Good Starter Pipe

[KenyanSandBoa]

So I'm looking around for a good starter pipe and figured I would see what you guys here had to say. I don't want to spend a ton of money right now, but is there a "go-to brand" of pipes that are a safe buy even for a cheaper pipe?

Any websites I could use would be a great help too...I'm litterally starting from scratch here.

Thanks!! :D

[Gary]

I started off with this little Peterson (http://store.pipesandcigars.com/petsilmounar.html), about $54.00, awesome pipe, I have since purchased 2 Jake Hackerts, but this little guy is still one of my favorites.

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/809317301_kx3ke-M.jpg

[Emjaysmash]

Missouri Meershaum Corn Cobb Pipe, is great way to start. Not as flashy, or "sophisticated" but they smoke pretty well and they dont cost much at all. Great for a beginner!

[Neuromancer]

I started off with this little Peterson (http://store.pipesandcigars.com/petsilmounar.html), about $54.00, awesome pipe, I have since purchased 2 Jake Hackerts, but this little guy is still one of my favorites.

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/809317301_kx3ke-M.jpg

Great starter pipe, great price...

Missouri Meershaum Corn Cobb Pipe, is great way to start. Not as flashy, or "sophisticated" but they smoke pretty well and they dont cost much at all. Great for a beginner!

Ya know, MJ, I see where a lot of guys start with cobs because they're cheap, and have several benefits, but thinking back on my experience I don't think a cob is that good for a newbie pipe smoker...better would be a low maintenance pipe like the Pete above (will require very little break-in and be easy to clean) while actually cobs (IMHO) need a more experienced hand...you really have to know how to take it slow or you'll burn out a cob, and your tongue at the same time, and then there's the problem of building the floor of it up with pipe mud (cigar ash & saliva) so the draft hole is no higher than the bottom of the pipe to be able to smoke it all the way down...great price on that Pete above...

[andrew]

Sav Naturals are great and they run for less than 40 I think. LaRocca are decent and can be had for as low as mid 30's. Also, though I havent owned one, Jobey I hear are decent too, and run 40's-50's, but I'd definitely read some reviews before you buy anything. I like pipesandcigars.com for starters, good prices on tobacco also.

[Neuromancer]

Sav Naturals are great and they run for less than 40 I think. LaRocca are decent and can be had for as low as mid 30's. Also, though I havent owned one, Jobey I hear are decent too, and run 40's-50's, but I'd definitely read some reviews before you buy anything. I like pipesandcigars.com for starters, good prices on tobacco also.

:tu

[Emjaysmash]

Great starter pipe, great price...



Ya know, MJ, I see where a lot of guys start with cobs because they're cheap, and have several benefits, but thinking back on my experience I don't think a cob is that good for a newbie pipe smoker...better would be a low maintenance pipe like the Pete above (will require very little break-in and be easy to clean) while actually cobs (IMHO) need a more experienced hand...you really have to know how to take it slow or you'll burn out a cob, and your tongue at the same time, and then there's the problem of building the floor of it up with pipe mud (cigar ash & saliva) so the draft hole is no higher than the bottom of the pipe to be able to smoke it all the way down...great price on that Pete above...

I actually think Cobbs are far more low maintenance than a briar pipe. You don't need to break in Cobbs by forming a cake, and cleaning is simply dumping out the tobacco and ash left in the pipe. After a day of aggressive piping, you can still smoke a cobb just as aggressively the next day, whereas you'll want your briar to sit at least a day to rest an dry out. Then, comes the whole journey of learning to light your pipe, which, will ruin (IMHO) any briar pipes in it's path. Cobbs are $5-7 and really wont be too missed if you char the hell our of the rim when learning to light.

OP: Either way Jim, now you have two opinions. The Peterson is definitely snazzy!

