New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart - Page 48

CoffeeWaterBeer · 02-15-2015, 06:22 AM

Our local drug stores have gone to the birds. I'll just tack a couple on my next smokingpipes order

WhiteMamba · 02-26-2015, 09:00 AM

Anyone ever use gqtobaccos.com ? I am looking at pipes and they seem to have pretty competitive prices. Any other recommendations are helpful. I have become quite fond of Petersons.

CoffeeWaterBeer · 02-26-2015, 09:17 AM

They don't ship to US. Glynn's blends are very tasty though.

WhiteMamba · 02-26-2015, 11:09 AM

Theyre site says they do. Have you looked recently?

CoffeeWaterBeer · 02-26-2015, 12:27 PM

I apologize. I just re-checked it and it specifies no tobacco shipped to US, nothing about actual pipes.

Having been under a false assumption for so long, I haven't given the pipe selection a good look until now. Prices are VERY reasonable even with overseas shipping. Color me happily incorrect

WhiteMamba · 02-26-2015, 01:02 PM

Haha glad I could help a brother out

I am curious why their prices seem to be so much better than smokingpipes or pipesandcigars. those are the main two I look at.

CoffeeWaterBeer · 02-26-2015, 01:34 PM

Seems too good to be true doesn't it? I don't mean that to question the reputation of GQ, they're most definitely legitimate.

WhiteMamba · 02-26-2015, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoffeeWaterBeer

Seems too good to be true doesn't it? I don't mean that to question the reputation of GQ, they're most definitely legitimate.

I was curious if these were actually estate pipes or something and I missed it in the fine print. I have a few weeks/months to save up before I can afford a new pipe. If you get anything let me know how it all worked out.

RJrocker · 09-18-2015, 12:19 PM

What makes a pipe an "Estate Pipe"? What does this mean and how it is different from any other pipe?

TIA

CoffeeWaterBeer · 09-21-2015, 10:36 AM

It generally just means previously owned. "Used" doesn't sound as sophisticated

RJrocker · 09-22-2015, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoffeeWaterBeer

It generally just means previously owned. "Used" doesn't sound as sophisticated

Thank you, Seth.

Django · 11-25-2015, 05:06 PM

Ok, here is a quick question:
What does "OTC" stand for (relating to pipe tobacco). I read the term in one of the older threads in the pipe discussion section.

MarkinAZ · 11-25-2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Django

Ok, here is a quick question:
What does "OTC" stand for (relating to pipe tobacco). I read the term in one of the older threads in the pipe discussion section.

OTC is Over The Counter as it relates to pipe tobacco products, and will be referring to brands such as Carter Hall, Captain Black, Half and Half, Granger, and so forth (brands that you find behind the counter at Walgreens, Rite Aid, the grocery store, etc)...

mahtofire14 · 12-01-2015, 05:06 PM

I have decided that the majority of smoking I'm going to be doing will be shifting more towards pipe smoking. After ten years of mostly cigars my tastes have really started enjoying the subtle flavor a of pipe tobacco. I have a decent amount of pipe tobacco but it isn't all in sealed tins. Some are in ziploc baggies. Is there any way to save this or is it pretty much a lost cause now? And does flake last longer in unsatisfactory conditions than regular tobacco? Thanks for the help.

WhiteMamba · 12-01-2015, 05:14 PM

I put all my tobacco in mason jars. It works for me.

mahtofire14 · 12-01-2015, 05:46 PM

Yes. My main question is will my tobacco that isn't in tins or jars be smokeable or is there a way to save it if it isn't.

WhiteMamba · 12-01-2015, 06:11 PM

Sorry I didn't understand your question at first. I have had success with small boveda packs and the little water pillow things.

AdamJoshua · 12-02-2015, 12:41 PM

Hey guys, my name is Adam *waits for hi adam* and I will be getting my first pipe in just a couple days, I am actually pretty excited to delve into the world of pipes and puffing.

One thing I have been looking for is a pipe tobacco flavor wheel, does such a thing exist?

thanks,
newb

mhailey · 12-02-2015, 01:10 PM

Adam,

This link has good descriptions of the various tobaccos used in pipe blends as well as the various cuts of tobacco (flake, shag, plug, ...).

When you hear "English blend" it is not aromatic, and has latakia as a main "flavor" of the blend.

VaPer is a mixture of Virginias and Perique (I like these blends. peppery).

Aromatics can taste like anything (maple pancakes, rum, berries, ...).

OTC blends are great go-to blends for everyday smoking. (Prince Albert, Captain Black, Half and Half ...) They are typically Burley blends (which go great with a cup of coffee).

CoffeeWaterBeer · 12-02-2015, 01:11 PM

Not to my knowledge Adam. What many find helpful is tobaccoreviews.com. Granted you need to take the reviews with a grain of salt (this is the internet so that goes without saying). Sample as much as you can to roughly shape out what you like, then find reviewers that seem to have similar tastes so you have something you can at least rely on a bit. Another thing is to PM me your address and taste whatever shows up on your doorstep.

