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  1. sk806

    First Pipe Smoked Today: Questions

    Thanks for all the advice. Think I'll get a cheaper, smaller pipe and start with some loose blends until i feel more comfortable with all of this. Im fairly patient in most aspects, so let's hope that trait holds true. Looking forward to the journey!
  2. sk806

    First Pipe Smoked Today: Questions

    Thanks again everyone. Uh oh, is this stuff all high end? Its soooo much cheaper than cigars! I guess the tobacconist guy knew a mark when he saw one... One more quick question, what would a better chamber size for flake be?
  3. sk806

    First Pipe Smoked Today: Questions

    I know, I am lucky to have good friends! The pipe is so nice to look at and hold, and man, coming from cigars (years ago, granted), that Orlik smells like candy!
  4. sk806

    First Pipe Smoked Today: Questions

    Thank you both for the replies. I have my eye on a small apple shaped pipe on an online retailer with a much smaller chamber. Maybe I'll save the Virginia flake for that and try some partial bowls along the way. I bought some nightcap, escudo navy and black house based on recommendations from a...
  5. sk806

    First Pipe Smoked Today: Questions

    Hello All. I recently decided to give pipe smoking a try. I received a Savinelli 88 billiard, and some Orlik Golden Sliced as a gift. I just today had some time to give it a go. I rubbed the tobacco out into loose strands and tried to load the pipe via the 3 step method. I did the char light and...