Pipe Smoking

Dear Characters,

I've done a little research on smoking a pipe thanks to a few links I will add at the bottom.



First and foremost I've learned that smoking a pipe appears to be more healthy for you than actual cigarettes. To some smoking a pipe is an art, to all it is a relaxing experience. Wonderful aroma filling the air is the part of the point in the art of pipe smoking, as well as the taste. Truly this is an art of chemistry as you have various ways of experimenting with different brands of tobacco that will mix with the introduction of a new brand of tobacco if you choose not to completely clean your pipe after use. With this information present I do consider to stop smoking cigarettes for pipe smoking instead.

I was experimenting with a friend the other day and a few questions on "how to..." came up.

1. How to pack your pipe,

You pack your pipe slowly, always check to make sure there is never more resistance than sucking water from a straw when packing the tobacco. If there is, empty your pipe and restart. The bottom of your pipe should be loosely packed. You're not supposed to use your fingers when packing tobacco however, knowing the case of me and my friend we don't really have much of a choice until we purchase the proper tools. When you fill it to the top and there is little resistance you may now light your pipe!

2. How to light your pipe,

My friend had this down packed, you take a match and make circles around the top while gently puffing (you never inhale smoking a pipe). The first time you light a match you burn off the moisture on the top. From what I understand you're supposed to light a second match, however I can't see why the first one becomes inept. Light your damn pipe, peacefully.

3. Do pipes generally go out?

Yes, apparently every pipe smoker on average has to relight their pipe once. Don't try to puff more to keep it lit because then you're ruining the experience of the 'pipe'. My friend and I probably packed our pipes wrong, however, we're beginners.

4. Everything else,

Check out the links. These have everything mentioned above and more.

http://www.notsoboringlife.com/pipe-smoking/guide-to-pipe-smoking/
http://graemets.tripod.com/Safer_Smoking.htm
http://www.stop-smoking-updates.com/quitsmoking/smoking-and-your-health/other-health-hazards/pipes-are-safe-cigarette-smoking-is-injurious-to-health.htm