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Great points! I’d also add smoke slower than you think you should, tamp lighter than you think you should, pack your bowl looser than you think you should and dry your tobacco more than you think you should. Don’t worry about not smoking every bit of tobacco. Early on I struggled with all of these things. I started smoking a pipe in 2006 and discovered the ytpc much later. I persevered through lots of hot wet bowls! Great content as always! Stay well!
I've been a pipe smoker for almost 25 yrs now. I found that it was a rough go when I 1st began because I was still a teenager. Everyone thought there was some other pipe weed in my briar. I have pipes handed down from my grandfather who smoked them in ww2 and I never met him. While my father doesn't smoke a pipe, he was kind enough to give me my grandfather's when I was 18. I smoke them once a year. The day he returned from the war.
Dear Allen, Good day to you Sir. After discovering your channel yesterday morning, which was a wet and windy day here in the West Yorkshire countryside over here in England, I spent the rest of the day sat in my armchair watching your videos accompanied by my Churchwarden, a tin of Pertersons Night Cap and a bottle of Whiskey while listening to your calming, smooth and slow Southern tones and commentary. In summary a fine Saturday spent in great company. It was a joy to discover your channel. Keep up the good work Sir and thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom.
I’m about three years into my pipe smoking journey. One valuable thing I have learned is that while I’m smoking a pipe I can’t seem to do much of anything other than to sit down, relax and enjoy. In an age of activity, busyness, distraction and noise quietly choosing which pipe and which blend to smoke, finding that quiet, sheltered place and then carefully go through the motions of filling the bowl and lighting up is a peaceful experience. It becomes a time of both physically and mentally winding down, a time of reflection and planning. It can also be a time of just being in the moment. I can’t think of many activities that can offer that
I'm only just starting my pipe smoking journey, and I've definitely found this to be the case. It's also been a great occasion to get outside and touch grass.
Quality can be found in a corn cob , Missouri corn cobs are a good start if you want to start pipe smoking , I have one and then I also have a Hardcastle bent , a Caramela rustic Savinelli , and three Falcon pipes of various styles, all good Quality pipes and very enjoyable for whatever occasion or mood that takes you , I give up smoking 38 years ago , I have now turned 71 , I was diagnosed with Prostrate cancer two years ago I am on medication, the consultant said just carry on enjoying your life , so I decided to take up smoking a pipe which is now and again I find it helps me relax and it takes you to another level of thinking 💭 it slows you down in a nice way into a thoughtfulness about things in life and the things around you , so like your video and your presentation delivered with a calming effect. Thank you 😊 for sharing your thoughts . A fan from England U K .
My father, and his close friends were all pipe smokers. But, he passed away long before I was old enough to smoke, and his collection was given to them. I started pipe smoking when I became a senior in high school (pipes only, always hated the smell of cigarettes). That was about 1975. I gave up daily smoking in the early 80s, and got away from smoking at all. I recently decided to get back into it, and didn't know how much I forgot until I burnt my tongue several times. Thank you for your interesting and informative videos!
I'm just a few months into my journey as a pipe smoker, and I'm thankful for those of you who so readily share your wisdom and knowledge to helps folks like myself. What has become abundantly clear to me is that pipe smoking is not merely something you do, but it is a manner of life. That manner of life has an unwritten code. This is a patient man's endeavor; not something that will be mastered overnight, and there is great joy in the journey with great men and conversation along the way.
it seems to be a universal thing that pipe smokers are considered, articulate, well put together men. that is the main selling point to me... it's what i aspire to
DO NOT RUSH THE PIPE!!! best part of the video, his intensity peaks and he's absolutely right. Every time I slowed down and gave each step it's required focus my diligence was rewarded with an easier more relaxing smoke. Every time I rushed even one step it severely compromised the relaxation and contemplation cause I had to focus on keeping my pipe going. DO NOT RUSH THE PIPE!!!
I also had no idea what I was doing when I got started. One thing I am glad I did, albeit not knowing any differently, was to start with english blends rather than aromatics. I feel this allowed me to train my pallet to discern tobacco flavours rather than toppings or casings. I also instantly fell in love with english blends from the start. Others may have had a different experience, but I am glad this was mine.
You asked for the beginners journey: Just moved to Wyoming to slow down and enjoy life and freedom, having come from the least free state in the union. Being a cigarette & vape smoker, I wanted to smoke for pleasure now. I had a rough start without a tamper, not knowing quantity to put in the pipe, keeping it lit, getting a piece of tobacco stuck in the tube and not figuring that out for two different failed sessions, packing too tight where I burned everything, packing too loosely where I got very strong hits with a bowl of ash after two minutes. I've progressed - but slowly. Having an experienced smoker around would have been a blessing. Heck, I'd even pay to have a video session with one since I'd have to wear hiking boots to get to my neighbor. I never realized the skill needed for what I thought was a simple task. I'm humbled.
I started smoking a pipe back in 1971 influenced by my then, father in law! He was a lawyer and judge and enjoyed both pipes and cigars. I too, learned by doing mostly with occasional tips acquired at tobacco shops. Your point about taking the time and slowing down are key! I am 72 yrs. old now and relish the time contemplating life over a fine bowl of quality leaf! Thanks for the valuable reminder of the basics!
Having been interested in pipesmanship in college, I’m now picking this back up in my mid thirties. Thank you for the excellent advice and excellent channel!
Excellent advice, thank you. Having much more enjoyable time now I have slowed down. I used to smoke cigarettes and found it difficult to take my time, but now smoking a bowl takes me half an hour instead of 5 minutes!
Great thoughts. One further bit of advice i would offer is based on a mistake I’ve made, and something I have to intentionally curb further inclination toward. If you find something you like, buy some more. It is a constant temptation to always only be trying something new. New is great, but I need to slow down and make sure I have tobacco blends I really enjoy on hand. This also helps curb my tobacco acquisition frenzy.
