Comments on: Pipe Smoking Guide: Buying a Tobacco Pipe http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/ a guide to living a not-so-boring life. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:09:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: quang http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-51038 quang Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:53:35 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-51038 very good & solid advices, what a 50 year experience and I'm sure you've been living a pleasure life. Thanks a million very good & solid advices, what a 50 year experience and I’m sure you’ve been living a pleasure life.

Thanks a million

]]> By: quang http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-51037 quang Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:51:25 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-51037 Good & informative advice, what a 20 year experience, Thanks a million Good & informative advice, what a 20 year experience,

Thanks a million

]]> By: Brandon http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-46206 Brandon Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:25:54 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-46206 Hey; I've been a pipe smoker for about six years now. I started with a heavy estate briar pipe made by Ehrlich. Then I obtained about a dozen others within the first year trying to find one that suited the tobacco I had instead the other way round. I recommend for the beginner to go to a tobacco store and buy a dozen or so blends. Aromatic, natural, etc. Corn cob pipes arent a 'bad' choice for a first pipe but you will probably out grow it quickly. They are however a good idea when trying new blends so as to not give your briar or meerschaum pipe an unpleasant taste that could require an in depth cleaning to get rid of. Also, practice packing your pipe until it smokes easy and smooth. ALways use natural wood box matches, not the paper ones. Butane lighters will give a negative taste to the tobacco if you have to relight a lot. Also, stay in tune with the pipe world online. It's a cheap and very fascinating way to find new blends, pipes, and people to share with. Lastly, take your time 'puffing', smoking a pipe is not like a quick cigarette break, it takes patience to reap the ultimate reward, the perfect smoke... Hey;

I’ve been a pipe smoker for about six years now. I started with a heavy estate briar pipe made by Ehrlich. Then I obtained about a dozen others within the first year trying to find one that suited the tobacco I had instead the other way round. I recommend for the beginner to go to a tobacco store and buy a dozen or so blends. Aromatic, natural, etc. Corn cob pipes arent a ‘bad’ choice for a first pipe but you will probably out grow it quickly. They are however a good idea when trying new blends so as to not give your briar or meerschaum pipe an unpleasant taste that could require an in depth cleaning to get rid of. Also, practice packing your pipe until it smokes easy and smooth. ALways use natural wood box matches, not the paper ones. Butane lighters will give a negative taste to the tobacco if you have to relight a lot.
Also, stay in tune with the pipe world online. It’s a cheap and very fascinating way to find new blends, pipes, and people to share with. Lastly, take your time ‘puffing’, smoking a pipe is not like a quick cigarette break, it takes patience to reap the ultimate reward, the perfect smoke…

]]> By: ken jensen http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-43451 ken jensen Wed, 28 May 2008 02:12:00 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-43451 Dear pipe smoking patron; I've heard rumors about these "Brat pipes" bieng originally made in the northwest part of India, You said you saw one in New Dehli? That's very fascinating; I'd like to get the guys info about maybe where I can see one or try it on for size; I'm sick the same old Acorn punchouts the other guys are making.. I want somthing BIG , GURTHY and different....I would like to own a bratpipe and experience the smothness that it draws in from a good cavendish blend....Please give me the Brat...I want it to bring the "Wurst" in me.... Dear pipe smoking patron;

I’ve heard rumors about these “Brat pipes” bieng originally made in the northwest part of India, You said you saw one in New Dehli? That’s very fascinating; I’d like to get the guys info about maybe where I can see one or try it on for size; I’m sick the same old Acorn punchouts the other guys are making.. I want somthing BIG , GURTHY and different….I would like to own a bratpipe and experience the smothness that it draws in from a good cavendish blend….Please give me the Brat…I want it to bring the “Wurst” in me….

]]> By: leesmith http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-43334 leesmith Tue, 27 May 2008 07:08:05 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-43334 Thanks for all the good TIPS.. Looks like I found myself a real doozy of a briar pipe in the local shop; The guy actually made it himself; He wanted to try a different shape of the standard briar types your familiar with and actually harnessed it into what looks like a fat bratwurst shape; He said he went to New Dehli in India, and met a local Swami who unfolded this silk blanket to unveil this big beautiful , smooth, gurthy, bratwurst pipe that keeps the shank much cooler when drawing in the tobbaco yet draws much attention to the wandering eye; He said there's no way about getting around the gurthy bratwurst shape features; He's tried different remedies, The bratwurst just works the best; He tastefully made the tip into a bulbous shape so as not to offend fellow pipe smokers. He apologized for the fallace shape comparison to a human dong but he said there is just no other way around it. I hope I'm not the only pipesmoker with this particular shaped pipe. Has anyone else seen these New Dehli brat pipes in their local shops? Please let me know. Thanks for all the good TIPS.. Looks like I found myself a real doozy of a briar pipe in the local shop; The guy actually made it himself; He wanted to try a different shape of the standard briar types your familiar with and actually harnessed it into what looks like a fat bratwurst shape; He said he went to New Dehli in India, and met a local Swami who unfolded this silk blanket to unveil this big beautiful , smooth, gurthy, bratwurst pipe that keeps the shank much cooler when drawing in the tobbaco yet draws much attention to the wandering eye; He said there’s no way about getting around the gurthy bratwurst shape features; He’s tried different remedies, The bratwurst just works the best; He tastefully made the tip into a bulbous shape so as not to offend fellow pipe smokers. He apologized for the fallace shape comparison to a human dong but he said there is just no other way around it. I hope I’m not the only pipesmoker with this particular shaped pipe. Has anyone else seen these New Dehli brat pipes in their local shops? Please let me know.

