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@ShawnOL said:
My brother recently mentioned he had tried pipes once but couldn't keep it lit and gave up on it. Doesn't know about tampers. Going to gift him a few small pipes, tamper, pipes cleaners and a bunch of samples of tobacco.
Will teach him how to use a tamper.
Any other suggestions to show him?

Patience

Teach about the benefits of being mindful and present to truly enjoy the experience.

IMHO

@ShawnOL said:
Hmm. It seems every time I puff on my pipe today my mouth starts watering and I have to wipe off the bit of my pipe. I'm smoking sutliff bananas and cream. Is it that I just really like the toppings in this tobacco? Could it technically be an allergic type reaction to these toppings? I've had it happen before but I don't remember which tobacco I was smoking at the time. Interesting.

Aromatics tend to be much more moist, especially American versions, thus accumulating more moisture as you smoke. When this happens I typically run a pipe cleaner through it to alleviate the gurgling.