[Neuromancer]

I actually think Cobbs are far more low maintenance than a briar pipe. You don't need to break in Cobbs by forming a cake, and cleaning is simply dumping out the tobacco and ash left in the pipe. After a day of aggressive piping, you can still smoke a cobb just as aggressively the next day, whereas you'll want your briar to sit at least a day to rest an dry out. Then, comes the whole journey of learning to light your pipe, which, will ruin (IMHO) any briar pipes in it's path. Cobbs are $5-7 and really wont be too missed if you char the hell our of the rim when learning to light.

OP: Either way Jim, now you have two opinions. The Peterson is definitely snazzy!

True, very true...but for the price I'd still pick the Pete...:D

[KenyanSandBoa]

Awesome...thanks everyone. I really like that Peterson!!

I'll have to check out that website and get going on this. :D

[Gary]

yeah, I really like mine. Small, easy for me to deal with, very lightweight, I often think about ordering a 2nd one. :tu

Awesome...thanks everyone. I really like that Peterson!!

I'll have to check out that website and get going on this. :D

[KenyanSandBoa]

Are there any "go to" brands of pipe tobacco to start with? I'm reading a bunch of reviews, but I don't know one brand from another at this point.

I saw some tobaccos that were black cherry and other flavors like that...are those worth it? I'm kind of curious to see what those are like.

One more question: Should I follow the same rule as cigars when choosing a lighter...not to use any liquid fuel lighters and stick with butane?

[Emjaysmash]

Are there any "go to" brands of pipe tobacco to start with? I'm reading a bunch of reviews, but I don't know one brand from another at this point.

I saw some tobaccos that were black cherry and other flavors like that...are those worth it? I'm kind of curious to see what those are like.

One more question: Should I follow the same rule as cigars when choosing a lighter...not to use any liquid fuel lighters and stick with butane?

What sort of tobacco do you want to try? Aromatic? Stronger, smokier? Naturally Sweet/Subtle/spicey? This would help a little bit with suggestions.

As for lighters, Go with butane, soft flame, or matches, at least to start with. There are varying opinions on using torches, so you'll have to figure out what side you're on.

[KenyanSandBoa]

Thanks M.J.

I would really like to try some of the aromatic tobaccos on the sweet side. I was looking at some of the sampler tins (Cherry/Wine/Vanilla):

http://store.pipesandcigars.com/samplers.html

[Neuromancer]

Newbie Sampler trade - for pipe tobacco (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9168)

As a new piper you might want to check out the above thread also...

[KenyanSandBoa]

Newbie Sampler trade - for pipe tobacco (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9168)

As a new piper you might want to check out the above thread also...

Thanks Marc. I definitley plan on doing the NST...I just don't have anything to trade yet. :D

I was looking at that thread this morning...definitely looks like a great way to try some different tobaccos.

[Neuromancer]

Thanks Marc. I definitley plan on doing the NST...I just don't have anything to trade yet. :D

I was looking at that thread this morning...definitely looks like a great way to try some different tobaccos.

Sent you a PM clarifying the rules of the pipe tobacco NST for you...you don't need anything to trade yet...you get them a tin of what they want...:tu

[KenyanSandBoa]

Sent you a PM clarifying the rules of the pipe tobacco NST for you...you don't need anything to trade yet...you get them a tin of what they want...:tu

Got it...thanks Marc!!

Go figure...it was all in the instructions...Doh!! :bh

I was thinking this would work like the cigar NST...guess that's what I get for assuming. :D

[KenyanSandBoa]

So apparently that Peterson is a popular pipe. I ordered one a little over a week ago and it looks like they are still back ordered.

That's usually a good sign though...I can't wait. :tu

[Gary]

This place seems to have them. (http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm?dpt=H&srch=KW&item=petbarrr)

[KenyanSandBoa]

This place seems to have them. (http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm?dpt=H&srch=KW&item=petbarrr)

Thanks...if I find out the wait is going to be longer, I might just modify my order and go through this place. I'll give them a day or two...:D

[Neuromancer]

Thanks...if I find out the wait is going to be longer, I might just modify my order and go through this place. I'll give them a day or two...:D

While pipesandcigars.com is a great etailer, I usually make sure they have what I want in stock before placing the order...if they have the little "buy" button by the pipe it's usally in stock and ready to go...dunno how long they'd keep one on back order, but when I find they don't have one in stock I look elsewhere for it and I ususally turn to cupofjoes.com next...you might want to call pipesandcigars.com and ask them if they have any idea when it will be in...if they don't have an answer I usually cancel the order and get it elsewhere if it's available...the one at cupofjoes.com is a few dollars more but if it's in stock I'll pay the few $$$ extra as I hate to wait for a pipe after I've ordered it...

