Love the hobby, rusticness of it, ‘the art’, if you will, but man is the entire community full of grumpy old incensitive conservatives. There are exceptions to the rule like a few dudes at my local shop, but for the most part, I keep to myself about it.
My first suggestion is to head to youtube. Pipe knowledge is rather universal. Hobbiton Piper is a great person to start with, as is Timberdrifter and Muttonchop Piper.
There are many different pipe blends and types, but primarily they’re split between Aromatics, English and Virginias or Virginia blends. Oriental and Balkan blends I’d consider more niche. Personally, I like Virginias and the blends therof, VA/Perique and Burley is my jam, but I’d suggest starting with Aromatics.
As for types of pipes, stick to Corncobs starting out, they’re not only my personal favorite to smoke, but they’re cheap and you can have one for every day of the week for not much dough. Grab a nice briar once you’re sure you’re into the hobby.
Then all you have to do is find a calm spot and a good book, and away you go.
Pipe tobacco.
Love the hobby, rusticness of it, ‘the art’, if you will, but man is the entire community full of grumpy old incensitive conservatives. There are exceptions to the rule like a few dudes at my local shop, but for the most part, I keep to myself about it.
Hey I’m really interested in getting into pipe tobacco.
Alas I already smoke, but what would be the best way to start off? Find a good local shop and get lucky or is there a better way?
My first suggestion is to head to youtube. Pipe knowledge is rather universal. Hobbiton Piper is a great person to start with, as is Timberdrifter and Muttonchop Piper.
There are many different pipe blends and types, but primarily they’re split between Aromatics, English and Virginias or Virginia blends. Oriental and Balkan blends I’d consider more niche. Personally, I like Virginias and the blends therof, VA/Perique and Burley is my jam, but I’d suggest starting with Aromatics.
As for types of pipes, stick to Corncobs starting out, they’re not only my personal favorite to smoke, but they’re cheap and you can have one for every day of the week for not much dough. Grab a nice briar once you’re sure you’re into the hobby.
Then all you have to do is find a calm spot and a good book, and away you go.