New too pipes

[OleVaSmoker]

So, greetings everyone!
As a 20 some odd year cigar smoker and almost a year of no cigarette smoking I have decided to dip my toe into pipe smoking. I have spent almost a month reading learning and finally pulled the trigger on my first pipe, a MM cob pipe and a little sutliff tobacco to try which should arrive in a couple days.
I very much so enjoy the reviews and insight found here and elsewhere. Like many new pipe smokers would love some advice on what brands/blends anyone would recommend and also any helpful tips.
Not sure if it helps but my cigar tastes range from Fuentes to Padron maduros to Rocky Patel vintage cigars. I like lots of flavor and appreciate a good smopthness. If that makes any sense.
Thanks in advance and I hope I posted this in the correct place,
Josh

MrZ

 

[bostoneo]

Greetings!

There are so many choices!! I've enjoyed blends from McClelland, GL Pease, Esoterica, Germain, Sam Gawith, etc etc etc.

Please be careful, TAD (tobacco acquisition disorder) and PAD (pipe acquisition disorder) is REAL.

 

[cigarblunk]

There are a bunch of threads about Pipe Smoking along with you tube channels. My advice would be first don't get frustrated if you have a lot of relights or the packing of the pipe doesn't seem right all the time. It takes practice and time. Second always make sure the tobacco is dry. If it is wet you will never keep it lit and it will be a goopy mess. Third, most of the time if it smells like a candy bar/fruit bar. Stay away. Stay far away


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[Ozark Rambler]

Oh hey, you've got an interesting journey ahead of you.
One of my younger brothers decided to give pipe smoking a try about 18 months ago or so. I guess he had already tried a few aromatics (glopers) and wasn't exactly digging it, so he asked for my advice.
So I sent him out a care package consisting of a new MM Twain, a bottle of biotene, some pipe cleaners and a tin each of Escudo, Dunhill DeLuxe Navy Rolls, Dunhill Flake and some aged (3 years) Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye flake.
He's since thrown out the aro's and seems to like virginia based stuff.
What you'll end up liking no one knows. But enjoy!

 

[OleVaSmoker]

Very appreciated for the advice. Will definitely take it to heart.

MrZ

 

[Highlander]

If it's flavor you seek pipes are the best. Although I still smoke a few cigars, they all taste, well, like cigars.
But with pipes I taste all the nuances much much better. I think there are a lot more flavors available with pipes as well.

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[MeerschaumMarauder]

OP, PM me your mailing address.

Will send along a few things

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[Hoshneer]

Pipes are awesome but please take your time and be patient. My favorite blends are Frog Morton but everyone finds their own. I almost gave up trying to learn and then it just clicked.

 

[kcmontie]

My only advice is take your time. Don't go out and buy 5 expensive pipes. Buy 3 cobs and 3 types of tabacco to narrow down what you like. Don't throw anything away your taste will change. Have fun. Remember it's a hobby

 

[OleVaSmoker]

OP, PM me your mailing address.

Will send along a few things

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Pm sent and thanks.

 

[OleVaSmoker]

My only advice is take your time. Don't go out and buy 5 expensive pipes. Buy 3 cobs and 3 types of tabacco to narrow down what you like. Don't throw anything away your taste will change. Have fun. Remember it's a hobby

Most definitely starting with cobs. I like the cost effectiveness and ability to try new things cheaply.

 

[Ozark Rambler]

Most definitely starting with cobs. I like the cost effectiveness and ability to try new things cheaply.

They smoke better too, IMO.

 

[OleVaSmoker]

Out for delivery! I'm so impatient....

 

[MyFathersKeeper]

I found that the 3-step method most often cited as the easiest for packing, wasn't. I fiddled with that for a while & never really got a true burn. The Frank/German Method (there's quite a few YT vids demonstrating this) works much better for me, especially with ribbons. For the rougher, coarser cuts, simply gravity fill & tamp it lightly. Also make sure you give most blends 15-20 mins to dry out first as part of your prep.

As with anything new, it just takes a little practice.

Enjoy!

 

[OleVaSmoker]

MrZ

 

[OleVaSmoker]

The goods have landed it shall be a good weekend!

MrZ

 

[OleVaSmoker]

Couldn't help myself today. Slippery slope indeed!

 

[Gar Brooks]

I've been interested in those hardwood meerschaums. They seem to have a little more appeal than the cobs but without the briar price. Let me know what you think after a few bowls. Also, understand that many pipe tobaccos won't quite compare to the hefty, thick, and satisfying smoke of cigars. This is not a flaw of pipe tobacco, just not the same in many ways. So listen to your palette and choose a smoke that fits your desire in that moment in time. Also, check out pipe tobacco blends with cigar leaf. GL Pease Key Largo, Cornell and Diehl billy budd are a couple well known ones.


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[OleVaSmoker]

I've been interested in those hardwood meerschaums. They seem to have a little more appeal than the cobs but without the briar price. Let me know what you think after a few bowls. Also, understand that many pipe tobaccos won't quite compare to the hefty, thick, and satisfying smoke of cigars. This is not a flaw of pipe tobacco, just not the same in many ways. So listen to your palette and choose a smoke that fits your desire in that moment in time. Also, check out pipe tobacco blends with cigar leaf. GL Pease Key Largo, Cornell and Diehl billy budd are a couple well known ones.


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I'm new to pipes but have already ordered another of the MM ozark pipes. Lightweight and looks good too. My first pipe was a MM cob and I like it just as well I wanted another ozark to make a trio and test some tobaccos to find what tickles my fancy and not destroy a good pipe in the process.
These seem to be well made and have a varnish like smell at first but after the second and third bowls that smell has disappeared. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a cheap pipe on the go or to try new stuff like I am doing as they seem to do the job pretty well.