Pipe smoking, a lost art.

[BrewinHooligan]

Pipeandcigars.com has some good deals.

So does kingsmokingpipesandcigars.com, some of the best pipe prices I have ever seen.

 

[TheCADJockey]

Pipeandcigars.com has some good deals.

Wow. I don't even know where to start. Assuming just pick a pipe that looks nice? Man there's a lot of stuff.

 

[odorf]

 

[Ace_Club]

Wow. I don't even know where to start. Assuming just pick a pipe that looks nice? Man there's a lot of stuff.

Yep, just pick one that you feel suits you.

 

[hunter_le five]

Wow. I don't even know where to start. Assuming just pick a pipe that looks nice? Man there's a lot of stuff.

Here you go CAD:

 

[TheCADJockey]

Yep, just pick one that you feel suits you.

There's a couple of the longer, straight ones that I like.. just wasn't sure if the sandblasted style was cheap or if it even made a difference. Thank you.

Here you go CAD:

I don't know what those are, but I'll take two.

 

[Ace_Club]

There's a couple of the longer, straight ones that I like.. just wasn't sure if the sandblasted style was cheap or if it even made a difference. Thank you.

Rustication on the pipes doesn't mean they're cheap. Often times, it's required when making a pipe and a flaw in the briar is discovered when finishing (a grain of sand, etc.). In order not to have to junk a smooth pipe, rustication is applied. Some people like the look, others don't. Comes down to personal preference.

I don't know what those are, but I'll take two.

I'll leave that one go.

 

[Psylocide]

I don't know what those are, but I'll take two.

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-secret-criminal-uses-stuff-they-sell-in-gas-stations/

 

[TheCADJockey]

Some people like the look, others don't. Comes down to personal preference.

Got ya. Appreciate it man. Now I can't make up my mind.

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-secret-criminal-uses-stuff-they-sell-in-gas-stations/

Thanks. I haven't been to the bodega in a while; I guess I'm out of touch. I'll deduct 5 street cred from my character sheet.

 

[Ace_Club]

Spent some more time sanding last night. It's pretty much at the point that I could call it good enough and move on, but there are a few areas where it's not quite symmetrical or the transition from the shank to the stem is not quite where I would like it to be. The grain actually turned out to be quite nice on this one. I am somewhat pleasantly surprised.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Got ya. Appreciate it man. Now I can't make up my mind.

My collection of briars is about 50/50 smooth/textured.

I will say that the larger rusticated pipes I have tend to smoke cooler.

 

[Psylocide]

Spent some more time sanding last night. It's pretty much at the point that I could call it good enough and move on, but there are a few areas where it's not quite symmetrical or the transition from the shank to the stem is not quite where I would like it to be. The grain actually turned out to be quite nice on this one. I am somewhat pleasantly surprised.

The rest of us will just use our imaginations.

 

[Ace_Club]

The rest of us will just use our imaginations.

Settle down, pictures will be forthcoming. Maybe tonight I'll snap a few more.

 

[burninator]

My collection of briars is about 50/50 smooth/textured.

I will say that the larger rusticated pipes I have tend to smoke cooler.

Maybe the texturing acts a bit like a heat sink.

FWIW if you're just getting into pipe smoking, I'd avoid drastic bends. They tend to collect water, if you smoke hot, which I did frequently when I started smoking pipes.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Maybe the texturing acts a bit like a heat sink.

I think it does, but only on the larger pipes. On the smaller, I think it removes too much material and makes for a warmer than otherwise would be pipe.

 

[Ace_Club]

Maybe the texturing acts a bit like a heat sink.

FWIW if you're just getting into pipe smoking, I'd avoid drastic bends. They tend to collect water, if you smoke hot, which I did frequently when I started smoking pipes.

I think it does, but only on the larger pipes. On the smaller, I think it removes too much material and makes for a warmer than otherwise would be pipe.

Potentially, but you also have to look at the fact that larger (and I use larger here to mainly indicate thicker around the bowl area) pipes in general will smoke cooler simply because there's more briar available as insulation. I agree with what you're saying for the smaller pipes, as the rustication will add areas of thinner bowl wall. However, on a larger pipe, I think the main contributor for the cool smoke is the thicker bowl walls.

