Newby News 01/17/22

[Old_Newby]

Ok I finished my first month as a pipe smoker. I learned a lot, but mostly to just slow slow slow the heck down.
I have not tried as many tobaccos as I thought I would have by now, but that goes with slow slow slow the heck down.

This morning I think I found one of my first tobaccos that I would enjoy smoking daily. MATCH Carter Hall.

I don’t know who makes it but I bought it from P&T. The real Carter Hall is hard to find and on backorder, but I will keep trying to get some. At least I enjoy the lower cost copy.

My 3 favorite so far are Carter Hall, Captain Black Original, and Super Value Black Cavendish.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Excited for you! Great place to start. ?️

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

Being from the UK I don't know those blends, but I gather they are popular, so seems you made a good choice to kick off with.
Good luck

 

[clynch]

I'm in the same boat. Got about 5 different blends. Ilene's Dream and Plum pudding are my preferred so far. Just got the pudding. Only tried it once. I like playing with the flake. Don't really have a favorite that I WANT to smoke. I want to try a stand alone Burley and stand alone Virginia so I can become more discerning on the blends. I truly haven't given what I have a good enough try yet. Multiple Boswells, Maltese Falcon, and new addition plum pudding. I'm getting confused because they taste different in different pipes. I also have regular captain black and its pretty good.

 

[Old_Newby]

I'm in the same boat. Got about 5 different blends. Ilene's Dream and Plum pudding are my preferred so far. Just got the pudding. Only tried it once. I like playing with the flake. Don't really have a favorite that I WANT to smoke. I want to try a stand alone Burley and stand alone Virginia so I can become more discerning on the blends. I truly haven't given what I have a good enough try yet. Multiple Boswells, Maltese Falcon, and new addition plum pudding. I'm getting confused because they taste different in different pipes. I also have regular captain black and its pretty good.

I only have cob pipes so I am going to wait on heavy Virginia until I get a briar and have better cadence and skill. I am normally a semi-hyper person and probably would bite myself more than not. For me I will try my aromatics and slip in some very mild English until I get my Briar’s going. I am a simple person ready to buy an estate set of Grabows or cheap briars but my wife is moderately germaphobic (a real disorder - arggg). She absolutely refuses me to put a pipe in my mouth that others have smoked. All this does is slows me down because I probably can only afford $100 a year for pipes. So my cobs are my friend. I like them.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I only have cob pipes so I am going to wait on heavy Virginia until I get a briar and have better cadence and skill. I am normally a semi-hyper person and probably would bite myself more than not. For me I will try my aromatics and slip in some very mild English until I get my Briar’s going. I am a simple person ready to buy an estate set of Grabows or cheap briars but my wife is moderately germaphobic (a real disorder - arggg). She absolutely refuses me to put a pipe in my mouth that others have smoked. All this does is slows me down because I probably can only afford $100 a year for pipes. So my cobs are my friend. I like them.

How long do viruses and bacteria live on surfaces? (livehealthily.com)

 

[Old_Newby]

How long do viruses and bacteria live on surfaces? (livehealthily.com)

Oh facts are irrelevant to a person with a phobia. She is very conservative person and is anti mandate, etc. but just has strange rule sets for certain things. I have learned it’s easier to just let her have her peeves. In some ways it will allow me to pressure her for some new pipes. ?

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Oh facts are irrelevant to a person with a phobia. She is very conservative person and is anti mandate, etc. but just has strange rule sets for certain things. I have learned it’s easier to just let her have her peeves. In some ways it will allow me to pressure her for some new pipes. ?

So, I read threads here where the wives dictate. I suppose if you're happy with the arrangement, that's all that's important, but I've always questioned these 60-70 year marriages. If two people can exist that long, someone is not being themselves. YMMV.

 

[clynch]

I only have cob pipes so I am going to wait on heavy Virginia until I get a briar and have better cadence and skill. I am normally a semi-hyper person and probably would bite myself more than not. For me I will try my aromatics and slip in some very mild English until I get my Briar’s going. I am a simple person ready to buy an estate set of Grabows or cheap briars but my wife is moderately germaphobic (a real disorder - arggg). She absolutely refuses me to put a pipe in my mouth that others have smoked. All this does is slows me down because I probably can only afford $100 a year for pipes. So my cobs are my friend. I like them.