I began smoking a pipe when I was fresh out of high school. I enjoyed the smell and the taste. However, there were no mentors for me. My estranged father left his pipes when he divorced my mother. Any pipe store I went to at the time was more interested in selling than teaching. And when advice was asked for, they would often attempt to bolster their egos by informing me what I should like and what I should not if I were to truly wanted to be a pipe smoker. This didn't sit well with me and so I stopped going. Eventually I stopped smoking at all. As I reach my mid-forties I find myself wanting to go back to it. I am pleased to see you and other smokers in communities like this assisting each other instead of trying to intimidate newcomers. I am learning a lot. Thank you!
I'm an off and on pipe smokers going back to the late 80's when I smoked a Dr Grabow and Captain Black's. I had to hide it from my parents so my college funding wouldn't be adversely effected. I've smoked off an on since then. My advice is to not fret the relight. So many new smokers want to smoke it to ashes with one light like the old codgers do. Which leads to smoking too fast and tongue bite. My enjoyment increased exponentially when I stopped caring about how many times I relit the pipe. Sit back, take your time and enjoy the moment.
It's just that wonderful feeling, finding a calm peaceful place, open a new tin, a new journey just sitting there smoking the pipe, letting the things and thoughts fly. As the rest of the world does Wat it does......
Love your channel very nice and straight forward Pipe oriented. I started pipe smoking in the 90s but since didn't have the knowledge I end up giving up. Now thanks to Internet I can enjoy this wonderful experience .
Just started smoking pipe. Found this cheap and terrible Fujima plastic pipe in my shed from the previous tenant. Bought Captain Black Royal and I love it and received my first compliment today of how good it smelled. I have already received tongue bite as well, 😅. To be expected surely. Anyhow I’m learning and will be purchasing a Peterson pipe for my first pipe. Going to lean on the “I’ll know it when I see it” attitude when going to make my purchase. Willing to accept any and all pointers! Thanks gentlemen!
hello I would just like to say I appreciate you making your videos. I'm 27 years old and I've been smoking cigars for years but have been interested in pipe smoking for a while now. I was watching your videos last night and subscribed to your channel. I went to my local tobacconist and bought a pipe and a cherry blend tobacco today and I'm in love. I love your videos talking about faith reading General discussion acting like a proper gentleman I think that that's lacking today. I look forward to spending time on your website looking through your products and watching your videos in the future. thank you
Hello I just found you a few days ago your page popped up as a recommendation. I am taking the small steps getting back into the hobby. I came into the hobby on my own no one in my family smoked pipes. I found Mutton Chop Piper and his vids pretty much taught me the basics. I love what you do for the community. You are very knowledgeable and you give an honest opinion without bias. I feel that is the best way to help people who are beginners or on the fence. Thank you for all you do for the community.
Im still in the first month with my pipe. Coming from years with the cigar a lot of the points you make are the same. I enjoy my reflective solitude and a good smoke is a part of it. Its starting to come together. Im getting the flow of it and the flavor from the blends. Just having and easier and more enjoyable experience. Thanks to you and other great teachers in the pipe community for the knowledge.
Enjoyed your video and helpful reminders. I've recently returned to pipe smoking, after a some 40 year break. Back in my late 20's I inherited some briar pipes that my father (WW II vet) smoked, and smoked them for a couple of years, while children were young. For over 20 years our family has vacationed together annually at Cocoa Beach. My sons always enjoyed a cigar or two, but I declined to partake. Recently, at the urging of my wife, one of my son's bought me a briar pipe, similar to my father's, thinking I'd smoke a pipe with them when they enjoyed cigars...hence my return to occasional pipe smoking. I'd forgotten how enjoyable it was and, now, have the time in retirement to do so. I added a second pipe, to alternate, which is a Savinelli Roma Rusticated 606 KS, and enjoy both filtered and non-filtered.
Very instructive, and I appreciate all your advice. Thank you. One thing I came across upon starting my pipe smoking journey was heating up my pipe to the point of not wanting to touch the bowl. But slowing down and really enjoying the taste of my blend has helped me out with that problem, immensely. Thanks again, keep doing what you are doing.
Great video, Alan. I agree, everyone's pipe smoking journey should, indeed, be their own. Videos such as yours provide a wealth of insight and information, it is so very important that new pipe smokers understand to follow what interests them; types of pipes, flavor of tobaccos, etc... as opposed to sticking with what's popular. Don't be afraid to try new things, even if they are not enjoyed by the majority, one may be surprised.
What a wonderful video, thank you. There is a lot of great advice here. The area of your home where you filmed this looks warm and inviting. I love the restful vibe.
Ex heavy cigarette smoker (1-2 packs a day) switched to pipe smoking ~2 years ago. I mainly switched because my cardio was really bad and i started coughing more and more. Coughing stopped immediatly and my cardio got waaay better. All around feel much healthier now. I dont know what science/doctors say, but the change from inhaling deep into the lungs to mouth smoking pipes was tremendous for me.
As an ex cigarette smoker how does the nicotine in pipe tobacco affect you? I currently smoke cigarettes and vape and to be honest neither of those two things gives the same result as it did in the beginning. To me this isn't a big problem, I don't smoke because I like getting head rushes lol. But I am still curious as to what you have noticed
@@bennett7658 i think the inhaling part of cigarettes gives the harder and faster kick, but i feel the nicotin rush may be stronger in pipe tobacco after a while, once your mouth absorbs it, because you smoke longer on your pipe and i think the nicotine in a bowl is stronger/more. Also it depends on how fast and hot you smoke your pipe. You have more control i feel.
Once again great video. Very sage advice that I wish I had when I started down the pipe road. I also had the same experience with Seattle Pipe Club blends. I let them on the shelf nearly 2 years and when I revisited them a whole new world of flavor opened up for me.
I started smoking a pipe on Aug 12, 2022. I thank you and George Bruno. Has been an amazing journey so far and another great hobby that has brought me joy to life. So many flavors and moments have entered my life over these last few months. My latest issue has been getting the pipe to hot during my enjoyment. To many toks on an evening I return home from work. I will continue to learn as I might have all my pipes burned the inside. Need to look up on how to fix. Have 9 pipes and 25 tins waiting for me to introduce myself. Thank you for your work!
