Robert Perkins
Junior Member
Posts: 229 
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
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Post by Robert Perkins on Aug 16, 2018 4:28:56 GMT -5
Pipe smoking is full of rituals, and the only one I'm not all that fond of is cleaning my pipes, so I usually let that go until I start having troubles.
But the rest of the rituals -- packing, lighting, pacing my puffs, tamping, relighting, shaking out the ash, etc. -- are all just part of the experience.
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lostdog13
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Posts: 26
Favorite Pipe: Kaywoodie Pup
Favorite Tobacco: Erinmore Flake
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Post by lostdog13 on Aug 18, 2018 1:46:38 GMT -5
packing a pipe is a pain in the arse. are roll your own ciggarrettes faster and less smelly? thx less smelly than what? RYO takes time to learn as well, and no where near the pipe experience. Packing a pipe takes time and practice, but does get easier. I am to the point now that it is nearly effortless to those who don't know. Surely it looks like I am struggling massively to the old timers out there. All part of the process though. Not that you asked, but in regards to everything else; it is dependent on the situation. During the week the only time I really have the opportunity for a pipe is during my commute. I have several smaller pipes (no-name sport and Kaywoodie Colt or Pup) that I use. Carter Hall or a mix of Carter Hall and 5 Brothers is my preferred because they are easy to keep lit and enjoyable. At home on the weekends I base my pipe choice on my tobacco choice (have matched most of my pipes to particular styles of tobacco over the years based on what smokes best in them) and time that I have to enjoy the tobacco that day. Cobs are wonderful choices for yardwork, as they are easy to clench, can take a beating, and easy to replace should I need to. I have a few tampers that I have traveled with over the years, but mostly take a proprietary  Aristocob tamper everywhere. Should I break or lose one, they are easily replaceable with a cheaper (and less prestigious) model from my golf bag. I also keep my pipe zippo in my pipe pouch, as this makes necessary relights easy with less chance of burning the rim. Just my .02 on how this wonderful journey has evolved for me over the years. YMMV, but don't look at it as a pain if you enjoy the rest of the experience. All of it gets easier over time, and the enjoyment increases as well. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 18, 2018 2:55:49 GMT -5
packing a pipe is a pain in the arse. are roll your own ciggarrettes faster and less smelly? thx less smelly than what? RYO takes time to learn as well, and no where near the pipe experience. Packing a pipe takes time and practice, but does get easier. I am to the point now that it is nearly effortless to those who don't know. Surely it looks like I am struggling massively to the old timers out there. All part of the process though. Not that you asked, but in regards to everything else; it is dependent on the situation. During the week the only time I really have the opportunity for a pipe is during my commute. I have several smaller pipes (no-name sport and Kaywoodie Colt or Pup) that I use. Carter Hall or a mix of Carter Hall and 5 Brothers is my preferred because they are easy to keep lit and enjoyable. At home on the weekends I base my pipe choice on my tobacco choice (have matched most of my pipes to particular styles of tobacco over the years based on what smokes best in them) and time that I have to enjoy the tobacco that day. Cobs are wonderful choices for yardwork, as they are easy to clench, can take a beating, and easy to replace should I need to. I have a few tampers that I have traveled with over the years, but mostly take a proprietary Aristocob tamper everywhere. Should I break or lose one, they are easily replaceable with a cheaper (and less prestigious) model from my golf bag. I also keep my pipe zippo in my pipe pouch, as this makes necessary relights easy with less chance of burning the rim. Just my .02 on how this wonderful journey has evolved for me over the years. YMMV, but don't look at it as a pain if you enjoy the rest of the experience. All of it gets easier over time, and the enjoyment increases as well. Well put. |
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Aristocob tamper everywhere. Should I break or lose one, they are easily replaceable with a cheaper (and less prestigious) model from my golf bag. I also keep my pipe zippo in my pipe pouch, as this makes necessary relights easy with less chance of burning the rim.