]]> By: Arne http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-39332 Arne Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:59:47 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-39332 As a pipe smoker for fifty years I feel obliged to make some comments. First of all-Never ever fill up and light a hot pipe. Keep your pipes dry and clean-use a lot of pipecleaners of good quality. Smoke as slowly as you ever can. Keep tobacco fresh-usually in the original pack-it will be alright for three or four days. Have several pipes-use them as seldom as possible. Do not inhale the smoke-it is stimulating enough just letting the smoke fill your mouth and seep out through your nostrils. Careful when you put the pipe in your pocket-it is very disagreeable to find yourself on fire and it is bad for the clothes. Do not alternate with cigarettes-but an occaisional cigar in good company is OK. Avoid the too spiced tobaccos, but make an effort to find one you like and stick to it. You can find cheap pipes that are good, but the chance of success is slightly better with an expensive one. For me there is no alternative to briar. As a pipe smoker for fifty years I feel obliged to make some comments.
First of all-Never ever fill up and light a hot pipe.
Keep your pipes dry and clean-use a lot of pipecleaners of good quality.
Smoke as slowly as you ever can.
Keep tobacco fresh-usually in the original pack-it will be alright for three or four days.
Have several pipes-use them as seldom as possible.
Do not inhale the smoke-it is stimulating enough just letting the smoke fill your mouth and seep out through your nostrils.
Careful when you put the pipe in your pocket-it is very disagreeable to find yourself on fire and it is bad for the clothes.
Do not alternate with cigarettes-but an occaisional cigar in good company is OK.
Avoid the too spiced tobaccos, but make an effort to find one you like and stick to it.
You can find cheap pipes that are good, but the chance of success is slightly better with an expensive one.
For me there is no alternative to briar.

]]> By: smithy321 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-28832 smithy321 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:30:27 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-28832 for buying pipes advice this shop: water-bongs-glass-pipes.com for buying pipes advice this shop: water-bongs-glass-pipes.com

]]> By: Michael Schulz http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-20090 Michael Schulz Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:08:45 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-20090 I would suggust visithin a tobacco shop where there is a knowledgable person to guide you to a blend that you will enjoy. I have known pipe smokers that gave it up for a time because they based the flavor/experience on a cheap blend rather than "researching". I would suggust visithin a tobacco shop where there is a knowledgable person to guide you to a blend that you will enjoy. I have known pipe smokers that gave it up for a time because they based the flavor/experience on a cheap blend rather than “researching”.

]]> By: Michael Schulz http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-20086 Michael Schulz Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:04:06 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-20086 I have been enjoying my pipes for over twenty years. Unfortunately, when I first tried pipe smoking (thanks to my grandfather) I did not have the great resource as with your very informative site to refer too. I basically had to learn by trial and error :cry: . I gave it up the first time due to severe toungue bite (puffing too hard/wet tobacco) and the second time due to not being able to keep the darned thing lit. But I kept at it and have been enjoying my pipes ever since. I am very glad that you share this knowledge with new smokers so as they can enjoy the pleasures without all the frustrations that many of us had to endure. Blessings, Michael Schulz I have been enjoying my pipes for over twenty years. Unfortunately, when I first tried pipe smoking (thanks to my grandfather) I did not have the great resource as with your very informative site to refer too. I basically had to learn by trial and error :cry: . I gave it up the first time due to severe toungue bite (puffing too hard/wet tobacco) and the second time due to not being able to keep the darned thing lit. But I kept at it and have been enjoying my pipes ever since.
I am very glad that you share this knowledge with new smokers so as they can enjoy the pleasures without all the frustrations that many of us had to endure.
Blessings,
Michael Schulz

]]> By: gregory http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-12363 gregory Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:52:08 +0000 http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/pipe-smoking-guide-buying-a-tobacco-pipe/#comment-12363 more questions.... i bought a brand new briar pipe which smokes very hot contrary to older ones I own. does that mean that the pipe is not good enough or that it is a new one and so it needs break in? thanks in advance! more questions….
i bought a brand new briar pipe which smokes very hot contrary to older ones I own. does that mean that the pipe is not good enough or that it is a new one and so it needs break in?

thanks in advance!

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