Greetings from Missouri

[Dallas Wynn]

Decided to join the community after perusing the forums anonymously for a while. I'm actually quite new to pipe smoking, at about 4 months in. I had smoked cigarettes for about 12 years and decided I wanted to quit. Needless to say I'm happy with the switch.

I have quite a few cobs and a couple Ropp briars. I also just got a Peterson last week.

As far as what I like to smoke, I would have to say I like more virginia forward blends. Luxury bullseye flake and luxury navy flake by Peter Stokkebye for example. Any recommendations are welcome.

Welcome from Arkansas. I can't recommend finding some Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake aged at least 5 years. I would also encourage you to venture into orientals and then on to Burley blends before exploring the more robust varietals. Happy piping

 

[Dallas Wynn]

Welcome from Arkansas. I can't recommend finding some Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake aged at least 5 years. I would also encourage you to venture into orientals and then on to Burley blends before exploring the more robust varietals. Happy piping

That's supposed to be, "I can't recommend enough.....".

 

[coming to_falling too]

That's supposed to be, "I can't recommend enough.....".

I figured you were recommending it. What would you recommend in the way of oriental?

 

[Dallas Wynn]

I figured you were recommending it. What would you recommend in the way of oriental?

C&D Oriental Silk and C&D Morning Light: Boker Or are good to start with.

 

[cshubhra]

Welcome!!!

 

[jaytex1969]

Hello from Austin, Texas.

An economical. neutral Oriental smoke is Daughters & Ryan's Ramback Balkan.

It ain't fancy. It's a good "I don't know what to smoke right now." blend.

It will also help you discipline your cadence, if that's an issue, as the stuff is very dry.

If you're liking the Bullseye and Navy Flakes, give Comoy's Cask #4 a whirl.

 

[coming to_falling too]

Hello from Austin, Texas.

An economical. neutral Oriental smoke is Daughters & Ryan's Ramback Balkan.

It ain't fancy. It's a good "I don't know what to smoke right now." blend.

It will also help you discipline your cadence, if that's an issue, as the stuff is very dry.

If you're liking the Bullseye and Navy Flakes, give Comoy's Cask #4 a whirl.


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I actually just ordered 4oz each of the comoy's flakes. Thanks for the recommendation. I am working on my cadence, coming from cigarettes it was an issue for me. I'm starting to slow down more, and trying to get breath smoking down as well.

 

[chopper]

Decided to join the community after perusing the forums anonymously for a while. I'm actually quite new to pipe smoking, at about 4 months in. I had smoked cigarettes for about 12 years and decided I wanted to quit. Needless to say I'm happy with the switch.

I have quite a few cobs and a couple Ropp briars. I also just got a Peterson last week.

As far as what I like to smoke, I would have to say I like more virginia forward blends. Luxury bullseye flake and luxury navy flake by Peter Stokkebye for example. Any recommendations are welcome.

G'day and welcome from Oz.

I'm delighted that I was able to make the switch to a pipe from a 40-a-day cig habit.
Now I smoke for enjoyment rather than addiction.

"Any recommendations are welcome." Uh oh, now you've done it.

PS LNF & LBF are a great smoke.
Orlik Golden Sliced is very popular for good reason.
MacBaren Virgina #1 is very good as is Former's Birds Eye Flake.

 

[indoeuro]

Welcome!

 

[bnichols23]

Decided to join the community after perusing the forums anonymously for a while. I'm actually quite new to pipe smoking, at about 4 months in. I had smoked cigarettes for about 12 years and decided I wanted to quit. Needless to say I'm happy with the switch.

I have quite a few cobs and a couple Ropp briars. I also just got a Peterson last week.

As far as what I like to smoke, I would have to say I like more virginia forward blends. Luxury bullseye flake and luxury navy flake by Peter Stokkebye for example. Any recommendations are welcome.

Howdy & welcome, friend! Upstate SC here. & Very happy to have you with us & no longer a lurker! Jump right it; we always love opinions, whether they agree with our preconceiveds or don't!

Bill

 

[coming to_falling too]

Howdy & welcome, friend! Upstate SC here. & Very happy to have you with us & no longer a lurker! Jump right it; we always love opinions, whether they agree with our preconceiveds or don't!

Bill

Thanks, Bill!. I feel right at home.

 

[Smoked69]

Welcome from North Texas. I usually have 5-6 blends I work on but mt daily go to is C&D Black Frigate.