Smoking wooden pipes have a long history, with enthusiasts around the world drawn to their craftsmanship, unique flavours, and relaxing rituals. But despite their popularity, there are still many misconceptions about smoking pipes some of which have been around for centuries!
From misunderstandings about health risks to myths surrounding the maintenance and care of different types of pipes, these beliefs can often steer newcomers in the wrong direction. In this article, we will debunk the top five common myths about smoking pipes and reveal the facts to help you enjoy the true essence of pipe smoking, free from misunderstandings. So without further ado, let's jump in.
Myth: Cleaning a Tobacco Pipe After Every Use is Overkill
Truth: This common misconception continues to hang around like a fat tummy on the person. To be clear, you should clean your smoking pipe after every use. It's quick to do and doesn't require a literature degree. Just let your pipe cool down and utilize a cleaner completely through to the bowl. Then double the cleaner over and scour the bowl gently.
Myth: It Doesn't Matter How You Pack a Pipe's Bowl
Truth: It does matter! How you pack your wooden pipe's bowl. Smokers want the final pack to be firm but springy. The only right way to achieve that is to have patience, invest in the process and add a pinch at a time. Tamp down each pinch lightly and make sure it's evenly spread, then repeat the process. The main reason a smoker will get a poor burn is that the tobacco is not properly seated in the bowl. The smoker should take their time and do it right.
Myth: To Get a Fine Smoke, You Need an Expensive Pipe
Truth: While a hundred-dollar pipe might provide slightly better smoke than a fifty-dollar pipe, once you get above about a hundred dollars you encounter the law of diminishing returns. Because of that, a five hundred dollar wooden pipe may not smoke noticeably better than, say, a one-fifty dollar pipe. In fact, when you buy wooden pipes that are expensive, they offer only higher-quality materials.
Myth: "Tongue Bite" and "Tongue Burn" have the same meaning
Truth: Tongue bite means that a person has a bitter taste resulting from a chemical reaction. Tongue burn happens when a smoker burns their tongue while smoking too fast. Tongue bite will leave a bitter aftertaste but it does not physically affect the tongue the way tongue burn can. If someone experiences tongue burn, they should chill and if someone experiences tongue bite, try a tobacco with a lower pH level.
Myth: A smoker can get a Good Smoke From a five Dollar Pipe
Truth: Unfortunately, a smokey won't get good smoke from such cheap wooden pipes. In fact, a quality pipe cannot be produced, marketed and retailed for only five dollars. It would have cost almost nothing to make, which means the manufacturer who made it used cheap materials and slapped it together quickly. Quality pipes like Stanwell Pipes can start from forty dollar to sixty dollar range; which is not that much when you consider the years of enjoyment you will be getting.
Conclusion
There are numerous myths about wooden pipes going around the world. We are happy to have cleared the top five myths that are very important to address. These myths often can stop you from experiencing good smoke from smoking pipes. So whatever is holding you back, it is time to let it go and just give yourself a moment to smoke a pipe.
