Low Cost Pipe Choices for Beginners.

[markk96-cr]

I am starting to look more and trying to find a pipe to get.

[JAX]

Are you looking for anything in particular?





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[markk96-cr]

No I read Bob's post on what to look for, but it is hard to tell online what to get. I just need something to get me started.

[JAX]

If you have a local B&M that sells pipes then that maybe the best way to go. Talk directly to the staff, they'll be able to help. Besides, being able to look at, hold, and feel the pipe in advance of buying it is always a good thing. Otherwise, online is a perfectly acceptable way to go.

As far as a "introductory" pipe (Under $50) any one of the brands Bob listed will work just fine. Honestly you're first pipe or so will it probably be randomly selected unless you spent hours researching. You won't really know you're preferance (straight, bent, etc) until you've tried 'em out so I wouldn't worry too much about that right now. Briars are the most popular.

Just be sure to include a cob or two in your line up. Their cheap, smoke really well, and they're great to learn on.

[Python]

+1 on everything Jax has said.

You have to narrow the search down one item at a time. Such as whether you want a bent or a straight, smooth or rusticated finish, etc.

If you do not have a B&M close to you that sells pipes and you have to order from online, I would suggest getting a straight pipe for your first one. This will minimize the problems that can sometimes accompany new pipe smokers.

[markk96-cr]

Yeah I my B&M does not sell them. I am a little wary about buying one online without seeing them first.

I will see if I can find one in St. Louis.

[Python]

I have bought quite a few of my pipes from online and have not had any problems. If you buy a new pipe from a reputable online vendor, most of them allow you to return it as long as you haven't smoked it. That way you can look it over before keeping it.
Just make sure you look it over very carefully as soon as you receive it to make sure it is in good condition. The return period is very short at most places.

It is nicer to be able to handle the pipe before buying it, but in this day and age of anti-tobacco and diminishing pipe and tobacco stores options are very limited.

One of the things I like about buying online is the massive variety that is available.

[buzkirk]

Ordered my new pipe yesterday, got the Tim West sidewalker pipe @ pipes and cigars .com.(2nd down on right)

Also got some Mac Baren, Creamy Vanilla (50g tin)

So 40 for pipe and 8.75 for tobacco +sh add another 7 (PRIORITY SHIP)

I'm in @ $55.75

[Python]

Nice pick ups Buz!

[markk96-cr]

This is the one I am thinking about getting. Thoughts?

http://www.iwanries.com/Kaywoodie_Drink ... 26C224.cfm

[Python]

Originally Posted by markk96

This is the one I am thinking about getting. Thoughts?

http://www.iwanries.com/Kaywoodie_Drink ... 26C224.cfm

That's a nice looking pipe.
Kaywoodie makes some very good pipes and for $33 you can't go wrong.

[markk96-cr]

Now I need to find something to smoke in it. Something mild until I get used to the pipe.

[JAX]

Thats a good lookin' pipe you found there Mark.

As for what to smoke in it....well the list can go on for pages.....

There are some popular makers: Dunhill, Davidoff, Samual Gawith, McBaren are a few that come to my mind. Any pipe tabacco you pick up should make for a good smoke as I'm not sure there is any such thing as "crapy baccy".

I'd recommend some Virgina blends they tend to be sweet and range from mild to medium IMO.

[Python]

Originally Posted by JAX

I'd recommend some Virgina blends they tend to be sweet and range from mild to medium IMO.

+1

Since you smoke cigars, you might not want to go to mild. Black Cavendish mixtures will tend to be the mildest tobacco that you can get.
I second getting some Virginia tobacco blends, but be careful to smoke them slow and don't get them overheated because they can bite.

Also I would recommend picking up a cob, they are cheap and run $4-8 each, that why you have a rotation of pipes.

[JAX]

Here are some specific baccy's I'd recommend trying:

Samuel Gawith Full Virgina Flake
Anniversary Flake (Pipesandcigars blend)
McClelland Virgina No 22
McClelland Woods


Ofcourse I'm still exploring the butt ton of pipe baccy's out there myself....