Finally thinkin about getting a Quality pipe!

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

Oh Perfect!

And may i ask which is you by far Favorite pipe, and the price range for that given pipe, I'm just interested in what a Vet. Pipe smoker as yourself prefers among all

thanks again for all the help

I don't really have a single favorite pipe. Certain pipes I dedicate to certain blends I like or certain categories. So it depends what i'm in the mood for that day

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

You better smoke that baby in concert! You'll be BAD ASS MAN!

Only if YOU come to that said concert

Originally Posted by drob

If you want to be less than or around $100, then the Bjarne, Peterson, and Savinelli's are great choices. I own at least one of each and they are all great smokers.

Another great choice is Mark Tinsky. An American carver whose pipes are top of the line puffers. They won't cost you an arm and a leg, either.

http://amsmoke.com/

The nicest, driest, coolest smoking pipe I own is the Cavicci that 'smitty gifted me.
But, the 3 Tinsky's I smoke hold their own quite well.

Thank you! I'll look into the Cavicci's

Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I don't really have a single favorite pipe. Certain pipes I dedicate to certain blends I like or certain categories. So it depends what i'm in the mood for that day

Fine fine you win But thanks again

[Whee]

'Bout time bro.

That is a great looking pipe. I am partial to Nordings. Good looking, relatively inexpensive good smoker.

Pick up a couple of Dr. Grabow. Just like a cob, only briar.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

'Bout time bro.

That is a great looking pipe. I am partial to Nordings. Good looking, relatively inexpensive good smoker.

Pick up a couple of Dr. Grabow. Just like a cob, only briar.

hahaha Pretty much lolM Nice one buddy

HOW YOU BEEN!
I'm in iowa now, So a little closer in case you want to roadtrip

[Whee]

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

hahaha Pretty much lolM Nice one buddy

HOW YOU BEEN!
I'm in iowa now, So a little closer in case you want to roadtrip

Hmmmmmm....

[MarkinAZ]

ST, you can also research the following site:


http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php?crn=217


Frenchy always seems to have a nice selection of pipes here...

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

ST, you can also research the following site:


http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php?crn=217


Frenchy always seems to have a nice selection of pipes here...

appreciate the link

[Curly Cut]

Originally Posted by RX2010

I'm curious though, I had two Rad Davis pipes, and I think the world of them, I'm curious, in general how your 1. Cavicchis 2. Dunhills and 3. Ser Jacs compare in smoking quality.

i know you didn't ask me, but thought i'd add since i own a couple of the following as well:
i own 1 rad davis, and have 1 Cavicchi (from VS) and 2 Ser Jacs.
they all smoke equal to, or better than, the rad davis i have.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

probably going to snag that Blowfish

NOW i will need some recomendations for Pipe Tobacc for this pup

And maybe some guidelines... I will probably use my other briar for flavored tobacco's then What should i look for to use on my new pipe to keep it " True to form" and only natural tobacco... Do I really need separate pipes If i smoke alot of Cavendish.. or possibly straight burley... Still fairly new to me but im learning thanks guys for allthe help

[mhailey]

I bought my first Jirsa about 2 months ago, and I love it. Based upon my experience with this one, and the reviews i have from others, I would not hesitate in buying another.

My

Matt

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by mhailey

I bought my first Jirsa about 2 months ago, and I love it. Based upon my experience with this one, and the reviews i have from others, I would not hesitate in buying another.

My

Matt

I must say Thank you! Hearing reviews like this assure me it will be a fine investment indeed !


Looks like you guys that dwell mostly in the pipe forum will be seeing abit more of me after all

Prepare for a Metal Feast!

[Curly Cut]

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

And maybe some guidelines... I will probably use my other briar for flavored tobacco's then What should i look for to use on my new pipe to keep it " True to form" and only natural tobacco... Do I really need separate pipes If i smoke alot of Cavendish.. or possibly straight burley... Still fairly new to me but im learning thanks guys for allthe help

what have you smoked before and liked?

the bold part in your quote: YES, if you smoke a couple burley blends in a pipe, it can ghost that pipe after only a couple of smokes. i smoked a strong burley blend in 1 of my pipes, thinking it would do no harm with 1 bowl. WRONG, it still tastes like burley at times.
example of what i'm saying: lets say you have a briar straw, and you love grape kool-ade. you drink the same grape flavored kool-ade for a week straight. you rinse the straw after every glass. then one day, you decide to go for kiwi-strawberry. you stick your straw that has a grape kool-ade ghost in it, and take a sip... you taste grape with hints of kiwi-strawberry.

you don't need a pipe for every single blend you smoke, but it's suggested to have at least 1 for the different genres of pipe tobacco you smoke.

some ppl have enough pipes, and a favorite tobacco, they dedicate that pipe to that tobacco - it also helps if the pipe really likes tosmoke that tobacco.

i can't make any suggestions for you until we know what you've had and like or dislike (and why).

