One of the oldest forms of tobacco use is the art of pipe smoking.The pipe is often overlooked by the modern smoker.If you're interested in the rich experience of pipe smoking, then take it up, not because you think it's a safe alternative to cigarettes.The health risks are similar.
Step 1: You can browse pipes.
The ability to create your own experience is part of the pleasure of smoking pipes.Take some time to look at the options in the tobacconist's shop.It's almost always more comfortable to have a lightweight pipe in your hand.Ask the employees for recommendations if you're at a complete loss.Even an attractive wooden pipe can have hidden flaws if it comes with a low price tag.Corncob pipe is a safer bet if price is your main concern.A metal filter in the stem can change the flavor.If you change your mind, the filter should be removed.
Step 2: Check for mechanical problems.
The smoke is like a malfunctioning pipe.If you want to avoid frustration with a quick inspection, avoid pipes with walls thinner than 14 inch (6mm), about the width of a pencil.To measure this, use a straight pipe cleaner to pinch at the top of the chamber and compare it to the outside wall.There is a pipe cleaner on the stem.It should come very close to the base of the chamber.Heavy use of thick varnishes can cause them to bubble from heat.
Step 3: There are accessories to gather.
You will need more than a pipe to start smoking.If you visit a pipe shop, you should get everything at once.You will need a lighter or matches.Some smokers dislike the smell and taste of plastic butane lighters.It might be a good idea to start with wooden matches since there are a variety of prices for pipe lighters.It is possible to invest in a pipe lighter later.There is a bundle of pipe cleaners.There is a pipe that can be tampered with.The tobacco is put in the bowl.
Step 4: You can choose a pipe tobacco.
It can be hard to walk into a tobacco store.What about Cyprian Latakia?Dutch Cavendish?It should be enough for your first purchase.Adding flavors to aromatic blends is called American.The milder, sweeter options are preferred by most beginners.A non-aromatic blend has a strong, spicy taste."English blends" include Latakia, a powerful, smoky variety.Tobacco can be made sweeter and lighter through a "Cavendish" process.You can try a range of options if you purchase two or three small sample tins.
Step 5: Pick a tobacco product.
Tobacco can be purchased in different shapes and sizes.Ribbon cut tobacco comes in long, thin, ribbons, which can be placed directly in the bowl.Thin strips or irregular broken pieces are what tobacco comes in.Rub it between your fingers and it will break apart.
Step 6: Set aside 40 minutes.
A leisurely activity is pipe smoking.It's a good idea to take some time to yourself in a place where you won't be disturbed or bothered by anyone else.Don't smoke indoors if you're smoking a new briar pipe.Even gentle wind can cause a briar pipe to burn hotter, which can damage it before it's broken in.This is not required for corncob pipes.
Step 7: A glass of water is needed.
It is possible to prevent a sore tongue by drinking a drink on hand.Some people like to pair pipes with coffee or tea, but only if you are more experienced.It is not recommended to drink alcohol before or during a smoke.
Step 8: The pipe needs to be cleaned.
Run a pipe cleaner through the stem to remove the remnants of tobacco and ash.
Step 9: The pipe should be filled in three pinches.
Correct packing can have a big impact on your enjoyment.The tobacco should be loose and springy to the touch.Dropping a tiny pinch of tobacco in the chamber is a beginner-friendly method.There is a lot of air between the leaves if this is lightly or not.When the bowl is half-filled, add a slightly larger pinch.When there is a gap of 14 inch above the tobacco, finish with a third pinch.When breaking in a new briar pipe, many people fill to the depth described in the first few smokes.Although not all smokers agree with this approach, it helps form a protective cake of charcoal.
Step 10: A wooden match or a pipe lighter can be used to light the pipe.
If using a match, let the sulfur burn off first so you don't get a mouthful of match taste.Move the flame around the tobacco and draw on it with long, even draws.Many pipe smokers prefer to light the pipe once, then extinguish the embers in order to give the tobacco a flat, even surface.It's an optional step, but it helps the tobacco burn more evenly and requires less relights later.Relight the pipe after it has been tamped.Light the pipe the same way if it goes out right away.
Step 11: Smoke with small draws.
Most pipe smokers put smoke into their mouth by sucking or moving their tongue back.It's best to keep the smoke in your mouth, not your lungs, for beginners and cigarette smokers.As you smoke for the first time, hold the pipe bowl in your hand.Don't make the pipe too hot to hold by drawing often.Some pipe smokers enjoy the occasional inhale, which gives them a nicotine buzz.If you want to enjoy pipe smoke, stick with a gentle pull and limit yourself to one or two inhales per bowl.Lung cancer is less likely if you avoid inhaling, but there is still a high risk of oral cancer from long-term use.
Step 12: As necessary, amplify and relight.
Relight if the pipe goes out.There is no need to dump the ash out until it is thick enough to prevent lighting.To tap out half of the ash, knock the pipe against a cork knocker, or another soft object.
Step 13: Let the pipe cool down.
Let the pipe cool once you're done smoking.If you didn't finish the bowl, use tobacco to extinguish it.If the pipe is still warm, don't take it apart.The stem may be cracked by this.
Step 14: The bowl should be maintained.
There are two different approaches for protecting the wood, based on the type of pipe.Spread the ash around the bowl of the pipe by shaking it around.The ash should be rubbed into the walls of the bowl.The remnants should be dumped out.Most smokers prefer the other pipes to be kept clean.Remove the ash, then wipe the bowl with a paper towel or pipe cleaner.Meerschaum pipes should not be allowed to cake heavily.
Step 15: The stem needs to be cleaned.
Remove the stem and stick a pipe cleaner through it.The same thing can be done with the end of the pipe.
Step 16: The pipe cleaner can be run through the stem.
The stem of the pipe needs to be removed.If you want to see the end of the bowl, you have to push through the pipe cleaner.Repeatedly, blow through the stem to clear any loosened ash.The stem can be repeated.
Step 17: The pipe should be left alone for a day or two.
This gives time for the pipe to dry out.Add a second pipe to your collection if you want to smoke more often.As the pipe rests, you can leave a pipe cleaner in it.
Step 18: After a few smokes, rub alcohol on your face.
A cotton swab dipped in alcohol can remove gunk that can affect flavor.If rubbing alcohol is used, be sure to let the pipe rest for 24 hours to allow the alcohol to fully evaporate.Any high-percentage spirit can be used, but neutral tasting spirits are the best.Follow it with a dry pipe cleaner.If you want to remove the finish from the pipe, be careful not to get any alcohol on it.Some pipe cleaners do this after each smoke, while others don't bother with it at all.Ask a smoker for help identifying the signs of a dirty pipe if you stick with the habit.