Hi guys. This is my first foray into this Sub Forum and my first try with a pipe. I smoked cigarettes for many years, and now vape. I do have the occasional miniature cigar from time to time, and have always fancied trying the pipe for occasional use. Anything to distance myself from the cigarettes.
I bought myself a MM Country Gentleman recently and some baccy. I have had two smokes from it and it has went fairly well, although I'm still a bit uncertain if it's my thing. It's certainly a milder smoke than my cheapo miniature cigars which was unexpected.It did stay lit during both smokes though so there's that. I have a few questions if I may?
There's a chunk of wood inside the bowl where the shaft enters. Is that the way it's supposed to be or should I remove it? Will it burn off or should I prevent it burning off? Also...
There was a filter in the stem which I immediately tossed in the bin. Dunno why I did that. I then realised I had a really loose draw which I am unaccustomed to, and can only guess the filter made for a tighter draw. I'm guessing I can get used to the looser draw or just get more filters, or get a unfiltered pipe. Do un filtered pipes have a tighter draw?
Can I smoke a bowl then empty it and have another bowl, or do I have to use another pipe?
Last question for now...Both occasions I have smoked to the bottom and smoked the ash. That's a tad unpleasant which I wasn't expecting. I thought I had smoked burning wood but the stem is still clean inside. Is there a way to anticipate reaching the bottom before it happens? Just eye ball the ember or something more technical?
That's it for now. Thanks in advance. Oh yeah the baccy I have is Solani Aged Burley. I got it because I vape Burley flavoured eliquid.
I bought myself a MM Country Gentleman recently and some baccy. I have had two smokes from it and it has went fairly well, although I'm still a bit uncertain if it's my thing. It's certainly a milder smoke than my cheapo miniature cigars which was unexpected.It did stay lit during both smokes though so there's that. I have a few questions if I may?
There's a chunk of wood inside the bowl where the shaft enters. Is that the way it's supposed to be or should I remove it? Will it burn off or should I prevent it burning off? Also...
There was a filter in the stem which I immediately tossed in the bin. Dunno why I did that. I then realised I had a really loose draw which I am unaccustomed to, and can only guess the filter made for a tighter draw. I'm guessing I can get used to the looser draw or just get more filters, or get a unfiltered pipe. Do un filtered pipes have a tighter draw?
Can I smoke a bowl then empty it and have another bowl, or do I have to use another pipe?
Last question for now...Both occasions I have smoked to the bottom and smoked the ash. That's a tad unpleasant which I wasn't expecting. I thought I had smoked burning wood but the stem is still clean inside. Is there a way to anticipate reaching the bottom before it happens? Just eye ball the ember or something more technical?
That's it for now. Thanks in advance. Oh yeah the baccy I have is Solani Aged Burley. I got it because I vape Burley flavoured eliquid.