New Pipe Guy Here

[Rock3r4life]

I have always had a fascination with pipes, but I literally don't know a sole that uses them (other than a few stoner friends, but that's not close) I've smoked for maybe 15 years, then started vaping and my lung capacity improved a lot. The more I look into tobacco I kinda want to just be a pipe guy, but l'm 29 (picture it more of an older guy sorta thing) and currently in hardcore newbie mode. I got a Holme's esq pipe, a very large amount of lane limited rlp-6 (did not correlate tobacco volume with ounces) and looking forward to learning this fun smoking method.

 

[matocman]

Welcome. Don't be afraid to embrace certain disorders (PAD and TAD) when they strike you. Happy piping.

 

[gervais]

Welcome aboard. I hope you enjoy your journey into the world of pipes and pipe tobacco! How do you like the RLP6?

 

[mso489]

Welcome aboard from central North Carolina. Starting out, you might want to sample various genres -- English blends, Balkan, Virginia and Virginia/Perique, burley, aromatic -- but keep the quantities small, one tin, an once or two of bulk, a pouch. Your taste will change a lot, so don't buy a quantity of anything, even if you really like it. Jar what you don't like to try again later as your taste develops. Take your time; don't do this all at once.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome!

Please put your location in your Profile as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

 

[Mr_houston]

Welcome. Yes, it’s a little lonely smoking without peers. If you can find a pipe shop to smoke at, you’ll have more fun.

 

[Chasing Embers]

picture it more of an older guy sorta thing

I started at 17 back in '91.?‍

Welcome aboard from Central Kentucky!

 

[cigrmaster]

Welcome to the site. Since you are new I am sure you will have many questions. Don't be afraid of asking, we all had questions to ask and this joint in my opinion answers questions from a newbie more than any other sites on the web. The knowledge that we have is pretty unreal. Some guys are truly the most knowledgeable people in the world on different subjects. Enjoy the journey.

 

[kcghost]

Welcome from KC!! Remember to pack your pipe lightly and smoke slowly.

 

[fjc623]

Welcome from New York you’re in good company here.

 

[Jacob74]

Welcome to the site! Now that you've started on your pipe journey, you'll have to deal with the fact that (as the great Ric Flair said), women will want to be with you, and men will want to be like you.
Woo!

 

[Rock3r4life]

Welcome. Yes, it’s a little lonely smoking without peers. If you can find a pipe shop to smoke at, you’ll have more fun.

That was probably half the reason I started cigs.

 

[lelik]

Welcome !

 

[Rock3r4life]

Welcome to the site! Now that you've started on your pipe journey, you'll have to deal with the fact that (as the great Ric Flair said), women will want to be with you, and men will want to be like you.
Woo!

One can only hope. Only thing with smoking in front of lamen is the irregularity of pipe. Light a sig or pull put a vape and no one bars an eyelash; and of course the mobility of the pipe and tobacco. Another win for cigs.

 

[Rock3r4life]

Welcome. Don't be afraid to embrace certain disorders (PAD and TAD) when they strike you. Happy piping.

What is "pad and tad"

 

[olkofri]

What is "pad and tad"

Pipe Acquisition Disorder and Tobacco Acquisition Disorder.

I don't see why age would have anything to do with pipe smoking. Welcome!

 

[Rock3r4life]

I started at 17 back in '91.?‍

Welcome aboard from Central Kentucky!

Well technically speaking so did I, I smoked my first pipe way back when. It just didn't become my primary source of tobaccrrrr'

 

[Chasing Embers]

Well technically speaking so did I, I smoked my first pipe way back when. It just didn't become my primary source of tobaccrrrr'

I've used every available form of tobacco since then depending on how much time I have to enjoy it.

 

[Rock3r4life]

Pipe Acquisition Disorder and Tobacco Acquisition Disorder.

I don't see why age would have anything to do with pipe smoking. Welcome!

It's almosta colloquial metaphor, i'd assume most people picture old men drinking an "old fashioned" (which l LOVE) and smoking pipes.

 

[OzPiper]

Welcome.

I started way back when I was at university - mainly to get away from cigarettes.
"Cool" was definitely a factor back then. I thought tie-dyed ripped jeans were also cool back in those days. Thank goodness our tastes change. ?

I can only second MSO's advice in buying small quantities to try first. A lot of retailers (Boswells come to mind) offer sample tasting packs. Once you've decided what you like, then stock up. Just be mindful that not all blends necessarily improve with age. And unless you are very careful how you handle your tobacco, mould can be a problem, esp if you live in a high humidity region.