Twenty years ago I walked into a Tobacco shop and bought a corncob pipe and a few pouch blends. I mostly just smoked it while on three week backpacking trips. Ten years later I bought my first briars at a Flea Market that I still have today. I knew nothing of tinned tobaccos, McClelland, Sutlif, The Country Squire. It was Captain Black, Borkrum Riff, and other bulk Wal-Mart items. Fast forward to 2017. I bought an estate lot of pipes and I got tins of tobacco with the pipes. I got my first English blend with it. Now in 2021 I ordered two more estate lots and refurbished the pipes. In one lot there was a Savenelli D'Oro lightly smoked. In another a Dracula Peterson. Along with Whitehall's, Norwood's, and unnamed pipes of artisan fashion. I learned that I'm a English Blend guy. The Latakia is a flavor I savor! Thank you.
Thanks for this. I had my first smoke last night and the very first thing that I have learnt is that pipe smoking demands that you must slow down and take your time. I enjoyed the smoking experience, a Gawith Hoggarth 'Spirit of Scotland', very much and look forward to discovering more tobaccos over the years.
Very informative and enjoyable! Some good points that I never thought of.... I am certain these will increase my smoking pleasure! Thank you for posting!
I am new at pipe smoking, I really appreciate the knowledge that you have imparted concerning the important details of how to best enjoy a true smoking experience, thank you so much.
Great video. I struggle with PAD(Pipe acquiring disease) and smoking to fast. I often think beginners watch these veteran YTPC and see their vast collections of pipes and think that is what you need to enjoy pipes. I wish I could go back and just buy a good 7 or 10 day rotation of workhorse pipes with good value but not necessarily high price. I would have focused more on cellaring and acquiring premium tobaccos and learn to slow down everytime to enjoy them more.
Appreciate seeing someone committed to setting initial expectations for people beginning to learn to smoke a pipe. I remember learning so much in my first job post-college at Georgetown Tobacco and Pipe during the two years I worked with them. Your guidance is dead-on, especially with respect to "slow down." So many of the type-A customers we served struggled to enjoy smoking a pipe, because their lives and lifestyles didn't allow them those pauses in their days to enjoy it. My one addition would be to stock up mightily on Long's pipe cleaners and not be thrifty about using them, especially at the first hint of a gurgle. They are the most important of consumables! I would love some detail on your Madeira. Never had it, but soon hope to.
All great points! Especially TAKING YOUR TIME! I know when I first was learning I had only you tube to learn from and I didn't know how to pack the bowl of my dr. gabow pipe I smoked it for a while but it always seemed too smoke too wet and hot I ended up saling it to a fellow soldier and I tried a cob pipe and very quick burned a hole straight through the side and it wasn't until I went to Kentucky to visit my uncle that I met a man that taught the art to me he was a Amish fellow and I had taken out some tobacco and was loading up another cob I had just bought and as I loaded it he came to me and asked if he could teach me how to pack and I learned that day how enjoyable it could be with proper teacher and a willingness to learn how to smoke a pipe. The older gentleman got my address and we wrote each other about a year but now has passed as his wife wrote me telling me he went to be with the lord. while I was stationed in Hawaii I still have that pipe that I enjoyed with him and occasionally pull it out and smoke it and every time someone will pull up in the driveway whether it be my mail man or whoever and I always get a complement.
Good Evening Dr. Harrelson. I caught a replay of your interview with George Bruno. That motivated me to purchase my first pipe and a couple tobaccos from a local Shoppe ( Savinelle 626). My journey begins….
Very informative and certainly helpful. Very true to settle into the blends and daunting? Ones pallet and taste surly develop and change over time for me at least! Thank you for your presentations and please continue with them!
Tried getting into pipe smoking back in 08-09 when I was in the Army, but didn't have access to all these great videos, nor the time. Just started up again, smoking what I could get near me, i.e. Captain Black. Just found out there is a tobacco shop/cigar lounge that focuses on cigars with some pipes and pipe tobacco. Just picked up my first tin of Petersons My Mixture 965 and immediately fell in love with it on the first smoke. Thanks for all you do, guys like The Pipe Cottage, Spurgeon Piper and so on and so forth.
I am 24 and I have smoked herbs for longer than I can mention however recently I have gotten into tobacco pipe smoking considering both activities have you puffing and contemplating, I have already begun to enjoy it thus far however this video as well as a video the creator was in on another channel, has added greater to the pleasurable experience of relaxing with a pipe!! Would love to see a livestream sometime where everyone can smoke and ask questions as a community
What no iPad? Great content!!! Your narratives are like story telling from a great story teller. Ah, pipe smoking...good friends, food, conversation, and drink (bourbon). For myself, I still write with a fountain pen, read real books that one can make notes in. I will be looking forward to listen to your narratives. We have lost so much in this time.
As I stated in another video, there is a lack of quality pipe and pipe tobacconists near me in Michigan, (Still searching, but I will make the trek to Flint per your suggestion) so videos like this and a great community of people are where I'm learning the most. As an example of that; I just purchased some Peterson Early Morning from the online store, per yours and a lot of others recommendation, can't wait to try it out. So thanks to you and the community for being so helpful.
Randy I am in grand rapids michigan. A I have just started to smoke a pipe. I am finding that it is very difficult to find local vendors. If you do in fact find any please let me know and I will do the same for you.
@Todd Placer I don't know of any out towards Grand Rapids, but there's a small cigar and pipe shop in Dundee near the big Cabela store, it's a decent little shop and the last time I was there they were expanding their pipe and tobacco selections, including bulk tobaccos. That said, do yourself a favor and make the trip to Paul's in Flint. Amazing shop, amazing owner and staff, huge selection of pipes, including Cayuga brand which they make there in store. They also have a decent selection of tobaccos. A wonderful experience with a fair amount of history, ask to see the workshop and museum if you go.
@@randymicallef3545 I’m in Michigan too, in the Thumb. Not much here. I need to make another trip to Paul’s in Flint soon. I’ve been once, but didn’t have the time to really take it all in. I’ll have to check out the place in Dundee. There is a nice cigar and pipe store in Bay City, Timothy’s Fine Cigars.
@Jacob Hanby Nice, I don't get to the thumb too often but my job gets me up there a few times a year. Next adventure there I'll have to pop into that shop.
