Rolling Pipe Tobacco w/ papers??

[fernage]

Been wanting to do this for a while and finally turned 18 yesterday. Went to a cigar shop and loaded up on supplies: zig-zag papers, some local cherry blend from Seattle and a bag of Captain Black royal. My plan was to buy a grinder, grind the tobacco into a finer-cut, dry it out a little (as I've read pipe tobacco is damper) and try my darndest to roll a cig. Just looking for some suggestions, kinda set on this whole idea of rolling pipe tobacco, any input is appreciated though. Thanks guys

 

[msandoval858]

Why not just buy a pipe and smoke it the way it was meant to be enjoyed? Nothing against cigs, I've always enjoyed a good RYO but rolling pipe tobacco to me just doesn't sound appealing, though I'm sure it's been done. I prefer a hand rolling machine, with a good shag tobacco, Tops papers, and a filter. If time to enjoy a smoke is a concern, there are some fine small pipes out there than can provide a quick smoke and still give you that pipe smoking experience.

 

[fernage]

I just don't like the idea of a pipe, a buddy of mine is into smoking them but I've always enjoyed the ease of not having to carry a pipe around. Nothing against pipes, they just personally don't seem too appealing, but pipe tobacco on the other hand has much more flavor which I love, plus I really don't inhale anyways. Would a rolling machine be of any use here or?...

 

[captainsousie]

I just don't like the idea of a pipe

Then why are you here? Not trying to be an arse but coming to a pipe forum for info about rolling cigs just doesn't compute.

 

[fernage]

Well where else would I go? A cigarette forum would have no idea about rolling pipe tobacco, and a RYO forum would be the same situation: they don't use pipe tobacco. Was hoping to find a couple pointers here seeing as you guys deal specifically with pipe tobacco

 

[oldtoby]

It'll work, Fernage.

I've rolled va/Per blends, and Lat mixtures. Like you say, get a grinder.
Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum, friend.

 

[fernage]

Thanks man and sweet, any advice on papers to use/drying methods?

 

[oldtoby]

Any good cigarette paper will do. As for blends, well that will be up to your own personal taste. Just experiment, it's half the fun.
Good luck in your endeavors.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Out of curiosity, which states allow an 18 year old to buy tobacco products? My state the age is 19, and we are about the most lenient state. I know that even to visit a tobacco website, most will ask if you are over 21.

 

[condorlover1]

Congratulations on turning 18! If you are going to do this you might as previously suggested dry the tobacco out as most commercial blends are very moist. Buy a rolling machine and either use a strip of cardboard as a mouth piece or a filter. After you have inhaled it a few times you might become dizzy or even sick and then I recommend either switching to a pipe or giving the cigarillos a whirl. Happy New one and all as I have just returned from the UK and guess what I loaded up on in Duty Free!

 

[dryseason91]

I've smoked pipe leaf in rollies before but it's far from optimal. I have some notion that the burning paper raises the combustion temperature beyond what the tobacco is designed for, so that flavours tend to get killed. The nicotine rush can also be unpleasantly intense, and I have a fairly high tolerance.
That being said you'll probably get the best results from as finely cut a Virginia or Virginia/perique ribbon as you can find. At the end of the day though my loudest advice would be to just get a pipe.

 

[05venturer]

When I was getting off cigs I was rolling 5 Brothers and found it perfect cut and moisture right out of the pouch. A pretty good nic kick too!

 

[crazypipe]

Pipe tobacco is not to be used in that way, you may make yourself sick. ::

And if you are not into pipe smoking why are you here?

 

[chispa]

Never mind the grouches. Give it a try. Some blends like Prince Albert were sold as roll your own and pipe. If you get to like pipe tobacco then know that it burns and tastes better in a pipe so get a cob and load one next time you are with your pipe smoking friend.

 

[papipeguy]

A couple of guys at the B&M yesterday said they smoked a cigar with pipe tobacco in it. They told me it was dreadful, no surprise.

 

[lostandfound]

Cosmic... According to Wikipedia, 46 out of 50 states have set the required age to purchase tobacco at 18.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Thanks Lostandfound, I was just asking. I would have thought that Alabama would have been amongst the youngest, since we don't have any restrictive smoking laws, but I guess not.

 

[swampmouth]

My brother rolls "pipe tobacco" every day. Go for it. Some tobacco is marketed towards a specific customer. I think this is still a free country. Do whatever cranks your motor.

 

[rockymtnsmoker]

I'd still say that before going to the expense and hassle of your ROY program, buy an $8 cob and give that a try first. Think in the long run that a pack of matches, a cob and a pouch of Captain Black is easier and will deliver the flavor you crave - plus you'll be the coolest kid in town, IMHO anyway.

 

[peter70]

In the past I have tried to roll pipe tobacco into cigarettes and it does not work well. It will go out, unless you draw frequently, which raises the heat, so that you taste only hot smoke. Nothing of the subtilities of a fine smoldering pipe. If you are going to carry a rolling machine, filters, lighter and paper, I wonder, how a corn cob and a lighter with integrated tamper could be more hassle. I will admit, in the beginning it may feel awkward to pull out a pipe among cigarette smokers, but this wears off quickly.