Taking the plunge....

KidRock · 05-06-2009, 06:49 PM

Inmates,

I want to start pipe smoking. I was just wondering what is good starter pipe tobacco? Any other suggestions would be much appericated.

Thanks,

Jon

Whee · 05-06-2009, 06:55 PM

http://www.frenchyspipes.com/

get a couple of cobs, cleaners, tamper from Frenchy. he'll take care of you.

I started out with some samplers from

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/
https://www.tobacco-barn.com/news.aspx?showarticle=25

My first tin purchases were Dunhill's My Mixture 965 and MacBarren's Vanilla Cream. Like the Arcadia from Tobacco Barn too.

It's another slope...be careful!

KenS · 05-06-2009, 07:24 PM

what happened, run out of cigars already??

05-06-2009, 07:26 PM

try amercain delight its a very nice starter tobacco

fissure · 05-06-2009, 07:34 PM

Do what Sean said and get a couple cobs. As for samplers, come on by. I got a great sampler from Tyler and am willing to share

chippewastud79 · 05-06-2009, 07:44 PM

I think you have a few cigars to smoke first young man

BigFrank · 05-06-2009, 07:45 PM

well well well jon. been slacking a bit, now you be on the radar.

KidRock · 05-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenS

what happened, run out of cigars already??

GreekGodX · 05-06-2009, 10:04 PM

I wish you would have said something like a day earlier

Oh well... If you need some advice I can help you out, and I got some baccy's for you to try too. Definitely get a cob for like 5 bucks at cvs/walgreens. And you will need the czech tool very important. Some pipe cleaners and the tobacco you are all set.

05-09-2009, 09:18 PM

If you are looking for a place to start, first and foremost, I recommend the Newbie Sampler Trade for Pipe Tobac. It is stickied on the Pipe WTS/WTB part of the forum, which you should have access to now or very soon.

As far as baccys to try, tastes differ, but look for very high quality baccys. You can check out tobaccoreviews.com and look up blends by 4 star ratings. You are pretty safe betting on blends with more than 10 reviews and 4 stars average.

Based on my personal tastes, see below.

For VA, look for: Rattray's Hal O The Wynd or Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake

For English, look for: GL Pease Westminster or Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader

For Va/Per, go with: AC Peterson Escudo or Robert McConnels Scottish Cake

If you want a cheap, rather sweet, but still good Burley blend more akin to an aromatic, go for: pipesandcigars.com Butternut Burley.

Good luck!

MajorCaptSilly · 05-09-2009, 10:19 PM

The Frenchy recommendation is very good. I would also suggest a pipe or 2 from JM Boswell. His pipes are very reasonable and need little or no break-in. I'm actually thinking about getting back to pipe smoking myself.

MCS

05-10-2009, 10:27 AM

Check the Pipe Website Resources sticky above. You'll find a tremendous amount of information and help.

05-06-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Taking the plunge.... Inmates, I want to start pipe smoking. I was just wondering what is good starter pipe tobacco? Any other suggestions would be much appericated. Thanks, Jon __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

05-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Taking the plunge.... http://www.frenchyspipes.com/ get a couple of cobs, cleaners, tamper from Frenchy. he'll take care of you. I started out with some samplers from http://www.pipesandcigars.com/ https://www.tobacco-barn.com/news.aspx?showarticle=25 My first tin purchases were Dunhill's My Mixture 965 and MacBarren's Vanilla Cream. Like the Arcadia from Tobacco Barn too. It's another slope...be careful! __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

05-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#3
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: Taking the plunge.... what happened, run out of cigars already?? __________________ For the record, Massholes (especially adopted Massholes) do not have to root for the damn Red Sox.

05-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Taking the plunge.... try amercain delight its a very nice starter tobacco

05-06-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Taking the plunge.... Do what Sean said and get a couple cobs. As for samplers, come on by. I got a great sampler from Tyler and am willing to share

05-06-2009, 07:44 PM	#6
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Taking the plunge.... I think you have a few cigars to smoke first young man __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

05-06-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Taking the plunge.... well well well jon. been slacking a bit, now you be on the radar. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

05-06-2009, 10:04 PM	#9
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Taking the plunge.... I wish you would have said something like a day earlier Oh well... If you need some advice I can help you out, and I got some baccy's for you to try too. Definitely get a cob for like 5 bucks at cvs/walgreens. And you will need the czech tool very important. Some pipe cleaners and the tobacco you are all set. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

05-09-2009, 09:18 PM	#10
morefifemusic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Taking the plunge.... If you are looking for a place to start, first and foremost, I recommend the Newbie Sampler Trade for Pipe Tobac. It is stickied on the Pipe WTS/WTB part of the forum, which you should have access to now or very soon. As far as baccys to try, tastes differ, but look for very high quality baccys. You can check out tobaccoreviews.com and look up blends by 4 star ratings. You are pretty safe betting on blends with more than 10 reviews and 4 stars average. Based on my personal tastes, see below. For VA, look for: Rattray's Hal O The Wynd or Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake For English, look for: GL Pease Westminster or Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader For Va/Per, go with: AC Peterson Escudo or Robert McConnels Scottish Cake If you want a cheap, rather sweet, but still good Burley blend more akin to an aromatic, go for: pipesandcigars.com Butternut Burley. Good luck!

05-09-2009, 10:19 PM	#11
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Taking the plunge.... The Frenchy recommendation is very good. I would also suggest a pipe or 2 from JM Boswell. His pipes are very reasonable and need little or no break-in. I'm actually thinking about getting back to pipe smoking myself. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

05-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#12
ghe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Taking the plunge.... Check the Pipe Website Resources sticky above. You'll find a tremendous amount of information and help.