A bit late to the club, but I just got a pipe and a bag of Captain Black original and cherry! The tobacco shop I went to did not have much to pick from. Cheers from TN!
Great video again, and nice intro/outro music as well, very fitting. I do agree very much so with what you said about coming back to a blend if you don’t like it. My favorite blend Elizabethan was like that for me, I did not like it at first, then four months later it became my favorite. Also if you first try a pipe like me, don’t give up after trying one style of blends. I wanted so bad to be an aromatic guy but they bit the heck out of me. Then I fell in love with VaPers and English. Don’t give up!
Excellent points and presentation. If I could go back to beginning of my own pipe journey, I wish someone would have pointed me to some quality leaf, I know it would have made things more enjoyable instead of having discovered that so late into the hobby. Thank you sir and be well, JB.
Great video. You talked about being willing to learn but I would also add similarly not to make assumptions about what you will and won't like. When I started smoking I had an idea in my head about what pipe shapes and tobacco blends that I would prefer and that did not bear out. You must be open to new experiences and not bind yourself to any preconceptions you might have had before your started.
I wish I had watched this a year or so, when I rekindled my pipe dream. I started as a 14 year old, and came back after many decades of just Cigars. Switching, or rotating, one's pipes is important. I burned up a cob and all but ruined a meerschaum lined pipe before I knew this. "Slow down!" is also a key point that I had to learn the hard way. Good advise. Cheers.
I found pipe smoking recently about 2 months ago packed a cob with some EMP, loved it thank lord for internet for helping me learn this wonderful, relaxing art
I have never smoked a pipe. But have great interest in becoming a pipe smoker and am in the process of gaining knowledge on the subject and hope to soon start. Watching videos like yours are helpful. Thank you
I started smoking the pipe many years ago, while in the military, and I remember really enjoying it. Alas, my better half did not approve of it and I made the decision to quit. That was some 20 odd years ago, and I find myself wanting to return to the pipe. I have spent some money on a quality pipe, and some on an inexpensive one to help me revive my interest as I make mistakes. I will definitely take your advice on taking it slow, taking the time to get it right. I also have a friend who is a regular pipe smoker, and I will lean on his expertise. I enjoy your content here very much and it has been helpful in my decision making.
65 year old newbie here....Grandpa smoked a pipe... i have a beard, and a friend thought a pipe would look good on me, so they got me one a couple of weeks ago (a small Dr Grabow (Lark?)... Now i want a Peterson quarter bent Bulldog, and a 4 panel Dunhill in the worst way ! Thank you for your videos and advice, ' tis much appreciated !
Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. Living in Idaho it is difficult to find a pipe tobacco shop, in order to ask questions. Keep up the wonderful work and God Bless!
Thank you for the advice, I am in my 3rd week of smoking a pipe and I keep catching myself rushing the experience when I know it would be better if I slowed down. I do want quality and I have learned you need different pipes. I got two, and probably will get another. Thanks for your video on the brands you enjoy, I have sweet dreams, and no bite delight being shipped right now.
Allen: I enjoy your videos and watch often. Although I have smoked a pipe since my early twenties more than 40 years ago, I stopped for no apparent reason that I can recall. After I came upon your channel you reminded me of the enjoyment of those days with my pipe. Back then, the internet was in the distant future, and there we few books on the topic that I knew about, and most importantly, I didn't know anyone who smoked a pipe. So I fumbled along in whatever way I could. I have now picked up an inexpensive pipe and hope to enjoy it as I did decades ago. I am amazed by the plethora of tobaccos that are available today, and I am trying to educate myself by learning the different styles and ingredients that can be had. It is mindboggling, and at the same time, a thoroughly enjoyable endeavor. Thanks so much for your advise and encouragement. Also I have to say that I really enjoy your wonderfully calm and impeccably southern gentlemanly demeanor. Being from New England I don't often get to experience Southern style and grace. Although my son and his family now live in Savannah it might be some time before these traits rubs off on him,,, if ever. : ) I have a suggestion for a video topic. In this video you mentioned that new smokers shouldn't be afraid to make mistakes, as they are usually valuable learning experiences. I would be very interested in hearing about the mistakes you have made in your smoking journey and what lessons you have learned. It would be a great way for your lessons to be passed on and would make new smokers realize that even long-time smokers were once working through the same things that they are facing. All the best to you.
Great points! I’d also add smoke slower than you think you should, tamp lighter than you think you should, pack your bowl looser than you think you should and dry your tobacco more than you think you should. Don’t worry about not smoking every bit of tobacco. Early on I struggled with all of these things. I started smoking a pipe in 2006 and discovered the ytpc much later. I persevered through lots of hot wet bowls! Great content as always! Stay well!
This has been incredibly helpful advice
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am a new pipe smoker and find this very helpful.
I love listening to you talk man. You have that old way about ya! Keep on keeping on, brother.
I've been a pipe smoker for almost 25 yrs now. I found that it was a rough go when I 1st began because I was still a teenager. Everyone thought there was some other pipe weed in my briar. I have pipes handed down from my grandfather who smoked them in ww2 and I never met him. While my father doesn't smoke a pipe, he was kind enough to give me my grandfather's when I was 18. I smoke them once a year. The day he returned from the war.
That’s great! I can’t think of a better reason or time to smoke those pipes.
@@thepipecottage3301 I have great uncles who fought in the war. For the fascists!
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Dear Allen,
Good day to you Sir. After discovering your channel yesterday morning, which was a wet and windy day here in the West Yorkshire countryside over here in England, I spent the rest of the day sat in my armchair watching your videos accompanied by my Churchwarden, a tin of Pertersons Night Cap and a bottle of Whiskey while listening to your calming, smooth and slow Southern tones and commentary.
In summary a fine Saturday spent in great company. It was a joy to discover your channel. Keep up the good work Sir and thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom.
