Thread: Pipe of the Day

You come over..I'll make ya some.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

You come over..I'll make ya some.

With all that going on, I'll bet your home smelled like Heaven's waiting room. Lot's of goodness happening at the same time!!!

I approve this comment, don v.

Hi Gents... I've been straight razor shaving for over a year now, and, like many of us, I've fallen head over heels in love with it!! I've recently purchased my first pipe, a Savinelli Duca Carlo Rhodesian. I realize its on the "entry-level" price scale, but I figured a good start nonetheless! I do have a question for you more experienced pipe smokers...what is the proper way to pack the bowl when using a flake tobacco? For instance, I have a tin of Escudo Navy deluxe flake and one of Dunhills flake. Thanks so much for any input--Nick

Originally Posted by Nick31

Hi Gents... I've been straight razor shaving for over a year now, and, like many of us, I've fallen head over heels in love with it!! I've recently purchased my first pipe, a Savinelli Duca Carlo Rhodesian. I realize its on the "entry-level" price scale, but I figured a good start nonetheless! I do have a question for you more experienced pipe smokers...what is the proper way to pack the bowl when using a flake tobacco? For instance, I have a tin of Escudo Navy deluxe flake and one of Dunhills flake. Thanks so much for any input--Nick

i just kind of fold it up and stick it in the pipe.Have you smoked a pipe before or cigars.Flake can have a good nicotine punch.

Yes, I've been a cigar guy for about 15 years... I find I actually enjoy the pipe a bit more now!

Like Buckeye I fold it and then roll it to break it up a bit. Pack enough to get a good draw through the bowl but not so tight that it feels plugged if that makes sense.

Yes, it does make sense, thank you! That's pretty much what I've been doing, but I think I was really taking pains to break it up quite small, and so it takes quite a bit more than is probably necessary to pack the bowl on a bulldog.

Originally Posted by Nick31

Hi Gents... I've been straight razor shaving for over a year now, and, like many of us, I've fallen head over heels in love with it!! I've recently purchased my first pipe, a Savinelli Duca Carlo Rhodesian. I realize its on the "entry-level" price scale, but I figured a good start nonetheless! Nick

Nick, welcome to the pipe club... As far as your Savinelli... There is nothing here that says you have to spend much money on a pipe to enjoy it... Several of us will talk you into a cob at some point

Again, WELCOME!

Thank you very much!! And you are right, just like with our razors, a high price tag does not always equal a great shave! As for the cob, I've already got one!! That was actually my VERY first experience with pipes, a Missouri Meerschaum! Glad to know I'm not the only one!!

Originally Posted by Nick31

Glad to know I'm not the only one!!

Over 20 in my collection...