Pipe Smoking

BigDuffman

After wandering into the emporium of man that is James Foxes opposite Trinity, myself and a few of the boys have recently taken up pipe smoking.

Tis a fine and noble hobby. I have never smoked ciggarettes, although I used to puff away on a cigar at special occasions. But I must say it is thoroughly enjoyable and as I recently discovered a great talking point with the girlies, 24 and smoking a pipe must make me appear more sophisticated?!;)

Any other pipe smokers out there?

TouchingVirus

In truth I'd rather be seen as having a healthy pair of lungs even if the trade off is appearing less sophisticated that one who smokes a pipe.

That said, there's something a tad awesome about somebody who smokes a pipe. My grandad did it and it just fascinated me. The aroma from Condor tobacco was certainly the nicest of any tobacco product I have ever smelled and way better than cigarettes. The only aroma nicer than it is marajuana IMO but they do all have that "I'm in your throat, stinging it and giving you cancer" experience so it's not like I purposely breath it all in :P

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

you don't inhale pipe smoke, so your lungs will be fine

BigDuffman

No inhaling so its just your tongue that will get it!

Yeah its all about the aroma. Petersons have an Xmas mix that smells of cinamon and vanilla!

TouchingVirus

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

you don't inhale pipe smoke, so your lungs will be fine

Well consider me schooled It still isn't for me though

Galvasean

My uncle smokes apipe. It looks quite cool. Wouldn't be for me though. I only ever smoke the occasional big cigar on a very special occasion. It's the flavour I like.That said, pipes usually smell pretty good.

Hail 2 Da Thief

I use to love the smell of the smoke from my uncles pipe when I was a young lad. He use to visit to Norn Iron every christmas so when ever I get the scent of a pipe these days it reminds me of christmas.

OldGoat

Yayyyyy pipe! Perfect for those occasions when I don't have enough time to enjoy a cigar.

blackbird98

for a minute there, I thought this thread was about oral sex!!!!!!

did you ever hear anybody saying "I wonder does she smoke the pipe?"

illicit007

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

you don't inhale pipe smoke, so your lungs will be fine

My Grandfather smoked a pipe most of his adult life and died outta lung cancer.

I don't think 'your lungs will be fine' if you smoke a pipe.

That being said everything in strict moderation aye boys, still wouldn't mind smoking a pipe myself once in a blue moon if it got me a bit more pooty tang.

BigDuffman

In fairness I know people who have never drank / smoked in their life and ended up with throat cancer! But obviously any form of smoking will heighthen chances which is not good! But one could say a lesser of two evils.

Your aslo not going to be smoking a "20 a day" amount.

PK2008

Sophisiticated? Tbh if I saw a 24 year old smoking a pipe Id just think he was a douchebag..

SkepticOne

Swiss Tony knows what woman like. They like fine wines, Belgian chocolates, Hello magazine and the manly smell of a pipe.

magneticimpulse

SkepticOne wrote: »

Swiss Tony knows what woman like. They like fine wines, Belgian chocolates, Hello magazine and the manly smell of a pipe.

Oh yeah we sure do!!!

Maybe its because im 30 year old single white female...but no I would never find this attractive. Then again, maybe 24 year old women like it?? Unless alot change between 1980 and 1986 I beg to differ.

BopNiblets

Posing is wrong kids.

BigDuffman

PK2008 wrote: »

Sophisiticated? Tbh if I saw a 24 year old smoking a pipe Id just think he was a douchebag..

Theres an age minimum on smoking pipes? If I came across someone using the word "douchebag" I'd think he was an Americanized fool....different strokes I suppose

I've heard people say the same thing about wearing "paddy hats" or brown shoes. Yet both are now "in fashion".

Its something I picked up on a whim and is now actually something I enjoy smoking..granted the off shoot of which being that it is unusual and most definitely a conversation starter. But then again so are obvious tatoos or clothing that strays out of the mainstream?

SkepticOne

Throat cancer: natures way of getting rid of posers.

the_syco

illicit007 wrote: »

My Grandfather smoked a pipe most of his adult life and died outta lung cancer.

I don't think 'your lungs will be fine' if you smoke a pipe.

Some people who smoked pipes inhaled, some people didn't.

=-=

For pipe smokers who don't inhale, tell your dentist that you smoke the pipe, as they can check your gums and tongue for early signs of gum cancer.

Dimitri

magneticimpulse wrote: »

Oh yeah we sure do!!!

Maybe its because im 30 year old single white female...but no I would never find this attractive. Then again, maybe 24 year old women like it?? Unless alot change between 1980 and 1986 I beg to differ.

What? I thought Swiss Tony knows all!

Never smoked a pipe yet but I had decided that if I'm still smoking when I go completely bald I'd change over to a pipe. What tobacco are you smoking in it OP?

the_syco

Dimitri wrote: »

Never smoked a pipe yet but I had decided that if I'm still smoking when I go completely bald I'd change over to a pipe. What tobacco are you smoking in it OP?

