There is a huge variety of pipe tobacco out there. This is a good thing for pipe smokers - we enjoy access to a huge variety. For someone new to pipe smoking all the choices can be overwhelming.
Try a variety of pipe tobaccos
Don't let someone steer you into one type of tobacco to try at first. Sometimes people will automatically encourage you to smoke aromatics or one of their "house blends." Buy a few small samples or a sampler. This is a great way to explore pipe tobacco. Pipe smoking is all about variety and experimentation.
The best selection of pipe tobacco is online
It is nice to support a good local tobacconist with your business but you'll find the best selection of pipe tobacco online.
More thoughts on choosing your first pipe tobacco are included in the video.
Contents of the Pipe Smoking 101 Video Series:
Pipe Smoking 101 Videos - Introduction to Pipe Smoking
This video introduces a 7-part series with tips and how-to's on smoking pipe tobacco.
Things You Need For Pipe Smoking
Pipe smoking requires more than just a pipe and tobacco. I provide a list of the other things you'll need that will be essential when exploring pipe smoking.
Choosing Your First Pipes
In this article and video I provide some advice and information on choosing your first pipes when new to pipe smoking.
Choosing Your First Pipe Tobacco
Some thoughts on navigating the endless selection of available pipe tobacco blends. Those new or experienced with pipe smoking will find some worthwhile tips here.
How to Fill Your Pipe With Tobacco
Filling a pipe properly is a challenge for those new to pipe smoking. In this video I show you a trick that has helped many learn to fill their pipes perfectly.
Properly Lighting Your Pipe
How to properly light your pipe. Pipe smoking is much easier if you start of the bowl right. Here I demonstrate with video how its done.
More Tips On Pipe Smoking
Some of the pipe smoking topics I touch on in this video include not puffing too hard, pipe smoking cadence, tamping, tongue bite, and keeping your pipe clean and dry.
Tongue Bite
Tongue bite is one of the few unpleasant things about pipe smoking. I tell you about its causes, how to avoid it, and how to treat it in the video.
The Air Pocket Method - Filling Your Pipe
A video demonstration of a great alternative way to fill your pipe. This one works well with flakes and provides a great smoke.
