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jojoscigars · 05-11-2002, 09:01 AM

but i would not know where to start .there are so many nice looking pipes out there and many nice smelling tabacco .

Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends with a mystrey.

JGIORD · 05-11-2002, 11:30 AM

JoJo,

Here is my advice, for what its worth.

I wouldn't waste your money on an expensive pipe until you know you really enjoy pipe smoking (it is much different than a cigar). I recommend finding either a Corncobb (about $5-$10) or even a Dr. Grabow for around $20. Definitely don't spend more than $50. Other good pipes that are relatively inexpensive are some Savinelli, Comoy and Stanwell.

I own a Dr. Grabow and it actually smoke pretty good, even if it looks cheap. Some pipes come with filters and others don't this is a personal thing, but I would recommend getting one that accepts a filter (you can always pull it out and insert a blank sleeve). A filter helps to cool the smoke and absorb moisture, which can be a problem. Many new smokers tend to overpuff their pipes in the begining and overheat them resulting in tongue bite. You don't draw on a pipe like you do a cigar, you take subtle little puffs.

As for tobacco, I would recommend getting some samples at your local tobacconist. Try a couple of aromatics (they usually sell them in 2oz bags for a couple of bucks). Then try an English blend. This will have latakia, virginia and possibly some oriental tobaccos and are much different. I find the aroma of aromatic tobacco is what everyone loves about a pipe, but English blends are a more fulfilling smoke for me.

Let the tobacconist show you how to properly fill and pack your pipe, this is the most crucial step and if done wrong will not provide you with a good smoking experience. A good tobacconist will gladly show you the proper way, but remember it will take time to get it down right.

You will also need a tamper to tamp the ashes and settle the burn evenly over the bowl and some pipe cleaners for when you are finished smoking.

Also remember a pipe needs to cool and dry off before being smoked again. This is why pipe smokers have more than one pipe. They should at least sit overnight before being smoked again to fully dry out. Never repack and smoke a warm pipe.

A good Enlgish blend that I recently discovered is Dunhill Standard Mixture Mild. It has a nice combination of Virginias with just enough Latakia for you to taste it, but its not heavy or overbearing. The aroma is nice too.

Other possible choices:
McClellands Frog Morton
Esoterica Tobaccos (heavy latakia blends)
Peterson Irish Oak
CAO Midnight Ride (is very different with Orientals and latakia).

Good luck and remember patience is key!

mars · 05-11-2002, 04:54 PM

I agree with JGIORD. Cobs are good starters.

jojoscigars · 05-11-2002, 08:32 PM

i am great full for the reply i am going to start looking for a pipe .will let you know how it works out thank you jojo

Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends with a mystrey.

Park Bear · 05-13-2002, 02:16 PM

I have also seen a lot of Savinelli seconds, I own 2 and they are good smokers

PB

Who Tagged Big O's Weiner????

Snob Extraordinaire

TommyBB · 05-13-2002, 11:12 PM

Joe, thanks for the info. I've been giving it some thought as well.

Who tagged BigO's wiener?

mannish · 05-17-2002, 09:17 AM

Peterson makes sone decent inexspensive pipes. Actually somne of the Petersons were my favorite over many of the more costly ones I had. I sold them all and quit the pipe.

bigjp · 05-17-2002, 12:04 PM

Peterson's are great pipes IMO. I have 5 of them and use them regularly.

JGIORD gave good advice. A good local guy is invaluable in pipe smoking...wish I had one. Try some aromatics, but I've found that most cigar/pipe smokers tend to steer clear of them, or just smoke them occasionally. English blends and straight Virginia blends are the most popular among cigar converts. Dunhill tobaccos are a good start as they are not too expensive and very good. Also, they've been around so long and are a benchmark for many smokers. Just offering a few ideas here...

Take a look at www.pipe.org for some FAQ's. They help a lot.

Packing the bowl is the crucial part (as stated by JGIORD), so try not to give up until you learn to do that...it makes a world of difference in your smoking experience.

JGIORD · 05-17-2002, 12:55 PM

www.pipe.org is a great site. Here are some others that you can use to find some reviews on tobacco. I for one have to admit that my pipe tobacco pallete is no where near as refined as my cigar pallete.

http://tobaccoreviews.smokingpipes.com
www.priss.org/pipes.shtml

mannish · 05-17-2002, 02:08 PM

I smoked a pipe for a couple of years and it involves more work/time than anything else you will smoke. A nasty pipe is nasty and it won't take but couple of cases of 'tongue bite' to get you to pay more attention to all the details such as packing & puffing. My wife hated the pipe she tolerates the cigars much more. I was never a big fan of latakia

05-11-2002, 09:01 AM	#1
jojoscigars Club Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: long island, ny Posts: 1,705	but i would not know where to start .there are so many nice looking pipes out there and many nice smelling tabacco . Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends with a mystrey. __________________ Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends in a mystrey..... Dont hate me bacause i have more cigars then you ..

