Yeah sometimes I'll pack the pipe I plan on smoking the next day, and then pack a different one. I don't like having options. But yet I keep acquiring more....options.
Which Pipe You Choose Today?
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First, I start with the tobacco. That usually narrows down the field of pipe choices. From there, I pick a pipe that is best suited for my mood, quantity I want to smoke and my memory of how the pipe smokes the chosen tobacco.
There are different nuances that each pipe brings to the table with the same tobacco in it and my choice is based on that. Pretty simple really. I rarely smoke any of my high-end pipes for daily smoking because, well, just because.. I keep them in wall cabinets in my house and keep the daily runners in the man-cave where I smoke. That makes the less expensive ones more accessible so they get much more use.
Today I smoked a Giubileo d'Oro 315KS (Prince) with C&D Old Joe Krantz blue. It was perfect. Tonight, it will be Stonehaven in a Rainer Barbi.
There are different nuances that each pipe brings to the table with the same tobacco in it and my choice is based on that. Pretty simple really. I rarely smoke any of my high-end pipes for daily smoking because, well, just because.. I keep them in wall cabinets in my house and keep the daily runners in the man-cave where I smoke. That makes the less expensive ones more accessible so they get much more use.
Today I smoked a Giubileo d'Oro 315KS (Prince) with C&D Old Joe Krantz blue. It was perfect. Tonight, it will be Stonehaven in a Rainer Barbi.
Why doesn’t someone invent a system like geranimals (the freaky 1970s kids clothing design where you match the critters so the clothes matched without leaving it to the highly dubious judgment of the kids).
Match the pipe with an ephto to the tobacco with an ephto; a pipe with the ring neck whooping llama with the corresponding tobacco; the weasel pipe with weasel flavor tobacco, etc.
Oh man, I am such a genius! Why didn’t I think of this sooner??!! ??
Match the pipe with an ephto to the tobacco with an ephto; a pipe with the ring neck whooping llama with the corresponding tobacco; the weasel pipe with weasel flavor tobacco, etc.
Oh man, I am such a genius! Why didn’t I think of this sooner??!! ??
The pipe all depends on where I am. I have a couple of cobs in the house, a couple in the truck, and a couple in the shop. Extras are packed away in the closet.
Either way, it's a MM cob. They just perform better to me.
Either way, it's a MM cob. They just perform better to me.
I choose different pipe for different tobaccos.
I have about 7 pipes in my rotation and I try to give them all some love. I have some that are dedicated to a certain category of tobacco so probably what blend in wanting to smoke narrows the field for me. I have one Ser Jacopo calabash that I only smoke Christmas Cheer or 4Oth anniversary in. I have one SJ prince that I only smoke Sun Bear in. Other than those situations I just grab one that I’m in the mood to smoke. I like smoking all of my pipes so usually not too much effort to pick one?
I like to use all my pipes and don't have so many that its a chore to do so. I choose depending on what pipes I haven't used recently and what tobaccos I have open at the moment.
Whatever strikes me at the time. This morning was the meerschaum my wife bought me for my birthday…
I usually smoke based on the amount of time I have. In the morning, I usually smoke a clay, or my small pearwood. I have a larger meer and a few no-name briars from my Grandfather for the afternoon. In the evening, the Peterson System, or the Mr. Brog morta, sometimes a larger cob.
I do it by mood, for some reason seven days out of every 28 some of my pipes hide from me.
I simply choose the pipe that has rested the longest and is therefore the driest. Since I only smoke in cobs. Whether to smoke English blends or Virginias. Now I have a strange feeling, because of my wife's covid, and other worries. And I am more disoriented when it comes to choosing a tobacco, and even I do not have the tranquility and calm that I had, since the psychological and economic storm arrived. I imagine that many will identify with this story, which is already a real nightmare. With respect to several years already living with the damned covid. No politician dies of stress, hunger, or depression, at least in Spain. While the population does its best to pay its house rent and fill up the damn gas tank of its old car to be able to go to work.
May your wife get well soon ? Don't worry, she'll be fine. my wife had covid last year during our lockdown in my country. She took some garlic pills.
Thank you dear friend. I'm glad your wife is doing well too. Yes, garlic is a food that I use a lot, especially when I make tomato and olive oil salad, I add fresh garlic. They say it is a very healthy super food for the body. Best regards my friend and take care of yourself.
I do, and am lifting prayers for your wife and you?
Thank you dear friend, Bengel. I pray for you too, and for the people who have covid and many other misfortunes. My wife and I always have candles lit and pray. May god bless this forum of brother smokers.
Sending my best wishes for your wife's speedy recovery.
Thank you John. My wife has fully recovered now. Ya, even Doctors also recommended covid patience to consume more garlic. Best regards. ??
My first bowl of the day I started a bit late as I slept till 10 am. I had no reason to get up earlier.
I got my coffee going and then did the search for what tobacco I wanted. I landed on a tin of 2005 Mac Baren Navy Flake. It was quite tasty, burned nicely, an all around tasty smoke that fits one of my Rad Davis Billiards to perfection.
I got lucky that when my daughter was checking my inventory, I found a 5 pack of these tasty tins. I had totally forgotten this 2005 5 pack.
I then grabbed a tin of 2013 Capstan Blue Flake and smoked it in one of my trusty Jack Howell Dublins. The size of the flake just fits perfectly in a group 4-group 5 bowl. I love it when a flake takes a perfectly folded flake.
I got my coffee going and then did the search for what tobacco I wanted. I landed on a tin of 2005 Mac Baren Navy Flake. It was quite tasty, burned nicely, an all around tasty smoke that fits one of my Rad Davis Billiards to perfection.
I got lucky that when my daughter was checking my inventory, I found a 5 pack of these tasty tins. I had totally forgotten this 2005 5 pack.
I then grabbed a tin of 2013 Capstan Blue Flake and smoked it in one of my trusty Jack Howell Dublins. The size of the flake just fits perfectly in a group 4-group 5 bowl. I love it when a flake takes a perfectly folded flake.