Pipes are more socially acceptable than cigarettes.Smoking can cause oral cancer, but they don't cause lung cancer as fast.The smoker likes slow-food like pipes.You can sit back and enjoy a single pipe for over an hour, instead of the fast-food model of cigarettes.The nicotine buzz is stronger when you use tobacco other than cigarettes.A pipe won't make you cough because you're not inhaling the smoke.It's much slower, so you may not need to smoke as often.If you are interested in pipes, this article is for you.
Step 1: Purchase a pipe.
Don't buy the best one you can afford.You can get a good starter pipe for $40 at any store that sells tobacco pipes.Don't buy a pipe at a shop.Those aren't for tobacco.You can find a pipe made of briar or meerschaum.briar is the best choice for most tobacco pipes.Don't buy a pipe made of metal, ceramic, or anything else.Don't buy anything in a larger size.A knowledgeable sales person can tell you what a good first pipe would be.
Step 2: Purchase some tobacco products.
Sales people refer to you as "aromatic" tobacco blends when you mention "first pipe".If you don't step up as a cigarette smoker, you will never smoke your pipe.The aromatics taste weak.If you already smoke, you won't get any nicotine from them.You should buy an English-style blend or one of the Scandinavian tobaccos.Dunhill 962, Amphora, or Plumcake is a good choice.Something with a kick.You have to insist on something strong if your store mixes their own.The key word is English.It will be too sweet to avoid anything all-black.Look for black and gold.
Step 3: Purchase pipe cleaners.
Every time you smoke, you should use a pipe cleaner because tar accumulates in the stem of the pipe and tastes terrible.One half-way through a smoke, you can remove the stem of gurgling water that condenses in it.The pipe nail can be used to scoop tobacco and ashes out of the pipe.
Step 4: Pack her up and get that stuff home.
Pick up a large pinch of tobacco with the pipe over the tin.We're not trying to save this stuff.Pick up a large pinch to fill the entire bowl.Take that out of the bowl and slice it in half.Then do it again, poking harder.Then once more.There is a lightly packed bottom layer, a medium middle layer and a tight top layer.The bowl should be filled to the top.After packing, you will have a bowl that is 1/3 full.
Step 5: She should be light up.
You can get a fancy pipe lighter, but your Bic will do fine.It will taste like fuel if you use a zippo.Hold the lighter sideways and flick it over the bowl.If you want to puffed with your MOUTH only.Do not exhale!Don't waste the smoke.The first smoke won't taste as good as the later smoke, so just get her lit.
Step 6: Do not jump up and down after lighting.
In fast motion, puff very slowly.Hold smoke in your mouth and blow it out.Think about the number of puffs for each.You can't taste anything for a week if you burn your tongue.The pipe is warm.
Step 7: You can have a drink or a conversation after that.
To keep the pipe lit, you will need to puff every 10 or 20 seconds.Don't worry, you can light it up again if it goes out.The ability to relight without tasting horrible is one of the great features of pipes.
Step 8: If you want to save it for next time, smoke it until it's gone.
It's up to you.You will get a great nicotine buzz if you sit and smoke an entire pipe.Most of your non-smoking friends will think it's cooler than smoking.It may be more relaxing than taking drugs like cigarettes have become.If used correctly, pipes can be as cheap and convenient as cigarettes.