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Hey guys, I have been enjoying cigars for a few months now and I am interested in getting into pipes. Could someone recommend me a good pipe to start with and some good tobaccos to start with.
Thank you, James
Thank you, James
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Go into your local tobacconist and have a look. Expect to spend around 25-30 quid for one worth buying.
Try petersons deluxe mixture as a start. It works for me.The new charity auction: http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthr...lighter-raffle -
Don't have a tobbacnist for around 80 miles so that could be a problem!A cigar is not measured by its cost - It is measured by how much it burns your fingersComment
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try invictabriars.comComment
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www.mysmokingshop.co.uk is worth looking at.The new charity auction: http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthr...lighter-raffleComment
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Had a look at my smoking shop, what tobacco brands would you all suggest as I have a cheap pipe I'm going to buy just to see If I like smoking pipes. Thanks again guysA cigar is not measured by its cost - It is measured by how much it burns your fingersComment
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If you're on a limited budget, you might purchase a couple of Corn Cob pipes (?6.75 each) rather than a cheap briar pipe. They always draw well, they don't "gurgle", they taste ok without the need to be seasoned, etc…Originally posted by James811 View Post
As for tobacco, you should try:
– an "english" mixture (containing latakia) >>Peterson Old Dublin, Dunhill EMP or Standard Mixture, Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader or Skiff Mixture…
– a virginia based blend, like Capstan, St Bruno, Orlik Golden Sliced…
– an aromatic (based on cavendish), for these I can't help you as I don't smoke them?
… then you will see what you like/dislike…Comment
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ditto on the corn cob. Also speak to simon at my smoking shop. He's very friendly. Anything that he sells by weight he will do in any quantities you want. ie ?1 of each blend.
Try a tin of petersons deluxe mixture to get going though. It may need drying slightly when you first get it.The new charity auction: http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthr...lighter-raffleComment
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Sounds as if it might be worth talking to simon then! Probably a silly question but I have no idea about pipes, but what makes one pipe better than another? Also, how much tobacco is an average smoke in a pipe (in weight) so how many would you get out of a 50g tin/pouch? Thanks again for all the replies its really helping.A cigar is not measured by its cost - It is measured by how much it burns your fingersComment
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It's certainly not a silly question!Originally posted by James811 View Post
– provenance, age and (quality of) curing of the briar. Unfortunatly there is no way to check. You have to rely on other's experiences.
For instance, I never smoke a Peterson pipe because their briar taste "green". At the opposite, Stanwell use a much mature briar (made in Denmark preferably, the new Stans are made in Italy).
– Quality of the engineering, ie drilling. Your pipe must have an open draw. Bad draw=bad burn=wet smoking=tongue bite. Some tobacconists let you to test the draw of a pipe, they put a rubber tip on the mouthpiece to protect it… the pipe must draw silently (no whistle).
– finish quality: the pipe must be disassembled and reassembled easily, for instance…Comment
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The average pipe is 3g of tobacco. it's the amount used in pipe smoking competitions. Then a 50g pouch = 15 to 20 pipes, depending on your pipes. And as a beginner you shouldn't buy a very small pipe (with a bowl smaller than those of corn cob pipes) nor a XXX sized pipe.Originally posted by James811 View PostComment
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I got a ben wade from Simon, I'm happy with it. After it started getting cake it burns dry enough. But a cob pipe is a great start. If you burn it out it, just buy another.The new charity auction: http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthr...lighter-raffleComment
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What is cake? And what do you mean burn it out? Sorry for any stupid questions again, I'm sure I've asked more than my fair share!!A cigar is not measured by its cost - It is measured by how much it burns your fingersComment
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cake is the carbon layer that forms. It protects the wood. Burn it out is just that,burning the wood away... normally by puffing too much or smoking in the wind without shielding the top of the bowl.The new charity auction: http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthr...lighter-raffleComment
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Cake is the carbon buildup on the lower sides of the pipe's bowl. It protects the pipe from burns and it smoothes, rounds the taste.
At this point, if you're interested, you should read a "how to" or "pipe 101" on the web. My best links are in french but this page is well known:
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