Health: An Alternative to Cigarettes?

[vienna1]

Recently, I picked up a corncob pipe and some aromatic pipe tobacco, hoping that this hobby would be enjoyable, yet relaxing. Sofar, my experience has been positive, however, I do miss the nicotine shocks that I got used to from smoking cigarettes every blue moon. Can pipe-smoking fill this gap, and if not, is there a healthier alternative for nicotine than to smoke cigarettes?
(To be taken seriously)

 

[mikethompson]

There are certainly some higher nicotine blends that some ex-cigarette smokers swear by.
I think Dunhill Nightcap gets lumped in with that category.

 

[mikethompson]

Oh and welcome to the forums by the way!

 

[gkr1]

Welcome. Aromatic blends have the least amount of nicotine. There are many high nic blends that have the kick you are looking for.

I also think pipes are more forgiving, inhaling cig smoke is really bad.

 

[brightleaf]

I enjoy the nicotine buzz. If I want something similar to a cigarette I will usually pack my smaller pipe (5-9 minute smoke) with a tobacco that isn't harsh. I inhale the smoke into my lungs. I like Virginia #1 for this purpose.

 

[seacaptain]

Try some Samuel Gawith Rope. You'll be sweating like Mike Tyson taking a spelling test.

 

[ray47]

Five Brothers is a good alternative to cigs. You can even roll it if that's an option for you. Everytime I get that urge to bum one of my wife's cigs, I'll load a big cob with Five Brothers and after the half way point I have desire for a cig. I also use moist dip, in my case Stoker's Wintergreen and Grizzly Wintergreen.

 

[vienna1]

brightleaf, ray47

Thank you for your responses, I will look into Virginia #1 and Five Brothers.
And here I thought pipe smokers would not understand what I am looking for.

 

[vienna1]

seacaptian what an image.
gkr1 now I know, thank you.
mikethompson a quick response and recommendation, respect.

 

[cigrmaster]

vienna, welcome to the site. I would recommend getting a tin of Peterson Irish Flake. It has the nicotine you are looking for without having to inhale. You will need to read up on how to smoke flakes but in my opinion it is worth the effort.

 

[jazz]

Can pipe-smoking fill this gap,

It did for me but it took determination and time. I now only smoke cigarettes when I go to the pub which is about once every 2 weeks. I will be attempting to kick that habit in the summer when I can sit outside the pub in comfort. As others have suggested, try stronger blends and find blends you really really like. It helps.

 

[workman]

I don't think Nightcap has that much nicotine. Maybe medium +. The soothing feeling I get from Nightcap has more to do with the flavors I think.

 

[shanegreen]

Pipes and cigars are the way to go. After about two weeks of not inhaling, in most cases it will seem ludicrous when you do smoke a cigarette. If you must have a cig, the best route would be to get some organic roll roll your own and stick it in a cheap Grabow like my wife.

 

[seacaptain]

the best route would be to get some organic roll roll your own and stick it in a cheap Grabow like my wife.

I didn't realize Grabow's were that big.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Cornell & Diehl's Haunted Bookshop has nicotine and taste similar to cigarettes, but is a more pleasant smoke. I've converted a few smokers to the pipe with that one.

 

[brightleaf]

I probably should've written Virginia No. 1, instead of #1. It is a MacBaren tobacco that can be bought in bulk for affordability. I have not had it from the the tin. I have been meaning to try some Daughters & Ryan tobacco for the occasional inhale but have no experience with them.

 

[smittyd]

If you like aro,s try warhorse green or red it defiantly packs a punch

 

[shanegreen]

Sea Captain now I see that sentence was poorly written. Bad on my part. OOOOOOPPPS! Now that sounds bad. I am hating myself now. Stupid me. Too late to edit. Gentlemen, this is why one should never write in haste.
Correction! One word changes it all.

the best route would be to get some organic roll roll your own and stick it in a cheap Grabow like my wife does.
She smokes cigarette tobacco in a Dr. Grabow. I think the stuff is nasty, although I myself smoked roll your owns for a few years before pipes and cigars. After two weeks I tried inhaling a roll your own(tobaccoo mind you, none of the green stuff the kids are going crazy for these days)and I choked and coughed. Hated it. A few weeks away from cigarettes and you will be sickened by them. It takes 27 days to break a habit.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Don't feel bad. We all take opportunities to twist words. There was a discussion about soot on pipe rims, one guy said he licked rims, and hilarity ensued.

 

[seacaptain]

Correction! One word changes it all.

the best route would be to get some organic roll roll your own and stick it in a cheap Grabow like my wife does.

Well darn, I was impressed there for a second.