I want to get a pipe... recommendations?

robbyras

I know some of you guys are pipe smokers so I thought I'd throw a line out here... I want to get a pipe, but I have no experience and no idea what to look for... I'd like to stay on the cheaper end too, but i don't really want a corn cob pipe... not sure why, i just don't... any input? thoughts on tobacco?

kevster77

you know i've been thinking the same thing. been looking at different websites and have no idea what to get. a little help would be appreciated.

robbyras

Hey Kevser... I found this thread from a few years back... Pipe Info

some pretty good info there...

jimmyv723

Smoked a pipe for years but just like with cigars was a once in a while thing. I had a cheap drug store pipe my Mom had got me a long time ago but wanted something nicer. Did some looking around and ended up getting the Peterson Zippo set. For what the Peterson would normally cost by itself you get a nice Peterson Zippo Pipe Lighter as well. Both the pipe and the lighter are great and I really like them a lot.

kevster77

thanks, some good info on that thread!

docbp87

Go to your tobacconist, and see if they have any "Basket Pipes", which are usually seconds or imperfects made by the big names, and offer an opportunity to get a great pipe, that might have a blemish in the grain of the wood, or whatever. I have a few basket pipes, by names like Peterson and Savinelli, that I paid between 25 and 40 dollars a piece for, and they are awesome.

robbyras

Thanks Doc! Thats a great idea... I replied to a pipe post in the non cigar forum and Wes replied by saying he was going to send me a pipe along with a pipe tool and an 8 tobacco sampler... what a great guy!

Direwolf

I love the Meerschaum pipes.. The way they yellow with age is awesome

kuzi16

a good corncob is a great place to start. they are forgiving and cheap. and if you find you dont like a pipe, its no loss.

AugustWest

Don't know where you are geographically, but if you're anywhere reasonably close to Chambersburg, PA you should go see JM Boswell (B&M shop by the same name) for a hand-made pipe. I have 2, a bent and a straight, and I love them.

AugustWest

Duh...see you're in Concord, CA...just learning how to use this forum. My apologies.

docbp87

kuzi16:

a good corncob is a great place to start. they are forgiving and cheap. and if you find you dont like a pipe, its no loss.

This is awesome advice.

OchoZacho

My suggestion, for what it's worth, is to buy a corn cob first. Try it a dozen or so times with some nice aromatic stuff. If you end up liking it, I would suggest you don't try and climb your way in price going up in increments, just spend $50 to $100 on a nice Savinelli or Peterson or something of the sort. I tried the opposite way and eventually bought a nice Savinelli. It was $80, but it is the best smoking, most enjoyable pipe I've had. It changes the experience 100%. PM me your addy if you pick one up and I'll pass on some special holiday blend that my local B&M makes every year. Hope this helps, but again, it's just MY opinion, doesn't mean it's right.

jsnake

I agree with a corncob. They are inexpensive and very forgiving. The last thing you want to do is invest in a nice pipe and find you do not like it or ruin it. I can get a corncob with pipe cleaners, filters, tool, and tobacco for $13. You should only smoke a pipe once a day and it is more work then cigars. I bought 2 unsmoked German pipes form the 1970's off of ebay and I couldn't be happier. You can find some really good deals if you look.

OchoZacho, I love the holiday blends. If you haven't tried it yet you need to get some McClelland Holiday Spirit. The stuff is amazing.

Russ55

I bought a cheapie a few weeks ago and liked it, even though it doesn't smoke that well. Yesterday I bought a Savinelli and a Corn cob. They should be here next week.

Krieger

I started with pipe smoking. Picked up a cheapy pipe for like $25, its handmade and all, but I dont know the name brand, as i bought it 5 years ago.

I never really liked it that much... it smells great, but the taste of a great cigar is SO MUCH BETTER in my opinion.

I still have some tobacco that was infused with brandy like 5 years ago. smells so good, but I just prefer a nice cigar. Might try it again tonight though. My pallet has improved immensely since then.

robbyras

thanks for all the feedback guys... sorry for my lack of replies... wwestern is a great BORK and he is sending me some stuff... he didn't go into detail, but he's sending over a pipe and a tobacco sampler... so I can give this a shot and see if I want to get invested...

Ocho, you have a PM... I would love to try out a holiday blend...

StephanieAndrews

I was recently layed off from my non union job, of weding and fabricating custom rail for 18 yrs. yea I thought I would retire from this place. I need to know how to join the union, who to ask and call. I want to get certified and learn pipe fitting skills, or be in the milwright union, I really would like to keep building rail, but I'm up to any thing, that is skill trade, and will boost my experience, I'm not a quitter and need a place to retire from, any suggestions and help,desperately needed!