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RolanddeschainRolanddeschain Posts: 898 ✭✭✭✭✭

So I’m thinking of dabbling in pipe smoking, but my wife hates the idea. Her father smoked a pipe and she hated the smell. Can you guys suggest a style of pipe for a beginner and perhaps a tobacco that would suit a beginner?

Long days and pleasant nights,

Roland

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  • Amos_UmwhatAmos_Umwhat Posts: 8,405 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 2020

    Definitely need to find out what her Dad's tobacco was.

    Silvermouse's suggestion about the corn cob is a good one. They smoke well, and are cheap, so if you don't like it you're not out big $ for something you won't use. If you decide you do like it, there are many many options from $40 up to $1700 and more.

    Really good pipes can be had from $90 to $200. And, unlike a $200 box of cigars, 10 years from now you'll still be loading that pipe up for about a dollar or so, depending on your tastes.

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  • RolanddeschainRolanddeschain Posts: 898 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I remember the name Cavendish on his ziplock bags.

    Long days and pleasant nights,

    Roland
  • NorCalR1NorCalR1 Posts: 4,197 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Rolanddeschain I see P&C has bulk blends on sale which would be a great place to start. Pick up a few different variety’s and see what you like. Also I would start with a few different cobs because they are cheap and if there is any “ghosting” from the tobacco it won’t ruin future experiences.

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  • NorCalR1NorCalR1 Posts: 4,197 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Rolanddeschain you can pick up a Missouri Meerschaum cob at Smoking P for less than $10

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  • YaksterYakster Posts: 25,534 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'd recommend TobaccoPipes or SmokingPipes over the Pipes & Cigars site.

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  • NorCalR1NorCalR1 Posts: 4,197 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Yakster said:
    I'd recommend TobaccoPipes or SmokingPipes over the Pipes & Cigars site.

    Only recommended due to the current sale but I agree the other sites are my go to’s....

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  • RolanddeschainRolanddeschain Posts: 898 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for all the info! I’m still on the fence but......

    Long days and pleasant nights,

    Roland
  • Amos_UmwhatAmos_Umwhat Posts: 8,405 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Rolanddeschain said:
    Thanks for all the info! I’m still on the fence but......

    I think he's saying he needs a push.

    ??? Is it just me???

    Could it be??

    Or should we all just forget about it and go eat nachos...?

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  • Amos_UmwhatAmos_Umwhat Posts: 8,405 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Rolanddeschain , Check out Pipes & Cigars, Stanwell Brushed Black Rustica's on sale for under $30!! I've got two, smoke like a dream. This is a chance to get a quality briar CHEAP.

    Just sayin'

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