesthurl

    English Blend for Beginners

    This is my home B&M but I haven’t tried Black Maria yet, I’ll give it a try!
  5. jwesthurl

    Unsmoked (?) Estate Pipe Cleaning Question

    Thanks everyone! I’m gonna give it a quick swab with some alcohol and call it good.
  6. jwesthurl

    Unsmoked (?) Estate Pipe Cleaning Question

    Hi all, I found this pipe at a local antique mall for $3.00 today. The only marking on it just says "ITALY", making me think this is a basket pipe. To me it appears unsmoked with a bowl coating but I'm just a beginner so I'm not positive. What steps should I take before I start smoking it?