Thread: Pipe of the Day

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Nording | Shortcut To Mushrooms

Very enjoyable pipe tonight. Cool smoke, although I did have to re-light many times which is slightly disconcerting.

Shortcut to Mushrooms is my favorite Bac at this point. In fact, just ordered some more!

Bones, what brand of lighter is that?

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

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Bones, what brand of lighter is that?

It is a Colibri Connaught II purchased from Milan Tobacconists. I believe it is available through other vendors, but that is where I got it. I was using a zippo with the pipe insert, but the Colibri is a huge step up. I love it.

I really did not want to post a question like this here, but I figured I wanted to get opinions. I know there are hundreds of opinions on how to pack a pipe, but I was wondering if anyone just threw the tobacco in loose (gravity fill basically) and lit up. I have found, in my very limited experience that all these different "methods" complicate things. I am still a novice, but I have found that my most enjoyable smokes have been the quick and loose packs I have done without thinking. Basically filling the bowl, tapping the sides, topping off and gently packing down. No three step, no Frank method, no air pocket.....

Anyone else find this works for them?

If this is too "off topic" for POTD, just PM me.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I really did not want to post a question like this here, but I figured I wanted to get opinions. I know there are hundreds of opinions on how to pack a pipe, but I was wondering if anyone just threw the tobacco in loose (gravity fill basically) and lit up. I have found, in my very limited experience that all these different "methods" complicate things. I am still a novice, but I have found that my most enjoyable smokes have been the quick and loose packs I have done without thinking. Basically filling the bowl, tapping the sides, topping off and gently packing down. No three step, no Frank method, no air pocket.....

Anyone else find this works for them?

If this is too "off topic" for POTD, just PM me.

That is what works the best for me... I was talking with a friend and we both came to the idea that he had been packing to tight...

Tobacco needs air to brurn... This method works extreamly well in a cob... Stuff it, light it & smoke it...

Also Pigtail, plug, or the coin cuts need LOTS of air...

Good morning Gentleman.

My pipe for today: Vauen
tobacco: Da Vinci



Have a nice day

pipe.the buckeye
tobacco, boswells nothwoods.

I really do like that Vauen pipe of yours Tom, thats a great looking piece!

In terms of packing a pipe, what I do with mine is fill it loosely then pack it down halfway. Then I fill it to the top again and pack it down, then fill it to the top and pack it down for the last time. That works pretty well for me..!

Originally Posted by Stubear

I really do like that Vauen pipe of yours Tom, thats a great looking piece!

In terms of packing a pipe, what I do with mine is fill it loosely then pack it down halfway. Then I fill it to the top again and pack it down, then fill it to the top and pack it down for the last time. That works pretty well for me..!

Thanks!

Filling a pipe... it is no science. After years of pipe-smoking you don't think about the procedure. You have the right one feeling in your fingers.
I put the tobacco with my fingers into the bowl (1/2) and pack it with the finger. Then I put again tobacco into the bowl and at least I'll take a stodger.
No problems.

got another block of briar in. went out back and did a little sanding. came up with this design.still have to fine sand it. its got some nice grain.

Your getting there:-) Looking good!