Pipe smoking, a lost art.

[BrewingTravisty]

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I'd buy it by the pound but I am not ready to confess to myself that I smoke that much.

I would buy a pound of it lol but not enough to create a shortage xP

 

[Fedora]

Anyone hear about a Lane 1-Q shortage?

Some shmuck out in AR bought it all up or something?

Seriously? Who needs that much 1Q? Lol

Whut? It's only five ounces. Haha.

The nearest decent shop is an hour drive from home so I stocked up. That'll last me a good long while.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

5 oz will last me a couple weeks usually, maybe longer depending on my mood. I haven't been smoking much lately due to money plus I just haven't been feeling great so that would last me awhile

 

[Fedora]

Bowl of Nutty Irishman. A Cavendish/ Burley aro. It's, well, nutty with liqueur. Sweet. Mild. Nice dessert smoke.

 

[ThirstyChap]

We've got a newage shop not too far away that carry some hand-made pipes a local fellow crafts. Funky, really long, wizardy looking pipes. Kinda like Gandolf's. He actually takes the time to burn all the way down the stem with a hot wire/rod.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

We've got a newage shop not too far away that carry some hand-made pipes a local fellow crafts. Funky, really long, wizardy looking pipes. Kinda like Gandolf's. He actually takes the time to burn all the way down the stem with a hot wire/rod.

Churchwarden. Like a champ.

 

[sleepspeaking]

This is happening. Don't you wish you were here to join in?

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[sleepspeaking]

Here we go

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[treacheroustexan]

So, just starting out I just made these purchases:

Pipe:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/70787/

Tobacco:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/85456/

My question is... should I buy a better pipe first? Lol. I also purchased a tool and some cleaners. If anyone can recommend a reasonable priced pipe that will last me quite some time, that would be great!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

So, just starting out I just made these purchases:

Pipe:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/70787/

Tobacco:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/85456/

My question is... should I buy a better pipe first? Lol. I also purchased a tool and some cleaners. If anyone can recommend a reasonable priced pipe that will last me quite some time, that would be great!

That pipe should be just fine to start out with. 8oz of any single tobacco is a pretty large comittment if you haven't tried it yet. I personally suggest buying 1oz samples of a bunch of different things to find what you like. It may cost a bit more, but it is worth it in the long run. The most important rule is to like what you smoke and smoke what you like.

 

[sleepspeaking]

when i started i spent too much on my first pipe, and I end up smoking my corn cobs more often.

And I stick to 1-1.5oz samples, and I'm glad cause I hate looking at the few large amounts of tobacco I don't like smoking just taking up space in my drawer.


+1 What BrewinHooligan says

The most important rule is to like what you smoke and smoke what you like.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

So, just starting out I just made these purchases:

Pipe:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/70787/

Tobacco:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/85456/

My question is... should I buy a better pipe first? Lol. I also purchased a tool and some cleaners. If anyone can recommend a reasonable priced pipe that will last me quite some time, that would be great!

I'm gonna echo BrewinHooligan and sleepspeaking: start off with small samples of different tobaccos until you find something you really like. Dr. Grabow makes some decent starter pipes, but I really use my Missouri Meerschaum cobs (Eaton and Legend) more than my others (not that I have a lot). the rest on a cob is a lot shorter, they are cheap, and the bowl size is perfect for at work. I can smoke any blend out of them with little cleaning and had no issues with ghosting.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I ordered some bits and things from Vermont Freehand last night. pretty excited to get these blocks drilled and cut!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

I ordered some bits and things from Vermont Freehand last night. pretty excited to get these blocks drilled and cut!

Let me know when you're ready to start taking orders!

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Let me know when you're ready to start taking orders!

I don't think I'll be taking orders (unless I find out that I'm unnaturally good at it), but I can make sure you get one!:rockin:

 

[Fedora]

I don't think I'll be taking orders (unless I find out that I'm unnaturally good at it), but I can make sure you get one!:rockin:

* raises hand. I'll take one.

That's a slippery slope brother. Ask someone who knows...

 

[BrewinHooligan]

I don't think I'll be taking orders (unless I find out that I'm unnaturally good at it), but I can make sure you get one!:rockin:

Sounds fair bruva! I'm cool with trades or purchase. I have gotten pretty damn good at rolling cigars that smoke as well or better than the premiums.

Ignored the dr today and ran some 2012 Penzance through my poker.

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[Billy-Klubb]

Monday evening I cut up my 2nd pressing of tobacco. it was just some Chatham Manor with some 1-Q and a little Rum Outlaws split & mixed in. when I pulled the cake out, it was pressed for 3 days and very dense. now it's all fluffy. gonna have to think on this.

 

[wxman73]

Took advantage of pipes and cigars free shipping today and ordered a Missouri Meershaum Legend and an oz of Lane 1q. Cant wait for it to get here and try my first pipe.

 

[1977Brewer]

Bit the bullet and bought a cob & some Super Value Black & Gold. Beats the damn pall malls.

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[GilaMinumBeer]

gonna have to think on this.

Don't think on it. Just send it to me and I'll fix it.

Bit the bullet and bought a cob & some Super Value Black & Gold. Beats the damn pall malls.

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Yes, yes it does.

 

[1977Brewer]

Just found out my local shop stocks Lane 1Q in bulk. On like donkey kong.

 

[sleepspeaking]

I just picked up that deal from pipes and cigars. I figure I can parcel out the stuff I don't want to one of my brothers, my next batch of beer should be ready for drinking by March 1st. I'll toast the both of you with a brew and bowl once both arrive, and/or carbonate.

Here's to you two jokers. Happy Saint Patty's.

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[Billy-Klubb]

my stuff came in from Vermont Freehand. now I need to shape my chamber bits and cut some briar!

 

[1977Brewer]

my stuff came in from Vermont Freehand. now I need to shape my chamber bits and cut some briar!

Hey billy I make my own beer. I'll send you ho made beers for a ho made pipe.

Marinate on it.

 

[Fedora]

Maple Cavendish. Bleh.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Went to Phoenix Pipe Club last night. Had some Comoys Cask 4 which is a tasty VA/per flake then someone let me try some Frog Morton Cellar and I immediately bought a large tin of the stuff along with some Lancer Slices. Never been to the shop before and they have a ton of bulk stuff.
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[TheCADJockey]

Hey billy I make my own beer. I'll send you ho made beers for a ho made pipe.

Marinate on it.

I second this marination but will throw it out there to anyone that makes their own. Will properly compensate with beer and or other local goods. I'll never care enough to buy some pricey pipe, it's all about the journey... nothing special about buying some wonky little pipe from the Indian Reservation.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I second this marination but will throw it out there to anyone that makes their own. Will properly compensate with beer and or other local goods. I'll never care enough to buy some pricey pipe, it's all about the journey... nothing special about buying some wonky little pipe from the Indian Reservation.

I would third this second xP but I don't have the homebrew to send right now. I've got 10 gallons fermenting right now but that's for a party in a couple months haha I'm pretty sure I need every drop of it.

 

[JawZziff]

picked up my first corn cob, tool, and pouch today. I had no idea where to start with tobacco so the lady behind the counter who had to use a cheat sheet recommended mix no. 79. I'm reading some interesting reviews now. I enjoyed it for my first time smoking a pipe but I look forward to trying something that is a little more widely enjoyed by the pipe smoking community.