A series of posts with basic tips that come in handy when smoking a pipe: from initial preparation, filling, lightning, smoking, cleaning and more.

The usual start is a mid-range pipe and some good aromatic tobacco. Shortly thereafter, another tobacco, a third,…,

When deciding to buy a pipe, we should like it, usually at first glance. We also have to decide whether to prefer a straight, slightly curved or heavily curved pipe. What color should it be and what finish should it have (smooth, rustic, sandy??).
Then we have to try it, how it lies in our hand, preferably how we handle it in our mouth.

Of course, let’s not forget: it is very important for a beginner what the first impressions will be after meeting a pipe and tobacco. If they are more negative and unfavorable at the beginning than positive and pleasant, then the will to smoke the pipe is likely to finish or disappear soon.

And tobacco? Initially, this will probably be something aromatic. Remember to buy: a tobacco tamper, cleaning sticks, filters (if you buy a pipe with a filter), use matches or a gas lighter for a pipe (one that has a flame burner at an angle).

To start smoking: there is nothing to wait for: when you have a pipe and tobacco, you sit down nicely, open a box or bag of tobacco, and enjoy the fantastic smell of tobacco that will spread when opening. Then you take a small pinch of the tobacco, that you can see its basic features (colors, fibers, etc.) – in short, to meet with him.

And then pack the pipe and light it. It may be a little awkward at first, but soon you will become real friend with pipe and tobacco(s).

Another thing about tobacco storage: Because smoking tobacco should always be little moist (not too dry and not too moist), you should also store it properly (if we are talking about keeping open tobacco, for a long period of time). In a well-sealed (glass) box or well-sealed glass jar, it will retain all its useful properties for a long time.

More info about pipes and other products for their use you can get at: Mosir Smoking Pipes – Facebook & Instagram & Etsy.