Briar pipes

[dj1340]

When I bought that pipe it came just as you see it. Seller said it had been cleaned so it should be ready to use. When first started
with only 1 pipe, I cleaned it really well after each use. In my experience, it takes somewhat prolonged use of 1 type to ghost
a pipe. After each use i would dip a pipe cleaner in alcohol and run it thru the stem then fold the pipe cleaner in half, soak again
and rub it around the bowl. That worked for me for some time until I bought more pipes and dedicated the to 1 particular type of tobacco.

That's just me so others may have ideas as well.

I prefer to use rum or whiskey instead of isopropyl alcohol.

[jrfoxx]

When I bought that pipe it came just as you see it. Seller said it had been cleaned so it should be ready to use. When first started
with only 1 pipe, I cleaned it really well after each use. In my experience, it takes somewhat prolonged use of 1 type to ghost
a pipe. After each use i would dip a pipe cleaner in alcohol and run it thru the stem then fold the pipe cleaner in half, soak again
and rub it around the bowl. That worked for me for some time until I bought more pipes and dedicated the to 1 particular type of tobacco.

That's just me so others may have ideas as well.

I prefer to use rum or whiskey instead of isopropyl alcohol.

Does 70% isopropyl alcohol work fine, or do I need to get some 91% or 99%?

I'm guessing 70% is fine if liquor some prefer works fine

I friggin love cigars

[dj1340]

I think any will work. The small problem is 100% will evaporate leaving nothing behind and the others have some residual left behind.
Use what you have and don't sweat the small stuff. People can get caught up over thinking things

[jrfoxx]

I think any will work. The small problem is 100% will evaporate leaving nothing behind and the others have some residual left behind.
Use what you have and don't sweat the small stuff. People can get caught up over thinking things

Was mainly asking as I know of no place in town that even sells the standard 70% , so if I have to buy online anyway, might as well get what would work best, and without residue as you mentioned.

I friggin love tobacco!