What's the Story Morning Pipers?!

[Environment_piper]

Hi folks, new member and new pipe owner here! I bought myself a pretty cheap starter kit with a briar pipe and what I suppose would be the tobacco equivalent of a house wine - smells alright though! Not entirely sure I'll stick with it but we'll see how it goes. Anyway, were I to buy myself something a little more "upmarket" - I don't really know what I'm talking about here, but what are your thoughts on a Chacom Belle Epoque 621? Price is £59/$77. Thanks for any input and hope you're all keeping well!

 

[mso489]

I've been entirely satisfied with my several Chacom pipes. French pipes in general are above their price point in quality, and their design, though traditional, is often impeccable. In fact most of the designs of English pipes so revered as classic came from French pipes, as did the use of briar. I like various French brands: Chacom, BC, Genod, Vuilliard, EWA. St. Claude and other French pipe making locations are proud and competitive. I would say that is a safe buy in all likelihood.

 

[Chasing Embers]

morning piper

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[jpmcwjr]

Nothing wrong with the Chacom I have.

What tobacco are you trying? AND:

You can put your location in your Profile—(please!—because people will forget!) and which 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, etc., etc..
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.

 

[Environment_piper]

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I suppose I brought that on myself! I particularly like the actual morning piper.

 

[Environment_piper]

Nothing wrong with the Chacom I have.

What tobacco are you trying? AND:

You can put your location in your Profile—(please!—because people will forget!) and which 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, etc., etc..
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.

Location added! Tobacco I tried was just from a website where I got the pipe: Mysmokingshop Gentlemans Choice Pipe Tobacco 25g from My Smoking Shop Tobacconist - https://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk/index2.php?mod=catviewind&idPrd=3627&np=Mysmokingshop%20Gentlemans%20Choice%20Pipe%20Tobacco%20%20%2025g

Nothing special as far as I can tell, have only had time to try it once yesterday (when it arrived) - seems decent enough. Do you have any suggestions I might try as a new start?

Kind regards,

Lee

 

[anotherbob]

Hi folks, new member and new pipe owner here! I bought myself a pretty cheap starter kit with a briar pipe and what I suppose would be the tobacco equivalent of a house wine - smells alright though! Not entirely sure I'll stick with it but we'll see how it goes. Anyway, were I to buy myself something a little more "upmarket" - I don't really know what I'm talking about here, but what are your thoughts on a Chacom Belle Epoque 621? Price is £59/$77. Thanks for any input and hope you're all keeping well!

great avatar by the way. I'd venture the tobacco would be the more important area to stretch out a little bit. Unless the pipe is terrible. Though you might also enjoy a new pipe either way. Though don't forget you have plenty of time do things like that.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I suppose I brought that on myself! I particularly like the actual morning piper.

Yes, prepare for much ribbing here.

 

[Environment_piper]

Yes, prepare for much ribbing here.

I shall look forward to it!!

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Welcome from Louisiana!

 

[Environment_piper]

great avatar by the way. I'd venture the tobacco would be the more important area to stretch out a little bit. Unless the pipe is terrible. Though you might also enjoy a new pipe either way. Though don't forget you have plenty of time do things like that.

The pipe doesn't seem awful - it hasn't put me off or anything, nor he tobacco. All in all it seems decent enough for a starting point. Will have a look at tobaccos and see what takes my fancy. Any suggestions for a newbie?

 

[Environment_piper]

Welcome from Louisiana!

Thanks - it's always nice to meet new acquaintances in a hobby!

 

[Country Bladesmith]

The pipe doesn't seem awful - it hasn't put me off or anything, nor he tobacco. All in all it seems decent enough for a starting point. Will have a look at tobaccos and see what takes my fancy. Any suggestions for a newbie?

Smoke slow, no hard drags, stay away from wet aromatics for a while until you have solid technique. Englishes or mild Burley blends is where I’d start.

 

[Environment_piper]

Smoke slow, no hard drags, stay away from wet aromatics for a while until you have solid technique. Englishes or mild Burley blends is where I’d start.

Thanks, I'll definitely bear in mind! The one I have now is kind of aromatic I suppose. Hard to keep lit. Do you keep the metal insert (evaporator?) as part of it or do you recommend removing it? Apology for the dumb questions.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I shall look forward to it!!

Ah, I see you're Irish, likely to give as much ribbing as received.? Welcome aboard from Central Kentucky!

 

[Environment_piper]

Ah, I see you're Irish, likely to give as much ribbing as received.? Welcome aboard from Central Kentucky!

All in good humour, my friend!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Sorry can't recommend anything as I don't know what's available to you. I smoke mostly English/Balkan blends.

Perhaps dry the tobacco a bit more, and, yes, remove the metal bit.

 

[cshubhra]

Welcome!!!

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Thanks, I'll definitely bear in mind! The one I have now is kind of aromatic I suppose. Hard to keep lit. Do you keep the metal insert (evaporator?) as part of it or do you recommend removing it? Apology for the dumb questions.

Never owned a pipe that had one, so I’ll have to defer to the others on that.

 

[BROBS]

Thanks, I'll definitely bear in mind! The one I have now is kind of aromatic I suppose. Hard to keep lit. Do you keep the metal insert (evaporator?) as part of it or do you recommend removing it? Apology for the dumb questions.

I’d pull out the metal insert. Try drying your tobacco til almost crisp.

I’d recommend trying any Gawith Hoggarth you can get your hands on... or Germain’s. ?

oh you’re in Ireland? Try Condor, Benson & Hedges Special Virginia, Maltan, or St Bruno. ?