First Pipe Smoking Experience

[AlabamaDan]

So a few weeks ago I bought a bunch of pipes off of eBay and took up the hobby of pipe restoration. I have never smoked a pipe before but wanted to learn how to restore a pipe and restore some I inherited. As I read the forums here and watched YouTube videos I gained The desire to not only restore pipes but pick up the hobby of smoking pipes leisurely. Are used to smoke cigars a long time ago and enjoyed that but never a pipe. So today was my first experience and it went very well. I experienced a little bit of tongue bite toward the end but that was really because the tobacco was mostly gone And I should have stopped. Kind of like smoking a cigar too short. I was really just starting to enjoy it when apparently I was finished. I think I need something with a bigger bowl. ?. Everything went well as far as the mechanics of the pipe smoking went. My pack seem fine it did seem to need relating quite a bit but that is probably a lack of experience. I am now confident enough to smoke around someone else I just need another piping buddy.

 

[mso489]

Sounds like a good start. Try various blends in small quantities for a while, various types (genres) and see what you like. Non-aromatic (unflavored) may give you less trouble with tongue bite or gum burn. Go easy with reaming; that can ruin pipes fast if overdone. There's a good group here with information and answers as you go.

 

[AlabamaDan]

Tongue is fine now. Maybe I should buy and try that meat pie! Or do I save that? May try some non aromatic soon. I was passing through Jackson and the guy and Country Squire recommended Cherokee.

 

[docrameous]

Nice! Sounds like you are more than off to a solid start!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Welcome to paradise.

 

[TinCup]

So a few weeks ago I bought a bunch of pipes off of eBay and took up the hobby of pipe restoration. I have never smoked a pipe before but wanted to learn how to restore a pipe and restore some I inherited. As I read the forums here and watched YouTube videos I gained The desire to not only restore pipes but pick up the hobby of smoking pipes leisurely. Are used to smoke cigars a long time ago and enjoyed that but never a pipe. So today was my first experience and it went very well. I experienced a little bit of tongue bite toward the end but that was really because the tobacco was mostly gone And I should have stopped. Kind of like smoking a cigar too short. I was really just starting to enjoy it when apparently I was finished. I think I need something with a bigger bowl. ?. Everything went well as far as the mechanics of the pipe smoking went. My pack seem fine it did seem to need relating quite a bit but that is probably a lack of experience. I am now confident enough to smoke around someone else I just need another piping buddy.View attachment 16188View attachment 16189View attachment 16190

You're very welcome to pop round and we can share a bowl or two ??

 

[gervais]

Glad you enjoyed your first bowl! (Minus the bite, of course) thanks for the pictures as well, we love pipe porn.

 

[Spa32]

Sounds like a great start. With practice and time things will get easier and more enjoyable.

 

[judcole]

Welcome to the fellowship of the briar.

 

[mikethompson]

Getting rid of tongue bite is a huge step to enjoying a pipe. I still struggle with it, but I'm a little out of practice.

Cleaning/restoring pipes adds a whole new dimension to things. You start to notice swirls in briar and there is certainly a pride you feel resuscitating an old pipe.

 

[ray47]

There are a great group of members here who are always willing to answer your questions. Just remember, don't be shy. There is no such thing as a dumb question. You may get some funny replies from time to time, but it's always done in a fun way.