Goto a shop such as Petersons, and say you smoke X, and they'll recommend Y. I smoke Golden Virginia rollies, and was suggested Mellow Virginia.

Dimitri

the_syco wrote: »

Goto a shop such as Petersons, and say you smoke X, and they'll recommend Y. I smoke Golden Virginia rollies, and was suggested Mellow Virginia.

Interesting, as a Golden Virginia smoker myself along with the odd box of Silk Cut Blue and the very very odd box of JPB's (reminds me of being young and knackerish) that could be a good place to start.

What's the etiquette with regards pipe smoking and drinking, I enjoy nothing more then a half decent black coffee with a rollie and I know brandy and cigars are a duo as old as the hills but what would you have with a pipe?

killerking

You are only entitled to smoke a pipe if you have footed turf, cycled to Croke Park the night before All-Ireland from Connemara and you can remember when Dev was Taoiseach.
Only tough wise old-timers can smoke pipes.

FruitLover

BigDuffman wrote: »

I'd think he was an Americanized fool

*ahem*

BigDuffman

Petersons / Foxes are a good place to start! Pipe after pints for me, never really drank whilst actually smoking! So not sure of the brandy + cigar equivalent. They do say to soak a good pipe in whiskey before you light her up though.

chicken fingers

OldGoat wrote: »

Yayyyyy pipe! Perfect for those occasions when I don't have enough time to enjoy a cigar.

This is my main problem with cigars. I smoke marlbro red, maybe 5 or 7 a day. 10 if I am drinking.
I usually have a couple of cuban or nicaraguan cigars in my man-bag (cringe at the word but I dont know how else to call it).
Nothing better than sitting back for an hour and a half and smoking a nice cigar with a drink and some friends. I love smoking on hot evenings, but really theres no point lighting up if you have any less than 30 mins, and I hate re-lighting a half burnt cigar from hours before.

Pipes, are alright. I feel that I am too young to pull it off though. Im 27.

FruitLover

You want one of these bad boys:

CDfm

I know a woman who smokes a pipe at home. She is around 40 or so.

Roomic Cube

Alrighty, been looking at getting into this myself, always loved the smell, and do enjoy a good cigar on occasions.

Don't get to Dublin much though, based in Waterford, does anyone know of anywhere around that supplies pipes and pipe tobacco? Also, does anyone have a preference for a particular type of pipe and why or what is good to start with?

the_syco

chicken fingers wrote: »

Pipes, are alright. I feel that I am too young to pull it off though. Im 27.

My mates say I pull it off quite well How smoked a few times in Fibbers. Helps me chill

Roomic Cube wrote: »

Also, does anyone have a preference for a particular type of pipe and why or what is good to start with?

A cheap one :P Should be able to get "2nd pipe" in Petersons - basically a pipe with defects. And I'm talking about really small defects. I had to have the one pointed out to me for the one I got. You can't put it into your mouth before buying it, though, obviously, but get one that you think you'll be comfortable with. No point getting one that you wouldn't be seen dead smoking, as you won't use it. There is usually a decent selection, for between €30 and €60. I think there was a mark somewhere on the one I bought.

GaillimhGuy1

Wouldnt mind giving it a go myself although never once smoked a cigarette. Would this be foolish so?

anyone know of a place in Galway to buy a pipe?

Roomic Cube

so I ended up going for a little spin with Fajitas! today to dublin, took a gander at Peterson, James Fox's and that cigar place on grafton street too.

There was a 20 percent sale on in Peterson so instead of getting a "2nd pipe" which is what I planned to do like OP, they recommended i get a normal new pipe because it worked out the same price as what a 2nd would be without the discount.

pic to follow when i get a mo!

OldGoat

Roomic Cube wrote: »

so I ended up going for a little spin with Fajitas! today to dublin

I too both blame and thank Fajitas! for leading me down the path to pipedom.:)

Roomic Cube

Fajitas! bringing pipes to all. :P



lil pic for ye

Fajitas!

My aul fella is going to keep an eye out for that tobacco he was talking about last night, will give you a shout if/when it comes in!

Bottle_of_Smoke

Probably will inhale some smoke whether you intend to or not.

More importantly IMO - it will get you addicted to the drug in cigarettes - Nicotine, so don't surprised if you end up a social smoker and then an addict.

Roomic Cube

Fajitas! wrote: »

My aul fella is going to keep an eye out for that tobacco he was talking about last night, will give you a shout if/when it comes in!

ah yeah, forgot about that, it sounded pretty awesome though!

Bottle_of_Smoke

GaillimhGuy1 wrote: »

Wouldnt mind giving it a go myself although never once smoked a cigarette. Would this be foolish so?

anyone know of a place in Galway to buy a pipe?

Yes very foolish. You will get addicted to nicotine and you might find a pipe is awkward and turn to cigs.

Trust me as a nicotine addict - it is not worth it.

up for anything

Roomic Cube wrote: »

Fajitas! bringing pipes to all. :P



lil pic for ye

My father, a pipe smoker for the last 70 years, would take the piss out of you for that fancy yoke with the bendy stem.

As for those of you taking it up on a whim. DON'T! :rolleyes:

HellFireClub

BigDuffman wrote: »

After wandering into the emporium of man that is James Foxes opposite Trinity, myself and a few of the boys have recently taken up pipe smoking.

Tis a fine and noble hobby. I have never smoked ciggarettes, although I used to puff away on a cigar at special occasions. But I must say it is thoroughly enjoyable and as I recently discovered a great talking point with the girlies, 24 and smoking a pipe must make me appear more sophisticated?!;)

Any other pipe smokers out there?

To be honest, the only person I can see you being identified with at that age smoking a pipe is this knob-end...

LegacyUser

im in my 20s too & based in dublin but bought a pipe in a music shop on shop st in galway durin the xmas,, got tobacco in petersons but am havin trouble keepin it lighting,, anyone else havin same trouble?

OldGoat

Perhaps you've packed your tobacco too tight. Heres a useful guide.
http://www.smokingpipes.com/information/howto/packing.cfm

LegacyUser

cheers for that,,, anyone notice that unlike alot of other european cities there doesnt seem to be any pipe smokers clubs in dublin,, or are there?

Little Drummer Boy

Howya Lads,
Started smoking a pipe on and off about two years ago (im 23) have recently started smoking on a more regular basis. Nothing beats the relaxed feeling you get from smoking as pipe. From the very begining of cleaning the pipe out to packing the bowl and then actually smoking it. It's true what they say about pipe smokers being pensieve. At the moment im smoking Petersons DeLuxe, have previously soked a brand called Cassablanca(cherry). Any recomendations on a good aromatic would be very welcome.

p_ninja

Out of the aromatic Petersons tobaccos which are really the only quality tobaccos that are "widely" available in Ireland I prefer Sunset Breeze. I have smoked Luxury Blend, Deluxe, Connoisseurs choice and Sweet Killarney. Luxury blend would be my second choice out of that group and I would recommend you avoid Sweet Killarney as it has alot of tongue bite. That said I no longer smoke aromatics regularly and prefer English blends and Virginia's. Over time you will develop your own taste, like everthing else I guess.

Also as a side note try the tobacco reviews website, which is a mint of good info about decent tobacco... and the worlds best kept secret, Pipe Smoking.

Sky King

I'm with Bottle of Smoke on this one.

Think carefully before you make a decision to train yourself to have a craving for a carcinogen for the remainder of your life.

nesf

Sky King wrote: »

I'm with Bottle of Smoke on this one.

Think carefully before you make a decision to train yourself to have a craving for a carcinogen for the remainder of your life.

Pipe smoking is substantially different to cigarette smoking in terms of addiction potential. You get a much bigger spike and drop of nicotine levels in the blood from cigarettes causing a much stronger "addiction" reaction and craving. Smoking a pipe results in a much longer, smoother nicotine level in the blood, not a big spike, creating far less craving. This is why you see pipe smokers not having a pipe until the evening quite often while a cigarette smoker will fit in a cigarette any chance they get normally.

All this assumes you're not inhaling your pipe smoke of course, it's got to do with absorption differences between mouth and lungs and so on.

ToxicPaddy

Have a read of Stephen Fry's book and he goes on about his pipe smoking days and what his thoughts on it were.. An interesting read and he has an amazing grasp on the English language..

BigDuffman

nesf wrote: »

Pipe smoking is substantially different to cigarette smoking in terms of addiction potential.

+1

Great post.

ToxicPaddy wrote: »

Have a read of Stephen Fry's book and he goes on about his pipe smoking days and what his thoughts on it were.. An interesting read and he has an amazing grasp on the English language..

Must pick it up Stephen Fry is an absolute Gent.

Film company

I am a Pipe smoker but I don't think it should be encouraged. All smoking is harmful. Taking up pipes for show is the wrong motivation. I, personally smoke for the flavor and I also collect pipes. It is really not cool for a young man to smoke a pipe. Younger guys look a little pretentious to older pipe smokers if trying to impress the "girlies". Being a cool guy and healthy is what impresses them. Plus having nice smelling breath.

Solair

nota_bother wrote: »

cheers for that,,, anyone notice that unlike alot of other european cities there doesnt seem to be any pipe smokers clubs in dublin,, or are there?

It's completely illegal to smoke indoors in any workplace, so it's highly unlikely that any such club would exist in Ireland. Unless they just all stand outside smoking their pipes.

It's all very subjective, but I cannot stand the smell of pipe or cigar smoke. To my nose, it just stinks. I don't really see the attraction that some people have to the smell of turf smoke either. To me it just says there's something seriously wrong with your chimney as the smoke's leaking out into your living room.

Unless you're at least 80, or you have somehow been transported through a wormhole back to the 19th century you look ridiculous smoking a pipe.

You could also take up wearing a monocle.

OldGoat

To be fair there are plenty of first rate smoking areas.