favorite hobbies! La Pipa, & El Cigar!
To start with we are going to about the notions of what is needed for a fledgling Pipe Smoker.
Yes, its a hobby that demands having a few items at hand, and like the cigar smoker... lol there are certain objects we must have handy.
No torch lighter! Only for cigars!! I'm serious! A torch lighter can destroy your pipe! Use matches or a regular flame lighter. There are special lighters for the pipe smoker. The flame comes out sideways. Really cool... So, if you can afford it an "Old Boy" made by Imcorona. They come in all sorts of finishes. From silver plated to steel or wood. If not a good ol' bic will do the job.
Second, a tamper. There are a few very simple devices. The nail, it looks like a nail; it's a tamper with a scraper. Or the Chezck tool. Its 3 pieces in one; a tamper, a scraper and a poker.
In the art of smoking a pipe, the smoker smokes his/her pipe until it develops a charred wall as thick as a nickel, some say a dime. This develops with time. Once we are done smoking, let the pipe sit to cool. When its cool use the scraper to remove all debris from inside the bowl, gently, you're not reaming...that's a different blogg...lol
DO NOT KNOCK YOUR PIPE ON A HARD SURFACE! Use a cork knocker.
Third, get pipe cleaners. Pipe smokers are a fastidious bunch. Once your pie has cooled and you have removed all tobacco from it, clean it. Pull a pipe cleaner through it. This will remove all moisture you produced while smoking. Some like their cleaners skinny, some like them thick and fluffy. To each one its own. It will also depend on the pipe... If it has a wide hole or thin one.
Fourth, the pipe. Too many disasters have been reported from people who bought drugstore pipes. These pipes are made with some sort of metal filter and 90% are not made of Briar.
A good starter pipe should cost you up to $50, no more. Made from Briar and by a reputable company. Go to your favorite tobacconist and they will help you. They know how to start you humble.
Sixth, the pouch. As far as I know all good tobacco pouches have what we call an "oil cloth" inside. Nowadays its made of a transparent thin rubber. This protects the leather part of it from the moisture of the tobacco. There are many kinds and combinations. For the beginner a pouch with room for the tobacco on one side and for the pipe on the other would be ideal.
Seventh, the tobacco. Unless the new smoker is more inclined to start with an aromatic, I would advise a mild non aromatic. Bennington's has a a lovely light non aromatic tobacco called Gold Star or #21. The imported tins section also offers a nice selection as we are one of the last smoke shops to have a decent selection of pipes and pipe tobacco. And if you have any questions just give us a call. 561-391-1372 or 888-574-5404. Smoke to enjoy....
Jim
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