Hello Brothers,
I've decided to get into the pipe game and to be honest it seems very intimidating. There are so many options, techniques, methods, etc.. and it kind of feels like when I first started smoking cigars. I have looked at a lot of threads in this pipe forum and gained a ton of knowledge so far.
I have decided to go with a Dr Grabow for my first pipe. Is this a good choice? I thought about getting a corn cob pipe but decided to go with something that looks a little nicer, plus they are in the $30 range so they are not terribly expensive. I would like some help on some noob questions:
I see that cleaning the pipes are very important, but do I need to clean it immediately after smoking? Like most here, I smoke to unwind and relax. After smoking I'm not sure I would want to get into a cleaning regiment right after I finish. If I set the pipe on my desk or somewhere else will it stink up the place?
Also, there are a TON of options when it comes to tobaccos. I would like to smoke a bowl occasionally in the morning with the paper and coffee. What are some recommended blends for morning smokes.
I typically like cigars with cameroon or sun grown wrappers (if that means anything in the pipe world), so what would be some good afternoon or evening blends.
Also, is smoking a pipe indoors any easier with the lingering aromas than cigar smoke? If I had to smoke inside are there blends that are recommended that smell really good?
Thank you for all the help. I hate to be a nuisance so I apologize if everyone is tired of these "starter" questions.
I've decided to get into the pipe game and to be honest it seems very intimidating. There are so many options, techniques, methods, etc.. and it kind of feels like when I first started smoking cigars. I have looked at a lot of threads in this pipe forum and gained a ton of knowledge so far.
I have decided to go with a Dr Grabow for my first pipe. Is this a good choice? I thought about getting a corn cob pipe but decided to go with something that looks a little nicer, plus they are in the $30 range so they are not terribly expensive. I would like some help on some noob questions:
I see that cleaning the pipes are very important, but do I need to clean it immediately after smoking? Like most here, I smoke to unwind and relax. After smoking I'm not sure I would want to get into a cleaning regiment right after I finish. If I set the pipe on my desk or somewhere else will it stink up the place?
Also, there are a TON of options when it comes to tobaccos. I would like to smoke a bowl occasionally in the morning with the paper and coffee. What are some recommended blends for morning smokes.
I typically like cigars with cameroon or sun grown wrappers (if that means anything in the pipe world), so what would be some good afternoon or evening blends.
Also, is smoking a pipe indoors any easier with the lingering aromas than cigar smoke? If I had to smoke inside are there blends that are recommended that smell really good?
Thank you for all the help. I hate to be a nuisance so I apologize if everyone is tired of these "starter" questions.
