[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by CEC_Tech

After years of smoking cigars, i'm looking to try pipes. My wife says she enjoys the aroma of pipe so I'm looking to give this a go.

I have a couple of questions maybe someone can help me out with.

1. Cobs- I heard they are great starter pipes
2. Beside a cob, what is a good beginner pipe to work with. Meerschaum Diplomat or Country Gentlemen
3. Tools? A tobacco Tamper, can be had for a couple of bucks. Golf Tees work well.
4. Lighter - will my gar torches work? NO Torch! - Soft Flame Only. Cheapest good ones are Zippo Pipe Lighters.
5. Baccy - what is a good blend to try. I'm a seasoned cigar guy. Does it matter? I just don't want to buy the Phillie blunt of pipe tobacco. To begin with Captain Black, Prince Albert, Paladin Black Cherry & Sir Walter Raleigh, all excellent starter tobaccos.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm going to do some reading now, there's a ton of threads...

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