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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 9, 2018 10:34:17 GMT -5
I am well interested in learning more about matching pipes to tobacco. I mostly smoke cob as this is the more affordable option right now, but I do have a Barancini church warden that I've found does very nice things to some Eileen's dream. This has made me curious of any actual differences the pipe makes to the smoking experience and flavor. I was told pipe selection is based on style, but this has got me thinking. I'm not quite ready to assemble an extensive collection due to current finances(still dreaming) but any thoughts on pipe dedication to a single blend, or style? And are there any generally consistent pairings I.e. Church warden for Aros, or say a Cob for Virginias? What pipes have you dedicated?
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Post by Darin on Dec 9, 2018 10:43:15 GMT -5
There's nothing set in stone and you'll develop your own preferences over time.
Cobs are great at smoking most everything ... the only thing I don't usually smoke in cobs are Lat-blends.
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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 9, 2018 10:54:37 GMT -5
There's nothing set in stone and you'll develop your own preferences over time. Cobs are great at smoking most everything ... the only thing I don't usually smoke in cobs are Lat-blends. I've really enjoyed the cobs myself, but when I consider the variation of pipes one hasn't been lucky enough to try, but it makes me wonder  . What is your reason for not smoking Lat blends in cob? If you don't mind me asking? Thanks for reply! |
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Post by Darin on Dec 9, 2018 11:15:04 GMT -5
There's nothing set in stone and you'll develop your own preferences over time. Cobs are great at smoking most everything ... the only thing I don't usually smoke in cobs are Lat-blends. I've really enjoyed the cobs myself, but when I consider the variation of pipes one hasn't been lucky enough to try, but it makes me wonder . What is your reason for not smoking Lat blends in cob? If you don't mind me asking? Thanks for reply! It's really tempting at first to want the higher priced, fancier pipes and you assume they will smoke 10x better based upon the price. However, this just isn't true and many a pipe smoker have run the gamut only to eventually realize that price and performance are not 100% linked. When I first began, I smoked primarily cobs and a few Dr. Grabows. Then, I eventually started gathering a herd of factory pipes from Savinelli, Stanwell and a few others. Finally, I went deeper and collected some Castello, Radice, Maestro and other higher end pipes. Lastly, I connected with a great carver and ended up with a 7-day set of handmade pipes. After all was said and done, the realization was that expensive pipes are much nicer to look at and feel great in the hand but it's pretty hard to beat the smoking qualities of a cob. As for the Lat-blends, I prefer them in a wider bowl such as an Author, Rhodesian, Bulldog, etc. and cobs don't come in that shape. Take your time, really concentrating on getting the moisture levels, packing, cadence and tamping down. There will be plenty of time to "upgrade" and add some beauty queens to the rack.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2018 11:28:40 GMT -5
Every pipe smoker has their own method that works best for him/her. You’ll find yours, go slow and take your time on this wonderful journey 👌👍👍
Wide chamber Pipes works best for me when smoking flakes. Small chamber pipes work best with crumble cake. You may be completely on the other side of the chart. Smoke some of your tobacco’s and pipes and keep notes.
HAVE FUN!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 9, 2018 12:31:04 GMT -5
Many dedicate a pipe for lakeland blends (or use a cob). When you have a few more pipes in the collection, I would see what tobacco sings best in each pipe. If similarly composed blends also sing then you might have found a pipe with which you can pair to that type of tobacco.
Perhaps, over time, you'll find yourself with more and more pipes dedicated to different blends.
At the same time, if you've got a pipe you love and want to smoke it more frequently, then there is no hard and fast rule to say you shouldn't smoke all your blends in it.
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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 9, 2018 13:02:41 GMT -5
Great info!
I am working with a 10 of smokable seconds cobs, plus the guardsman and church warden. Ive been trying many varieties and have been keeping a sweet and savory separation with my pipes thus far. I am a Lat fan so I will consider a wide pipe as my next.
Been pretty solid on packing and cadence and tamping so far I think, no problems with pipe going out and I seem to smoke a bowl in a cob for at least a half hour or more. The moisture thing is something I've yet to really battle, I have only smoked a pipe in San Diego. So a light fluff and let it sit for a few minutes I don't seem to have any gurgles, heat, bite or foul flavors.
I also have a pipe I hand carved out of black walnut, with a wide deep bowl but that may be for another thread altogether.
Thanks everyone!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2018 15:39:57 GMT -5
I find virginia's particularly flake prefer smaller bowls.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Dec 9, 2018 17:41:43 GMT -5
I also have a pipe I hand carved out of black walnut, with a wide deep bowl but that may be for another thread altogether. I would hesitate to smoke a pipe carved from walnut.
Exposure to the dust can be very hazardous to woodworkers, so I would rather avoid it.
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Post by william on Dec 9, 2018 17:48:42 GMT -5
I find virginia's particularly flake prefer smaller bowls. My experience as well. I think a Canadian is a perfect match for a Virginia flake. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 9, 2018 17:57:27 GMT -5
Typically I find that Latakia blends fare well better in a large bowl, the flavor develops into heavenly bliss.
If I were to fill that bowl with Virginia blends, it would be a crappy experience.... smaller, more narrow blends deliver a cool, tasteful smoke to me.
I can only speak for myself, your mileage may (and probably will), vary.
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 9, 2018 22:02:24 GMT -5
I find virginia's particularly flake prefer smaller bowls.  |
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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 9, 2018 23:27:33 GMT -5
I also have a pipe I hand carved out of black walnut, with a wide deep bowl but that may be for another thread altogether. I would hesitate to smoke a pipe carved from walnut.
Exposure to the dust can be very hazardous to woodworkers, so I would rather avoid it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2018 23:30:19 GMT -5
I find virginia's particularly flake prefer smaller bowls. Interesting. I will give it a try but I suspect I will be sipping even slower then I would to keep it cool. |
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