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Uk Tobaccos
To be honest, the cabbie mixture was a bit advanced for me, if that’s the right phrase? Being a newbie and only tried 1 or 2 tobaccos which have been aros it was a bit complex, not awful but a bit much I think. I think the others being flakes were a bit to damp and again being so green I lacked...- Bear100
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Uk Tobaccos
Thanks everyone, I have ordered a sample pack from GQ :) SG Virginia flake, SG squadron, SG cabbie mixture and St James flake Cant wait to give them a try- Bear100
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Uk Tobaccos
Do not go gentle into that good night! ;)- Bear100
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Uk Tobaccos
Title edited for style. Rule 9. And welcome! -jpm I’m now starting my tobacco journey! As you may have read in my few meagre posts I’m very new to pipe smoking, first tobacco I tried was an aro cherry and vanilla, not a clue of the brand but it was pleasant, then I tried Century vanilla custard...- Bear100
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Talk to Me about Drying
Thanks chaps for the wealth of advice. I don’t personally know any other pipe smokers which is a shame plus there are no tobacco stores close enough to pester. Will dry a bowl or 2 for a couple of hours and go from there increasing or decreasing to get a dry feel puffy- Bear100
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Flavor Recommendations?
Watching this thread, I feel your woes!- Bear100
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Talk to Me about Drying
Title edited for capitalization. Rule 9. -jpm I’m having a few issues with ash / cigarette tasting smoke, I’ve just bought a new Savinelli pipe and a pouch of Century vanilla custard, looked forward to smoking it but got a bit disappointed with the flavour. After reading may posts I was certain...- Bear100
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The New Pipe has Arrived!
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Hello from South Wales
Mostly bears…….lol, haven’t a clue why it’s called the bear shop? Im pretty sure they had a stuffed bear as a display item many moons ago- Bear100
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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The New Pipe has Arrived!
The day has come….at last! New pipe day! It’s a Savinelli Tortuga Rusticated 626 And looks and feels amazing. Let’s hope it smokes as good as it looks! -
New Pipe arriving! What to do?
Thanks, i thought the majority would say the same and just smoke it. Tuesday cant come soon enough!- Bear100
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Hello from South Wales
A very warm welcome! thanks ;)- Bear100
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New Pipe arriving! What to do?
Hi chaps My first pipe (very cheap) was bought from a little stall at the Great Dorset Steam Fair some time ago, i used it a couple of times and it sat around for 2 years or so, i have recently got into smoking the pipe properly this time and wanted something for the next level up. So i have...- Bear100
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Hello from South Wales
Yes the Bear shop! Hereford and Malvern are my second homes! Lots of family that way, any good pipe shops in Hereford?- Bear100
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Hello from South Wales
Hi all, I’ve taken the plunge while out in Cardiff for a few drinks! Scratched my itch of many years and bought a pipe and some tobacco. I didn’t believe the talk about state of zen etc. BUT wow, I have quite a stressful job but smoking a pipe has brought me some ME time and I’m in awe of it. I...- Bear100
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