Bad first pipe experience: Me or the tobacco?

[The Poet]

Does Walgreens sell Panama Red? Beats Captain Black ten ways to Sunday.

Originally Posted by The Poet

Does Walgreens sell Panama Red? Beats Captain Black ten ways to Sunday.

Not sure, I didn't get a good look at their selection. I'm willing to venture over to the tobacconist to try out some other leaves, I'm just curious how far down the rabbit hole I need to go before I can determine if this is for me.

[AD720]

It sounds like the tobacco was too wet, causing all the relights. I'd try again but leave the tobacco out for a couple 10 or 15 minutes before packing. Also you have had the pipe packed too tight. Those are a couple things I've personally had problems with that caused me to have to relight constantly. The draw of the pipe should be like "sipping soda from a straw".

Originally Posted by AD720

It sounds like the tobacco was too wet, causing all the relights. I'd try again but leave the tobacco out for a couple 10 or 15 minutes before packing. Also you have had the pipe packed too tight. Those are a couple things I've personally had problems with that caused me to have to relight constantly. The draw of the pipe should be like "sipping soda from a straw".

right on, I'll try leaving the tobacco out to dry a bit. Thanks!

[DocLogic77]

Originally Posted by AD720

It sounds like the tobacco was too wet, causing all the relights. I'd try again but leave the tobacco out for a couple 10 or 15 minutes before packing. Also you have had the pipe packed too tight. Those are a couple things I've personally had problems with that caused me to have to relight constantly. The draw of the pipe should be like "sipping soda from a straw".

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Not to mention packing a bowl properly takes a bit of practice. It took me awhile before I was able to pack a bowl and have it stay lit for more than a puff or two.