I’m about three years into my pipe smoking journey. One valuable thing I have learned is that while I’m smoking a pipe I can’t seem to do much of anything other than to sit down, relax and enjoy. In an age of activity, busyness, distraction and noise quietly choosing which pipe and which blend to smoke, finding that quiet, sheltered place and then carefully go through the motions of filling the bowl and lighting up is a peaceful experience. It becomes a time of both physically and mentally winding down, a time of reflection and planning. It can also be a time of just being in the moment. I can’t think of many activities that can offer that
I'm only just starting my pipe smoking journey, and I've definitely found this to be the case. It's also been a great occasion to get outside and touch grass.
Quality can be found in a corn cob , Missouri corn cobs are a good start if you want to start pipe smoking , I have one and then I also have a Hardcastle bent , a Caramela rustic Savinelli , and three Falcon pipes of various styles, all good Quality pipes and very enjoyable for whatever occasion or mood that takes you , I give up smoking 38 years ago , I have now turned 71 , I was diagnosed with Prostrate cancer two years ago I am on medication, the consultant said just carry on enjoying your life , so I decided to take up smoking a pipe which is now and again I find it helps me relax and it takes you to another level of thinking 💭 it slows you down in a nice way into a thoughtfulness about things in life and the things around you , so like your video and your presentation delivered with a calming effect. Thank you 😊 for sharing your thoughts . A fan from England U K .
May you continue to have have many relaxing and peaceful smokes for many more years in good health!
God bless you sir
I have been enjoying your videos on Pipe Smoking and not only do you have wonderful information but your accent and delivery are most excellent.
Your channel will be a treasure for the YTPC for many years to come! Please keep at it!
My father, and his close friends were all pipe smokers. But, he passed away long before I was old enough to smoke, and his collection was given to them. I started pipe smoking when I became a senior in high school (pipes only, always hated the smell of cigarettes). That was about 1975. I gave up daily smoking in the early 80s, and got away from smoking at all. I recently decided to get back into it, and didn't know how much I forgot until I burnt my tongue several times. Thank you for your interesting and informative videos!
I'm just a few months into my journey as a pipe smoker, and I'm thankful for those of you who so readily share your wisdom and knowledge to helps folks like myself. What has become abundantly clear to me is that pipe smoking is not merely something you do, but it is a manner of life. That manner of life has an unwritten code. This is a patient man's endeavor; not something that will be mastered overnight, and there is great joy in the journey with great men and conversation along the way.
Love this “gentleman’s corner” style of video. Your voice is soothing and makes my brain calm down. Thank you
it seems to be a universal thing that pipe smokers are considered, articulate, well put together men. that is the main selling point to me... it's what i aspire to
DO NOT RUSH THE PIPE!!!
best part of the video, his intensity peaks and he's absolutely right. Every time I slowed down and gave each step it's required focus my diligence was rewarded with an easier more relaxing smoke. Every time I rushed even one step it severely compromised the relaxation and contemplation cause I had to focus on keeping my pipe going. DO NOT RUSH THE PIPE!!!
I just started smoking pipes this year, and I'm throughly enjoying the peace it brings
I also had no idea what I was doing when I got started. One thing I am glad I did, albeit not knowing any differently, was to start with english blends rather than aromatics. I feel this allowed me to train my pallet to discern tobacco flavours rather than toppings or casings. I also instantly fell in love with english blends from the start. Others may have had a different experience, but I am glad this was mine.
You asked for the beginners journey: Just moved to Wyoming to slow down and enjoy life and freedom, having come from the least free state in the union. Being a cigarette & vape smoker, I wanted to smoke for pleasure now. I had a rough start without a tamper, not knowing quantity to put in the pipe, keeping it lit, getting a piece of tobacco stuck in the tube and not figuring that out for two different failed sessions, packing too tight where I burned everything, packing too loosely where I got very strong hits with a bowl of ash after two minutes. I've progressed - but slowly. Having an experienced smoker around would have been a blessing. Heck, I'd even pay to have a video session with one since I'd have to wear hiking boots to get to my neighbor. I never realized the skill needed for what I thought was a simple task. I'm humbled.
I started smoking a pipe back in 1971 influenced by my then, father in law! He was a lawyer and judge and enjoyed both pipes and cigars. I too, learned by doing mostly with occasional tips acquired at tobacco shops. Your point about taking the time and slowing down are key! I am 72 yrs. old now and relish the time contemplating life over a fine bowl of quality leaf! Thanks for the valuable reminder of the basics!
Hi there..we're ur ancestors irish Scott's.. just going by ur name.
Having been interested in pipesmanship in college, I’m now picking this back up in my mid thirties. Thank you for the excellent advice and excellent channel!
Excellent advice, thank you. Having much more enjoyable time now I have slowed down. I used to smoke cigarettes and found it difficult to take my time, but now smoking a bowl takes me half an hour instead of 5 minutes!
Very insightful. My journey is now going on 16 years and I feel I am still a novice. I continue to learn, expand my pallet, and grow my collection.
This was absolutely enjoyable and informative. I could sit and listen to you tell some old time war stories and history while enjoying a pipe.
Great thoughts. One further bit of advice i would offer is based on a mistake I’ve made, and something I have to intentionally curb further inclination toward. If you find something you like, buy some more. It is a constant temptation to always only be trying something new. New is great, but I need to slow down and make sure I have tobacco blends I really enjoy on hand. This also helps curb my tobacco acquisition frenzy.
I began smoking a pipe when I was fresh out of high school. I enjoyed the smell and the taste. However, there were no mentors for me. My estranged father left his pipes when he divorced my mother. Any pipe store I went to at the time was more interested in selling than teaching. And when advice was asked for, they would often attempt to bolster their egos by informing me what I should like and what I should not if I were to truly wanted to be a pipe smoker. This didn't sit well with me and so I stopped going. Eventually I stopped smoking at all. As I reach my mid-forties I find myself wanting to go back to it. I am pleased to see you and other smokers in communities like this assisting each other instead of trying to intimidate newcomers. I am learning a lot. Thank you!
I'm an off and on pipe smokers going back to the late 80's when I smoked a Dr Grabow and Captain Black's. I had to hide it from my parents so my college funding wouldn't be adversely effected. I've smoked off an on since then. My advice is to not fret the relight. So many new smokers want to smoke it to ashes with one light like the old codgers do. Which leads to smoking too fast and tongue bite. My enjoyment increased exponentially when I stopped caring about how many times I relit the pipe. Sit back, take your time and enjoy the moment.
