Indeed, some of my fondest memories are of sitting at a sidewalk cafe, smoking a good blend and being “present” to experience life unfolding all around me. I love pipes and pipe smoking and find little to rival the sublime experience of sitting, smoking and thinking. Pipes and thoughtful contemplation have been good companions to each other, and Man, for many centuries. If thou art full, though purse be bare, I smoke and cast away all care!” German Smoking Song Brown tones with black bowler, flowery shirt and pipe Steve Morrisette – Pipe Maker Nashville, TN Ethan Desu in beautiful triple check three piece suit and pipe “When loves grows cool, thy fire still warms me When friends are fled, thy presence charms me. This piece is about tobacco smoking pipes. That's it! Of course, pipe smoking is a nuanced and highly personal activity that you will get better at over time.I am a pipe maker. I always recommend trying at least one of the following 5 blends before throwing in the towel: An Aromatic, a natural Virginia, a natural Burley, a Latakia Blend, and a Perique Blend. If you don't like the first tobacco you've tried, don't give up: There are literally HUNDREDS of blends to choose from. Your cadence won't be what another pipe smoker's cadence is, so don't compare. Learning a cadence that keeps the pipe lit better for you, yet doesn't make the smoke too hot to enjoy, is a knack only learned with time and experience.
Pipe smoking is about relieving stress and enjoying the moment.ĭon't inhale! It's not a cigarette, and shouldn't be treated as though the point were to get a fix. If the smoke tastes too hot, let the pipe cool down for a bit. Moist tobacco causes too much hot vapor in the smoke, a large contributor to what is known as "tongue bite."ĭon't fight to keep it lit! You'll only frustrate yourself and burn your tongue. If your tobacco is moist, leave it out to let it dry a bit. Take gentle sips and enjoy the taste of the tobacco. A coffee tin or any similar metal or wooden container will work.ħ. Once you've smoked for a while, the top will get moderately "fluffy" with ash gently upturn your bowl and tap the loose ash in an ashtray. Tamp gently along the way whenever the top gets looser. You should be on your way, but it sometimes takes a third light to really get going.Ħ. Light a second time the same way as the first. This is the “cake” or burning surface that you'll use to get your true light.ĥ. Once out, tamp the tobacco gently and uniformly. It will most likely bloom up and go out quickly. For the First light, take sips (not gulps) and move the flame around until the top of the tobacco is evenly lit. You want it to feel like sipping water or soda through a straw.ģ. Don't pack so tightly that a test puff feels like a milkshake, or so loosely that it feels like no resistance at all. Don't go more than 80% full, or things may get messy when you light it.Ģ. If there's room, add a bit more tobacco, and press down just a tad more firmly.Fill to the rim again, and pack down a bit more firmly until it's 50% to 75% full.
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Look for the link below to save the contents of this blog as a handy one-page reference! If you're already a pipe smoker, this information is fantastic for sharing with friends. Below, you will find some basic tips to get you started on your pipe smoking journey. While pipe smoking for me is the most enjoyable form of smoking, I have to admit that there is certainly a learning curve! I made many attempts along the way before I finally discovered the secrets to pipe smoking success.
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Since I opened The Pipe Nook, I've had inquiries from many who don't yet smoke pipes, in regards to how to get into the hobby.