[PeterSK]

Hello everybody!

I've been playing with an idea of buying a pipe for a while... a week or so ago my roommate showed up home with a pipe in his mouth, which made me finally decide -- I want one myself! -(P

I'm a broke college student so obviously, I would prefer something cheap... but I also don't want to end up buying garbage. So I wanted to ask you for an advice -- what would you recommend me? I'm looking for a piece with a curved shank & smooth surface on the outside...

So far I really like this set: http://pipesandcigars.com/docgifpac.html

What do you think about this set? Is there something better you can think of? Are these sets overpriced and would I be better off buying a pice separately?

Thanks guys (and ladies, in case there are any:) )
Peter

[kingcobradude]

It seems to be a good deal to me. I plan on getting one of those soon as well

[Titus13]

If you are buying from pipes and cigars I would reccomend a corn cob pipe
and butternut burley for tobacco

[Emjaysmash]

Hello everybody!

I've been playing with an idea of buying a pipe for a while... a week or so ago my roommate showed up home with a pipe in his mouth, which made me finally decide -- I want one myself! -(P

I'm a broke college student so obviously, I would prefer something cheap... but I also don't want to end up buying garbage. So I wanted to ask you for an advice -- what would you recommend me? I'm looking for a piece with a curved shank & smooth surface on the outside...

So far I really like this set: http://pipesandcigars.com/docgifpac.html

What do you think about this set? Is there something better you can think of? Are these sets overpriced and would I be better off buying a pice separately?

Thanks guys (and ladies, in case there are any:) )
Peter

Welcome. You should post an introduction of yourself in the New Inmate Forum so the rest of us can properly welcome you!

As for what pipe you should buy, check out the sticky threads in the pipe section. The package you linked to is a pretty good deal, but I must add that there is no guarantee that your pipe will be smooth, and the "premium tobacco" they are selling you is Gas Station pipe tobacco. Not that it is bad, but it can turn people off from pipe smoking. Just be aware that if those tobaccos do not "float your boat", there is TONS of other tobaccos that will. Don't give up!

[Dr Voss]

Peterson makes very nice pipes. If you wait a few months they make a special line every year for St. Patrick's day. They are really nice smoking and make a great keepsake too.

[PeterSK]

Welcome. You should post an introduction of yourself in the New Inmate Forum so the rest of us can properly welcome you!


DONE (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1513207#post1513207) :)

thanks for all the replies... I definitely don't want to wait a few months, I'm more than eager to get my first piece :) I was looking at those cob corn pipes... Maybe it would be a good idea to get one of those for a first few months when I'm not really going to know what am I doing...? I was surprised to find out that they are really, really cheap. Makes me wonder, would something like this (http://pipesandcigars.com/micocobpo.html) for $3.59 even work, or would it just possibly discourage me from further smoking?

[ApexAZ]

I really like my cobs, but ended up replacing the stems to improve the draw. They work very well, although I'm new too and haven't smoked a really expensive briar either.

[PeterSK]

...I would reccomend a corn cob pipe
and butternut burley for tobacco

...As for what pipe you should buy, check out the sticky threads in the pipe section...

I really like my cobs, but ended up replacing the stems to improve the draw. They work very well...

Ok, I think Im gonna go with a cob (or two), Captain Black Royal Pouch, and Scottys Bulk Blends - Butternut Burley. Later on when I'm sure I like it (and know what I'm doing) I'll just get a nicer briar piece... Thank you all for your advice!