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settersbrace

Lifer
Mar 20, 2014
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Welcome aboard. A great place with great people. What pipe/pipes are you smoking and what tobaccos have you tried?

 

monty55

Lifer
Apr 16, 2014
1,725
3,574
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Bryan, Texas
Welcome aboard wigwom!
Load yourself a bowl, kick back and enjoy!
Lot's of great people here and lot's of answers to your questions :wink:

 

wigwom9

Lurker
Apr 22, 2015
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
I have bought several pipes(briars). I have a dr. grabow (gave to my dad-in-law), a generic pipe (9mm)and got a Savinelli (6mm)recently. Tried smoking them with and without filters. I generally like bent pipes.
I liked the English without the filters and some aromatics with the filter. I generally will try it with the filter if I think the tobacco too moist for my palate. I have been reading recently about letting the tobacco air/dry out a before smoking. Anyone have comments on that?
I have bought between 15-20 different kinds of tobacco to try out. I am in Los Angeles so I am very limited for finding pipes and tobacco stores. If I find a store the pricing is about 2x the price online. If anyone knows a place please let me know.
I bought tobacco from pipes and cigars . com . Yesterday I had the Old Glory blend (by Russ?). That was a great smoke! I have also tried Captain Black, like the Gold blend, to Dunhill's Royal Yacht. Royal Yacht tasted great too, until..... it felt like I drank a bottle of vodka. I also tried an English blend that a local shop had. It tasted very earthy and floral, but not sweet at all. Just a couple of months into it though. Any suggestions on tobacco?
What I enjoy about pipe smoking? It makes me slow down and enjoy something. It something from the old world, it cannot be rushed. It has to be savored. I also enjoy what you guys have been posting on this site. I spent lots of time reading your posts and finally decide to join.

 

jkrug

Lifer
Jan 23, 2015
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Welcome, you have landed in a great place. A wealth of knowledge and information to be had here.

The pipe is definitely a great way to slow down and relax for awhile. My after dinner pipe is one of my favourite times of the day. :puffy:

 

wigwom9

Lurker
Apr 22, 2015
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Thanks again everyone. For all those who replied or not replied. What is the reason you started smoking a tobacco pipe?

 

tarak

Lifer
Jun 23, 2013
1,528
15
South Dakota
Welcome! Always great to see a new member. I think you'll find this place helpful and welcoming. Enjoy your time, jump right on in, and smoke on!

 

rottingcorpse

Starting to Get Obsessed
Feb 28, 2015
209
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Warm welcomes, friend. I prefer my tobacco on the dry side, but I try not to dry it out too much, because it can lose a bit of flavor. There are a number ways to dry out tobaccos, and everyone has an opinion on them. For flake tobacco, I usually blow dry it on low heat until it's dry but not bone dry. With most cuts though, I just spread an amount over a paper towel or a sheet of paper for 5 minutes to an hour, depending how moist it is. Everyone has a preference on how dry/moist their tobacco is. Just experiment, and you'll find out. Happy smoking.

 

guitrsnglocks

Might Stick Around
Apr 1, 2015
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You've made a wise choice my friend! In taking the hobby and these forums. I started here I guess a little over a month ago and I have never felt so welcome as a newbie in my life. Everyone here takes the time to answer even the most basic questions and always willing to help. Happy smoking!

 
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