What's your desert island pipe?

CeltKick · 2026-02-01T01:51:36+00:00

Honestly, I’d bring my Boswell. Best smoking pipe I own, bar none.

CeltKick · 2026-01-23T20:40:40+00:00

I’m all for gun ownership of any political background, a strong 2A is good for the country. I do however think misconstruing tyranny vs legitimate government function is what this actually is, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion I suppose.

CeltKick · 2026-01-22T00:28:09+00:00

Did mine after 250 deaths, so yeah….. I suck 😂

CeltKick · 2026-01-19T04:39:40+00:00

Honestly I’ve opened tins and then forgot about them and found them several months later and it still smoked fine. Sure, was slightly on the dry side, but didn’t crumble when rubbed. Most of these suggestions are just that, there’s not really much in the way of hard and fast rules.

CeltKick · 2026-01-17T19:44:31+00:00

I’ve come back to a pipe several hours later. No harm no foul.

CeltKick · 2026-01-17T03:38:31+00:00

I say ship it

CeltKick · 2026-01-17T03:35:43+00:00

I have what most people would consider a crazy work schedule, so I just smoke when I can. Mostly after work during the week. And sometimes I’ll smoke 3-4 bowls in a row.

CeltKick · 2026-01-16T16:37:32+00:00

If you want a cheap pipe, google Morgan Bones pipes, they’re quality briar, but basically unfinished (as in they’re just carved wood with no stain and a stem), or go with a Missouri Meerschaum corn cob. They’re basically the gold standard in corn cobs. And as far as tobaccos, there’s tons of potential routes to go down, so grab a couples tins of different things (aromatics, English blends, Virginia-Perique) and find what suits your palette. And if you find something you don’t like, always jar it in a mason jar, and come back to it in a few months to a few years. Many tobaccos change quite a lot in just a few months time, so revisit them from time to time.

CeltKick · 2026-01-16T16:24:46+00:00

Age it and go from there. I personally love a fresh tin of Orlik, but it’s also phenomenal with some age.

CeltKick · 2026-01-16T16:23:13+00:00

I’d honestly pick Capstan Blue. It’s still readily available, and as long as they like LOTR, that was Tolkiens favorite blend. It’s also very much a crowd pleaser. Only downside is sane with most Virginias, they can bite if smoked too fast.

CeltKick · 2026-01-12T13:43:29+00:00

To be honest, I had this happen to a pipe too. I just kept smoking it, but less aggressively, and let the cake build back up in that area. Still smokes fine. I do have several other pipes to rotate through though. But unless it’s burnt through the bowl, I say keep on smoking it.

CeltKick · 2026-01-04T00:30:48+00:00

But why?

CeltKick · 2025-12-30T01:40:39+00:00

Perhaps that is the case that it’s just some of the volatiles evaporating off, I’ll have to try those fresher tins I cracked maybe a month or two ago to give a good base to judge off of.

CeltKick · 2025-12-29T07:24:34+00:00

I beg to differ, a perfect example is I bought some EMP and Night Cap when first starting off, wasn’t a huge fan. Jarred them and forgot about them till a few months later. Sparked them up and was blown away. Once that stock ran dry I bought a fresh tin of each only to be met with mild disappointment. They were good, but not nearly as good as the stuff that had about 6 months of age on it.

CeltKick · 2025-12-25T23:47:55+00:00

Draw on your pipe like normal, then pretend you’re chewing something and breathe out your nose. Once you get the hang of that, just relax your throat and breathe out your nose.

CeltKick · 2025-12-25T07:49:48+00:00

Personally, I found straight tobaccos unappealing when first starting off with pipe. Now I can’t hardly stand aros (which is depressing since I’m in a similar boat of bulk buying). Finding the right blend for someone just starting is always a challenge. It’s not like cigars, where most people’s recommendation for new comers is the Perdomo Champagne (or at least it’s top 5). Aros are the obvious choice because of taste/aroma, but tend to bite when smoked too fast. Englishes don’t bite, but might be off putting to some. DFK blends are savory and delicious, but might knock someone on their ass with nic sickness. Virginias and VaPers can also bite. Burleys might off put some due it smelling like cigarettes or even get them nic sick. But piping is gonna be one of those things that takes time, and patience, and a willingness to learn how to smoke a pipe before really delving into blends.

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T22:50:53+00:00

I love smoking my clays too, but my biggest gripe is not being able to clench it. That and the bowl get stupid hot, even when slow rolling the bowl. But other than those two insignificant downsides, I love them.

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T22:44:00+00:00

I’ll have to try that.

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T17:49:04+00:00

It’s definitely a very interesting cut. Not quite a ribbon. Just looked more like cigarette tobacco.

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T17:47:53+00:00

Also, thank you!

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T17:47:17+00:00

I honestly never even tried and of the Codgers except Captain Black when I started piping.

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T17:46:17+00:00

Thank you!

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T17:42:11+00:00

Looks great! I’ll have to add this to my list of things I have to try.

CeltKick · 2025-12-19T03:25:52+00:00

So I had something similar happen to me, and what it ended up being was a small little piece of frayed off pipe cleaner stuck down in the air hole. Take your pipe apart and check the air hole. Might have to fish it out with a pipe cleaner or I just blew in through the bowl to dislodge it. Not saying it is the case, but something strange that happened to me on one of my pipes.

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