New To Pipe Smoking

[gpat001]

Hello everyone

I am new to pipe smoking I am looking for some help in picking out my first pipe and some suggestion on tobacco and were to buy them at.

I have tried to researching on pipes but there is so many manufactures and woods out there Briar, Corn cob and so on.

Any help you can give I thank you

 

[jndyer]

Welcome to the wonderful world of pipe smoking. I know that it can be a very intimidating hobby to get started in. A lot of choices in types and brands of tobacco, even more pipes to choose from. Hang in there you will learn what kind of tobacco you like to smoke and what you prefer in a pipe. I would recommend Mr. Brog pipes if you are not wanting to spend a lot of money. Corn cobs are also great for getting your feet under you.
Again, welcome.

 

[judcole]

Welcome to the forum and the hobby.
I am one of the folks that say buy the best pipe you can afford. You can get a good,new Parker, Stanwell, Peterson, or Savinelli for under $100. These are all good, solid pipes that you can smoke with pleasure for a long time.
As for tobacco - what is your previous smoking experience, if any? Again, buy the best tobacco you can afford - if it only comes in 12-16 oz bags for under $15, stay away!
Check out some of the sponsor vendors listed at the side of the page.

 

[cigrmaster]

Welcome to the site gpat001. I am in the same camp as Jud, spend the extra on a quality pipe and some quality tobacco. Here are some suggestions for you.
For pipes I would grab this one for a bent pipe. http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=117434
This one for a straight. http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=123941
I would take the filters out and throw them away. I have owned 6mm Sav's and they smoked great without the filter.

Both of these pipes are a good quality pipe that should smoke your choices of tobacco nicely. You can also get a few cobs for testing new blends and for an inexpensive rotation that will allow you to rest your pipes.
For tobacco I would grab a tin of Capstan Blue Flake( Virginia), Escudo( Virginia/Perique), Frog Morton( English) a pouch of Carter Hall, and a couple of ounces of Lane 1Q( aromatic/ This is will give you a good representation of the 4 most smoked pipe tobacco categories. You might also get your self a few cobs for trying blends and for being able to rest your pipes.
I would get everything here, http://www.smokingpipes.com/. You will also need pipe cleaners and be prepared to do a bunch of reading and asking questions. If you do go with my first two tobacco recommendations, I suggest reading up on the cube cut method of preparing flake tobaccos. Pipe smoking does take time to learn how to do it properly and there is a large learning curve, it is unlike any other type of smoking. But if you stick with it, the rewards are awesome.

 

[jah76]

First off welcome to the site! You're going to get a different answer from just about everyone here, but thats a good thing. You decide what's right for you as you start your journey. That's one thing I've learned, that its a journey. I enjoy smoking my pipe but what I really like is how smoking a pipe enhances my life. Makes walks happen more often, makes me notice things like the trees in the front yard, and lets me commune a bit with my surroundings everyday.
You know your budget and your wants. If you've got 40 bucks and want to start now then I'd pick up a MM corn cob and a few different tins of tobacco. If you've got 100 dollars for a pipe I'd look hard at Savinelli personally. Grab a cob or two to give you a rotation.
I'm of the opinion that you should spend more time at the start of your journey learning about tobacco, what types of blends are out there, trying to figure out what you enjoy. Explore the different "families" and try others related to what your enjoying. Don't be afraid to try something that smells like an old shoe. You may find you love it. Just relax and enjoy the experience.
Let us know how your making out!
Edit. I am on my tablet and have big fingers.

 

[jndyer]

I know I mentioned Mr. Brog, but I agree with others, get the best pipes you can afford. My first few pipes were very cheap basket pipes, and while I enjoyed them at the time I missed a lot and it made my learning curve very steep. Right now the best pipes I can afford are Mr. Brog, but I am saving my money up for a higher quality briar pipe.

 

[lordnoble]

Since you created two threads asking the same question and you got two sets of members responding, I took the liberty of deleting the other thread and post the members' responses below.

hodirty wrote: Welcome to the forum! I'll let the more experienced members help you with your questions, as they know fathoms more than I do. I just wanted to welcome you to our great, always helpful, and never dramatic community. Here, no question is a dumb one. If your looking to learn the nuances of pipe smoking, you've come to Shangri-La.

jndyer wrote: Welcome to our wonderful world. I know you are going to find a lot of help here.

