i always find that having a semi acidic bev. on hand helps stave off any unpleasantness on the tongue. my drink of choice in life is diet coke and it creates enough acidity in the mouth to eliminate any alkaline effects for me. even just a sip or two during a bowl.
YMMV of course, also i...
check out the vauen quixx pipes. i just picked up an estate one on the cheap just because i love the way it looks. i got the black with clear acrylic one. not the most ergonomic pipe, but it sure looks "tactical"
Just buy a pipe that calls your name. With time your preferences will become more refined (usually).
I have a pretty eclectic mix of pipes; im particularly attracted to more bizarre shapes, but traditional shapes can really catch my eye too. two pf my favorite pipes are a no nonsense lovat and...
I actually never bought one. I was at that store recently and they still have them! i came here to double check if i had ever posted about it or not.... seems like i might have a new pipe pretty soon :)
once i pick mine up i'll post pics
the only flaw i could see when i was there was that the...
in response to the original question: Hobbits weed is a decent Aromatic, if a tad on the plain/bland side. It's sweet and tastes as advertized (cherry I believe) but it gets old fast. Very simple flavor with little to no complexity. GREAT room note though. I wouldn't discourage trying it, but I...
Over at www.lilbrown.com they have their private label savinelli pipes on sale at half price. $24.95 for a sav?! Count me in. Get em while you can boys. I just ordered two!
I have watched numerous "how to pack a pipe" videos, and it is always very difficult to judge how hard they are pressing the tobacco into the bowl so I've just been doing the least packing possible. I've seen many where they are using much more force so I figured I would try. Nothing that...
I've been smoking for almost 4 years now, and believed that I had figured out a halfway decent way to pack my pipe. I generally packed loser than I thought I should etc. just for giggles, lately ive been packing much tighter than I am inclined to, and I have had nothing but pleasant results :P...