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ringo (ringo@talk-here.com)'s status on Wednesday, 21-Jun-2023 19:40:58 JST

ringo

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@CSBHOTSQUAD

oh literally just now, i see that now.

dude.

pipe is interesting.

there's a whole gentle art to it.

you tamp the bowl. gently putting a thin layer in the bottom first.

btw, i'd really suggest not using screens. you dont need em. you can use SS, but the best way to season a pipe is to build a gentle and thin crust at the bottom.

if you use screens they tend to smoke too fast, and burn unevenly.

but so the basics

(i had a pipe for about 8 years. before i finally just stopped using it, btw.)

you put some tobacco in the bottom, press somewhat gently with the pinkey finger is best.

add another layer, gently press, lovingly pushing it towards the edges.

- add some more, and you really dont want to go above halfway up, alltogether.

its okay if it floofs past halfway but it'll burn too hot and or quick if you pack it further.

dont pack it dense, just, give it a gentle push in. it's not like herb, it just needs to be in there and somewhat moist.

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past that, i'd recommend getting a wiha #00 scewdriver, because it makes an excellent tamping tool, and you can even poke an airhole with the screwdriver end if you feel it necessary or learn to prefer it.

otherwise, you just get a spark in there, take a few draws, the jaw then releases it, and you sit there with the thing taking a gentle tug with your jaw/upper neck muscles every so often.

if you draw too frequently it will get harsh and you'll drool like a MF.

let it rest a bit if the case. pipes will smoulder for easily 4 minutes or so if you get your bowl dialed in.

it's enjoyable. an average session can last around 10 minutes or so, sometimes longer depending.