How to get started / see if I like pipes?

02-26-2011, 10:40 PM

I'm a recent cigar smoker and I like the idea of pipes, but I have no idea how to get started. With cigars it was pretty easy. No smoke shops here, but I was out of town and all I had to do was buy a cigar to see what I thought. Pipes seem like they would be more complex to get acquainted with. I guess long story short: Where can I get started for fairly cheap, and what should I know?

- Thanks in advance

jkstewart1 · 02-26-2011, 10:44 PM

Get a cob and some Prince Albert, Carter Hall, or Walnut from a local tobacco outlet or even Wally World. Definitely check out the "Ask an Old Fart" thread for more information than you'll ever need, but you'll be glad you did.

Watch out, the slope gets slippery fast!

Emjaysmash · 02-27-2011, 08:33 AM

If you can find a retail store that sells corn cobbs or even better a tobacconist that you can buy and ask his/her recommendations, that would be best. You don't need much to start pipe smoking, but it certainly takes more patience than cigars at the beginning. If you can't find a B&M, I'd recommend pipesandcigars.com. Get youself a Missouri Meerschaum corn cob, and maybe a little pipe tobacco sampler that sounds good to you.

OnlyDryReds · 03-03-2011, 02:49 PM

Starts with a single cob and a 2 oz packet from the B&M, then pretty soon you wonder where the 2 briars came from and what the hell your gonna do with all those tins.....

AD720 · 03-03-2011, 03:04 PM

You can send me a PM with your address.

GreekGodX · 03-03-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

You can send me a PM with your address.

Best advice right there

WINNER!

MurphysLaw · 03-25-2011, 10:38 PM

Im in the same boat, just not sure about finding another slippery slope...

rgrecco · 03-25-2011, 11:28 PM

Same here... Been debating giving it a try but just dont know where to start...

Thammy · 03-27-2011, 01:44 AM

I would say go with a couple of cobs and some small samplers for a couple tobaccos.(2 aromatics, 2 English) Though that is just me cause I like both styles, might as well try a variety of different tastes. I know a lot here would disagree with me.

Even though I said cobs if you have the extra money, might as well just get a high quality briar pipe for a better experience. That is just a suggestion though. My advice would be to have patience to get it down pat. The dos and donts of pipes does take some time and practice.

Mister Moo · 03-27-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFool

I'm a recent cigar smoker and I like the idea of pipes, but I have no idea how to get started. With cigars it was pretty easy. No smoke shops here, but I was out of town and all I had to do was buy a cigar to see what I thought. Pipes seem like they would be more complex to get acquainted with. I guess long story short: Where can I get started for fairly cheap, and what should I know?

- Thanks in advance

So?

pektel · 03-27-2011, 01:29 PM

I just ordered a mm gentlemen cob. Now need to get some tobacco. I'm thinking I shoulda bought a pair of cobs now...
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RevSmoke · 03-27-2011, 04:10 PM

OK, you got a couple pipes? Now go over to Cornell & Diehl and give them a call. Their website is here. http://www.cornellanddiehl.com/oldindex.html

Here's my suggested sampler.
Burley - #107 Haunted Bookshop or #126 Old Joe Krantz
Virginia - #417p Night Train
English - #416 Planatation Evening
Aromatic - Pick what sounds intriguiging (they use no PG, so their aromatics smoke surprisingly cool)

Of course those are just my opinions.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

AD720 · 03-27-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

So?

Max shot me a message that he tried the Great Outdoors (which is a Field and Stream copy) and liked it.

alfredo_buscatti · 04-01-2011, 05:30 AM

I agree that if you want superior customer service and the time it takes to deliver it, you can't beat C&D. I think they would deliver a fine sampler.

02-26-2011, 10:44 PM	#2
jkstewart1 Time to change the Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: John Location: Amish Country, Illinois Posts: 153 Trading: (7)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? Get a cob and some Prince Albert, Carter Hall, or Walnut from a local tobacco outlet or even Wally World. Definitely check out the "Ask an Old Fart" thread for more information than you'll ever need, but you'll be glad you did. Watch out, the slope gets slippery fast!

02-27-2011, 08:33 AM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? If you can find a retail store that sells corn cobbs or even better a tobacconist that you can buy and ask his/her recommendations, that would be best. You don't need much to start pipe smoking, but it certainly takes more patience than cigars at the beginning. If you can't find a B&M, I'd recommend pipesandcigars.com. Get youself a Missouri Meerschaum corn cob, and maybe a little pipe tobacco sampler that sounds good to you. __________________

03-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#5
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? You can send me a PM with your address. __________________

03-25-2011, 10:38 PM	#7
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? Im in the same boat, just not sure about finding another slippery slope... __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-25-2011, 11:28 PM	#8
rgrecco Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Ronald Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 77 Trading: (4)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? Same here... Been debating giving it a try but just dont know where to start...

02-26-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
TheFool Guest Posts: n/a	How to get started / see if I like pipes? I'm a recent cigar smoker and I like the idea of pipes, but I have no idea how to get started. With cigars it was pretty easy. No smoke shops here, but I was out of town and all I had to do was buy a cigar to see what I thought. Pipes seem like they would be more complex to get acquainted with. I guess long story short: Where can I get started for fairly cheap, and what should I know? - Thanks in advance

03-03-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
OnlyDryReds Driving around aimlessly Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Rob Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 162 Trading: (12)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? Starts with a single cob and a 2 oz packet from the B&M, then pretty soon you wonder where the 2 briars came from and what the hell your gonna do with all those tins.....

03-27-2011, 01:44 AM	#9
Thammy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Tyler Location: Edmonton Posts: 81 Trading: (0)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? I would say go with a couple of cobs and some small samplers for a couple tobaccos.(2 aromatics, 2 English) Though that is just me cause I like both styles, might as well try a variety of different tastes. I know a lot here would disagree with me. Even though I said cobs if you have the extra money, might as well just get a high quality briar pipe for a better experience. That is just a suggestion though. My advice would be to have patience to get it down pat. The dos and donts of pipes does take some time and practice.

03-27-2011, 01:29 PM	#11
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? I just ordered a mm gentlemen cob. Now need to get some tobacco. I'm thinking I shoulda bought a pair of cobs now... Posted via Mobile Device

03-27-2011, 04:10 PM	#12
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? OK, you got a couple pipes? Now go over to Cornell & Diehl and give them a call. Their website is here. http://www.cornellanddiehl.com/oldindex.html Here's my suggested sampler. Burley - #107 Haunted Bookshop or #126 Old Joe Krantz Virginia - #417p Night Train English - #416 Planatation Evening Aromatic - Pick what sounds intriguiging (they use no PG, so their aromatics smoke surprisingly cool) Of course those are just my opinions. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

04-01-2011, 05:30 AM	#14
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: How to get started / see if I like pipes? I agree that if you want superior customer service and the time it takes to deliver it, you can't beat C&D. I think they would deliver a fine sampler.