Pipe Smoking
Have you ever been walking through the park and smelled the wonderful aroma of someone smoking a tobacco pipe? Have you ever considered taking up pipe smoking but didn't know where to start? In 7 short articles you can learn how to smoke a pipe!
I encourage you to take the time to read through the Not-So Boring Guide to Pipe Smoking which is written especially for pipe smoking beginners. The guide is 6 pages and will help you choose your first pipe as well as choosing your first pipe tobacco. We'll also cover which accessories are a must have for your tobacco pipe and which are just nice to have down the road. Once you've got all your pipe smoking gear we'll discuss how to pack your pipe the right way. Once it's packed it's time to light it up and puff away. All the information you need to start smoking pipes is just a click away.
Introduction to Pipe Smoking for Beginners
Smoking pipes is really all about relaxation. Since tobacco was discovered its been a favorite pastime of men and now some women find themselves smoking a tobacco pipe. There are really only 3 ways to smoke tobacco: cigarettes, cigars, and the pipe. The tobacco pipe is the only option which gives the smoker a lasting sense of pleasure and a total state of relaxation.
A pipe is similar to a fountain pen or a fine time piece. It's truly is a thing of beauty. Some even call a well-crafted pipe a work of art. It's a pleasure to hold, inspect, perhaps tell a story about, and demands a certain amount of respect.
What you'll find over time is that smoking a pipe is actually an art and a science. The first task to learn is packing your pipe. Once it is packed with your pipe tobacco of choice, lighting it evenly is the next challenge. Learning to actually smoke your pipe will also take some time. Don't be afraid though, learning these skills is not a painstakingly long process nor are they hard to learn. It just takes some understanding and patience. The rewards of properly smoked tobacco pipes is a wonderful aroma and a great taste, not to mention a relaxed state of mind.
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i have smoked a pipe for fifty years.i never smoked cigarettes.
many beginers are turned off by the wet tobacco at the bottom of the
bowl and the acrid taste that it causes.i devised a simple cure for
this problem and created a completly dry smoke.i shape a disc from an old bowl and fit it 1/4 inch from the bottom of the bowl of my pipe.i drill a 1/8 inch through the center of the disc.
this system gives a totally dry smoke and no waste tobacco. B.Y.
Boris, I have recently purchased a Falcon pipe which does a similiar thing to your idea. It doesnt look as good as some of my pipes but its a good smoke.
micheal;thanks for your reply.the falcon is a great pipe and i
smoked them for many years. they give a dry smoke when new but goo up after a few weeks.i then fit my disc and get a bone dry smoke.
the irish government passed a law last year which banned smoking
everywhere.next year breaking wind will become an offense.the
stasi are alive and well.come back adolf all is forgiven.
regards;boris.
You’re a pretty cool guy, old man. Great idea with the disk. It helps alot.
Boris can you email me a picture of what you are talking about in regards to the disc. When you say and old bowl is that an old pipe bowls. I am more a visual tangible person need pictures and instructions
V/r
evlynn64@hotmail.com
Can you send me photos of how you make the disks and such. I learn also through photo instructions.
Many thanks in advance.
Rev. Glen Dunning
Hi Boris,
Do you need/suggest to use a screen with (specifically) Falcon pipes?
Hi Boris. i collect pipes and smoke them, i was just wondring what you made the disk out of? i am keen to learn your idea!
there is a lot of tripe talked about smoking whik link pipe with cigarettes which is a completely ciferant operation
Hi, Could you please tell me which way does the filter go in the pipe, I have C.V. Charcoal filter one side is Green… Cheers
My name is Mr David Moore, and I will like to Order
Tobaco Pipe from your company if you have some in stock, could you
please drop down the types you have or email me your website so
that i will be able to see those you have .And if i may ask what types of
credit card do you accept as payment? and what is the % surcharge on
them? ..Thank you and i look forward to your reply shortly.
Kind regards…………
Mr David Moore
You are very right about pipe smoking being an art as well as a science. For many people, including myself, it is a lifestyle.
As pipe smokers advance in their hobby, they become acquainted with more sophisticated tools to help them care for their pipes and enjoy their experience more. Some of the tips you provide here, plus many more, can be found on the site I put up dedicated to the art of pipe smoking — http://www.pipesmoking.net.
I would love to see smokers showing off their favorite pipes!
You forgot about hookah, the fourth way to enjoy tobacco. It is entirely unlike cigars, cigarettes, and pipes. It stands on its own. It is the most adulterated tobacco (with molasses and fruit oils often added) and yet the healthiest since the smoke contains no tar.
