We all know real pipe smokers don’t relight ever, smoke the tobacco all the way to ash on every bowl, and never use anything but matches cause the gas ruins the flavor.
I don't think I have a single pipe with cake on the bottom of the bowl. It is always too wet by then and the few times I try to smoke a bowl just to ash, I end up getting hot ash in my mouth. Yuck!
I think I have smoked down to the bottom of the bowl without trying maybe 5 times in 5 years. Sure you can stir the ash or push the tobacco around, but a legitimate “perfect “ bowl where you pour out nothing but ash, hardly ever.
I think 90% of the “master” pipers are full of bull hockey.
Thank you gentlemen for your help. I feel much better about where I'm at now. My biggest hurdle with this hobby is that I don't personally have any physical interaction with any pipe smokers. I kind of have to put together what I gather from here and YouTube into information I can put to good use. I'm doing the best I can...I feel like I'm making good progress. I'm enjoying myself anyway.
I actually had a big time break through tonight. Something really clicked with the breathe method this evening. Several really awesome consequences were the result. First, a whole lot fewer relights. I was able to effortlessly maintain my ember without really even concentrating on it. Secondly, my bowl temperature and thus the temp of my smoke was low. This allowed me to retro hale and enjoy the taste of my tobacco more than ever before. I don't know what it was that changed...I just packed the bowl and lit up. I hope it continues.
I also came across some nice finds today at. B&M near my house. 2 tins of Peterson My Mixture 965 and a tin of Escudo. I think I'll pack them away awhile. I think I'll really like them as I've been really enjoying English / Virginia blends.
Sadly not many. My favorite near me is in downtown Louisville. I buy a tin everytime I go in even though it's no where near cost effective when compared to online prices. It is small and with a pretty unimpressive selection but I want to support them.Being a Kentuckian myself (Lexington) I'm curious as to whether you've discovered any local tobacconists.
Hullo, Gokav,Hello. I'm on the hunt for cheap (<$100) pipe with a deep bend and a massive bowl. Something I can let hang in my jaw and burn for a few hours, while I'm working in the shop. It's going to get banged up out there, and probably get hit with sparks and flying metal bits, so I don't want to invest much. First thought was an MM MacArthur, but the bend on them isn't as deep as I am looking for. Maybe a Rossi 8614? Anyone got one? Or any other suggestions? All feedback is welcome at this point.
Hello, gokav.Hello. I'm on the hunt for cheap (<$100) pipe with a deep bend and a massive bowl. Something I can let hang in my jaw and burn for a few hours, while I'm working in the shop. It's going to get banged up out there, and probably get hit with sparks and flying metal bits, so I don't want to invest much. First thought was an MM MacArthur, but the bend on them isn't as deep as I am looking for. Maybe a Rossi 8614? Anyone got one? Or any other suggestions? All feedback is welcome at this point.
What I was thinking as well.I’d go with one of these. The ultimate knock around who cares if you drop it and step on it pipes. They may run a little heavier and the acrylic stem will need a rubber bite, they’re sound smokers just have some cosmetic flaws.
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