New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

[htown]

I am interested in pipe smoking, but I haven't bought one yet. What would y'all recommend as a cheap pipe?

[Whee]

Originally Posted by htown

I am interested in pipe smoking, but I haven't bought one yet. What would y'all recommend as a cheap pipe?

Start with some cheap corn cobs. They are good to "practice" on and are pretty durable. They tend not to "ghost" flavors as well.

[htown]

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Start with some cheap corn cobs. They are good to "practice" on and are pretty durable. They tend not to "ghost" flavors as well.

Where do they sell them?

[Whee]

Originally Posted by htown

Where do they sell them?

www.pipesandcigars.com is a good place to start.

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

[htown]

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

www.pipesandcigars.com is a good place to start.

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

Thanks! On the page with the corn cob pipes there are some cheap hardwood pipes, would you still recommend the cob? Also what would be a couple of good tobaccos to try out. If cigar preference is a good indicator- I lean towards habanos.

[Whee]

Originally Posted by htown

Thanks! On the page with the corn cob pipes there are some cheap hardwood pipes, would you still recommend the cob? Also what would be a couple of good tobaccos to try out. If cigar preference is a good indicator- I lean towards habanos.

Anything on that page is a good starter.
I am still a bit nooby on the pipe slope myself. Smoke more cigars than my pipes.

I started with these two.

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/macvancream.html
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/dunmix965.html


I've bought some samplers from this place. Very good stuff.

https://www.tobacco-barn.com/news.aspx?showarticle=25

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by htown

Thanks! On the page with the corn cob pipes there are some cheap hardwood pipes, would you still recommend the cob? Also what would be a couple of good tobaccos to try out. If cigar preference is a good indicator- I lean towards habanos.

A corncob pipe and a pouch of Carter Hall or Prince Albert can make a good starter and a good finisher. Some folks smoke nothing else. They are easy to learn with and there's plenty to enjoy. Do not underestimate the $5.00 corncob pipe - they have excellent smoking properties.

Originally Posted by htown

Where do they sell them?

Google Missouri Meerschaum, shop around for the best price.