Hi All,
Just got my first pipe the other day and I think I've definitely found my new hobby!
I smoked cigarettes for years, but recently have taken to an e-cig for my nicotine fix and am glad of it. At the same time, I always enjoyed the odd cigar and had been curious about pipe smoking for quite a while, but was a bit put off by the fairly high up-front cost of a lot of pipes.
So, after a bit of research, I picked up an inexpensive Peterson Liscannor 65 and a tin of Solani White & Black to try it out. I was quite keen to get something with Latakia in it because I like peated whiskies and fuller-bodied cigars. I've heard the Latakia in White & Black is more understated than most similar blends, but as of yet I've got nothing else to compare it to so will just have to take that at face value until I get a tin of something else. In any case, I've been enjoying it.
I'm not too bothered about aromatics at the moment - although I'd like to try some in future. First, though, I'd like to get a feel for pipe tobacco in its "unaltered" form.
I'm tempted to get another pipe already (!) for non-Latakia blends, but I think I'll see how it goes with this one first in case I've got any bad habits that might damage a pipe. If it can last a few months, then I'll see about getting another.
Anyway - just thought I'd give a short introduction in case anyone has any tips or recommendations they'd like to share! Looking forward to learning from you all and sharing experiences.
Just got my first pipe the other day and I think I've definitely found my new hobby!
I smoked cigarettes for years, but recently have taken to an e-cig for my nicotine fix and am glad of it. At the same time, I always enjoyed the odd cigar and had been curious about pipe smoking for quite a while, but was a bit put off by the fairly high up-front cost of a lot of pipes.
So, after a bit of research, I picked up an inexpensive Peterson Liscannor 65 and a tin of Solani White & Black to try it out. I was quite keen to get something with Latakia in it because I like peated whiskies and fuller-bodied cigars. I've heard the Latakia in White & Black is more understated than most similar blends, but as of yet I've got nothing else to compare it to so will just have to take that at face value until I get a tin of something else. In any case, I've been enjoying it.
I'm not too bothered about aromatics at the moment - although I'd like to try some in future. First, though, I'd like to get a feel for pipe tobacco in its "unaltered" form.
I'm tempted to get another pipe already (!) for non-Latakia blends, but I think I'll see how it goes with this one first in case I've got any bad habits that might damage a pipe. If it can last a few months, then I'll see about getting another.
Anyway - just thought I'd give a short introduction in case anyone has any tips or recommendations they'd like to share! Looking forward to learning from you all and sharing experiences.
