Retsdon Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I'll admit that these days I'm not any kind of smoker at all, but I'm starting to regret that;back when I was I never got around to taking up a pipe. A while ago I stumbled across this American site https://www.smokingpipes.com and I sometimes just visit there to browse the huge range of pipes on offer. A well made pipe is a piece of fully functional artwork that, to my eye anyway, has a fair bit in common with a nice shotgun or rifle, or a good mandolin or guitar. They're just nice to look at. Then there are the crafted accessories, the different tobacco varieties, the maintenance rituals, etc....and a massive weight of tradition to go on top. Yep, if you're a pipe smoker, I'm just a little bit jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I used to dabble... some really lovely-tasting baccy out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 smoking porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I’ve never smoked but if I were ever going to I like to think I’d smoke a pipe. There’s something distinguished looking about it. If you ignore the dying from cancer bit 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I have been known to smoke the odd pipe in my time 😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Benthejockey said: I’ve never smoked but if I were ever going to I like to think I’d smoke a pipe. There’s something distinguished looking about it. If you ignore the dying from cancer bit 🙈 And smelling like a bonfire. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I gave up the ciggies about 10years ago but still enjoy the odd cigar. I've been thinking about getting a pipe as you can let it go out and it doesn't last as long as a cigar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Used to many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I smoked a pipe for nealy 30 years , they are still in a draw somewere . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Indeed I do. It's more than just smoking, it's a hobby and pastime which can be savored. On trips to the States I have https://www.smokingpipes.com deliver tobacco to my hotel. Fantastic service and as you say a tremendous range of products. They have recently opened in Europe selling pipes and accessories, but not tobacco as yet https://www.smokingpipes.eu/ No need for you to be jealous, one click of the mouse on the above website and you can join the exclusive pipe smoking club and spend the next 20 years deciding which tobaccos you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 42 minutes ago, Winston72 said: I have been known to smoke the odd pipe in my time 😘 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Winston72 said: I have been known to smoke the odd pipe in my time 😘 Ahh the old Pompino as all big ltalian gun owners know 😋. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Ahh the old Pompino as all big ltalian gun owners know 😋. Ah Shredder i'm impressed you remember Florence, it was a magical night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) I used to smoke a few pipes one when rabbit shooting in the dales during summer climbing up and down steep dales near Reeth. No chance of smoking roll ups or cigars with sweat dripping off your nose onto them. A pipe was great you could have a few puffs and let it go out. Also nice to empty and refill when waiting for the bunnies to reappear from the warrens. Tried lots of different pipe baccy and though some was nice I never felt like I got a smoke from it, couldn't stand the bite either. I bought some Falcon iirc pipes where you place a pipe cleaner ring in the bowl under to catch the bite. Had a straight one but you couldn't let go so bought a bronze coloured bent one with a nice big bowl for more baccy. Pipe smokers are the only people I've ever seen who get great pleasure from.their smoking. Edited January 26, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Still got my pipes, just gave away some borkan riff a couple of weeks ago, I use a vape pipe occasionally to keep my hand in 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Smoked a pipe for 25 years. Is it expensive, I would say so. Not the price of tobacco as it was then, its the expense of buying new shirts and sweaters that youv'e burnt by blazing sparks blowing out of the bl***y thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I thought the idea was to inhale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Some of the pipe tobacco smells wonderful, a few of my older relatives smoked pipes. I'll never forget the smell of Digger and St Bernard the blocks you cut with a k Ife then had to rub up in your hand. I tried smoking pipe baccy in roll ups, that was quite nice but people thought I was on the Bob Marley specials. Das don't forget the burnt and discoloured finger from tamping the lit baccy. Edited January 25, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 42 minutes ago, Winston72 said: Ah Shredder i'm impressed you remember Florence, it was a magical night Magical ! l was blown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Years ago I used to make the trip from Harrogate to Bradford to visit a tobacconist near to the old John Street Market. The woman who owned the shop offered a bespoke mixture service to all, at no extra cost She would ask about the regular brands you smoked then devise a mixture which was similar but pleasantly different. Next time you visited she would adjust the mixture again to give your palate a change and would continue to do this each time you called in. These changes seemed to be circular and after six months or so it was roughly back where we started. It was a delightful service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Can any of you experienced pipe smokers recomend something for a beginner, a fancy a brier with a bent stem but undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Calabash pipe with Clan Aromatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 A chap used to come clay shooting with us and he smoked a pipe, he used to used an old sxs and never took it out whilst shooting. He was a good shot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Quit smoking about 15 years ago (30-40/day) and used to smoke a pipe when out with my Black Powder Guns (always felt.....just right somehow) - I don't miss ciggies at all but I miss the smell of Balkan Sobranie terribly sometimes when out roost shooting with the smoke pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 My ex wife said i hate that pipe , i said why does it not smell nice. No she said you just sit there with it and not talk to me 😁 when i met my new partner she said , oh i like them smell of that pipe . She was a keeper . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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