05-11-2002, 11:30 AM	#2
JGIORD Club Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,369	JoJo, Here is my advice, for what its worth. I wouldn't waste your money on an expensive pipe until you know you really enjoy pipe smoking (it is much different than a cigar). I recommend finding either a Corncobb (about $5-$10) or even a Dr. Grabow for around $20. Definitely don't spend more than $50. Other good pipes that are relatively inexpensive are some Savinelli, Comoy and Stanwell. I own a Dr. Grabow and it actually smoke pretty good, even if it looks cheap. Some pipes come with filters and others don't this is a personal thing, but I would recommend getting one that accepts a filter (you can always pull it out and insert a blank sleeve). A filter helps to cool the smoke and absorb moisture, which can be a problem. Many new smokers tend to overpuff their pipes in the begining and overheat them resulting in tongue bite. You don't draw on a pipe like you do a cigar, you take subtle little puffs. As for tobacco, I would recommend getting some samples at your local tobacconist. Try a couple of aromatics (they usually sell them in 2oz bags for a couple of bucks). Then try an English blend. This will have latakia, virginia and possibly some oriental tobaccos and are much different. I find the aroma of aromatic tobacco is what everyone loves about a pipe, but English blends are a more fulfilling smoke for me. Let the tobacconist show you how to properly fill and pack your pipe, this is the most crucial step and if done wrong will not provide you with a good smoking experience. A good tobacconist will gladly show you the proper way, but remember it will take time to get it down right. You will also need a tamper to tamp the ashes and settle the burn evenly over the bowl and some pipe cleaners for when you are finished smoking. Also remember a pipe needs to cool and dry off before being smoked again. This is why pipe smokers have more than one pipe. They should at least sit overnight before being smoked again to fully dry out. Never repack and smoke a warm pipe. A good Enlgish blend that I recently discovered is Dunhill Standard Mixture Mild. It has a nice combination of Virginias with just enough Latakia for you to taste it, but its not heavy or overbearing. The aroma is nice too. Other possible choices: McClellands Frog Morton Esoterica Tobaccos (heavy latakia blends) Peterson Irish Oak CAO Midnight Ride (is very different with Orientals and latakia). Good luck and remember patience is key! __________________ "Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in!"... Michael Corleone

05-11-2002, 04:54 PM	#3
mars Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lemoyne, PA USA Posts: 102	I agree with JGIORD. Cobs are good starters. __________________ mars A long time ago... In a shire far, far away.

05-11-2002, 08:32 PM	#4
jojoscigars Club Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: long island, ny Posts: 1,705	i am great full for the reply i am going to start looking for a pipe .will let you know how it works out thank you jojo Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends with a mystrey. __________________ Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends in a mystrey..... Dont hate me bacause i have more cigars then you ..

05-13-2002, 02:16 PM	#5
Park Bear Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 8,749	I have also seen a lot of Savinelli seconds, I own 2 and they are good smokers PB Who Tagged Big O's Weiner???? Snob Extraordinaire __________________ "if what he teachs is false, it will be found out and it will pass. But if it is from God, no one will be able to stop it."

05-13-2002, 11:12 PM	#6
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,638	Joe, thanks for the info. I've been giving it some thought as well. Who tagged BigO's wiener? __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

05-17-2002, 09:17 AM	#7
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	Peterson makes sone decent inexspensive pipes. Actually somne of the Petersons were my favorite over many of the more costly ones I had. I sold them all and quit the pipe. __________________ “We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.”

05-17-2002, 12:04 PM	#8
bigjp Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 442	Peterson's are great pipes IMO. I have 5 of them and use them regularly. JGIORD gave good advice. A good local guy is invaluable in pipe smoking...wish I had one. Try some aromatics, but I've found that most cigar/pipe smokers tend to steer clear of them, or just smoke them occasionally. English blends and straight Virginia blends are the most popular among cigar converts. Dunhill tobaccos are a good start as they are not too expensive and very good. Also, they've been around so long and are a benchmark for many smokers. Just offering a few ideas here... Take a look at www.pipe.org for some FAQ's. They help a lot. Packing the bowl is the crucial part (as stated by JGIORD), so try not to give up until you learn to do that...it makes a world of difference in your smoking experience.

05-17-2002, 12:55 PM	#9
JGIORD Club Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,369	www.pipe.org is a great site. Here are some others that you can use to find some reviews on tobacco. I for one have to admit that my pipe tobacco pallete is no where near as refined as my cigar pallete. http://tobaccoreviews.smokingpipes.com www.priss.org/pipes.shtml __________________ "Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in!"... Michael Corleone

05-17-2002, 02:08 PM	#10
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	I smoked a pipe for a couple of years and it involves more work/time than anything else you will smoke. A nasty pipe is nasty and it won't take but couple of cases of 'tongue bite' to get you to pay more attention to all the details such as packing & puffing. My wife hated the pipe she tolerates the cigars much more. I was never a big fan of latakia __________________ “We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.”

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