It's just that wonderful feeling, finding a calm peaceful place, open a new tin, a new journey just sitting there smoking the pipe, letting the things and thoughts fly.
As the rest of the world does Wat it does......
Love your southern accent, and your "slow down' attitude on pipe smoking... Best, LeRoy
That was a thoroughly enjoyable ten minutes.
This is immediately my favorite UA-cam channel.
Love your channel very nice and straight forward Pipe oriented.
I started pipe smoking in the 90s but since didn't have the knowledge I end up giving up. Now thanks to Internet I can enjoy this wonderful experience .
Just started smoking pipe. Found this cheap and terrible Fujima plastic pipe in my shed from the previous tenant. Bought Captain Black Royal and I love it and received my first compliment today of how good it smelled. I have already received tongue bite as well, 😅. To be expected surely. Anyhow I’m learning and will be purchasing a Peterson pipe for my first pipe. Going to lean on the “I’ll know it when I see it” attitude when going to make my purchase. Willing to accept any and all pointers! Thanks gentlemen!
hello I would just like to say I appreciate you making your videos. I'm 27 years old and I've been smoking cigars for years but have been interested in pipe smoking for a while now. I was watching your videos last night and subscribed to your channel. I went to my local tobacconist and bought a pipe and a cherry blend tobacco today and I'm in love. I love your videos talking about faith reading General discussion acting like a proper gentleman I think that that's lacking today. I look forward to spending time on your website looking through your products and watching your videos in the future. thank you
Hello I just found you a few days ago your page popped up as a recommendation. I am taking the small steps getting back into the hobby. I came into the hobby on my own no one in my family smoked pipes. I found Mutton Chop Piper and his vids pretty much taught me the basics. I love what you do for the community. You are very knowledgeable and you give an honest opinion without bias. I feel that is the best way to help people who are beginners or on the fence. Thank you for all you do for the community.
Quite a fulfilling sermon, Reverend. Thank you.
You are the man! I hope you enjoy making these as much as I’ve enjoyed watching.
And to you, sir! I raise my glass of tawny Port for your insights and willingness to pass on the information you've gleaned in your journey!
Cheers!
Im still in the first month with my pipe. Coming from years with the cigar a lot of the points you make are the same. I enjoy my reflective solitude and a good smoke is a part of it.
Its starting to come together. Im getting the flow of it and the flavor from the blends. Just having and easier and more enjoyable experience.
Thanks to you and other great teachers in the pipe community for the knowledge.
This i the second video of yours that I have watched, something about your presence makes the points your raise even more meaningful.
Enjoyed your video and helpful reminders. I've recently returned to pipe smoking, after a some 40 year break. Back in my late 20's I inherited some briar pipes that my father (WW II vet) smoked, and smoked them for a couple of years, while children were young. For over 20 years our family has vacationed together annually at Cocoa Beach. My sons always enjoyed a cigar or two, but I declined to partake. Recently, at the urging of my wife, one of my son's bought me a briar pipe, similar to my father's, thinking I'd smoke a pipe with them when they enjoyed cigars...hence my return to occasional pipe smoking. I'd forgotten how enjoyable it was and, now, have the time in retirement to do so. I added a second pipe, to alternate, which is a Savinelli Roma Rusticated 606 KS, and enjoy both filtered and non-filtered.
Very instructive, and I appreciate all your advice. Thank you. One thing I came across upon starting my pipe smoking journey was heating up my pipe to the point of not wanting to touch the bowl. But slowing down and really enjoying the taste of my blend has helped me out with that problem, immensely. Thanks again, keep doing what you are doing.
Great video, Alan. I agree, everyone's pipe smoking journey should, indeed, be their own. Videos such as yours provide a wealth of insight and information, it is so very important that new pipe smokers understand to follow what interests them; types of pipes, flavor of tobaccos, etc... as opposed to sticking with what's popular. Don't be afraid to try new things, even if they are not enjoyed by the majority, one may be surprised.
What a wonderful video, thank you. There is a lot of great advice here. The area of your home where you filmed this looks warm and inviting. I love the restful vibe.
Ex heavy cigarette smoker (1-2 packs a day) switched to pipe smoking ~2 years ago. I mainly switched because my cardio was really bad and i started coughing more and more.
Coughing stopped immediatly and my cardio got waaay better. All around feel much healthier now. I dont know what science/doctors say, but the change from inhaling deep into the lungs to mouth smoking pipes was tremendous for me.
As an ex cigarette smoker how does the nicotine in pipe tobacco affect you? I currently smoke cigarettes and vape and to be honest neither of those two things gives the same result as it did in the beginning. To me this isn't a big problem, I don't smoke because I like getting head rushes lol. But I am still curious as to what you have noticed
@@bennett7658 i think the inhaling part of cigarettes gives the harder and faster kick, but i feel the nicotin rush may be stronger in pipe tobacco after a while, once your mouth absorbs it, because you smoke longer on your pipe and i think the nicotine in a bowl is stronger/more. Also it depends on how fast and hot you smoke your pipe. You have more control i feel.
Once again great video. Very sage advice that I wish I had when I started down the pipe road. I also had the same experience with Seattle Pipe Club blends. I let them on the shelf nearly 2 years and when I revisited them a whole new world of flavor opened up for me.
I started smoking a pipe on Aug 12, 2022. I thank you and George Bruno. Has been an amazing journey so far and another great hobby that has brought me joy to life. So many flavors and moments have entered my life over these last few months. My latest issue has been getting the pipe to hot during my enjoyment. To many toks on an evening I return home from work. I will continue to learn as I might have all my pipes burned the inside. Need to look up on how to fix. Have 9 pipes and 25 tins waiting for me to introduce myself. Thank you for your work!
Corn Cobb burns cooler
Twenty years ago I walked into a Tobacco shop and bought a corncob pipe and a few pouch blends.
I mostly just smoked it while on three week backpacking trips.
Ten years later I bought my first briars at a Flea Market that I still have today.