You might ask her if she uses the plates and silverware from restaurants. Seriously, I understand. I have a wife too. I would LOVE a smoking room. To me the pipe goes in my mouth once a day for 30+ minutes while I contemplate the universe from my lounge chair. Unfortunately I have to do this on the patio in the cold. She just doesn't get it ... . BTW, I love cobbs. They're great. They aren't lesser. Lots of new $50 pipes out there. Best of luck

 

[Old_Newby]

So, I read threads here where the wives dictate. I suppose if you're happy with the arrangement, that's all that's important, but I've always questioned these 60-70 year marriages. If two people can exist that long, someone is not being themselves. YMMV.

I can’t speak for others but she controls the house and I control garage and outside. She cooks good and I get what I need when I need it ?. So I dont sweat the small stuff but happy wife, happy life

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I can’t speak for others but she controls the house and I control garage and outside. She cooks good and I get what I need when I need it ?. So I dont sweat the small stuff but happy wife, happy life

If your okay, that’s all that matters.

i just can’t understand postings where it appears some want to do something and someone is saying no.

 

[PipeIT]

I only have cob pipes so I am going to wait on heavy Virginia until I get a briar and have better cadence and skill. I am normally a semi-hyper person and probably would bite myself more than not. For me I will try my aromatics and slip in some very mild English until I get my Briar’s going. I am a simple person ready to buy an estate set of Grabows or cheap briars but my wife is moderately germaphobic (a real disorder - arggg). She absolutely refuses me to put a pipe in my mouth that others have smoked. All this does is slows me down because I probably can only afford $100 a year for pipes. So my cobs are my friend. I like them.

Carter Hill in the 14oz tub is at SPC.

Carter Hall - Carter Hall Pipe Tobacco | Smokingpipes.com

Carter Hall has been providing a straightforward and enjoyable pipe blend by keeping things simple: ribbon-cut Virginia and Burley leaf of good quality, combined in the right proportions.

www.smokingpipes.com

When you mentioned $100 for pipes, you should seriously check out Genod, which is one name that is not brought up much, unfortunately.

Genod - Pipedia

pipedia.org

You can buy directly from him in France too, the site is in French, be sure to use a browser like Chrome to translate.

Genod Viou : Maître Pipier - maitrepipier.fr

GENOD VIOU Maître pipier, fabricant de pipes de bruyère à Saint Claude, France. Fabrication et réparation des pipes; visite de l'atelier.

www.maitrepipier.fr

SPC also sells Genod.

Genod Pipes

Smokingpipes is your one stop shop for Genod Tobacco Pipes and all your tobacco smoking needs. From new and estate tobacco pipes to tin pipe tobacco and bulk pipe tobacco, we have everything you need

www.smokingpipes.com

SmokersHaven has a few at $80

Genod Pipe Smooth Billiard.

Fine Smoking Pipes and Pipe Tobaccos

www.smokershaven.com

I’ve had my eyes on them for a while, still trying to decide. It’s my understanding for the money, they are a better pipe, then another brand at the same price. Other name brands of similar quality would sell for more.

If interested, read up on Saint Claude, considered the pipe capital of the world, that’s the roots of Genod.

Saint-Claude - Pipedia

pipedia.org

 

[Brewfan]

I only have cob pipes so I am going to wait on heavy Virginia until I get a briar and have better cadence and skill. I am normally a semi-hyper person and probably would bite myself more than not. For me I will try my aromatics and slip in some very mild English until I get my Briar’s going. I am a simple person ready to buy an estate set of Grabows or cheap briars but my wife is moderately germaphobic (a real disorder - arggg). She absolutely refuses me to put a pipe in my mouth that others have smoked. All this does is slows me down because I probably can only afford $100 a year for pipes. So my cobs are my friend. I like them.

I wouldn't wait on Virginia based on smoking cobs. I personally LOVE a straight Virginia flake in a cob, they seem to work great together for my tastes.

