B.HOBS
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Hey guys,
I have really taken to smoking a pipe instead of burning a cigar here and there. I currently only have a Savinelli Duca Carlo, but really want to start buying a few more pipes to rotate through.
I plan on picking up a few MM cobs to have and try new blends in, but am confused about buying more briars. One things that eludes me is the idea of using specific pipes for specific blends/specific types of tobacco. I fully understand the concept of using a separate pipe for aro's, but what I don't get is the idea that some blends (eg: a ribbon vs. a flake) smoke better in "X" pipe than they do in "Y" pipe....how the hell do you figure that out?! Is it really just a matter of trial and error for each individual, or is there a formula or known idea of what burns better in what shape? There are specific pipes I'm looking at (Peterson Killarney Ebony and Luciano Rhodesian), but I want to make sure I have a good, small range of pipes with specific qualities for tobaccos I enjoy, without having to buy 30 pipes. What is your ideal way of shopping for a pipe?
Am I over-thinking this? Any directions and advice would be great...
I have really taken to smoking a pipe instead of burning a cigar here and there. I currently only have a Savinelli Duca Carlo, but really want to start buying a few more pipes to rotate through.
I plan on picking up a few MM cobs to have and try new blends in, but am confused about buying more briars. One things that eludes me is the idea of using specific pipes for specific blends/specific types of tobacco. I fully understand the concept of using a separate pipe for aro's, but what I don't get is the idea that some blends (eg: a ribbon vs. a flake) smoke better in "X" pipe than they do in "Y" pipe....how the hell do you figure that out?! Is it really just a matter of trial and error for each individual, or is there a formula or known idea of what burns better in what shape? There are specific pipes I'm looking at (Peterson Killarney Ebony and Luciano Rhodesian), but I want to make sure I have a good, small range of pipes with specific qualities for tobaccos I enjoy, without having to buy 30 pipes. What is your ideal way of shopping for a pipe?
Am I over-thinking this? Any directions and advice would be great...