Looking for Advice..

[abdulaziz]

I have 1 MM cob and I ordered 2 more with one MM Ozark and I also decided to go for a Briar, I have in mind a Savinelli or a Nording as a second briar..

 

[pruss]

Abdulaziz, you might already be aware of this, but Brigham only makes 100 of their "Pipe of the Year" pipes, so your 2011 POTY 86/100 is the 86th POTY for 2011 that was made. Currently, Brigham and the B&M stores which sell their pipes offer their POTY pipes to the buyers of the previous year's POTY first. We have a gent in our pipe club who just received his 2013 Brigham POTY, he has the same number POTY going back to 2010.
This all to say, that not only did you get a great looking pipe from a reputable factory/company, but you also bought a limited edition pipe.
Well done.
By the way, I typically break in my pipe using the "rule of thirds" but have heard SO many puffers speak to the "stuff and puff" method that I echo the thoughts above... go with what feels good.
Enjoy, and let us know how she smokes!
-- Pat

 

[abdulaziz]

You know Pat I only knew that after buying the pipe, and it was on sale so that was another advantage, I can't even describe my feeling :worship: :crying: ..

I want to know how many days should I rest it after each smoke?, is one day enough after the first smoke or should I give it more time?..

 

[volyd]

I've broken in pipes with thirds and halfbowls, but with modern briar quality I personally also don't think it's necessary anymore. I also just fill the pipe, and smoke it down, just be a bit careful and don't smoke the pipe too hot. Otherwise you'll be fine.
For resting, depending on the climate, I'd say 24 hours is always enough (when smoked carefully).

 

[abdulaziz]

My pipe arrived:

 

[mrjerke]

Good looking pipe sir. I like the case as well. Looks like you've done a fine job on your purchase. I have a feeling it will be the first of many...