Mac
Full Member
Posts: 834
First Name: John
Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian
Location:
|
Post by Mac on Mar 25, 2019 11:34:13 GMT -5
Well I know one fact, especially in regard to newer members, the number of pipes you started with upon joining, is going to change. Yep. So, an initial target might be the Savinelli suggestion: 3-4 pipes. Then reassess as you go along. Enjoy! |
|
|
|
Post by blackmouth210 on Mar 25, 2019 11:36:23 GMT -5
The OP's question asked what is the minimum number of pipes a person can own and still enjoy pipe smoking. The answer is one. This has been proven by generations of pipers. If a pipe is too hot or too wet from the previous smoke to immediately reload and relight, the problem is the pipe or the pipesmoker, not the size of the pipe collection. Many pipers smoke the same pipe back to back all day with nothing more than an occasional pipe cleaner being run through it to keep the smoke enjoyable. True. I've known a pipe smoker who smoked the same pipe over and over. The question also asked how many pipes if you wanted to take a certain amount of care with them. I wonder if that makes a difference. I think it does make a difference. That's why 2 pipes is the ideal minimum on my original reply to the OP. 3 pipes would be a "maximum" minimum...if a max minimum even makes sense. 😂😂 |
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Mar 25, 2019 11:40:05 GMT -5
True. I've known a pipe smoker who smoked the same pipe over and over. The question also asked how many pipes if you wanted to take a certain amount of care with them. I wonder if that makes a difference. I think it does make a difference. That's why 2 pipes is the ideal minimum on my original reply to the OP. 3 pipes would be a "maximum" minimum...if a max minimum even makes sense. 😂😂 Lol. I like the way you think... |
|
Mac
Full Member
Posts: 834
First Name: John
Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian
Location:
|
Post by Mac on Mar 25, 2019 11:40:45 GMT -5
One pipe is plainly not enough, because what if you should wish to smoke a second time, but it's too hot or too wet from your prior smoke?
Two is plainly a minimum number of pipes 
(This is not to say that I don't often smoke two bowls back to back in the same pipe. But if the bottom of the chamber is noticeably damp, or if the bowl has gotten quite warm, one might wish to change out!)
The OP's question asked what is the minimum number of pipes a person can own and still enjoy pipe smoking.
The answer is one. This has been proven by generations of pipers. If a pipe is too hot or too wet from the previous smoke to immediately reload and relight, the problem is the pipe or the pipesmoker, not the size of the pipe collection. Many pipers smoke the same pipe back to back all day with nothing more than an occasional pipe cleaner being run through it to keep the smoke enjoyable. (my bolding) That is the answer for many pipe smokers, but not necessarily the correct answer for anyone else. |
|
Mac
Full Member
Posts: 834
First Name: John
Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian
Location:
|
Post by Mac on Mar 25, 2019 12:05:43 GMT -5
Too late to edit. The bolded statement is correct. Q was “a” person.
|
|
|
|
Post by sperrytops on Mar 25, 2019 13:44:27 GMT -5
True. I've known a pipe smoker who smoked the same pipe over and over. The question also asked how many pipes if you wanted to take a certain amount of care with them. I wonder if that makes a difference. I think it does make a difference. That's why 2 pipes is the ideal minimum on my original reply to the OP. 3 pipes would be a "maximum" minimum...if a max minimum even makes sense. 😂😂 Scientific terminology: maximum minimum. |
|
Robert Perkins
Junior Member
Posts: 229 
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
Location:
|
Post by Robert Perkins on Mar 25, 2019 19:06:05 GMT -5
One is plenty, but I'm trying to think of a scenario where I would only want one.
|
|
MintDragon
New Member
Posts: 28
First Name: Craig
Favorite Pipe: Savinelli 606KS (Bent Billiard)
Favorite Tobacco: Boswell North Woods
Location:
|
Post by MintDragon on Mar 31, 2019 1:02:49 GMT -5
With all due humility, first ask 'what type of pipe smoker are you, or hope to be?'
My father loved to smoke a pipe in the garage while cleaning, putzing around, working on whatnot. preferred a clencher or hanger so he could enjoy smoking without putting it down. he owned just a few, but suspect some were gifts, as he almost always only smoked his favorite. So one was great for him.
I prefer to separate aromatics from english tobacco to prevent taste ghosting, so 2.
I prefer to clean pipes after a day of smoking, let them 'dry out' for minimum of overnight +, so 4 if I anticipate smoking aromatics and english tobaccos on the same day, but usually in the mood to smoke one or the other.
