It is quite a looker!As for the Chacom pipe, looks like a winner.?
Very wise - I will definitely give it a go. Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!I would recommend buying a handful of 1 oz samples of bulk tobacco. Try a bunch of different syles/types/etc. That will give you an idea of what family of tobacco you like (Virginias, English Blends, Virginia-Perique belnds, aromatics, etc.)
Thanks, much appreciated!Welcome to the Forums Sir,and best Greets from Finland
Pipe is now purchased! So in a few days I shall be the proud owner of this fine piece of craftsmanship! Fingers crossed and thanks again for your assistance - it is greatly appreciated.As for the Chacom pipe, looks like a winner.?
Thanks - metal piece removed and tobacco is now drying. Thanks for the tips - I'm keen to try whatever is out there so I'll have a look at the English and Balkan options.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.
If you’re looking in that direction, Balkan Supreme is hard to beat in my opinion, sold under the Arango and Peter Stokkebye names. Same tobacco, and sold as bulk.Thanks - metal piece removed and tobacco is now drying. Thanks for the tips - I'm keen to try whatever is out there so I'll have a look at the English and Balkan options.
Just amazing, my friend!! Great pipe... from someone who doesn't know any better!!As for the Chacom pipe, looks like a winner.?
Terrific! Might you post a pic or two?
There are no dumb questions here! Believe me I know. Anyway welcome from The Great State of TEXASThanks, 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.