How To Smoke Tobacco With A Pipe

Smoking a PipeA new pipe should always be brokennaturally go out if left. If this occurs just re-light the pipe.
in. This involves only half filling the bowl and drawingOccasionally you may hear or taste moisture in the
gently to allow the charring process to happenpipe, if this occurs run a pipe cleaner down the flue,
gradually; it will also allow the pipe to harden.tamp and relight the tobacco if necessary.Cleaning and
To enjoy a satisfying smoke a pipe must be filledMaintenanceA well cared for pipe can last for years,
correctly.Filling the PipeHold the pipe upright and trickleimproving with age. To make sure this happens you
in tobacco until the pipe is full. Tamp it down gentlyneed to undertake basic maintenance. Never refill a
then repeat two or three times until the bowl is full.warm pipe, wait until it has cooled. Many smokers
Draw on the pipe prior to lighting to ensure there areprefer two pipes to allow ample cooling time. When
no blockages. Failure to fill the pipe properly may causecleaning the pipe, hold it by the bowl, the simply tip the
the pipe to burn hot and bitter, leading to "tongue bite" aash from the bowl, before running a pipe cleaner
stinging on the top of the tongue.Lighting the PipeLightthrough the stem to remove moisture. Do not bang the
the pipe using a pipe lighter or wooden match, petrolpipe against a wall or shoe, as this will damage the
lighters can cause unpleasant odours and tastes. Atbowl.A small layer of carbon will slowly start to
first try to char the top of the tobacco, to allow theaccumulate from the first smoking, never allow this
flame to catch. The "charring light" as it is called shouldlayer to get more than 1:16 of an inch (1.5mm) thick or
aim to ignite the tobacco, without scorching the bowl.risk the bowl cracking. To maintain this layer use a pipe
Tamp the charred tobacco down and then apply thereamer or smokers knife, (NOT a penknife or pointed
second flame, puffing gently as you light theobject.)Insert the reamer then slowly rotate to strip
tobacco.Re-lighting and MoistureTobacco doesway excess carbon.