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  1. Old_Newby

    I Did It

    I finally manned up and smoked my first Latakia / Oriental blend this morning. Early Morning Pipe. I know it’s a mild blend but I loved it, loved it. Got me another one in my rotation. That’s 4. Having a blast and just ordered me some more samples.
  2. Old_Newby

    Name Your Nilla

    I have read some prior postings about vanilla and most are shut down for no further comments, or several blends are no longer available. I thought I would start a new 2022 thread asking about what is the best vanilla out there today? For me I am seeking that vanilla bean ice cream flavor as...
  3. Old_Newby

    When in Doubt, Dry It Out

    As a new smoker I buy a lot of 1oz samples. I get the vanilla, chocolate, cherry, apple, or cookie flavors to try like many newbies do. I have tried a couple of them but was not that impressed. They would not stay lit, seemed to get hot, and lacked any flavor. However yesterday I decided...
  4. Old_Newby

    Newby News 01/22/2022

    I think I am progressing as many before me. Moved through heavy topping flavored Burley / Cavendish blends. Stepped more into Virginia friendly blends and like it better. Found my daily go to is Carter Hall, then my second in rotation is Autumn Evening. WOW I have a a rotation!! That’s...
  5. Old_Newby

    Filter Confusion

    First I did try to search past forums but searching for 9mm or 6mm or filters resulted in either a gazillion returns not related to my question or a warning that search criteria was too vague. ok so I am shopping for my first briar. I do want a filter system. I have 2 MM cobs with 6mm filters I...
  6. Old_Newby

    Tongue and Tasting

    Ok it’s getting better. This morning tried the Autumn Evening and loved it. I can taste the note if maple. Lit well and burned all the way. Smooth. But I don’t seem to ever get hay, or fruit much. Tasting - not to get weird and I am sure I will get some good jokes on this one but any...
  7. Old_Newby

    Do You Do the Dottle?

    Ok as a new smoker I have found most of my bowls fizzle out with about 1/4 to 1/5 bowl remaining. I have 2 questions for all of you about what I now know to be “dottle”. 1) Am I packing the first pinch too light, too tight, or is this the norm? 2) I am finding myself dumping the top ash off...
  8. Old_Newby

    Newby News 01/17/22

    Ok I finished my first month as a pipe smoker. I learned a lot, but mostly to just slow slow slow the heck down. I have not tried as many tobaccos as I thought I would have by now, but that goes with slow slow slow the heck down. This morning I think I found one of my first tobaccos that I...
  9. Old_Newby

    Helpful Hint!!

    Hello Members, I recently found this online tool that might help many of us. This tool can help you with making your titles correct and compliant with Rule 9. Just type in your posting title on this page. Use APA Style tab and Title Case (default). https://capitalizemytitle.com/style/APA/
  10. Old_Newby

    What is That Smell?

    Ok I am new. Just loaded all of my samples into my mason jars. Smelled them all, or is it smelt? Anyway all were ok to nice with some variances but man o man the Lane Bulk HGL sample was as if I snorted ashes from ash tray. What in the heck is in that? Is it the Latakia? I hope it does...
  11. Old_Newby

    Transition Plan Feedback?

    Ok it’s been 3 weeks. I feel I unknowingly I have been stuck on almost same tobacco. I have smoked Captain Black Original, Lane 1Q, Lane BCH, Lane RLP6, and I did try a Super Value Cherry. I have learned that almost everyone of them is almost the same tobacco profile by same company (Lane)...
  12. Old_Newby

    Do Longer Stems help Taste?

    Title edited. See Rule 9. -jpm Newby here and was noticing how a key desire is to burn cooler. It made me wonder if a longer stem offered any value by the smoke being a little cooler when reaching the mouth (distance and surface area)? If yes would it help maximize flavor?
  13. Old_Newby

    How Much is Too Much?

    This is a 2 part inquiry. 1) How many bowls can you smoke in a day that is not considered an addiction or health risk. I know we are all different and smoke is bad but how much are you codgers smoking? I am starting to like 2 bowls in the morning and 1-2 in the evening and I am just a beginner...
  14. Old_Newby

    Topping off or not?

    Today I decided I wanted another bowl. So I cleaned and filter my pipe and packed again. I was wondering is this best, or can I simply add more tobacco to top side after my burn gets below halfway? I know I can try whatever I want but from those more experienced is there anything bad about...
  15. Old_Newby

    Another Newby question..

    2nd week of smoking. Yesterday morning brushed teeth, drank my 1st cup of coffee, news, etc. Then smoked my first try with Captain Black Original. It was amazing, taste, my jowls we watering with sweet flavor all day. BUT then excitedly my after dinner smoke was not the same. Same pipe...
  16. Old_Newby

    Newby News - 1/8/22

    Some of you may not want me sharing so much but I decided to chronicle my experiences and learning as a new pipe smoker. Newby News is what I am calling it. Today I started week 2 of this adventure and this morning I tried my second tobacco. My P&C order came in yesterday as well as a sample...
  17. Old_Newby

    After 1 week. Things I noticed..

    Ok I have now smoked 3-4 times in past week. I have the MM cob with Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic. I am figuring it out and so far it’s good. Below are some things I have noticed or experienced. Are these normal? 1. After first light my bowl seems to always need another light about every...
  18. Old_Newby

    Filter or No Filter

    I now have my cob pipe (MM) and my starting tobacco. I had my first smoke last night (Sir Walter Aromatic). Smelled great, but I really focused more on the doing than the tasting but I enjoyed it. Just need to get it lit well and have some zen time. I will figure it out. For fun I started...
  19. Old_Newby

    Dedicating Pipes for Types of Tobacco?

    Please read Rule 9 before starting another thread. -jpm This is my 3rd thread. I have got impeccable help from everyone to start my adventure. Feedback on starter tobacco, storage, pipes, and approach to it all advice. My question here is with what I have purchased below how should I...
  20. Old_Newby

    Newby Here.. How Do I Store Tobacco?

    Ok I got great feedback on starter tobacco. I will have about 6 or 7 brands off the bat. Some are pouches, some tins. I live in Houston where it is hot and humid. My first idea is getting (see attached) some air tight sealed 8 oz jars. Store them in a dark box under a bed in a cool bedroom...
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