I see where that could be an issue! lol. Tobacco blobs on the back of your nose studs would be no fun!
I'm a Very New Pipe Smoker
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Welcome to the pipe smoking community ! You will seek and be given
lots of advice, which is all good. Being a pipe smoker for 32 years ,
I have only 2 pieces of advice to give to you . " Be patient with yourself "
and enjoy the exploring in all the
phases of your pipe smoking endeavor's
Robert Elliott
" Happy mortal! He who knows pleasure which a pipe bastows "
Isaac Hawkins Brown
lots of advice, which is all good. Being a pipe smoker for 32 years ,
I have only 2 pieces of advice to give to you . " Be patient with yourself "
and enjoy the exploring in all the
phases of your pipe smoking endeavor's
Robert Elliott
" Happy mortal! He who knows pleasure which a pipe bastows "
Isaac Hawkins Brown
eibhir:
Just a quick note: I noticed you mentioned carrying your pipe around in a ziploc bag. While that's fine for transport, please do NOT keep your pipe in a bag like this overnight or anything. Your pipe needs to have air-flow around it in order to dry.
Bob
Just a quick note: I noticed you mentioned carrying your pipe around in a ziploc bag. While that's fine for transport, please do NOT keep your pipe in a bag like this overnight or anything. Your pipe needs to have air-flow around it in order to dry.
Bob
Thanks Bob, I only use the bag out and about. Otherwise my pipe sits on the bookcase or my desk. I do keep the tobacco in the bag. I hope that's ok.
Welcome aboard. You've been getting some good advice here.
A ziplock bag will probably work well for what you are doing. If it was me, I'd keep the tobacco in the bag and the pipe loose - or put both in a larger ziplock. It's fine to keep the tobacco in the baggie long-term.
For your situation, I'd second the bag of cobs for $30. That would keep you in good shape for a while.
I personally would not recommend low-end briars. Get your rotation built up with cobs and then, as you can afford it, buy decent pipes like Stanwell, Peterson, and Savinelli. You can get estate (used) pipes in these brands for pretty reasonable prices from some well-established dealers who advertise on this site.
A ziplock bag will probably work well for what you are doing. If it was me, I'd keep the tobacco in the bag and the pipe loose - or put both in a larger ziplock. It's fine to keep the tobacco in the baggie long-term.
For your situation, I'd second the bag of cobs for $30. That would keep you in good shape for a while.
I personally would not recommend low-end briars. Get your rotation built up with cobs and then, as you can afford it, buy decent pipes like Stanwell, Peterson, and Savinelli. You can get estate (used) pipes in these brands for pretty reasonable prices from some well-established dealers who advertise on this site.
+1 Jud.
Cobs are cheap, smoke great and have character.
I see alot of new posters, Welcome one and all.....
Cheers :
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Cobs are cheap, smoke great and have character.
I see alot of new posters, Welcome one and all.....
Cheers :
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+ 1 on cobs to round out a rotation on a budget. Smoking several bowls in a day in the same pipe in a day is no problem, but then the pipe needs time to dry out to keep it smoking sweet. For a few days you would be fine using the same pipe but soon you will notice the difference and the enjoyment will fade. I know about being on a budget, I have found that if you add just a couple cobs so with your briar you have at least a 3 day rotation you will be good for a while. Then as you can add cobs or other pipes with the goal being a 7 day rotation. I have used just seven pipes for years with no problems. I now have added a few more as I have expanded my collection but 7 got me by for a long time.
Welcome to all the new posters
Welcome to all the new posters
I tried just putting my pipe open in my pocket but the tobacco made a mess; that's why I carry it in a zip bag. I'm definately going to get some cobs as soon as I can. They look fun on the meersham site. I like the wood ones there too.
I'll third the Missouri Meershaum cobs. If you're looking for some decent tobacco for not much money, I can recommend the Lane's Limited from smokingpipes.com. I can get 8oz delivered to TX for $20.13. Here's the link:
Lane's Limited
They also sell NEW Missouri Meershaum cobs for $2.99 each, so you could get a few with your baccy. Here's the link:
New MM cobs for $2.99
Lane's Limited
They also sell NEW Missouri Meershaum cobs for $2.99 each, so you could get a few with your baccy. Here's the link:
New MM cobs for $2.99
Hi I just received 6 corncobs from eBay. They're not Missouri meerschaum but just as good. $9.99 :clap:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Corn-Cob-Pipes-Large-Smoking-Pipe-6-Pcs-CP12-NEW-FUJIMA-Full-Size-/250928313664?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4940290771431308422%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D250928313664%26
Hope this helps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Corn-Cob-Pipes-Large-Smoking-Pipe-6-Pcs-CP12-NEW-FUJIMA-Full-Size-/250928313664?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4940290771431308422%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D250928313664%26
Hope this helps
Thanks for all the great links! Good tip about scraping a bowl out of my pocket, I doubt the lint would even bother me. :D
Welcome, Eibhir! As with a few of my fellow forum friends I, too, recommend the Seconds sampler from www.corncobpipe.com. It's a great, great deal. But if that's still a bit too much to lay out this month but you really want another cheap pipe, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid (at least in my area of Maryland) all sell quality MM cobs for around $6-8 dollars. They're usually the MM Legends, and they're great cobs.
And for those who are seeking a good pipe pouch, I highly recommend the Julius Max pouches from P&C.com. I have the Legatus and I really, really like it. I wish it held more tobacco in the tobacco pouch that comes with it, but I pretty much always carry my tobacco pouch around in my jacket pockets. And at only $25.00, it's a steal.
http://pipesandcigars.com/jumaxlelepo.html#.UPjgVCcUW9s
I got it as part of the Pipe Men of the Year sampler, which if they start carrying again I highly recommend that people pick it up.
http://pipesandcigars.com/pimenofyepig.html#.UPjgtycUW9s
Happy puffing!
And for those who are seeking a good pipe pouch, I highly recommend the Julius Max pouches from P&C.com. I have the Legatus and I really, really like it. I wish it held more tobacco in the tobacco pouch that comes with it, but I pretty much always carry my tobacco pouch around in my jacket pockets. And at only $25.00, it's a steal.
http://pipesandcigars.com/jumaxlelepo.html#.UPjgVCcUW9s
I got it as part of the Pipe Men of the Year sampler, which if they start carrying again I highly recommend that people pick it up.
http://pipesandcigars.com/pimenofyepig.html#.UPjgtycUW9s
Happy puffing!
Here's the direct link to the MM grab bag of seconds:
http://corncobpipe.com/index.php/specials.html
http://corncobpipe.com/index.php/specials.html
Welcome to the world of pipe smoking! :D I concur with most members on the forum, order yourself a couple of cobs. They are simple yet eclectic pipes. Mark Twain was an avid fan of the corn cob or as he affectionately referred to them "A Missouri Meerschaum." Keep an eye out on pipesandcigars, as well as smokingpipes. They have excellent deals on estate pipes and "beginner" smoker sets.
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