05venturer wrote: Welcome to the Club gpat001!!!

If you are just starting out my advise would be to purchase a few Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cobs as the are the most forgiving pipes and smoke great. That is pretty much all I smoke, I have tried Briars but I always come back to my cobs. As far as tobacco goes you can usually pick up Carter Hall and Prince Albert in most convenience and liquor stores around my area (NW WI), they are a couple of tried and true burleys.

If you are looking into a good variety check out 4Noggins or Pipes & Cigars, they are both good companies and sponsors of this site.

Happy Puffin

winton wrote: Check out some of the sponsors of this site, located at the bottom left side of the page. Some of these vendors have sets made up for new smokers, including a pipe, tobacco, matches etc. One of these deals might be a good starting point. If you call them, they could set you up with a variety of tobaccos.
Winton

numbersix wrote: Welcome to the forums! For your first pipe, I would suggest checking out the sponsors on this site. My two favs are smokingpipes and pipes&cigars. You can find quality pipes for under $100 (which may sound like a crazy amount at first, but for a quality smoking experience, they are worth the money). My recommendations for pipes would be Savinelli or Stanwell - but they are many others out there.
In terms of tobacco, that is where it gets tricky, everyone's tastes are so different. Many of us just starting out begin with aromatics (try Newminster for inexpensive, quality aros). Then there are latakia blends (think campfire smell), or Virginias (sweet, but very tricky for a beginning pipe smoker because they tend to burn hot).
Read posts here on tobacco to get an idea and enjoy the journey.

rothnh wrote: There are some great PM Forums sponsors and all, I am sure, would be more than willing to help you as a new pipe smoker.
If I was just starting out, I'd call Rich at 4 Noggins and seek his opinion. He won't steer you wrong and will take the time to listen, make suggestions, and help your on you way.
1.800.364.5126
Welcome to PM Forums, gpat, and please let us know how you're making out in your new hobby!

Welcome to the forums!
-Jason

 

[bambam]

This could be something to think about as well. ::

http://www.falconpipes.com/

 

[smeigs]

welcome to the forum! If you have a local B&M I would check there first. That way you could talk personally to someone who can help guide you through your first purchase and that way you could get your paws on some pipes and see what feels and looks the best. You can find really quality "no name" pipes which are usually seconds from big companies such as Savinelli and others. You could pick a nice one up for around 30-45 bucks. Also, cant go wrong with a cob if money is an issue. Good luck and have fun

 

[thesmokindragon]

Great advice here, a good quality pipe to start with and that doesn't have to be 100s of dollars, could be

a good 'ol MM Corn cob pipe & IMHO the most important thing when starting is "High Quality" tobacco
Some good bang for buck "New" pipes other than cobs around/up-to $100; Sav, Stanwell, Boswell, Jake Hackert, Peterson, Mastro de Paja
Estate pipes (but ask some of our experts here before buying them) Ashton, Radice, Dunhill, etc.

 

[numbersix]

@lordnoble - thanks for going to the trouble of combining posts.

 

[protestantpiper]

Welcome! A Peterson system pipe was my first, and it worked well with the wet aromatics I started with. Just get some advice on how to use it...

 

[drcarlo]

Only good points so far.
Peterson's and Stanwell are brands of high quality and nice prices. As well, Peterson's has some really cool shapes.
I would suggest you get a pipe with a relatively small chamber, if you are not in need of heavy nic loads...but then you just do like me: Smoke another bowl..

 

[tarak]

Welcome! I will echo that I think Savinelliakes a great pipe for the money, and they have price points from $50 and up. Go to one of our sensor sites (smokingpipes.com is my fave), look at savinellis, find one you like at a price you can do. I can personally vouch for the Toscana, Trevi, and Roma lines. Own both, they smoke well.
As for tobacco.....there are followings in every camp. The while world seems to enjoy the McClelland Frog Morton and Frog Mortans Cellar. Very well respected blend and company.
Lane limited has a huge following worth their aromatic (sweetened) bulk tobaccos, like LL-7 and 1-Q. Many people start here or with baccys like these.
I'd probably avoid "flakes" initially - there's a trick to prepping/packing/lighting those and could be a real frustration until you have more experience.
Once you do though.....yum.