Hello from St. Louis! I've been reading posts on this forum for years. I finally decided to join today.
A little about me: I've been smoking a pipe for going on 20 years. My first was a MM cob. My first tobacco was Captain Black, which I selected because that's what my grandfather smoked. After a few years, I realized my palette was developing beyond CB. I went through a Peterson phase, a C&D phase, and a G.L. Pease phase. I eventually found the latter too heavy in nicotine, which is fine. I think people who smoke pipes primarily for the nic will love Pease. Those who smoke primarily for flavor might find it a bit too strong (just my humble opinion). For the last 10 years I've smoked mostly Mac Baren. My favs are anything in their HH line. When I want something milder I go for their Scottish Blend. When I want aromatics, anything from their 7 Seas line will do, but 7 Seas Black for the win.
As for my gear, I smoke primarily Savs and Petersons, with a few Grabows thrown in, several cobs, one Dunhill, and one Mr. Brog, which, I have to say, despite the negative reviews this brand usually gets, has been one hell of an awesome pipe in my rotation. It's the Brog Navigator. Nice, reliable little pipe. I suppose if I was pressed to name my favorite pipe, I'd have to say a good old trusty cob you can ride hard will satisfy 10 times out of 10.
A little about me: I've been smoking a pipe for going on 20 years. My first was a MM cob. My first tobacco was Captain Black, which I selected because that's what my grandfather smoked. After a few years, I realized my palette was developing beyond CB. I went through a Peterson phase, a C&D phase, and a G.L. Pease phase. I eventually found the latter too heavy in nicotine, which is fine. I think people who smoke pipes primarily for the nic will love Pease. Those who smoke primarily for flavor might find it a bit too strong (just my humble opinion). For the last 10 years I've smoked mostly Mac Baren. My favs are anything in their HH line. When I want something milder I go for their Scottish Blend. When I want aromatics, anything from their 7 Seas line will do, but 7 Seas Black for the win.
As for my gear, I smoke primarily Savs and Petersons, with a few Grabows thrown in, several cobs, one Dunhill, and one Mr. Brog, which, I have to say, despite the negative reviews this brand usually gets, has been one hell of an awesome pipe in my rotation. It's the Brog Navigator. Nice, reliable little pipe. I suppose if I was pressed to name my favorite pipe, I'd have to say a good old trusty cob you can ride hard will satisfy 10 times out of 10.
