0ldManJenkins
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New to tobacco in general, I've smoked a few cigars, but that's about it. But, about a year ago, my wife and I stopped by a little smoke shop, picked up a couple cigars, and on a whim, I bought a cheap wood pipe ($20) and a couple ounces of flavored (?) Tobacco.
I smoked a bowl occasionally, loved the smell and taste, but was actually clueless to the whole art and traditions of pipe smoking. I didn't realize anything about packing, and basic pipe care. A few months ago,the pipe broke.
Last week, I wanted another, but lucky me, the guy in the smoke shop knew a little about pipes, and clued me in to packing, building ash, false lighting, cleaning and resting.
I picked out a little curved, black H.I.S. Briar that I liked the look of, for at least twice as much as I meant to spend...
My interest was piqued, and I've spent a lot of time reading about Briars, and pipe smoking in general. So, with my new briar and a head full of new information, I packed in some flavored tobacco, settled into a chair on my back porch and found a bit of magic.
Today, I ordered a couple cobs, and a $5 maple. These will help me try new tobacco and rest my briar. ...As well as another thing to experience for its own merits.
A lot of my searches for information led me to this forum for the answers, so it seemed like a good idea to join.
I smoked a bowl occasionally, loved the smell and taste, but was actually clueless to the whole art and traditions of pipe smoking. I didn't realize anything about packing, and basic pipe care. A few months ago,the pipe broke.
Last week, I wanted another, but lucky me, the guy in the smoke shop knew a little about pipes, and clued me in to packing, building ash, false lighting, cleaning and resting.
I picked out a little curved, black H.I.S. Briar that I liked the look of, for at least twice as much as I meant to spend...
My interest was piqued, and I've spent a lot of time reading about Briars, and pipe smoking in general. So, with my new briar and a head full of new information, I packed in some flavored tobacco, settled into a chair on my back porch and found a bit of magic.
Today, I ordered a couple cobs, and a $5 maple. These will help me try new tobacco and rest my briar. ...As well as another thing to experience for its own merits.
A lot of my searches for information led me to this forum for the answers, so it seemed like a good idea to join.
Also new to tobacco and pipes, and like you, had only smoked a few cigars over the years (nothing fancy or expensive). Have learned a ton from asking my noob questions and reading old post. Have never gotten a snarky answer to any of my questions either, just good solid advice, and information. Great bunch of people here, glad to have you aboard. :afro:
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