It's been 9+ years since I lit up a pipe, and was never taking it very serious at that point (that was pre-kids and I had a million hobbies and all the time in the world - so cigars had always been my focus with pipes as an aside)
Had our second kiddo in March and had the busiest year of our lives - a pipe popped up in my instagram feed the other day and voila - my addiction is on - I'm older, I like fancier things, and I don't have much time on my hands... but instead of vegging out on the couch every night for two hours, I'd rather hop outside and smoke a pipe.
I currently own 4 pipes and never really knew about custom pipes, but after a week of nerding out on on instagram makers - I'm sold. I just told my wife I want to spend $1000 on custom pipes in 2022 - she said no.... (set the bar high... that way when I spend $500-600, I did good)
I'm pretty done with cigars, will still smoke on occassion, but they are too much of a commitment. I'm married, I don't need more commitment.
When I get into things, I get super into it - previously I never payed a huge amount of attention to tobacco, I'd go to my cigar shop, take the lid off a jar of tobacco, if I liked the smell, I bought a couple ounces and smoked it.
I'm now trying to figure out what to buy first to test the waters and find my preferences. I remember liking darker cavendish styles - but had no idea what that meant until I googled it last night.
I somehow came across someone talking about Vapers and specifically Escudo and I believe this is calling my name, but I need to get out, buy some and give it a go.
EDIT - I love things I can't have... and my search for tobacco to try led me to McClelland Dark Star (Personal Reserve) and I've GOTTA find some.... anyone know someone sitting on some tins that would sell one???????
Is anyone out there offering a good sample of different tobaccos to try, or do you all have a range I should try? (shopping around, I'm sooo lost by the names and trying to figure out what's going to give me a good intro to what I want)
Thanks!!!
Had our second kiddo in March and had the busiest year of our lives - a pipe popped up in my instagram feed the other day and voila - my addiction is on - I'm older, I like fancier things, and I don't have much time on my hands... but instead of vegging out on the couch every night for two hours, I'd rather hop outside and smoke a pipe.
I currently own 4 pipes and never really knew about custom pipes, but after a week of nerding out on on instagram makers - I'm sold. I just told my wife I want to spend $1000 on custom pipes in 2022 - she said no.... (set the bar high... that way when I spend $500-600, I did good)
I'm pretty done with cigars, will still smoke on occassion, but they are too much of a commitment. I'm married, I don't need more commitment.
When I get into things, I get super into it - previously I never payed a huge amount of attention to tobacco, I'd go to my cigar shop, take the lid off a jar of tobacco, if I liked the smell, I bought a couple ounces and smoked it.
I'm now trying to figure out what to buy first to test the waters and find my preferences. I remember liking darker cavendish styles - but had no idea what that meant until I googled it last night.
I somehow came across someone talking about Vapers and specifically Escudo and I believe this is calling my name, but I need to get out, buy some and give it a go.
EDIT - I love things I can't have... and my search for tobacco to try led me to McClelland Dark Star (Personal Reserve) and I've GOTTA find some.... anyone know someone sitting on some tins that would sell one???????
Is anyone out there offering a good sample of different tobaccos to try, or do you all have a range I should try? (shopping around, I'm sooo lost by the names and trying to figure out what's going to give me a good intro to what I want)
Thanks!!!
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