Newbie Piper!

[freestoke]

When you pick up those cobs, you might want to grab something a bit more neutral than the Royal Yacht. RY is a "challenging" smoke, although a great one. A simple burley, like Prince Albert or Carter Hall, smokes drier and is more forgiving to pack and easier to keep lit. Not the flavor or nicotine kick of RY, but an easy straight up smoke and good for breaking in a pipe.

Oh -- DO grab a few cobs. I ditch the filters, personally.

[benedic08]

Originally Posted by freestoke

When you pick up those cobs, you might want to grab something a bit more neutral than the Royal Yacht. RY is a "challenging" smoke, although a great one. A simple burley, like Prince Albert or Carter Hall, smokes drier and is more forgiving to pack and easier to keep lit. Not the flavor or nicotine kick of RY, but an easy straight up smoke and good for breaking in a pipe.

Oh -- DO grab a few cobs. I ditch the filters, personally.

Yeah i ordered three of the Missouri Meerschaum cobs they're like $4 each!!

The royal yacht is a challenge to smoke. My first time with it i had to relight repeatedly... I figured it was too moist so next smoke i let it dry out for an hour and the relights were at a minimal.

I think i'll try and grab some Cater Hall next...

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by benedic08

Yeah i ordered three of the Missouri Meerschaum cobs they're like $4 each!!

The royal yacht is a challenge to smoke. My first time with it i had to relight repeatedly... I figured it was too moist so next smoke i let it dry out for an hour and the relights were at a minimal.

I think i'll try and grab some Cater Hall next...

Thanks guys!

Where did you find them for that price?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Where did you find them for that price?

Under $4.00 before postage:
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2207376...=263602_309572

Close:
http://www.rollyourown.com/index.php...roducts_id=624

Under $5.00:
http://careysmokeshop.stores.yahoo.net/legendcobs.html

I get mine at the JRCigar store, cash/carry. I think they're $4.00 - can't recall. Whatever - they were $3.95 a year or two back. I live in the past tense.

Missouri Meerschaum brand pipes still show at convenience stores, tobacconists and the weirdest places now and then for less than $4.00 (take the whole card when you see 'em). I just finished up the last of a card of $1.00 Legends I found at a store in Virginia.