Before you can enjoy smoking that pipe, you'll need to learn how to light it properly. Of course, one of the most enjoyable aspects of pipe smoking is the type of tobacco that you choose, but quite a few people actually find the entire process relaxing and enjoyable. That said, you will need to take several steps prior to lighting up that pipe. What are they?
As mentioned, the right tools are vital to enjoying that pipe. You need a tamper, an aerator, a cleaner, quality tobacco and a good pipe. You also need a good lighter. If you choose to make use of a cigar lighter with a cutter, you should ensure that the lighter offers a traditional flame in addition to the torch flame. This type of dual flame arrangement will help ensure that you light your tobacco, without ruining the actual pipe you hold in your hand. Start by packing your pipe with loose pinches of tobacco.
Once you have packed the bowl to the rim, you should make use of the tamper to work around the inside of the bowl. Tamp it gently; do not tamp it very tightly. If you pack it too hard, you will not be able to draw sufficient air through the pipe, forcing you to work hard and relight many times before you're done with the bowl. You can test the packing job by drawing gently on the pipe stem. If it's hard, unpack the bowl and start over.
Once you have successfully packed your bowl, it's time to move on to the lighting process. This is different from lighting other tobacco products. You will actually need to light your pipe twice. The first, or false, lighting is accomplished by holding the flame of your lighter over the bowl and gently inhaling. The flame will bend to touch the tobacco, but do not let it ignite. You just want it to smoke a bit. Now, take your tamper and tamp around the rim of the bowl once more, until the tobacco is at its original height once more.
Once this has been done, it's time for the second light, or the "true" light. Repeat the process with the lighter, holding it above the tobacco. Now, gently draw on the pipe stem until the flame makes contact with the tobacco. Swirl the flame around the bowl to ensure that the entire surface area of the tobacco is lit. Do not get the tobacco too hot, as this will create a harsh taste in your smoke. Now you only have to kick back and enjoy your pipe!
As mentioned, the right tools are vital to enjoying that pipe. You need a tamper, an aerator, a cleaner, quality tobacco and a good pipe. You also need a good lighter. If you choose to make use of a cigar lighter with a cutter, you should ensure that the lighter offers a traditional flame in addition to the torch flame. This type of dual flame arrangement will help ensure that you light your tobacco, without ruining the actual pipe you hold in your hand. Start by packing your pipe with loose pinches of tobacco.
Once you have packed the bowl to the rim, you should make use of the tamper to work around the inside of the bowl. Tamp it gently; do not tamp it very tightly. If you pack it too hard, you will not be able to draw sufficient air through the pipe, forcing you to work hard and relight many times before you're done with the bowl. You can test the packing job by drawing gently on the pipe stem. If it's hard, unpack the bowl and start over.
Once you have successfully packed your bowl, it's time to move on to the lighting process. This is different from lighting other tobacco products. You will actually need to light your pipe twice. The first, or false, lighting is accomplished by holding the flame of your lighter over the bowl and gently inhaling. The flame will bend to touch the tobacco, but do not let it ignite. You just want it to smoke a bit. Now, take your tamper and tamp around the rim of the bowl once more, until the tobacco is at its original height once more.
Once this has been done, it's time for the second light, or the "true" light. Repeat the process with the lighter, holding it above the tobacco. Now, gently draw on the pipe stem until the flame makes contact with the tobacco. Swirl the flame around the bowl to ensure that the entire surface area of the tobacco is lit. Do not get the tobacco too hot, as this will create a harsh taste in your smoke. Now you only have to kick back and enjoy your pipe!
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Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including Cigar Cutter Lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring information on how to repair a lighter.
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