Just because you’ve been a pipe smoker for a while doesn’t mean you don’t make mistakes! Besides, you may sometimes have some difficulties when you smoke. Here are the most common mistakes pipe smokers make.
Badly seasoning his pipe
Some smokers coat their pipes with alcohol, oils or even honey. However, these techniques are not recommended by experts at all, as they burn the pipe from the inside. Seasoning should be gentle and slow. If you’re worried about making a mistake, there are pre-bred pipes, or opt for meerschaum-lined briar models that don’t need to be seasoned.
Stuff your pipe too much or not enough
Too much doesn’t mean better. Pipe stuffing must be thorough. If you pack your tobacco too much, the air will not circulate and your pipe will often go out. It is better to stuff your pipe with delicacy and use an ember mug during your session!
Light your pipe with any lighter
You have the choice between a pipe lighter and a match. All the rest is to be banned, because they do not light the pipe properly. Storm lighters have a very powerful flame that will burn the stove and scorch the tobacco. The gasoline lighter is also to be avoided so as not to have this typical taste in the mouth.
Smoking your pipe too hard
Again, the idea is not to suck in the smoke too hard, as you might with a cigar or cigarette. With the pipe, you have to be patient. You have to have time to savor the moment. Also be aware that by pulling too hard, the pipe overheats and the hearth can therefore be damaged.
Do a bad cleaning
The cleaning of a pipe must be done after each session. This prevents it from spoiling too quickly. But to clean it, you have to take it apart. Many do this right after smoking, while the pipe is still hot! This error risks breaking the stem screw pipe!
