New pipe smoker

[Zippo]

It's very difficult in the UK to get pipe tobacco the selection seems to be limited but if anyone from the UK could help me out where to buy that would be great

HI Stu mate, First and foremost welcome to BoBs, you decided to join the best pipe forum there is. Well done you brother. Being a fellow Brit, I agree with you, that getting pipe tobacco in the UK, is increasingly becoming harder and harder. With many independent tobacconist closing down, and the supermarkets look at you, as if your stupid for asking if they stock any pipe tobacco at all. However, that being said. It is still available online, at many places in the UK.
I will pm you the UK online retailers that I will use, when my tobacconist hasn't got what I want. They are fast and reliable, and I highly recommend them.
Take care mate, looking forward to the interactions with you.

 

[PiperStu]

HI Stu mate, First and foremost welcome to BoBs, you decided to join the best pipe forum there is. Well done you brother. Being a fellow Brit, I agree with you, that getting pipe tobacco in the UK, is increasingly becoming harder and harder. With many independent tobacconist closing down, and the supermarkets look at you, as if your stupid for asking if they stock any pipe tobacco at all. However, that being said. It is still available online, at many places in the UK.
I will pm you the UK online retailers that I will use, when my tobacconist hasn't got what I want. They are fast and reliable, and I highly recommend them.
Take care mate, looking forward to the interactions with you.

Thanks much appreciated I'll check them out but do you have any recommendations?

 

[Zippo]

Thanks much appreciated I'll check them out but do you have any recommendations?

That entirely depends on what your tastes are. What i smoke, you may well find you hate. As your new to pipe smoking. I would suggest reading the recipe, and reviews, then only buying inexpensive sample bags of 25grms as a taster. If you like it, then buy more, if not, then you haven't wasted money on something you won't smoke. The tobacconist I sent you links to in PM, all sell small sample bags.

 

[Zippo]

Call for @Zippo!

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[PiperStu]

Gorgeous morning for a pipe

 

[Zippo]

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Gorgeous morning for a pipe

Where abouts are you in the UK Stu

 

[Eutychus]

Looks for nearest phone booth whilst ripping open shirt

I was thinking along the lines of a spotlight projecting the image of the lighter.

 

[Zippo]

I was thinking along the lines of a spotlight projecting the image of the lighter.

Even better

 

[Manawydan]

Welcome! I am a new member myself and am enjoying the camaraderie while I learn what pipes and tobacco blends I personally am drawn to.

 

[Eutychus]

Welcome! I am a new member myself and am enjoying the camaraderie while I learn what pipes and tobacco blends I personally am drawn to.

Hi Mammnawydan! Welcome from the Bluegrass state! This is a great place to learn.

 

[Gaius Marius]

Howdy PiperStu, its great to have you here. You've already figured out we like people around here.
Stop by the what are you smoking thread and tell us what you're enjoying and what you think about it.

 

[Ol'Dawg]

Welcome to the BoB!