BUZZZZ!!!! INCORRECT!! Recent studies have shown that hookah tobacco contains the same amount of carcinogenic compounds as cigarette tobacco, and may actually produce MORE tar due to the use of additional ingredients. **Anytime you inhale a partially-combusted hydrocarbonate IT PRODUCES TAR! And that tar is ALWAYS carcinogenic! Thats what happens when hydrocarbons combust! Duh!
your right, but a hookah tastes amazing…
I smoke tea in a pipe. I took it up to experiment with ways to dry my sinuses as I suffered from chronic, lasting [weeks sometimes] headaches and after many scans and tests my doctors had no suggestions.
I learned that in WWII tea was sometimes mixed with tobacco to make the ration go further, and non-smoker actors have used tea for effect. I tried various commonly available teas and herbs in various mixtures. I do not inhale the smoke into my lungs, but sometimes – during particularly bad sinusitis attacks – I blow it out through my nose to speed the effects. I have been using tea in this way for over a year. I can confirm that the mild dry smoke from good quality loose leaf tea does help, especially if you mix it with a little nettle tea. It does not seem to be at all addictive as I can go a week or more without wanting to smoke it, and then only one or two pipes in a day. I have not felt any euphoric effects from it.
If you wanted to smoke something as a substitute for tobacco – either for theatrical effect – or to have the familiarity of the smoking ritual while you give up tobacco – I’d recomend tea, particularly quality Assam tea.
Pipe smoking is not a hobby, if it becomes a hobby it will be injurious to health, let others know this
Skydiving is a hobby and it hazardous to your health. So is riding a damn bike. It’s a fact, anything you do in life may kill you. Suck it up and deal with it. You only live once. Experience it.
Waking up in the morning is injurious to your health. That is if you wake up at all. A bit of tobacco never hurts. Come over we’ll chat and relax while we enjoy a few Cuban Bolivars. ; )
Yes, smoking a pipe is hazardhous to my health. Duh. I wasn’t born yesterday.
Would long-time pipe smokers ever consider using e-pipes (electronic)? I fail to see how they are selling at all.
Does anyone collect pipes, I’ve just found a collection in the loft, they’re not probably dating between 10 and 20 years.
First of all, to the gentleman in Ireland who said the creation of anti-smoking laws in public is akin to those made by the Stasi, you’re a self-centered ass. I am glad there is no smoking in public places. However, what you do in your own home is up to you. I have always wanted to smoke a pipe but my female friends tell me it is pretentious unless you’re a professor or a writer. I am not sure if this is true. Anyone have a pipe brand they would recommed to a beginner?
Brian,
Like drinking alcohol, one must smoke responsibly as well.
I started pipe smoking recently and found a descent basket brier pipe for under $30.00
I have a big collection of Savinelli pipes. They are absolutely great smokers, there are hundreds of variations to choose from and they can be used with or without filters, and are inexpensive compared to better know brands. I have Peterson, Dunhill, and a few Bjorne pipes, but I only use my Savinellis because they are great.
I believe that sailors also can smoke a pipe without beng pretentious and captains as well.
Brian,
Pipe smokinng is not pretentious in the least as I have pointed out in several of my lectures at the university. If you’re unable to attend one of my lectures then pick up a copy of my latest book “Pipe Smoking for Professors and Authors” at better bookstores everywhere.
Cheers,
Chad
sorry, I meant “briar” pipe.
I am a cigar smoker. Never tried a pipe. While I only smoke infused cigars and ALWAYS outside my wife complains about the smell. Infused tend to smell better but I’m on the other end of the smell. I have been thinking about a pipe. I find it very interesting how smoking a cigar is “cool” yet a pipe is pretentious. I am a motorcyle guy and it seems as if a cigar is required gear.
Beyond the pretentious nature of a pipe, why do you think pipe smoking isnt more popular?
time and thought. it takes time to prepare the pipe, and it takes thought to care for it and keep everything right. cigarettes, and even cigars are much more simple and take less time.
I love english blends loaded with Latakia and laced with perique that kick my ass silly.
Hi, im 50yrs old, fed up with smoking cigarettes, and have been thinking about giving pipe-smoking a try. For a total beginner, what type of pipe, and tobacco would you recommend that i go for? Also, would i need to purchase any other items besides the pipe and tobacco. Im in the uk by the way. I usually spend around £40 per week on cigarettes, what would you say it would cost on average for pipe tobacco?
Your advice would be much appreciated
Macatac, like you I got tired of cigarettes after decades of smoking. I took up a pipe about a year ago and have grown to love it. Just went to a tobacco shop, picked up a briar for about $25, a cleaning tool for $3 and a bag of cheap cavendish. As mentioned by others, there is a learning curve but it is not difficult to learn with a little patience. You will learn what works best for you. Smoking a pipe is much more rewarding and peaceful than cigarettes. I’ve found that smoking a pipe is much cheaper as well, though you can spend as little or as much as you like. Enjoy!