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Originally Posted by Hash
Hello all,
First off i would like to say I have learn a lot about pipe smoking from these forum and that is great.
1] The two brands he had in stock for beginners were Dr. Gabrow and Paylor something (never heard of it but it did look sturdy but then again what the hell do i know). The Dr. cost $26 small size & $ 36 large(but not in stock in large) also the doctor had a filter...on the other hand the paylor cost $50 good sized and no filter. Which one is better with or without filter...is the filter really helpful etc. I have read some comments on here that ppl dont like filters and just remove them...accordingly which one should I choose. I really didn't like the small Dr since the bowl was too small he is expecting the large sized one in about a week. So my choices are basically between two of them. (Please feel free to suggest if I am going about this totally wrong and should buy from some online store if so please be specific at to what store, what pipe etc.)
retort: I would check out an online store called Frenchy's. he has a large number of cheaper (and higher quality) pipes than your local shop must carry. he also throws in some freebies, like cleaners, maybe even a czech tool, and a sample of some tobacco.
2] The guy told me all pipes have a break in period so I knew he was speaking from his ass and mentioned corn cobs to him...anyways both these pipes were briars I was wondering what break in period am I looking it and what other maintainance will i need. I sort of need a step by step guide.
retort: There are many methods and theories out there, from the "smoke half a bowl 10 times" to "fill 'er up and smoker 'er down" to "wipe honey in the bowl.."
I would just smoke the pipe as you would normally smoke it, it will eventually get broken in no matter what.
3] The tobacco brand he recommended was Captain Black is it any good?
retort: i wouldn't waste my time with it.
4] What other stuff will I need besides the pipe, tobacco, matches or liter (any good suggestions to type of liter I am looking for a reasonably priced one), the Czech pipe tool.
retort: any bic or decent matches will do in a controlled environment. most people migrate to either matches for indoors or pipe specific lighters. the czech tool you can get if you order from Frenchys.
Feel free to be as critical as you like and mention anything else that comes to your mind you think I should be aware of as a beginner.
Thank you all in advance for your time and comments...looking forward to looking like >>>>>>>>  Please Help me get there  |
smokingpipes.com has samplers, as do a couple other sites.
here's a
Karl Erik estate pipe for $43.
and an
estate Orlik for $32.
you could check out IwanRies.com for some super deals as well.
they have Czech tools for $1.50, and cleaners for about a buck a pack....
they have all kinds of tobaccos as well.
a new Sasieni for $40.
a
new IRC sandblast (made by Savinelli) for $36.
a
new Bjarne for $60.
a Big Ben for $53.