Hello from Asheville

[Mtnglf]

Hello All,

I am just taking up piping and was wondering if someone might have some info to share. I bought the pipe below when I was young and always enjoyed the smell of a tobacco pipe. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[solideogloria86]

Welcome from Northern NV. I was born and raised in Asheville, NC. Moved to NV in 2016. The pipe is a Duca Carlo by Savinelli. Should be a fine smoker. Lots of useful info already posted and helpful members here to help you get stuff figured out as far as how to and what to smoke. ?

 

[Devil Anse]

Welcome to the forum and welcome from California. What information are you wondering about?

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Welcome!️

 

[solideogloria86]

I'd also add that b&b on merrimon is an awesome shop to visit and pick up a few things or sit down and have a smoke. I always make it a point to stop in once or twice when I come to visit each summer.

 

[redz]

Welcome from Maryland!

 

[gamzultovah]

Welcome aboard from Florida.
1-Dry your Tobacco
2-Start with a light English blend or a proven OTC (like Prince Albert or Carter Hall) to acclimate you palate
3-Sip your tobacco slowly. Don’t puff
4-Enjoy the ride.

 

[Tommy Boy]

Welcome to the forum from southwest Michigan.

 

[mikethompson]

someone might have some info to share

Around here? Oh yes certainly. Some of it might even be useful.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from Clayton, NC. Yup, that is a Sav. Should be a good smoker.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Welcome from Wilmington, NC!

 

[Reggie]

Welcome from Alabama

 

[Grangerous]

Welcome from the NJ Shore.

Pick a blend. Pack it loosely. Barely keep your pipe alight and take the tiniest of draws, concentrating on tasting.

Tamp gently as you smoke to keep the ember in contact with the tobacco beneath.

Relights are free. Don’t concern yourself with “how many” and as soon as you see a wisp of Smoke, you’ve succeeded. The fire barely needs to touch the tobacco to get it going again.

Slow and gentle. If you don’t like the blend you’ve chosen, try others. Welcome!

 

[wayoutwest]

Welcome! I'll second the suggestion to start with a light english. I started with early morning pipe and although my tastes have evolved, I still think it's one of the best and most forgiving ways to get your palate acclimated to pipe smoking.

 

[lochinvar]

Welcome from across the hill in Gatlinburg, TN

 

[Jshogan2]

Welcome from just a bit south of you in Lexington, SC!

 

[kcghost]

Welcome from KC!! Hope you enjoy bluegrass because they have some of the best in your area.

 

[Gus]

wellcome from Spain

 

[stokesdale]

Welcome from the Piedmont!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

We have some land above Asheville. My wife is from there. Love the area.