How To Light A Pipe

Lighting a pipe, as well as packing it beforehand

, are part of the overall pipe-smoking experience. While the tobacco itself does provide a great deal of pleasure, a lot of what makes a pipe so relaxing is the entire ritual. There are several steps involved in getting just the right combination of packing, lighting and smoking the pipe.

One starts by making certain the tobacco they add to the pipe is free of any clumps. This might take a while and it's best done by laying out the tobacco on a flat surface beforehand and gently cleaning it to ensure it packs properly. This process ensures that the tobacco combusts evenly and that one gets the best possible experience from the smoke. Take some time, clean the tobacco of any clumps or other matter and pack it lightly in the bowl.

While the tobacco should be tamped down into the bowl once it is packed, most pipe lighters have an attachment right on the device to do this, don't pack it too tight. Pack the bowl about halfway. Remember that air has to flow evenly through the tobacco to keep the burn even. Too tight of a pack will result in a difficult draw and an uneven burn. Test the packing job by drawing lightly through the pipe. Repeat the process to fill the bowl the rest of the way, checking again to make sure the pipe draws easily.

Lighting the pipe is much different than is lighting a cigar or a cigarette. First, one must eliminate any moisture from the tobacco. Hold the flame above the tobacco and draw it down by puffing lightly. Get the tobacco smoking but don't light it. The tobacco will puff up and take on a shaggy appearance. Tamp it back into the bowl and level it out again.

The second light is done in the same way, drawing the flame down into the tobacco excepting that this time the tobacco is actually heated until it burns on its own. Don't get the tobacco too hot. Again, take a bit of time and let the tobacco naturally build up enough heat to maintain combustion. Getting the tobacco very hot will result in the smoke having a harsh taste. Puff a few times and, when the tobacco is lit, sit back and enjoy! The tobacco should burn for quite a long time when it is properly packed and lit.

by: Bryan Smythe

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