Now THAT is a leading question
You will soon learn NEVER to ask questions like that on this Forums again
You will soon learn NEVER to ask questions like that on this Forums again
Do I need more?
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Why did they throw in the hammer? In case you don't like it, you can hammer the pipe?
Looks like a fine starter set! If a tamper was not included, you should get one and try some other tobaccos, perhaps a Virginia, an English blend and a burley. Looks like a very nice tobacco pouch in that case.
The only other thing you need is some time to relax and enjoy it.
The only other thing you need is some time to relax and enjoy it.
nope you got more then you need. One pipe a fire source and some tobacco is what you need. But pipes are not a need thing as much as the space where need and luxury meet.
A pipe, light, and tobacco is all you really need. The rest are "add ons" and you will find what works for you (and get your own system and setup) eventually.
This forum is vary helpful with both advice and enabling/encouraging the purchase of more tobacco and pipes.
Just don't overthink things. Think less and smoke more.
This forum is vary helpful with both advice and enabling/encouraging the purchase of more tobacco and pipes.
Just don't overthink things. Think less and smoke more.
@The Amish Tyrant If I smoke more I'll be out of baccy for the re-enactments and the Pirate Mutiny; the Redcoats & Revolutionaries and the Pirate Mutiny are both 2 day events so I'll need double the baccy
Tamper was mentioned, we didn’t see a pic, but as you mentioned hammer, others assumed it was a tamper.
The Czech Tool for the money is hard to beat, and it’s pretty much been the standard of tampers since it’s been around.
The Czech Tool for the money is hard to beat, and it’s pretty much been the standard of tampers since it’s been around.
What are pipe...cleaners?
Thanks I got a good look at the bags in another thread and saw that they are from City Cigar. It makes sense that they are from a Vancouver shop.
@Samuel Perez .
Did you listen to the Pipes Magazine Radio Show, this week? Brian discusses how to build a cellar in the latest episode.
Did you listen to the Pipes Magazine Radio Show, this week? Brian discusses how to build a cellar in the latest episode.
@Samuel Perez
You do need a sense of humour on these Forums as you’ll get your chain yanked.
But it’s all light-hearted.
I started out smoking aromatics, like most.
But that might NOT be the best starting point.
Aromatics are often moister (due to the casings and PG used).
Hence more difficult to keep lit.
Also they are more prone to causing tongue bite
English/Balkan blends are flavourful and easily identified. They are much easier to keep alight. And are better blends to start with.
If you can get a shag cut (the finest strands) you will find them the easiest to keep lit.
Lots of tobacconists offer sample packs of various blends.
A good way to feel your way around the different genres of blends
As for pipes - some have hundreds (literally).
Most make do and are happy with a handful.
Before you give in to PAD, get used to smoking the one you have first.
Then look around the various sponsors at their offerings to see if any shape calls out to you.
When I started out, I wanted every shape available (save a few I won’t be seen dead with
)
Tastes do change so commit only when it is something you can’t do without.
Often a better one becomes available the next day/week/month
And stocking up with tobacco before pipes is always good advice
You do need a sense of humour on these Forums as you’ll get your chain yanked.
But it’s all light-hearted.
I started out smoking aromatics, like most.
But that might NOT be the best starting point.
Aromatics are often moister (due to the casings and PG used).
Hence more difficult to keep lit.
Also they are more prone to causing tongue bite
English/Balkan blends are flavourful and easily identified. They are much easier to keep alight. And are better blends to start with.
If you can get a shag cut (the finest strands) you will find them the easiest to keep lit.
Lots of tobacconists offer sample packs of various blends.
A good way to feel your way around the different genres of blends
As for pipes - some have hundreds (literally).
Most make do and are happy with a handful.
Before you give in to PAD, get used to smoking the one you have first.
Then look around the various sponsors at their offerings to see if any shape calls out to you.
When I started out, I wanted every shape available (save a few I won’t be seen dead with
)Tastes do change so commit only when it is something you can’t do without.
Often a better one becomes available the next day/week/month
And stocking up with tobacco before pipes is always good advice
I can't believe we haven't seen the little hammer yet. How little? Balpeen? I need to know.
Yes, the hammer please. May we see the hammer?
I’ve never asked another man to show me his small hammer before, yet here we are…
It's not the size of the hammer but how big the nail is