I knew nothing of tinned tobaccos, McClelland, Sutlif, The Country Squire. It was Captain Black, Borkrum Riff, and other bulk Wal-Mart items.
Fast forward to 2017. I bought an estate lot of pipes and I got tins of tobacco with the pipes. I got my first English blend with it.
Now in 2021 I ordered two more estate lots and refurbished the pipes.
In one lot there was a Savenelli D'Oro lightly smoked. In another a Dracula Peterson. Along with Whitehall's, Norwood's, and unnamed pipes of artisan fashion.
I learned that I'm a English Blend guy. The Latakia is a flavor I savor!
Thank you.
Thanks for this. I had my first smoke last night and the very first thing that I have learnt is that pipe smoking demands that you must slow down and take your time. I enjoyed the smoking experience, a Gawith Hoggarth 'Spirit of Scotland', very much and look forward to discovering more tobaccos over the years.
Very informative and enjoyable! Some good points that I never thought of.... I am certain these will increase my smoking pleasure! Thank you for posting!
I am new at pipe smoking, I really appreciate the knowledge that you have imparted concerning the important details of how to best enjoy a true smoking experience, thank you so much.
Great video. I struggle with PAD(Pipe acquiring disease) and smoking to fast. I often think beginners watch these veteran YTPC and see their vast collections of pipes and think that is what you need to enjoy pipes. I wish I could go back and just buy a good 7 or 10 day rotation of workhorse pipes with good value but not necessarily high price. I would have focused more on cellaring and acquiring premium tobaccos and learn to slow down everytime to enjoy them more.
Appreciate seeing someone committed to setting initial expectations for people beginning to learn to smoke a pipe. I remember learning so much in my first job post-college at Georgetown Tobacco and Pipe during the two years I worked with them. Your guidance is dead-on, especially with respect to "slow down." So many of the type-A customers we served struggled to enjoy smoking a pipe, because their lives and lifestyles didn't allow them those pauses in their days to enjoy it. My one addition would be to stock up mightily on Long's pipe cleaners and not be thrifty about using them, especially at the first hint of a gurgle. They are the most important of consumables! I would love some detail on your Madeira. Never had it, but soon hope to.
All great points! Especially TAKING YOUR TIME! I know when I first was learning I had only you tube to learn from and I didn't know how to pack the bowl of my dr. gabow pipe I smoked it for a while but it always seemed too smoke too wet and hot I ended up saling it to a fellow soldier and I tried a cob pipe and very quick burned a hole straight through the side and it wasn't until I went to Kentucky to visit my uncle that I met a man that taught the art to me he was a Amish fellow and I had taken out some tobacco and was loading up another cob I had just bought and as I loaded it he came to me and asked if he could teach me how to pack and I learned that day how enjoyable it could be with proper teacher and a willingness to learn how to smoke a pipe. The older gentleman got my address and we wrote each other about a year but now has passed as his wife wrote me telling me he went to be with the lord. while I was stationed in Hawaii I still have that pipe that I enjoyed with him and occasionally pull it out and smoke it and every time someone will pull up in the driveway whether it be my mail man or whoever and I always get a complement.
Good Evening Dr. Harrelson. I caught a replay of your interview with George Bruno. That motivated me to purchase my first pipe
and a couple tobaccos from a local Shoppe ( Savinelle 626).
My journey begins….
What an informative video. A couple of questions I had in my mind have now been answered. Many thanks from The UK.
Very informative and certainly helpful. Very true to settle into the blends and daunting? Ones pallet and taste surly develop and change over time for me at least! Thank you for your presentations and please continue with them!
Proper southern gentleman. Subscribed.
Tried getting into pipe smoking back in 08-09 when I was in the Army, but didn't have access to all these great videos, nor the time. Just started up again, smoking what I could get near me, i.e. Captain Black. Just found out there is a tobacco shop/cigar lounge that focuses on cigars with some pipes and pipe tobacco. Just picked up my first tin of Petersons My Mixture 965 and immediately fell in love with it on the first smoke. Thanks for all you do, guys like The Pipe Cottage, Spurgeon Piper and so on and so forth.
Wonderful Video! You were my first resource on my pipe journey.
Slow down is the best advice ever. Take your time to develop a slow and easy rhythm. Enjoy the moment.
I am 24 and I have smoked herbs for longer than I can mention however recently I have gotten into tobacco pipe smoking considering both activities have you puffing and contemplating, I have already begun to enjoy it thus far however this video as well as a video the creator was in on another channel, has added greater to the pleasurable experience of relaxing with a pipe!! Would love to see a livestream sometime where everyone can smoke and ask questions as a community
I'm on and off pipe smoker for the last 25+ years . Thanks for sharing love your channel.
What no iPad? Great content!!! Your narratives are like story telling from a great story teller. Ah, pipe smoking...good friends, food, conversation, and drink (bourbon). For myself, I still write with a fountain pen, read real books that one can make notes in. I will be looking forward to listen to your narratives. We have lost so much in this time.
Wonderful words and thoughts, thank you very much!
Greetings from Germany!👍
Nicely done sir. Enjoy it immensely
As I stated in another video, there is a lack of quality pipe and pipe tobacconists near me in Michigan, (Still searching, but I will make the trek to Flint per your suggestion) so videos like this and a great community of people are where I'm learning the most. As an example of that; I just purchased some Peterson Early Morning from the online store, per yours and a lot of others recommendation, can't wait to try it out. So thanks to you and the community for being so helpful.
Randy I am in grand rapids michigan. A I have just started to smoke a pipe. I am finding that it is very difficult to find local vendors. If you do in fact find any please let me know and I will do the same for you.
@Todd Placer I don't know of any out towards Grand Rapids, but there's a small cigar and pipe shop in Dundee near the big Cabela store, it's a decent little shop and the last time I was there they were expanding their pipe and tobacco selections, including bulk tobaccos. That said, do yourself a favor and make the trip to Paul's in Flint. Amazing shop, amazing owner and staff, huge selection of pipes, including Cayuga brand which they make there in store. They also have a decent selection of tobaccos. A wonderful experience with a fair amount of history, ask to see the workshop and museum if you go.
