Total pipe Noob and I don't even know where to start

Hello gentlemen. I hope today is treating you all well. Some of you may recognize me from the cigar side of the forum. I have been re-acquainting myself with the cigar side of life for a little bit now and I am loving it. But, I have always been enamoured with pipes beginning when I was a little kid and we would go to my great Aunt and Uncles house. I don't ever recall a time going to his house and he wasn't smoking a pipe. I absolutely fell in love with the aroma and always associate the smell of pipes to those childhood times. Anyway, enough reminising, let's get to the heart of the matter.

I want to pick up the hobby of smoking a pipe to go along with my cigars. The problem is I know absolutely nothing about them or how to get started in the hobby. I have looked at the pipe tobacco and pipes while in a local B&M but I have no idea what it is I'm looking at. Could you guys give me some pointers of where to start or who online is a reputable vendor for me to purchase some essentials from? Whatever info you guys can share would be greatly appreciated and beings I know absolutely nothing about it please don't hold back on the advice, no matter how trivial you may think it is. All advise will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help guys. I appreciate it.

Reno

First, cob. Second, noob pipe trade rules for new folks. Watch a few vids on YouTube. Practice, and don't worry if you don't get it right away.

If you think the baccy is too dry, it probably isn't.

If the pipe goes out, don't worry if you don't light it back up till later. Totally not like a cigar.

If it goes out, no worries. Re-lights are normal. We all do it.

Great thread - I'll be watching it! I got interested in pipes (and cigars) because of childhood memories about my dad, so I know where you're coming from. There's something magical about it.

Buy a Missouri Meerschaum cob
Sign up for the noob sampler trade
The rest will work itself out :)

You can learn a lot here

It has all been stated for the most part. Some great info on the pipe side and enjoy the next slippery slope of the tobacco world.

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Originally Posted by RenoH414

Hello gentlemen. I hope today is treating you all well. Some of you may recognize me from the cigar side of the forum. I have been re-acquainting myself with the cigar side of life for a little bit now and I am loving it. But, I have always been enamoured with pipes beginning when I was a little kid and we would go to my great Aunt and Uncles house. I don't ever recall a time going to his house and he wasn't smoking a pipe. I absolutely fell in love with the aroma and always associate the smell of pipes to those childhood times. Anyway, enough reminising, let's get to the heart of the matter.

I want to pick up the hobby of smoking a pipe to go along with my cigars. The problem is I know absolutely nothing about them or how to get started in the hobby. I have looked at the pipe tobacco and pipes while in a local B&M but I have no idea what it is I'm looking at. Could you guys give me some pointers of where to start or who online is a reputable vendor for me to purchase some essentials from? Whatever info you guys can share would be greatly appreciated and beings I know absolutely nothing about it please don't hold back on the advice, no matter how trivial you may think it is. All advise will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help guys. I appreciate it.

Reno

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dont look at my leg trippin you..think of the memories you will have slippin down that slippery slope..Im not pushin you..I was just stretching...

https://stglanepipe.com/slp-home/

They have a nice concise Pipe 101 page that will help a lot. And if you sign up they will send you coupons !

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/

CI's pipe side

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Originally Posted by lostmason

https://stglanepipe.com/slp-home/

they have a nice concise pipe 101 page that will help a lot. And if you sign up they will send you coupons !

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/

ci's pipe side

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like the avatar thing

Thanks for the info so far guys. I appreciate it and I'm gonna start doing some research. It sounds like the corn cob pipe is the place to start. I will definitely pick up a couple to get me started.

Why does everyone recommend starting with the cob? Is it simply because it is a cheaper way to get started in the hobby or are they easier to use than the others?

Keep the suggestions coming fellas. I don't know anything about it so nothing is to trivial for me. Haha.

Reno

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Originally Posted by Lynn

dont look at my leg trippin you..think of the memories you will have slippin down that slippery slope..Im not pushin you..I was just stretching...

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I may have you make me a pipe ashtray man. Maybe, it's just an excuse to get another one of your beautiful ashtrays @Lynn . Lol

Reno