Quote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 07:32:57 PMI just got my first pipe yesterday. A savinelli series iii unfinished briar 404 (I think). Had my first smoke last night, I've occasionally smoked cigars before, but never a pipe. It was a bugger to keep lit, but I understand there's an art to it.Beautiful pipe, I was a cigar smoker heck that humidor you have there looks just like one of mine that I still have, but I also tried pipes, I remembered my grandfather used to and I just absolutely loved the smell, he actually gave me all of his. But I didn't get very far, yeah there a little hard to keep lit, like you said there's like an art to it. Still have all mine, but something came up with my breathing and smoke doesn't agree with me..JR
I just got my first pipe yesterday. A savinelli series iii unfinished briar 404 (I think). Had my first smoke last night, I've occasionally smoked cigars before, but never a pipe. It was a bugger to keep lit, but I understand there's an art to it.
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on June 03, 2017, 08:41:26 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 07:32:57 PMI just got my first pipe yesterday. A savinelli series iii unfinished briar 404 (I think). Had my first smoke last night, I've occasionally smoked cigars before, but never a pipe. It was a bugger to keep lit, but I understand there's an art to it.Beautiful pipe, I was a cigar smoker heck that humidor you have there looks just like one of mine that I still have, but I also tried pipes, I remembered my grandfather used to and I just absolutely loved the smell, he actually gave me all of his. But I didn't get very far, yeah there a little hard to keep lit, like you said there's like an art to it. Still have all mine, but something came up with my breathing and smoke doesn't agree with me..JRThanks! That's too bad about the smoke thing, but health before hobbies, I suppose. That's funny about the humidor. My friend gave it to me. I think he got it free with a bunch of cigars he bought. I can finally put it to use.
Quote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 09:24:06 PMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on June 03, 2017, 08:41:26 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 07:32:57 PMI just got my first pipe yesterday. A savinelli series iii unfinished briar 404 (I think). Had my first smoke last night, I've occasionally smoked cigars before, but never a pipe. It was a bugger to keep lit, but I understand there's an art to it.Beautiful pipe, I was a cigar smoker heck that humidor you have there looks just like one of mine that I still have, but I also tried pipes, I remembered my grandfather used to and I just absolutely loved the smell, he actually gave me all of his. But I didn't get very far, yeah there a little hard to keep lit, like you said there's like an art to it. Still have all mine, but something came up with my breathing and smoke doesn't agree with me..JRThanks! That's too bad about the smoke thing, but health before hobbies, I suppose. That's funny about the humidor. My friend gave it to me. I think he got it free with a bunch of cigars he bought. I can finally put it to use.I agree about the smoking Mad P. Also, beautiful pipe man.
Quote from: ducttapetech on June 03, 2017, 10:05:41 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 09:24:06 PMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on June 03, 2017, 08:41:26 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 07:32:57 PMI just got my first pipe yesterday. A savinelli series iii unfinished briar 404 (I think). Had my first smoke last night, I've occasionally smoked cigars before, but never a pipe. It was a bugger to keep lit, but I understand there's an art to it.Beautiful pipe, I was a cigar smoker heck that humidor you have there looks just like one of mine that I still have, but I also tried pipes, I remembered my grandfather used to and I just absolutely loved the smell, he actually gave me all of his. But I didn't get very far, yeah there a little hard to keep lit, like you said there's like an art to it. Still have all mine, but something came up with my breathing and smoke doesn't agree with me..JRThanks! That's too bad about the smoke thing, but health before hobbies, I suppose. That's funny about the humidor. My friend gave it to me. I think he got it free with a bunch of cigars he bought. I can finally put it to use.I agree about the smoking Mad P. Also, beautiful pipe man.Which part the breathing?JR
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on June 03, 2017, 10:07:48 PMQuote from: ducttapetech on June 03, 2017, 10:05:41 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 09:24:06 PMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on June 03, 2017, 08:41:26 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on June 03, 2017, 07:32:57 PMI just got my first pipe yesterday. A savinelli series iii unfinished briar 404 (I think). Had my first smoke last night, I've occasionally smoked cigars before, but never a pipe. It was a bugger to keep lit, but I understand there's an art to it.Beautiful pipe, I was a cigar smoker heck that humidor you have there looks just like one of mine that I still have, but I also tried pipes, I remembered my grandfather used to and I just absolutely loved the smell, he actually gave me all of his. But I didn't get very far, yeah there a little hard to keep lit, like you said there's like an art to it. Still have all mine, but something came up with my breathing and smoke doesn't agree with me..JRThanks! That's too bad about the smoke thing, but health before hobbies, I suppose. That's funny about the humidor. My friend gave it to me. I think he got it free with a bunch of cigars he bought. I can finally put it to use.I agree about the smoking Mad P. Also, beautiful pipe man.Which part the breathing?JRYes. But not just being able to smoke a pipe, but in general.
