Hi everyone!
Glad to be here.
I’ve recently returned to pipe smoking after 10 years or so. I picked it up right around the time I came of age, and had a lot of frustration with tongue bite, bad blends, crappy pipes, you name it.
I did a ton of research and eventually ended up finding some enjoyment in it after I bought some McClelland Frog Morton “On The Town”. (Sorry if I’ve brought up a sore subject as I understand McClelland has ceased production
)
At the time I was unable to afford a decent pipe, and ongoing issues w/ my pipe made me give up the hobby altogether.
I did a lot of partying in college and obviously smoking goes along with drinking so I tried rolling my own cigarettes and found that made me feel horrible, so I switched to vaping. That’s been my go-to for quite a while, but obviously it’s horrible for your health.
I’m an adult now with a house, a career, a wife and a daughter. That of course means leaving behind my partying days. I still enjoy a drink or two in the evening, so I’ve returned to pipe smoking as a way to enjoy a less addictive and less frequent smoke.
It’s been great so far!
I bought a halfway decent pipe (a Brigham), and several English blends to try and replicate my experience with Frog Morton On The Town. I haven’t quite nailed it yet, but I’m really loving Presbyterian Mixture.
I think it’s almost perfect, but I wish it was just slightly lighter and sweeter. Maybe you all can recommend something.
I’ve got a Savinelli Dolomiti 106 on order that’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. I’m super excited to get it broken in.
I previously ordered a Bing’s Favorite because I’m a big Bing Crosby fan, but the stem tenon broke off inside the pipe the first time I tried to take it apart to remove the filter…. Damn shame, because it was a beautiful pipe. Just too flimsy I guess?
Anyway, like I said I’m glad to be here! Excited to keep learning.
Cheers!
Glad to be here.
I’ve recently returned to pipe smoking after 10 years or so. I picked it up right around the time I came of age, and had a lot of frustration with tongue bite, bad blends, crappy pipes, you name it.
I did a ton of research and eventually ended up finding some enjoyment in it after I bought some McClelland Frog Morton “On The Town”. (Sorry if I’ve brought up a sore subject as I understand McClelland has ceased production
)At the time I was unable to afford a decent pipe, and ongoing issues w/ my pipe made me give up the hobby altogether.
I did a lot of partying in college and obviously smoking goes along with drinking so I tried rolling my own cigarettes and found that made me feel horrible, so I switched to vaping. That’s been my go-to for quite a while, but obviously it’s horrible for your health.
I’m an adult now with a house, a career, a wife and a daughter. That of course means leaving behind my partying days. I still enjoy a drink or two in the evening, so I’ve returned to pipe smoking as a way to enjoy a less addictive and less frequent smoke.
It’s been great so far!
I bought a halfway decent pipe (a Brigham), and several English blends to try and replicate my experience with Frog Morton On The Town. I haven’t quite nailed it yet, but I’m really loving Presbyterian Mixture.
I think it’s almost perfect, but I wish it was just slightly lighter and sweeter. Maybe you all can recommend something.
I’ve got a Savinelli Dolomiti 106 on order that’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. I’m super excited to get it broken in.
I previously ordered a Bing’s Favorite because I’m a big Bing Crosby fan, but the stem tenon broke off inside the pipe the first time I tried to take it apart to remove the filter…. Damn shame, because it was a beautiful pipe. Just too flimsy I guess?
Anyway, like I said I’m glad to be here! Excited to keep learning.
Cheers!
