What Do I Need?

[BeardonBoards]

Pipe, lighter, tamper (finger, nail, spent cartridge could all work as well), pipe cleaners. That's all you need. I'd suggest Peterson Early Morning Pipe as a decent start. Maybe move to Nightcap then 3 nuns to enjoy the nostalgia of what your father smoked. Otherwise check out a tobacconist named The Country Squire and try some of their aromatics and non-aromatics.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

All I need is this one pipe... This one pipe, and the remote control... and this lamp... that's all, that's all I need...

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Pipe, lighter, tamper (finger, nail, spent cartridge could all work as well), pipe cleaners. That's all you need. I'd suggest Peterson Early Morning Pipe as a decent start. Maybe move to Nightcap then 3 nuns to enjoy the nostalgia of what your father smoked. Otherwise check out a tobacconist named The Country Squire and try some of their aromatics and non-aromatics.

You know, I need to shoot off my 410 so I could have a nice tapper. ???

 

[mso489]

Other stuff that seems to follow everything you need to smoke is a pipe rack that will soon fill up so you need another pipe rack besides; a deep condiment dish as an ash tray; a cereal size bowl of some kind for mixing some blends or condimental tobacco; a pipe case for the car or trips that will fit all the essentials; and lots of pipes of different sizes, shapes, materials, finishes, and designs; and a remarkable selection of blends of different tobaccos, cuts, brands, styles, ages, and strengths, more than you ever imagined existed. Pipe smoking requires only a few essentials and inspires endless desires.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Pipe, lighter, tamper (finger, nail, spent cartridge could all work as well), pipe cleaners. That's all you need. I'd suggest Peterson Early Morning Pipe as a decent start. Maybe move to Nightcap then 3 nuns to enjoy the nostalgia of what your father smoked. Otherwise check out a tobacconist named The Country Squire and try some of their aromatics and non-aromatics.

Agree on the minimalist approach, along with a couple of different tobaccos.

How do you know the OP is near The Country Squire? I missed that.

And where might you be?

Please put your location in your Profile as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

 

[Kaarigar]

Agree on the minimalist approach, along with a couple of different tobaccos.

How do you know the OP is near The Country Squire? I missed that.

And where might you be?

Please put your location in your Profile as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

Thank you, I've set the location.

 

[BeardonBoards]

Thank you, I've set the location.

Ooof sorry, California is a bit tricky for tobacco I think. The Country Squire recommendation was meant because they have great stuff and are a great online tobacconist. Not sure their shipping restrictions.

 

[BeardonBoards]

Other stuff that seems to follow everything you need to smoke is a pipe rack that will soon fill up so you need another pipe rack besides; a deep condiment dish as an ash tray; a cereal size bowl of some kind for mixing some blends or condimental tobacco; a pipe case for the car or trips that will fit all the essentials; and lots of pipes of different sizes, shapes, materials, finishes, and designs; and a remarkable selection of blends of different tobaccos, cuts, brands, styles, ages, and strengths, more than you ever imagined existed. Pipe smoking requires only a few essentials and inspires endless desires.

Definitely agree with this. I intended for this hobby to be small like the last time I tried it. only a few cobs and some tobacco. But with a 15 pipe stand that is now filled, I've tried to call it quits on pipes (except the elusive 1994 Dunhill, not rusticated I'm looking for). I have also found a liking for my nice etsy tampers made with purpleheart and spalted wood. My focus has now shifted to tobacco...

 

[hairvise]

Thank you, I've set the location.

Glad to see there’s another forum member who lives in San Francisco. Send me a DM and I’ll be happy to set you up with a number of tobacco samples.

 

[jewman22]

Easy to start. Just need a pipe, and a lighter, and some tobacco. I'd recommend a lightly flavoured aromatic as a start point, such as Lane Q-1 or Captain Black Gold, since they smoke cool, have a decent flavour, and burn quite well. As well as being mild enough as too not bombard you, and have enough going on to keep you interested.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

A friend sent me a nice starter assortment of pipes, tobacco, tamping tool, and even a antique wood holder. He recommended cobs also and I've picked up three, the Carolina Gentleman, and two of the Freehand.

For me, the shape is going to be important. I love the author shape and just recently discovered the Lovat/ Lumberman,Liverpoolshape. If my bids win, I should have one by next weekend.