Got a couple more accouterments. A leather roll and a brass zippo with a pipe insert. The unfinished briar has darkened very nicely already. Sorry for the dark pics, took them at night.
Nice little setup..JR
Very nice! So what are you smoking?
I ought to treat myself to another pouch of tobacco. I tend to ration myself to one 25g bag a month, although it's been a bag every couple of months lately. I usually call into a newsagent which has drums of the loose Gawith Hoggarth tobaccos, and they weigh out whatever you want, but it's more of a chore than it used to be. Since the EU TPD none of the names make any sense, so you have to stare at them for a few minutes trying to decipher the code before knowing which one you want.
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 18, 2018, 04:30:32 AMI ought to treat myself to another pouch of tobacco. I tend to ration myself to one 25g bag a month, although it's been a bag every couple of months lately. I usually call into a newsagent which has drums of the loose Gawith Hoggarth tobaccos, and they weigh out whatever you want, but it's more of a chore than it used to be. Since the EU TPD none of the names make any sense, so you have to stare at them for a few minutes trying to decipher the code before knowing which one you want. I don't know anything about the EU regs, so if I understand what you're saying the tobacco no longer has names?
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 19, 2018, 06:53:09 PMQuote from: 50ft-trad on September 18, 2018, 04:30:32 AMI ought to treat myself to another pouch of tobacco. I tend to ration myself to one 25g bag a month, although it's been a bag every couple of months lately. I usually call into a newsagent which has drums of the loose Gawith Hoggarth tobaccos, and they weigh out whatever you want, but it's more of a chore than it used to be. Since the EU TPD none of the names make any sense, so you have to stare at them for a few minutes trying to decipher the code before knowing which one you want. I don't know anything about the EU regs, so if I understand what you're saying the tobacco no longer has names?The name can no longer mention a flavour, like cherry
Quote from: Smashie on September 19, 2018, 07:10:10 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on September 19, 2018, 06:53:09 PMQuote from: 50ft-trad on September 18, 2018, 04:30:32 AMI ought to treat myself to another pouch of tobacco. I tend to ration myself to one 25g bag a month, although it's been a bag every couple of months lately. I usually call into a newsagent which has drums of the loose Gawith Hoggarth tobaccos, and they weigh out whatever you want, but it's more of a chore than it used to be. Since the EU TPD none of the names make any sense, so you have to stare at them for a few minutes trying to decipher the code before knowing which one you want. I don't know anything about the EU regs, so if I understand what you're saying the tobacco no longer has names?The name can no longer mention a flavour, like cherryHuh, that would make it confusing. So, something like Dunhill's Nightcap would still be called by its name?
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 19, 2018, 07:14:22 PMQuote from: Smashie on September 19, 2018, 07:10:10 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on September 19, 2018, 06:53:09 PMQuote from: 50ft-trad on September 18, 2018, 04:30:32 AMI ought to treat myself to another pouch of tobacco. I tend to ration myself to one 25g bag a month, although it's been a bag every couple of months lately. I usually call into a newsagent which has drums of the loose Gawith Hoggarth tobaccos, and they weigh out whatever you want, but it's more of a chore than it used to be. Since the EU TPD none of the names make any sense, so you have to stare at them for a few minutes trying to decipher the code before knowing which one you want. I don't know anything about the EU regs, so if I understand what you're saying the tobacco no longer has names?The name can no longer mention a flavour, like cherryHuh, that would make it confusing. So, something like Dunhill's Nightcap would still be called by its name?Yes. It just can't be called Cherry and Vanilla, or any other flavouring, or be defined as light or mild or anything like that. Some snuff manufacturers have given them different names such as Mild Lemon (which you can't now use either name) becoming Sicilian Burst, or Rose of Sharrow becoming Rows of Sharrow, and Honey Menthol becoming Bee Cool, but Gawith Hoggath have resorted to initials for a lot of their products. This means having to stare at it and try to figure out which of the old products the new designation refers to. As it's a newsagent rather than a speSmurfpillst tobacconist, the staff there don't have any useful insights.
I am still very much wanting to get into pipe smoking. I have been looking at “estate” pipes online and am itching to get one, but I just don’t have the expendable funds and won’t for a while. I watched a few videos about the basics and it’s all pretty straight forward. I watched a great video on why people smoke pipes and learned it’s a very relaxing and enjoyable hobby. I also enjoy thinking about the history of pipe smoking and the surely amazing conversations and meeting that took place in our history with a bunch of old timers sharing a pipe. I’ll try and get one when I can and let you guys know how it goes!