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Ken,
Did you read this thread? http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=44110 This really helped me get started and the MM Cobb and Carter Hall was a good start
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I have been doing a good bit of reading on getting started, pipe and tobacco reviews but have not read that thread until now. Thanks.
I will keep on with the cheap cob for a while but plan to pick up a briar once I get the hang of smoking a pipe. Thanks for all the great info guys. I think that I will really enjoy pipes just not the tobacco that I have sampled so far (Borkum Riff, Captain Black). Need to make a trip to the B&M to find something with flavor and save my tongue from getting burned up.
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For an aromatic so far I've tried Lane 1Q and like it, it's supposed the most popular
I plan to order some Boswells this week which have come highly recommended
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Hello guys,
This will be my first post, I have a few questions all at once. I have been smoking pipe+tobacco since 2003 and just never had any friends that shared my interest. 1. With a new pipe, what is the process in simple terms, of treating the wood to extend it's life? I have had a few pipes crack from I assume over heating. 2. Method of lighting tobacco, match, butane lighter, or zippo? Why? I have always preffered wooden matches, but zippo for ease of use. 3. What are some quality pipes that will not break the bank? I have spent anywhere from $20-$200 and been happy with my product. I do not know too much about what the wood was or who the maker of the pipe was. I feel amazingly "noob-ish" for the last question, I have good pipes and know what I like. The last time I went out with one of my pipes, a gentleman asked me if my pipe was a ______ and I felt ignorant for truly knkowing nothing about it other than I like it. |
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I'd like to try to smoke a pipe occasionally and have two questions:
One is: I tried this before and was told to use a corn cob first as it is easier to break in as a started pipe, is that true? Second is : I currently am a seasoned cigar smoker and when I started smoking cigars I was told to start off with milder cigars and work my way up gradually. But for me I hate mild or even medium smokes from the start, I feel it would be the same with a pipe, what is a nice strong, sweet flavorful blend to start with that is relaxing at night time? Anything helps, thanks! - Gabe |
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Cobs will break in a little quicker than briars. But most important if you f them up you are not out a lot.
Strong tobaccos that are readily available, nightcap, royal yacht both by Dunhill. |
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I don't know which of these I'd call "strong," at least not compared to cigars. Each of these varies a bit. But do not expect the same volume of smoke from a pipe as you'd get from a cigar. If you get the same volume from a pipe as you get from a cigar, you will probably be frying your tongue - not a pleasant feeling. These are a most of my favorite non-aromatic (tobaccos w/out some sort of flavoring added) tobaccos. Escudo Esoterica: Dorchester, Penzance, Durbar, Stonehaven Gawith & Hoggarth: Lousisiana Flake, Bright CR Flake, Mixture #12, Bob's Chocolate Flake McCelland: 5100, 2000, 2010, 2015, 2015, 2035, 5115, 5110, Christmas Cheer Rattrays: Hal O The Wynd, Marlin Flake, Old Gowrie Samuel Gawith: Full Virginia Flake, St. James Flake, 1792 Peter Heinrichs: Strong Dark Kentucky Hope this helps. Peace of the Lord be with you.
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Hey Fella's,
Had a quick question, there is this pipe in this movie I have never seen before, I really like the design and was interested if anyone knew anything about it or where I might find one... The picture below is a crude screen capture from the video, [IMG] ![]() Thanks for lending me your knowledge... ![]() |
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That style is called a cavalier. That specific pipes looks like a Dunhill Cavalier http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm...dunbry4103cavb
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so that is a cavalier style pipe? I like it cause it seems to be rather easy to let hang out of your mouth... thanks Derrick...
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Do most Cavalier style pipes run 500.00? would love to have one but not at that price...
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No. Dunhill's are the most expensive factory pipes you can buy. That also is not a traditional Cavalier. Most are made of wood, the one feature that all cavaliers have that make them unique is that the shaft extends below the draft hole of the pipe, and is capped. This acts like a moisture trap, and can easily be cleaned out by removing the cap.
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Will do... I am more or less looking for a cheap beginners pipe that is not too heavy that I can comfortably clench between my teeth and smoke hands free... this shape appealed to me cause the "hook" shape of the stem looks like it would hang from the mouth easily...
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Any regular production inexpensive pipes that feature this? I always have a moisture problem, and no matter how little I clench, my style of smoking has me cleaning the pipe after every use to rid the moisture.. I see that the Cavalier style has a lot of really goofy looks.. I wouldn't mind a sub-$100 pipe that looks more traditional..
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Jarrett, Peterson System pipes can be had for around 100$ They have a moisture trap as well.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=150987177244
Speaking of, I have been eyeing this pipe (not actually going to buy it), is there a reason why it is listed so low? I would think an older model would go for a bit higher. Last edited by 688sonarmen; 01-28-2013 at 05:57 PM. |
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Just started with my first pipe, a Dr. Grabow.
I've read that I need to let the pipe rest a few days between smokes is this correct? What would happen if I smoked it daily with out letting it rest? |
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The purpose of letting the pipe rest is to allow the moisture absorbed by the wood to dry. If you are smoking one bowl a day, smoking every day isn't going to hurt anything. If you smoke more often, letting it rest is a good idea.
If the pipe is not allowed to dry, it will sour quicker than if it is allowed. Eventually the pipe will start to sour or taste off, when that happens a Salt & Alcohol treatment is all that is needed to refresh it. |
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