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I have to agree with hawk60ce in regards to the cob, maybe for most it works, I've tried it and I threw them away, I only own 1 cob, and thats a Jake Hackert Cob. I've tried really hard to fall in love with cobs, but no luck...My first pipe was Italian made basic pipe for 45 bucks,
This --->Pipe Gift Sets are pretty good, if i was just getting into pipes, I would of bought one of these...You get everything you need!!
For tobacco- 1Q, Capt Black (white), Boswell's whatever you do stay away from Borkum riff..
Pipesandcigars.com has sampler packs also
I will also have to agree with cigrmaster, 65 to 85 is not bad and you really can get a great pipe for that price (most of mine are in that range)
Welcome to the insanity and enjoy!!!
This --->Pipe Gift Sets are pretty good, if i was just getting into pipes, I would of bought one of these...You get everything you need!!
For tobacco- 1Q, Capt Black (white), Boswell's whatever you do stay away from Borkum riff..
Pipesandcigars.com has sampler packs also
I will also have to agree with cigrmaster, 65 to 85 is not bad and you really can get a great pipe for that price (most of mine are in that range)
Welcome to the insanity and enjoy!!!
A Bjarne Viking for under 70 with all the goodies...Not bad!!!
Only if you can choose your tobacco, or get bulk tobacco in it's place...
The "Irish" are Petersons and the "Italians" are Savinellis not some "made in Italy" pipe
The European tour Set at 50 bucks is not bad at all!!
Only if you can choose your tobacco, or get bulk tobacco in it's place...
The "Irish" are Petersons and the "Italians" are Savinellis not some "made in Italy" pipe
The European tour Set at 50 bucks is not bad at all!!
Cobs as a starter pipe has it's advantages.
It is cheap
It will allow you to smoke lots of different blends with minimal flavor alteration from the previous blend you had in the bowl.
They give a really good representation of the blend you are smoking.
They are also easy to break in and do not require a cake.
Meerschaum pipes are also a good start but can be expensive and do break easily but they have all the advantages of a Cob.
Meerschaums are also burnout proof (very handy if you puff like mad to start with like i did)
Briar pipes take a bit more work but are well worth the effort.
I started on a cob then shifted to meerschaum now i own a few briars and i feel owning the first 2 pipe types first gave me a good understanding on what to expect flavor wise from my tobacco.
It is cheap
It will allow you to smoke lots of different blends with minimal flavor alteration from the previous blend you had in the bowl.
They give a really good representation of the blend you are smoking.
They are also easy to break in and do not require a cake.
Meerschaum pipes are also a good start but can be expensive and do break easily but they have all the advantages of a Cob.
Meerschaums are also burnout proof (very handy if you puff like mad to start with like i did)
Briar pipes take a bit more work but are well worth the effort.
I started on a cob then shifted to meerschaum now i own a few briars and i feel owning the first 2 pipe types first gave me a good understanding on what to expect flavor wise from my tobacco.
I have to say this is a great topic. Very interesting to hear everyone's thoughts on cobs. I've heard so many praise them, I was surprised to hear some negative thoughts on them here. I have yet to smoke a cob (but the Ol Cajun bought me one, so I am anxious to try it - just haven't had the chance yet).
I will report back on my experience with a cob asap.
I will report back on my experience with a cob asap.
Welcome to the world of pipe smoking and to the forum, emsflyer84.
I would just suggest that if you get a cob or two, also get at least one good briar. For me it is a completely different experience.
Whatever you get, smoke it slowly and enjoy.
I would just suggest that if you get a cob or two, also get at least one good briar. For me it is a completely different experience.
Whatever you get, smoke it slowly and enjoy.
Stanwell, Peterson, and Savenelli are all well-respected, not too expensive brands. But you may not want to take a pipe you dropped $75 out to "sit around a campfire with", when you have no experience with pipes. A cob is good for that - their big advantage is that they are cheap and you can knock them around.
If you have the money to do so, get the briar, and skip the cob. Maybe stick with cigars for you camping trip until you are used to smoking a pipe. And, again, if you can afford it, start with better quality tobacco. You are used to full tobacco flavors from your cigars, and probably smoke good ones. I would personally recommend, for someone in your situation, a decent English blend, like Peterson's Old Dublin or Sam Gawaith Squadron Leader.
Enjoy the journey.
If you have the money to do so, get the briar, and skip the cob. Maybe stick with cigars for you camping trip until you are used to smoking a pipe. And, again, if you can afford it, start with better quality tobacco. You are used to full tobacco flavors from your cigars, and probably smoke good ones. I would personally recommend, for someone in your situation, a decent English blend, like Peterson's Old Dublin or Sam Gawaith Squadron Leader.
Enjoy the journey.
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