Meerschaum for Beginner?
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Actually I would recommend a cob to start. They are affordable and durable. Once you get your technique down then move on to a good briar or meer.
Sure! Find one you like the shape of, check the fit and finish, buy and try it out. Have fun! They're just pipes, made to smoke and enjoy, nothing special or arcane about them.
Sure! Plenty of info in some good threads on here - now, what to get and how much to spend? I am probably wrong ….. but I think there are lots of inexpensive briars that would do you nicely but Id recommend spending a little more on a first Meer to get good drilling and a good stem, or at least increase the odds quite a bit, assuming you are buying new. Again, IMO.
I'd recommend a cob. But that isn't at all because a meerschaum is a bad choice. If that's what you want, go for it. Just be careful.
Yup. I think a meer would be easier for a new pipe smoker, less problem with excessive moisture and the tobacco flavor is more pure
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Personally, I'd also recommend clay over cob*. You can get a good Old German Clay for anywhere from $5-10 easy. Then if you decide pipe smoking is your bag, drop $100-200 on a meer.
*I hate cobs, so I am biased.
*I hate cobs, so I am biased.
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A meerschaum is a great choice. Be sure it's drilled right. 
Wait, can you imagine me walking around with a clay pipe like some sort of buccaneer? Ha ha
Why I am intrigued for meerschaum:
1) you don’t have to burn it in, therefore if you want to “try” pipe smoking, you don’t have to wait for the “right smoke” (that is what my logic says)
2) meerschaum works as a good filter itself; it is light; heat absorber - practical things
3) really like the looks
4) no cake, therefore tabacco in its pure form, no residue of older smokes
I have checked all the types of pipes and meerschaum seems to me as a great example of “first” pipe.
Please, tell me your thoughts.
I am a cigar smoker. I really like the taste of a tabacco.
Guys, help me here to try the pipe smoking for the first time with … good preperation
1) you don’t have to burn it in, therefore if you want to “try” pipe smoking, you don’t have to wait for the “right smoke” (that is what my logic says)
2) meerschaum works as a good filter itself; it is light; heat absorber - practical things
3) really like the looks
4) no cake, therefore tabacco in its pure form, no residue of older smokes
I have checked all the types of pipes and meerschaum seems to me as a great example of “first” pipe.
Please, tell me your thoughts.
I am a cigar smoker. I really like the taste of a tabacco.
Guys, help me here to try the pipe smoking for the first time with … good preperation
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You do have to break a new meer in the first few bowls will taste funky like a sour milk so smoke something strong in it or power through. This isn't an issue with estate meers.
Not sure what you mean about "heat absorber" it will heat up the bowl gets warm.
Meer cakes like any other pipe, you can wipe the bowl out with a damp paper towel after each use to keep it from caking, but it does and will cake.
Are you looking sat a meerschaum "churchwarden?" Why a long stem?
None of your four items regarding meerscham, other than looks, indicate you have a good grasp about meerschaums. Perhaps a cob might be a wise selection, cheap and hardy.
None of your four items regarding meerscham, other than looks, indicate you have a good grasp about meerschaums. Perhaps a cob might be a wise selection, cheap and hardy.