Update from OleMissRebel

[olemissrebel]

Well guys, I took your advice and purchased several Missouri Meerschaums along with several tins of tobacco and various supplies. I also decided to make my first substantial pipe a meerschaum and purchased a MeerQueen pipe from the meerschaum store online. Just got it in yesterday and already love it!! Of course, the corncobs came in first and I was able to advance my skill level on them. I am still semi lost!!LOL The bowl gets hot, moisture occurs, the bowl goes out, etc.!! There is definitely a learning curb with this hobby.
I purchased some Dunhill Early Morning and Elizabethan Blend, Squadron Leader, Balkan Sasieni, and Capstan Blue. Haven't tried the Early Morning or Balkan Sasieni yet. I do enjoy the Capstan Blue and Elizabethan Blend. I can't get into the Squadron leader believe it or not. Damn, it smells just like a pile of burning autumn leaves!! I didn't realize that I had no aromatics so I ordered some Dan Tobacco Milonga.
My plan of attack is to get a Briar next month and use the meerschaum during the rest periods. I would love some tips on other aromatics and virginias.

 

[bigbellypapy]

Try some captin black original white pouch and some sutliff private stock Bacchanalia. They always please me. I also like borgumriff whiskey blend.

 

[zack24]

We'll be in Oxford for my nieces wedding next weekend- she's a Old Miss grad...Jackie Boyce- I'll be taking 6 MM and tobacco for guys to enjoy at the rehearsal dinner...

 

[petes03]

Glad to see you're off and running! As for the aros, get yourself some Lane Limited 1Q, you won't be disappointed! As for Virginias, I'm not really a fan of them so maybe someone else will chime in on that one for you. I did just try some McClelland "Deep Hollow" which is a stoved Virginia blend, and I really enjoyed it! That makes 2 Va blends that I kinda like, the other is McClelland "221b Black Shag", also a stoved Va blend.

 

[bobpnm]

There is a learning curve. When I first started my challenges had to do with three things. My tobacco was too wet. I packed too tight. I smoked too fast. Patience and experimenting with moisture, packing and technique overcomes. Hang in there! Lanes 1Q is a good aromatic. Dunhill Flake is a good VIrginia. I think everyone should try them both.

 

[rmason]

+1 on the 1Q and the Dunhill Flake, also for an aro I would suggest Ashton's Rainy Day it's the only aro I have left in my rotation.

~Ron

 

[olemissrebel]

Thanks on the suggestions guys. zack24 enjoy your time in Oxford. Lucky or unlucky for you no game to get in your way that weekend!!

 

[judcole]

There is a learning curve. When I first started my challenges had to do with three things. My tobacco was too wet. I packed too tight. I smoked too fast.

Common problems.

I will give you the same advice I always give - "smoke the best tobaccos and best pipes you can afford". Stay away from drugstore aros! They tend to burn hot and wet, no matter what you do. ::

 

[tarak]

I'm going to respectfully disagree with the gentleman recommending Captain Black, Borkum Riff, etc. I'd suggest you run away from that.
Another +1 on Lane 1-Q, as well as LL-7. Another Aro I've enjoyed is CAO Eileen's Dream.
For Virginias, McClelland makes some great stuff, I really like Blackwoods Flake. Flakes are a tough learning curve, FYI...but worth it. I'm also a fan of McBarren Old Dark Fired.

 

[jah76]

Good on you. I'm not a huge fan of straight Virginia's myself. I need some perique or orientals in there to give them some depth.
EMP is some good stuff. It really opened me up to Orientals.