I'm expecting my rhodesian that I'm making to be exceptionally cool since the bowl is very thick.

 

[1977Brewer]

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-secret-criminal-uses-stuff-they-sell-in-gas-stations/

The fact that I learned nothing from that article might indicate something about my former self. Maybe.

I'm still trying to figure out where my pipe is. Also indicates something about my former self. I know where my "other" pipe is. Haven't used it in like 7 years, but I'm well aware that it's in my soldering kit box.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Potentially, but you also have to look at the fact that larger (and I use larger here to mainly indicate thicker around the bowl area) pipes in general will smoke cooler simply because there's more briar available as insulation.

This I know. Was mostly comparing pipes of same size. The large pipes I have that are smooth, tend to feel warmer in the hand than a similar sized rusticated.

 

[Ace_Club]

Here are two from tonight's sanding session.

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[TheCADJockey]

I'm just about out of that tin my buddy picked up for me, Sunset something. Found it relatively lacking but it was nice to figure out some subtleties of my pipe and how it smokes. Think I'm going to order something off of P&C's to get me through the holidays. Any suggestions? It all looks the same to me.

:: was there was a Navy one you guys said was good?

 

[Ace_Club]

I'm just about out of that tin my buddy picked up for me, Sunset something. Found it relatively lacking but it was nice to figure out some subtleties of my pipe and how it smokes. Think I'm going to order something off of P&C's to get me through the holidays. Any suggestions? It all looks the same to me.

:: was there was a Navy one you guys said was good?

Escudo Navy De Luxe is supposed to be the VaPer blend. I have a small sample, but haven't tried it yet.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Escudo Navy De Luxe is supposed to be the VaPer blend. I have a small sample, but haven't tried it yet.

It'll fluff up nicely once the stickiness dries out some and is rubbed out again.

 

[TheCADJockey]

It'll fluff up nicely once the stickiness dries out some and is rubbed out again.

Rubbed out? I don't even know. That sunset blend stuff actually burned so amazing the last couple days. I think it finally had time to dry up a bit. I'm going to run out really soon. Too bad there's not like a variety pack to try out lol.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Rubbed out? I don't even know. That sunset blend stuff actually burned so amazing the last couple days. I think it finally had time to dry up a bit. I'm going to run out really soon. Too bad there's not like a variety pack to try out lol.

Some tobaccos come in slices, plugs, cubes, etc.. All compressed and stuck together. The Escudo is formed into a rope, and then thin spiral disc slices are cut off the end for packaging.

From this, it must be rubbed out. Although some just fold the flake/slices/cubes into the pipe and smoke it like that. To rub it out you literally rub it between your palms to break it apart into the bits or ribbons.

But, there are also a LOT of tins that are ready rubbed.

Look for samplers at most all of the online tobacconists. They usually have some pretty good deals.

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipe-tobacco/tin-samplers/

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipe-tobacco/bulk-pipe-tobacco-samplers/

 

[TheCADJockey]

Look for samplers at most all of the online tobacconists. They usually have some pretty good deals.

Oh.. so it is a real thing. Thanks so much man, I'm going to pick one of these. I don't want to have to go and prepare something to smoke. I just grab a pinch as I go out the door. No need to over-complicate it until I find something I really like. This is awesome.

 

[Psylocide]

It'll fluff up nicely once the stickiness dries out some and is rubbed out again.

Are we... are we not doing 'phrasing' anymore?

 

[jmcquesten]

It'll fluff up nicely once the stickiness dries out some and is rubbed out again.

That's what she said?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Oh.. so it is a real thing. Thanks so much man, I'm going to pick one of these. I don't want to have to go and prepare something to smoke. I just grab a pinch as I go out the door. No need to over-complicate it until I find something I really like. This is awesome.

The smaller puck like tins are usually pretty compressed but many only need a bit of fluffing to separate the flakes or ribbons. I usually rub out a tin and then store it in a ziplock bag because it will no longer fit in the tin.

But, the larger cans are usually pre-rubbed. These are the ones the size of a mixed peanut tin or larger.

Just take a moment to look at the packaging notes on the cut type and you quickly learn what to expect.

 

[Ace_Club]

@TheCADJockey, did you pick a pipe yet?

 

[hunter_le five]

@TheCADJockey, did you pick a pipe yet?

He went with this one: