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  1. clynch

    No online credit at Boswell Pipes and Tobacco

    Went to buy a pipe at Boswells today. http://boswellpipes.com/index.html Apparently as they are an online tobacco store the credit cards will no longer work with them. They are going back to checks for online purchases. A pipe is supposed to be smoked slow. I will have to extend that...
  2. clynch

    Having Taste Issues

    This is a nice thread with good info. I smoked pipes for a short while 20years ago. I'm starting back up. I will try not to inhale. Right now I was getting burn and had taste issues in my old briar pipe with tinder box tobacco's, that "smelt nice. I educated myself on this forum. Cleaned...
  3. clynch

    Noob Needs Some Help

    I haven't been using the balsa filter or an insert. I would think I might have increased the draw which would increase the burn and heat on my tongue. I'll try the filter. I used to use them looong ago.
  4. clynch

    Noob Needs Some Help

    I am so glad I joined this forum! I'll avoid the aromatics for now, staying with a simple quality pipe tobacco. I'll also put aside the pipemasters clean and cure liquid. I drew air through the empty bowl. Of course it tastes a bit like a pipe bowl and was not too pleasing on the tip of my...
  5. clynch

    How Often Do You Clean Your Pipes?

    Hi, I'm new at this. You actually clean with rum vice alcohol? Sounds interesting.
  6. clynch

    Noob Needs Some Help

    Great advice. It all sounds good. I'll blend it togather. I purchased 3 recommended tobacco's. I'll slow down. I'll purchase a 2nd pipe so I can atleast switch off. Tinderbox has some nice estate pipes as well as a box of less expensive estate pipes. I'm sure I can find something decent...
  7. clynch

    Noob Needs Some Help

    Thank you both for the input. Much appreciated. I'll get them all and give it a shot.
  8. clynch

    Noob Needs Some Help

    Hi, I started on pipes in 89 with a few of my navy pals and loved it. I've been out of touch for 20 years. I went to the pipe shop in the mall. The guy said my old Savenelli was a good pipe. He sold me some pipe cleaner but said it didn't need anything and I was good to go as is. I cleaned...