I prefer to invest in enough pipes to enjoy a variety of experiences, which often have a preferred type/style/etc. longer smoke, shorter smoke, clencher, hanger, forgiving bowl, narrow tall bowl, outside and windy capable, sitting around a small campfire to contemplate life and it's wonders, working on a programming project requiring a scattering of relights each bowl.
but, all told, I'm fine with my favorite prince pipe. so just 1. seasoned enough to take abuse from bending all of my preferences.
|
|
|
|
Post by libertysmoke on Mar 31, 2019 12:32:52 GMT -5
1 would do 2 would be better 3 seems to be ideal for rest periods 4+ because, why not? I like this guys idea the best ...  !! Right on Josh' |
|
balticbriar
Junior Member
“It is quite a three pipe problem, and I beg that you won't speak to me for fifty minutes.” - S.H.
Posts: 241
First Name: Endel
Favorite Pipe: Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish 999, Sherlock Holmes Squire Rustic PLIP
Favorite Tobacco: John Cotton's Number 1, Solani 633, Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader, Samuel Gawith St. James Flake, Mac Baren HH Latakia Flake, Iwan Ries Gourmet English, Escudo, GL Pease Gaslight
Location:
|
Post by balticbriar on Mar 31, 2019 13:10:59 GMT -5
Looks as if I should edit/clarify my OP.
A pipe smoker smokes on average 2-3 pipe fulls during the week, the morning smoke being shorter before going to work. On the weekend, this pipe smoker smokes on average 3-4 pipe fulls, and all the smokes are long (1-2 hours) and leisurely. This smoker desires to own mainly briar pipes, but is willing to own a handful of pipes of alternate materials (clay, cob, meerschaum).
The 2-3 and 3-4 pipe fulls should have included 'per day'. So I would assume it would require some dry time for pipes.
|
|
Mac
Full Member
Posts: 834
First Name: John
Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian
Location:
|
Post by Mac on Mar 31, 2019 13:45:11 GMT -5
Drying time is often over emphasized. If you smoke wet- ie., if the chamber is wet after a smoke, you'll need to let it dry. But if you have a dry heel after a smoke, it's ready for the next load.
|
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Mar 31, 2019 17:37:18 GMT -5
Seven good pipes would get you through the week and most likely your life. Providing the pipes were well cared for and cleaned properly. Mark Twain's Petersons sure lasted him a long time. And he didn't even clean them! Or maybe he did. Twice. |
|
|
|
Post by insignia100 on Mar 31, 2019 18:48:03 GMT -5
Dunno if this has been said yet or not, but.... n + 1, where n is the number of pipes you own right now.  |
|
stone
Full Member
Posts: 996
First Name: Jeff
Location:
|
Post by stone on Apr 1, 2019 7:08:10 GMT -5
As a newbie, I am surprised by the answers in this thread. I thought an accomplished pipe smoker would have dozens of pipes. I am beginning to see that I had PAD and TAD real bad.  |
|
MintDragon
New Member
Posts: 28
First Name: Craig
Favorite Pipe: Savinelli 606KS (Bent Billiard)
Favorite Tobacco: Boswell North Woods
Location:
|
Post by MintDragon on Apr 2, 2019 2:07:56 GMT -5
As a newbie, I am surprised by the answers in this thread. I thought an accomplished pipe smoker would have dozens of pipes. I am beginning to see that I had PAD and TAD real bad. It's not a bad thing friend. But the question was 'what is the minimum while starting' (and perhaps not continuing) <- way that I read it. I do love having the right pipe(s) for the right situation at the time, and do value variety and choice. Even have a briar basket pipe with an unopened pouch of Captain Black in the glove box for the 'just in case' moments. Along with several boxes of cellared tobaccos in canning jars that I didn't care for; hoping that I'll appreciate them at some point down the road (or passing to friends who might). And well over a dozen pipes that I could easily explain 'why they are important'. :-)  |
|
stone
Full Member
Posts: 996
First Name: Jeff
Location:
|
Post by stone on Apr 2, 2019 6:30:00 GMT -5
As I read what you experts have to say I am somewhat embarrassed by the fact that I amassed 40 pipes before I even knew how long I would smoke a pipe. I fell in love with the art of pipe smoking and became obsessed with buying pipes and tobacco ten/twelve years ago and then gave it up because I couldn't get it right. However, I am the type of guy who loves to fix things, make them just a bit better than they were, and I bought all kinds of pipes. I loved every minute of learning how to fix them up the right way and the intricate work of making them look beautiful! Now I am back at the art of smoking and I realize that it wasn't about pipe smoking, I was feeding my OCD! Maybe I will do it right this time?  |
|
!! Right on Josh'