Edit: Good info from Matt. Keep in mind not all Englishes are full on campfire smoke bombs, there's a lot of play between different blends. Add to that the smoke qualities of a blend in pipes of different shapes/sizes. There's a lot of room to play around and hone in what works best for you.

02-15-2015, 06:22 AM	#1
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Our local drug stores have gone to the birds. I'll just tack a couple on my next smokingpipes order

02-26-2015, 09:00 AM	#2
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Anyone ever use gqtobaccos.com ? I am looking at pipes and they seem to have pretty competitive prices. Any other recommendations are helpful. I have become quite fond of Petersons. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

02-26-2015, 09:17 AM	#3
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart They don't ship to US. Glynn's blends are very tasty though.

02-26-2015, 11:09 AM	#4
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Theyre site says they do. Have you looked recently? __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

02-26-2015, 12:27 PM	#5
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart I apologize. I just re-checked it and it specifies no tobacco shipped to US, nothing about actual pipes. Having been under a false assumption for so long, I haven't given the pipe selection a good look until now. Prices are VERY reasonable even with overseas shipping. Color me happily incorrect Last edited by CoffeeWaterBeer; 02-26-2015 at 12:37 PM.

02-26-2015, 01:02 PM	#6
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Haha glad I could help a brother out I am curious why their prices seem to be so much better than smokingpipes or pipesandcigars. those are the main two I look at. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

02-26-2015, 01:34 PM	#7
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Seems too good to be true doesn't it? I don't mean that to question the reputation of GQ, they're most definitely legitimate.

09-18-2015, 12:19 PM	#9
RJrocker Things that make u scream Join Date: Aug 2015 First Name: Rich Posts: 170 Trading: (0)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart What makes a pipe an "Estate Pipe"? What does this mean and how it is different from any other pipe? TIA

09-21-2015, 10:36 AM	#10
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart It generally just means previously owned. "Used" doesn't sound as sophisticated

11-25-2015, 05:06 PM	#12
Django Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Django Location: The Hague, Holland Posts: 139 Trading: (1)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Ok, here is a quick question: What does "OTC" stand for (relating to pipe tobacco). I read the term in one of the older threads in the pipe discussion section. __________________ Django

12-01-2015, 05:06 PM	#14
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,607 Trading: (16)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart I have decided that the majority of smoking I'm going to be doing will be shifting more towards pipe smoking. After ten years of mostly cigars my tastes have really started enjoying the subtle flavor a of pipe tobacco. I have a decent amount of pipe tobacco but it isn't all in sealed tins. Some are in ziploc baggies. Is there any way to save this or is it pretty much a lost cause now? And does flake last longer in unsatisfactory conditions than regular tobacco? Thanks for the help. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

12-01-2015, 05:14 PM	#15
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart I put all my tobacco in mason jars. It works for me. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-01-2015, 05:46 PM	#16
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,607 Trading: (16)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Yes. My main question is will my tobacco that isn't in tins or jars be smokeable or is there a way to save it if it isn't. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

12-01-2015, 06:11 PM	#17
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Sorry I didn't understand your question at first. I have had success with small boveda packs and the little water pillow things. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-02-2015, 12:41 PM	#18
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Hey guys, my name is Adam waits for hi adam and I will be getting my first pipe in just a couple days, I am actually pretty excited to delve into the world of pipes and puffing. One thing I have been looking for is a pipe tobacco flavor wheel, does such a thing exist? thanks, newb

12-02-2015, 01:10 PM	#19
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Adam, This link has good descriptions of the various tobaccos used in pipe blends as well as the various cuts of tobacco (flake, shag, plug, ...). When you hear "English blend" it is not aromatic, and has latakia as a main "flavor" of the blend. VaPer is a mixture of Virginias and Perique (I like these blends. peppery). Aromatics can taste like anything (maple pancakes, rum, berries, ...). OTC blends are great go-to blends for everyday smoking. (Prince Albert, Captain Black, Half and Half ...) They are typically Burley blends (which go great with a cup of coffee). __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

12-02-2015, 01:11 PM	#20
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Not to my knowledge Adam. What many find helpful is tobaccoreviews.com. Granted you need to take the reviews with a grain of salt (this is the internet so that goes without saying). Sample as much as you can to roughly shape out what you like, then find reviewers that seem to have similar tastes so you have something you can at least rely on a bit. Another thing is to PM me your address and taste whatever shows up on your doorstep. Edit: Good info from Matt. Keep in mind not all Englishes are full on campfire smoke bombs, there's a lot of play between different blends. Add to that the smoke qualities of a blend in pipes of different shapes/sizes. There's a lot of room to play around and hone in what works best for you.