This is my current pipe and tobacco collection. Well, most of my pipes, one is MIA in NC and a few need new stems.
The majority of my pipes are Peterson, I got lucky on an estate sale and went all out to get my prized British Racing Green pipe from Ireland.
I only have briar pipes, not lucky enough to have anything else.
When I first started pipe smoking about 5 years ago I took a class and the guy showed me how to pack a bowl, light it, clean it, and insisted that I only ever use briar because “pair wood cracks, cob pipes are cheap, and meerschaum discolors”
Looking back, that man was basically an asshole.
Regardless this has become quite the hobby. I’m still learning what blends I enjoy and at what times.
I’m not an everyday smoker, a few times a month at most. It’s a treat and time to relax. I think I’d be a few times a week if we didn’t live in a no smoking building.
I will say this - my closet smells amazing. I know most people think of tobacco smelling like lit cigarettes or cigars but it’s not at all like that.
It smells almost leathery and sweet.
I didn’t know you could age it further but some of the stuff that comes a little wetter than others really sets up nicely after a year or so.
I have really learned a lot browsing the pipe community on tumblr and am really appreciative of the folks that have helped me get my setup going. I had no idea even how to store tobacco that didn’t come in a tin until recently.
So this post is really about how far I’ve come from one briar pipe and a tin of Peterson aromatic to a nice collection of both briar and tobacco.
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