Surrey, ENG

[Flatfish]

Not having any experience, but based on my time here. If I was in your position and had to purchase three pipes. I think I would get a filtered cob, a bent Falcon Hunter with a Bantam bowl, and for the third, maybe a Peterson, or a Barber B line.

But you are better off taking other peoples (those who actually smoke) advice. . Hopefully, I'm not too far off the mark though.

 

[gubbyduffer]

Evening all,

Just turned 34, Smoked roll ups up until now and feel it's time to finally grow up properly and get my first real pipe( not the Gandalf one I got for Christmas a few years back), however after much research and deliberation it seems impossible to find "The One" and so I've had to order three!

I'll upload pics and reveal once they arrive, until then it would be interesting to hear what your choice of the perfect three would be?

Welcome from. The Scottish Borders. Where abouts in Surrey? My wife is originally from Egham.

 

[kcghost]

Welcome to the forum from Kansas in the USA!!

 

[Kobold]

Welcome from Maryland

 

[jaingorenard]

To second @Flatfish 's advice, you can't go wrong with a falcon, they smoke brilliantly no matter what you do. Barber B lines are also excellent value for money. I personally hate cobs, but I think I'm in a bit of a minority.

I'd recommend getting some small tobacco samplers (10g) to try out some different styles, and don't write something off just because you don't like it now. Some tobaccos are more forgiving in terms of technique than others. If you want any advice, feel free to drop me a PM.

I'd also say, don't take any advice too seriously, practice makes perfect, and you're unlikely to get good smokes without working out your own way of doing it.

 

[Tyke Piper]

...Barber B lines are also excellent value for money....

GQ Tobaccos do their own line which, AFAICT, are the same (made by the same chaps I believe?) as the Barber B Line of pipes...I mean, some are absolutely identical except for the brand stamp. However, GQ's are - IIRC - £5 cheaper! Can't go wrong for that price

 

[AroEnglish]

Welcome, from Michigan! I’m excited to see what three you’ve got coming in. If I had to go with just 3 off the top of my head I’d choose a Moonshine Cannonball, a Peterson 82, and a Peterson system pipe (though I’m not sure which one).

 

[AroEnglish]

Hello & welcome from a fellow Englishman - and a fairly new pipe smoker too 🫡
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What’s this an image of? It’s absolutely stunning.

 

[Tyke Piper]

What’s this an image of? It’s absolutely stunning.

Couldn't agree more. Yorkshire is blessed to have many such sites. Here's a link for better information - enjoy

Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx Abbey is the perfect choice for a peaceful day out, with its extensive ruins and fascinating museum in a secluded North York Moors valley.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

 

[AroEnglish]

Couldn't agree more. Yorkshire is blessed to have many such sites. Here's a link for better information - enjoy

Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx Abbey is the perfect choice for a peaceful day out, with its extensive ruins and fascinating museum in a secluded North York Moors valley.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Well my friend, sounds like we'll need to meet up when I cross this off of my bucket list (in the next few decades).

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

Howdy from Wisconsin, USA

 

[Zak Halfway]

Welcome from. The Scottish Borders. Where abouts in Surrey? My wife is originally from Egham.

Yes I know Egham, I'm from Guildford not to far from there.

To second @Flatfish 's advice, you can't go wrong with a falcon, they smoke brilliantly no matter what you do. Barber B lines are also excellent value for money. I personally hate cobs, but I think I'm in a bit of a minority.

I'd recommend getting some small tobacco samplers (10g) to try out some different styles, and don't write something off just because you don't like it now. Some tobaccos are more forgiving in terms of technique than others. If you want any advice, feel free to drop me a PM.

I'd also say, don't take any advice too seriously, practice makes perfect, and you're unlikely to get good smokes without working out your own way of doing it.

Thanks for the advice, I noticed you can get the 10g samplers and I think it's a great idea. I've already bought a pouch of Three Nuns and a tin of Petersons Night cap which can't wait to try, one of the three pipes should arrive tommorow so not much longer for me to wait

GQ Tobaccos do their own line which, AFAICT, are the same (made by the same chaps I believe?) as the Barber B Line of pipes...I mean, some are absolutely identical except for the brand stamp. However, GQ's are - IIRC - £5 cheaper! Can't go wrong for that price

That's good to know, and yes a very good price by the looks of it!

Welcome, from Michigan! I’m excited to see what three you’ve got coming in. If I had to go with just 3 off the top of my head I’d choose a Moonshine Cannonball, a Peterson 82, and a Peterson system pipe (though I’m not sure which one).

Just had a look and they seem like a very nice choice indeed

Couldn't agree more. Yorkshire is blessed to have many such sites. Here's a link for better information - enjoy

Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx Abbey is the perfect choice for a peaceful day out, with its extensive ruins and fascinating museum in a secluded North York Moors valley.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

My old Nan is from Yorkshire and so have been up a few times, I must admit it really is beautiful part of the country.

 

[simong]

Welcome from Hereford.
Three Dunhills is what you want mate. Not really…..but if you can afford to live in surrey, three Dunhills should be doable.

 

[Christos D. Tsatsaronis]

Welcome to the Forum, from Athens, Greece.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

 

[Tyke Piper]

...My old Nan is from Yorkshire and so have been up a few times, I must admit it really is beautiful part of the country...

Amen to that, brother of the briar

 

[simong]

Welcome from Cork Ireland by way of Indianapolis Indiana. View attachment 285656

*that was a joke*

Funny guy!

 

[Zak Halfway]

Welcome from Hereford.
Three Dunhills is what you want mate. Not really…..but if you can afford to live in surrey, three Dunhills should be doable.

Now now! I'm merely one of the peasant folk

Welcome from Cork Ireland by way of Indianapolis Indiana. View attachment 285656

*that was a joke*

I don't get it

But I have a feeling I'll probably agree with what simong said

 

[King Bulldog]

Now now! I'm merely one of the peasant folk

I don't get it

But I have a feeling I'll probably agree with what simong said

Taking you lot longer enough to leave so I understand why you don't get it.

 

[Zak Halfway]

Taking you lot longer enough to leave so I understand why you don't get it.

Are you gunna make me Google it?