I am planning a day trip for sure thanks Randy
@@randymicallef3545 I’m in Michigan too, in the Thumb. Not much here. I need to make another trip to Paul’s in Flint soon. I’ve been once, but didn’t have the time to really take it all in. I’ll have to check out the place in Dundee.
There is a nice cigar and pipe store in Bay City, Timothy’s Fine Cigars.
@Jacob Hanby Nice, I don't get to the thumb too often but my job gets me up there a few times a year. Next adventure there I'll have to pop into that shop.
More videos please. Don't quit on us, Dr Allen
I smoke a pipe in order to slow down. I live a hectic life and the pipe is a beautiful way to slow down and get perspective.
Very enjoyable and great points thank you
A bit late to the club, but I just got a pipe and a bag of Captain Black original and cherry! The tobacco shop I went to did not have much to pick from. Cheers from TN!
Great video again, and nice intro/outro music as well, very fitting. I do agree very much so with what you said about coming back to a blend if you don’t like it. My favorite blend Elizabethan was like that for me, I did not like it at first, then four months later it became my favorite. Also if you first try a pipe like me, don’t give up after trying one style of blends. I wanted so bad to be an aromatic guy but they bit the heck out of me. Then I fell in love with VaPers and English. Don’t give up!
Good advice for the newbies.
Excellent points and presentation.
If I could go back to beginning of my own pipe journey, I wish someone would have pointed me to some quality leaf, I know it would have made things more enjoyable instead of having discovered that so late into the hobby. Thank you sir and be well, JB.
Sound advice. Time to sit back, enjoy, relax and be at one with your pipe.
Enjoyed your video! Great information!
Many thanks from Poland
The most helpful beginner video yet!!
Great video. You talked about being willing to learn but I would also add similarly not to make assumptions about what you will and won't like. When I started smoking I had an idea in my head about what pipe shapes and tobacco blends that I would prefer and that did not bear out. You must be open to new experiences and not bind yourself to any preconceptions you might have had before your started.
I wish I had watched this a year or so, when I rekindled my pipe dream.
I started as a 14 year old, and came back after many decades of just Cigars.
Switching, or rotating, one's pipes is important.
I burned up a cob and all but ruined a meerschaum lined pipe before I knew this.
"Slow down!" is also a key point that I had to learn the hard way.
Good advise. Cheers.
I found pipe smoking recently about 2 months ago packed a cob with some EMP, loved it thank lord for internet for helping me learn this wonderful, relaxing art
I have never smoked a pipe. But have great interest in becoming a pipe smoker and am in the process of gaining knowledge on the subject and hope to soon start. Watching videos like yours are helpful. Thank you
Nice one! Cheers!
The smoothest voice on UA-cam. If voice was handwriting it would be a smooth cursive in his case.
I’m a beginner pipe smoker, your video was greatly appreciated. Thank you Bob
Thank you. Excellent video
Thank you, this was refreshing!
A lot of good information. Thanks for sharing.
I started smoking the pipe many years ago, while in the military, and I remember really enjoying it. Alas, my better half did not approve of it and I made the decision to quit. That was some 20 odd years ago, and I find myself wanting to return to the pipe. I have spent some money on a quality pipe, and some on an inexpensive one to help me revive my interest as I make mistakes. I will definitely take your advice on taking it slow, taking the time to get it right. I also have a friend who is a regular pipe smoker, and I will lean on his expertise.
I enjoy your content here very much and it has been helpful in my decision making.
As a young fella that’s getting back into it, I thank you sir
65 year old newbie here....Grandpa smoked a pipe...
i have a beard, and a friend thought a pipe would look good on me, so they got me one a couple of weeks ago (a small Dr Grabow (Lark?)...
Now i want a Peterson quarter bent Bulldog, and a 4 panel Dunhill in the worst way !
Thank you for your videos and advice, ' tis much appreciated !
I love ya drawl cobber. Amazing, high quality advice given, thank you. Oh the stained glass lamp, how I've always loved stained glass.
I love the way this man talks
Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. Living in Idaho it is difficult to find a pipe tobacco shop, in order to ask questions. Keep up the wonderful work and God Bless!
Good information for beginners, I have been at this for a while but wish I would’ve had this information when I started smoke slow and enjoy
Great advice !!!
You are just on point, Sir!
Thank you for the advice, I am in my 3rd week of smoking a pipe and I keep catching myself rushing the experience when I know it would be better if I slowed down. I do want quality and I have learned you need different pipes. I got two, and probably will get another. Thanks for your video on the brands you enjoy, I have sweet dreams, and no bite delight being shipped right now.
This man is a true legend in my opinion
God bless the Southern lifestyle
Luv it!
Learned a lot from you! Thank you so much!
I learned “ slow down “ today lol. The bowl I packed earlier today lasted 3 hours
Allen:
I enjoy your videos and watch often. Although I have smoked a pipe since my early twenties more than 40 years ago, I stopped for no apparent reason that I can recall.
After I came upon your channel you reminded me of the enjoyment of those days with my pipe. Back then, the internet was in the distant future, and there we few books on the topic that I knew about, and most importantly, I didn't know anyone who smoked a pipe. So I fumbled along in whatever way I could. I have now picked up an inexpensive pipe and hope to enjoy it as I did decades ago.
I am amazed by the plethora of tobaccos that are available today, and I am trying to educate myself by learning the different styles and ingredients that can be had. It is mindboggling, and at the same time, a thoroughly enjoyable endeavor. Thanks so much for your advise and encouragement. Also I have to say that I really enjoy your wonderfully calm and impeccably southern gentlemanly demeanor. Being from New England I don't often get to experience Southern style and grace. Although my son and his family now live in Savannah it might be some time before these traits rubs off on him,,, if ever. : )
I have a suggestion for a video topic. In this video you mentioned that new smokers shouldn't be afraid to make mistakes, as they are usually valuable learning experiences. I would be very interested in hearing about the mistakes you have made in your smoking journey and what lessons you have learned. It would be a great way for your lessons to be passed on and would make new smokers realize that even long-time smokers were once working through the same things that they are facing.
All the best to you.
that is hell of a collection if pipes