 

[Old_Newby]

Carter Hill in the 14oz tub is at SPC.

Carter Hall - Carter Hall Pipe Tobacco | Smokingpipes.com

Carter Hall has been providing a straightforward and enjoyable pipe blend by keeping things simple: ribbon-cut Virginia and Burley leaf of good quality, combined in the right proportions.

www.smokingpipes.com

When you mentioned $100 for pipes, you should seriously check out Genod, which is one name that is not brought up much, unfortunately.

Genod - Pipedia

pipedia.org

You can buy directly from him in France too, the site is in French, be sure to use a browser like Chrome to translate.

Genod Viou : Maître Pipier - maitrepipier.fr

GENOD VIOU Maître pipier, fabricant de pipes de bruyère à Saint Claude, France. Fabrication et réparation des pipes; visite de l'atelier.

www.maitrepipier.fr

SPC also sells Genod.

Genod Pipes

Smokingpipes is your one stop shop for Genod Tobacco Pipes and all your tobacco smoking needs. From new and estate tobacco pipes to tin pipe tobacco and bulk pipe tobacco, we have everything you need

www.smokingpipes.com

SmokersHaven has a few at $80

Genod Pipe Smooth Billiard.

Fine Smoking Pipes and Pipe Tobaccos

www.smokershaven.com

I’ve had my eyes on them for a while, still trying to decide. It’s my understanding for the money, they are a better pipe, then another brand at the same price. Other name brands of similar quality would sell for more.

If interested, read up on Saint Claude, considered the pipe capital of the world, that’s the roots of Genod.

Saint-Claude - Pipedia

pipedia.org

Wow thanks for info.

 

[kcghost]

If cobs are good enough for you then they're good enough for you.

 

[mso489]

Take your time. You're doing fine. Yes, I second the recommendation on Genod, a good French pipe. SP has a nice one, a bent billiard, for only $50, a good deal. Also, Kaywoodie are good, though the supply is intermittent; their Saxon series is about $42, a price far below its quality level. I find them at West Virginia Smoke Shop's site, when they are in stock. You can have quality pipe smoking a low prices if you shop carefully.

 

[Old_Newby]

Take your time. You're doing fine. Yes, I second the recommendation on Genod, a good French pipe. SP has a nice one, a bent billiard, for only $50, a good deal. Also, Kaywoodie are good, though the supply is intermittent; their Saxon series is about $42, a price far below its quality level. I find them at West Virginia Smoke Shop's site, when they are in stock. You can have quality pipe smoking a low prices if you shop carefully.

what is SP?

So far I am looking at below for pipes. No particular order but under $150 is my focus. I am thinking i would rather have 3 $50 pipes, or 2 $75 pipes, instead of a single $120-$150 pipe. How did most of you go initially?


Brigham
Crown
Katiewood
Genod (just added)
Savinelli
Viking
Barracini
Rossi
Stanwell
Dr Grabbow

 

[PipeIT]

what is SP?

So far I am looking at below for pipes. No particular order but under $150 is my focus. I am thinking i would rather have 3 $50 pipes, or 2 $75 pipes, instead of a single $120-$150 pipe. How did most of you go initially?


Brigham
Crown
Katiewood
Genod (just added)
Savinelli
Viking
Barracini
Rossi
Stanwell
Dr Grabbow

Probably SP = Smoking Pipes, I say SPC, c for the .com

If you are in no hurry to buy/need a pipe, take a few months, reading here, and online.

Because seriously, there is a massive amount of pipes out there in the world.

Also, even between lower priced pipes, sometimes, there are ones much better for the price, this is why I brought up Genod.

 

[captpat]

Check out Morgan Bones for inexpensive new briars, I have 2 and they are good smokers.

 

[Bobby Bailey]

So, I read threads here where the wives dictate. I suppose if you're happy with the arrangement, that's all that's important, but I've always questioned these 60-70 year marriages. If two people can exist that long, someone is not being themselves. YMMV.

With a good woman it doesn't matter if she controls everything. ?