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  1. Bear100

    Uk Tobaccos

    To be honest, the cabbie mixture was a bit advanced for me, if that’s the right phrase? Being a newbie and only tried 1 or 2 tobaccos which have been aros it was a bit complex, not awful but a bit much I think. I think the others being flakes were a bit to damp and again being so green I lacked...
  2. Bear100

    Hello from SW England

    Welcome from Wales
  3. Bear100

    Uk Tobaccos

    Thanks everyone, I have ordered a sample pack from GQ :) SG Virginia flake, SG squadron, SG cabbie mixture and St James flake Cant wait to give them a try
  4. Bear100

    Uk Tobaccos

    Do not go gentle into that good night! ;)
  5. Bear100

    Uk Tobaccos

    Title edited for style. Rule 9. And welcome! -jpm I’m now starting my tobacco journey! As you may have read in my few meagre posts I’m very new to pipe smoking, first tobacco I tried was an aro cherry and vanilla, not a clue of the brand but it was pleasant, then I tried Century vanilla custard...
  6. Bear100

    The New Pipe has Arrived!

    Century vanilla custard….smells divine
  7. Bear100

    Talk to Me about Drying

    Thanks chaps for the wealth of advice. I don’t personally know any other pipe smokers which is a shame plus there are no tobacco stores close enough to pester. Will dry a bowl or 2 for a couple of hours and go from there increasing or decreasing to get a dry feel puffy
  8. Bear100

    Flavor Recommendations?

    Watching this thread, I feel your woes!
  9. Bear100

    Talk to Me about Drying

    Title edited for capitalization. Rule 9. -jpm I’m having a few issues with ash / cigarette tasting smoke, I’ve just bought a new Savinelli pipe and a pouch of Century vanilla custard, looked forward to smoking it but got a bit disappointed with the flavour. After reading may posts I was certain...
  10. Bear100

    The New Pipe has Arrived!

    Yep, it’s a dust cap and I believe it can be used to halt the burn
  11. Bear100

    Hello from South Wales

    Mostly bears…….lol, haven’t a clue why it’s called the bear shop? Im pretty sure they had a stuffed bear as a display item many moons ago
  12. Bear100

    Hello from South Wales

    Thanks for the tip all done
  13. Bear100

    The New Pipe has Arrived!

    The day has come….at last! New pipe day! It’s a Savinelli Tortuga Rusticated 626 And looks and feels amazing. Let’s hope it smokes as good as it looks!
  14. Bear100

    New Pipe arriving! What to do?

    Thanks, i thought the majority would say the same and just smoke it. Tuesday cant come soon enough!
  15. Bear100

    Hello from South Wales

    A very warm welcome! thanks ;)