Got my first pipe today

[jjefrey]

I have smoked another 3 bowls. I think I've got the packing down fairly well. The last two bowls I was able to get through with only 4-5 relights, much better than my first attempt. I slowed down my pace and the tongue bite is no longer there.

Overall I'm enjoying the pipe experience. The Captain Black really is not doing much for me, but I'm still breaking in the pipe so that may be part of it.

[MarkinAZ]

Once you get your pipe a going, its great to use that tamping tool to give the bacy a lite tamp from time to time. This helps to keep your bowl of bacy litely compacted with fire, and you (hopefully) will not have to use another match for awhile. Just practice, practice, and practice