An afternoon at the Tobacconist

[dieselfuel79]

Had a chance to head into downtown and spend some time at the tobacconist. In search of my first pipe, there was a fairly limited selection of Brighams, Medicos, Big Ben’s, et al.

Nothing really spoke to me, but the rep advised there’s a “large” shipment due in next week. I left my name and number and plan on re-visiting. I had a chance to sniff some of the tabacco offerings from Pimlico (Vanilla) aromatic, Very Very (think Cherry chapstick) and even some Virginia blends (Not for me.)

As I was leaving, something caught my eye. It was the Cobs. Not even the regular straight or bent Cobs... but this little bugger. I couldn’t resist. $6.00 Cdn. That’s like.. what? $0.50 USD? I brought it home with me. My first pipe. Now to get the stones to put some tobacco in it.

 

[FarmerTan]

Had a chance to head into downtown and spend some time at the tobacconist. In search of my first pipe, there was a fairly limited selection of Brighams, Medicos, Big Ben’s, et al.

Nothing really spoke to me, but the rep advised there’s a “large” shipment due in next week. I left my name and number and plan on re-visiting. I had a chance to sniff some of the tabacco offerings from Pimlico (Vanilla) aromatic, Very Very (think Cherry chapstick) and even some Virginia blends (Not for me.)

As I was leaving, something caught my eye. It was the Cobs. Not even the regular straight or bent Cobs... but this little bugger. I couldn’t resist. $6.00 Cdn. That’s like.. what? $0.50 USD? I brought it home with me. My first pipe. Now to get the stones to put some tobacco in it.

That is AWESOME! My dad had one of those he kept in his pants pocket as I remember. Enjoy!

 

[dieselfuel79]

That is AWESOME! My dad had one of those he kept in his pants pocket as I remember. Enjoy!

I’ll try my best. I can’t get over how tiny this is.

 

[FarmerTan]

Don't be surprised if you find you like it better than an expensive one!

A big bowled pipe gave me more moisture than I liked, oftener than not...

 

[FarmerTan]

You will be surprised at how cheap pipe smoking can be. Lol, I guess you can also be surprised at how expensive it can be.

I always liked the convenience of taking a couple puffs on a small pipe as compared to a few puffs off a cigarette and wasting the money of that cigarette by putting it in the ashtray as I walked in a store, versus sticking that pipe in a pocket.

I really hope that pipe works out well for you friend!

 

[seabee1999]

That little pipe is a good one for a short smoke!

 

[RookieGuy]

Cobs are great! That's a great little guy, perfect for a quick smoke break.

 

[Hardrock]

Yep, got one of those little cobs myself. Their bigger brothers, Missouri Meerschaums, are great cob pipes. Very light and easy to clench in your teeth, and if you chew it up stems or even whole pipes are super cheap.

 

[steveclarkus]

Yep, got one of those little cobs myself. Their bigger brothers, Missouri Meerschaums, are great cob pipes. Very light and easy to clench in your teeth, and if you chew it up stems or even whole pipes are super cheap.

Even better is to order a couple of extra stems every time you order a cob. They are just a buck each. I love those chewy stems

 

[DC_MPA]

That would be neat to have a few of those small cobs for tobacco sampling. You could try a dozen tobaccos in a single evening. I've never seen those around here before.

 

[brandaves]

That would be neat to have a few of those small cobs for tobacco sampling. You could try a dozen tobaccos in a single evening. I've never seen those around here before.

Clay pipes are about as inexpensive and serve that purpose very well.

 

[FarmerTan]

Clay pipes are about as inexpensive and serve that purpose very well.

Do you have any pictures my friend? I'm living vicariously through you all!

 

[brandaves]

Do you have any pictures my friend? I'm living vicariously through you all!

Anything for the famous @FarmerTan!

 

[FarmerTan]

Anything for the famous @FarmerTan!
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Ok, I don't want to break any rules on here, so I will ask a general question: that is truly an affordable option? I smoked pipes years ago, was actually in a contest once (56 minutes, some seconds) and have never seen one of those. Were they around 40 years ago?

 

[FarmerTan]

Ok, I don't want to break any rules on here, so I will ask a general question: that is truly an affordable option? I smoked pipes years ago, was actually in a contest once (56 minutes, some seconds) and have never seen one of those. Were they around 40 years ago?

I meant to also say "thank you my friend!"

 

[brandaves]

Ok, I don't want to break any rules on here, so I will ask a general question: that is truly an affordable option? I smoked pipes years ago, was actually in a contest once (56 minutes, some seconds) and have never seen one of those. Were they around 40 years ago?

clay tavern pipes are hundreds of years old. Long stemmed clays hung on the walls of taverns. Patrons who wanted a smoke just grabbed one, lit up and then broke off the stem where their mouth had been and rehung the pipe for someone else to use. Old tavern sites can often be found with clay bowl graveyards when the last bit of stem had been broken off and the pipe no longer smokable. A clay can run anywhere from $9 - $30 depending on design, length and color. They are useful in sampling because they don't ghost and bowls are generally small. They can burn hot though.

 

[dieselfuel79]

Well I went and did it. Bought my first pipe. I’m not much of a smoker so we’ll see how things go. Nothing overly expensive or special. Just a basic Medico Varsity. I’ll give it a try later on. Picked up some Pimlico Vanilla blend.

 

[dieselfuel79]

Ready to go. Used the spiral method in my palm. Worked like a charm.

 

[dieselfuel79]

Well, took my only one try to realize that pipe smoking is NOT for me. This will be up on the BST shortly.

Live and learn as they say.

 

[Champion of Capua]

Well, took my only one try to realize that pipe smoking is NOT for me. This will be up on the BST shortly.

Live and learn as they say.

Are you normally a smoker?