I'm returning to pipe smoking after almost 40 years, including 15 as a dipper. I've got a couple of cobs and bought 2oz samples of Father Dempsey, Super Balkan, Star of the East (I like campfires), and a few others. The best part so far is that I've found something to enjoy in each blend, even the "cheap" stuff. Enjoying the reviews, the tips, and especially the banter