[DrDubzz]

Originally Posted by Curly Cut

i know you didn't ask me, but thought i'd add since i own a couple of the following as well:
i own 1 rad davis, and have 1 Cavicchi (from VS) and 2 Ser Jacs.
they all smoke equal to, or better than, the rad davis i have.

thanks for the info, when I'm allowed to spend money again I will take this into consideration. Claudio makes some very nice Lovats and Dublins, two shapes I'd like to add to the stable

[Guitarman-S.T-]

What major blends should be divided per pipe is a large question for me now.

I enjoy Ashtons Smooth Sailing, a blend that im smoking right now Bayou Nights. I remember there were a few Peter Stokkebye blends i enjoyed at the cigar lounge in Vegas. Normally they were all blends and at the time i have no clue what was in it ( So maybe suggestions for STRAIGHT tobacco i could search for to really taste the differences.)

Beyond that I really am clueless haha, Cigars I go Ape sh*t for reading articles, listening and learning, also a bit of teaching but Pipe is still a fairly new thing to me.

Originally Posted by Curly Cut

what have you smoked before and liked?

the bold part in your quote: YES, if you smoke a couple burley blends in a pipe, it can ghost that pipe after only a couple of smokes. i smoked a strong burley blend in 1 of my pipes, thinking it would do no harm with 1 bowl. WRONG, it still tastes like burley at times.
example of what i'm saying: lets say you have a briar straw, and you love grape kool-ade. you drink the same grape flavored kool-ade for a week straight. you rinse the straw after every glass. then one day, you decide to go for kiwi-strawberry. you stick your straw that has a grape kool-ade ghost in it, and take a sip... you taste grape with hints of kiwi-strawberry.

you don't need a pipe for every single blend you smoke, but it's suggested to have at least 1 for the different genres of pipe tobacco you smoke.

some ppl have enough pipes, and a favorite tobacco, they dedicate that pipe to that tobacco - it also helps if the pipe really likes tosmoke that tobacco.

i can't make any suggestions for you until we know what you've had and like or dislike (and why).

[mhailey]

some shops will let you sample, just ask. so grab a cob and sample their bulk blends. cant hurt to try a different blend when you are there. typing on the wii so this is short.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by mhailey

some shops will let you sample, just ask. so grab a cob and sample their bulk blends. cant hurt to try a different blend when you are there. typing on the wii so this is short.

Not a problem man, Good thinking, i remember doing it at the cigar lounge in vegas haha, Never thought of outside of it

[DrDubzz]

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

What major blends should be divided per pipe is a large question for me now.

if it's me, my pipes are divided as such

english (anything with latakia), virginias and va/pers, and then I have an aromatic pipe

that's about it. I don't smoke any predominantly burley blends exept for the occasional carter hall or butternut burley (which I classify as aromatic), so I don't have a special burley pipe.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by RX2010

if it's me, my pipes are divided as such

english (anything with latakia), virginias and va/pers, and then I have an aromatic pipe

that's about it. I don't smoke any predominantly burley blends exept for the occasional carter hall or butternut burley (which I classify as aromatic), so I don't have a special burley pipe.

What do you mean by the highlighted.. Other than that Thank you! thats the info i'm looking for

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

What do you mean by the highlighted.. Other than that Thank you! thats the info i'm looking for

Vaper is pipe slang for a virginia/perique blend such as escudo.

[Curly Cut]

Originally Posted by RX2010

if it's me, my pipes are divided as such

english (anything with latakia), virginias and va/pers, and then I have an aromatic pipe.

similar to him, i have mine split up as
Va/Per pipes
Virginia pipes
Rope pipes
1 English pipe (anything with latakia)
1 Oriental pipe (oriental blends without latakia)
1 Aromatic pipe

since i'm predominantly a Virginia and Va/Per smoker, nearly 30 pipes of mine are dedicated to those blends.
i have grown out of liking anything with Latakia, so i have 1 pipe for English/Balkan style blends. i don't hate Oriental blends, but i'm not in the mood for them often, so i only keep 1 pipe for them as well.
by "rope pipes", there are some very strongly scented tobaccos that will ghost a pipe in a heartbeat, and i have 3 or 4 pipes dedicated to those types of tobaccos that Ropes are made from (unscented ropes, that is).

you don't want to smoke 5 bowls of english tobacco in 1 pipe, then smoke a light Virginia in the same pipe. you'll miss half the Virginia because the ghost of English will overpower the flavor.