Smoking Outside Amongst the Public

[@HxCBen]

I’ve started carrying around cheap corncobs and small baggies of Black Cherry (local) to hand out to people when they ask about my pipe. I’m slowly converting the public around me.

[@joshualeboeuf2926]

Hahaha!!! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!

[@ProfessorWalker]

Nice!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Ben Love - That’s really cool, great job thinking that up. 👍👍👍

[@BuddhasSoul]

Great idea!

[@themancalledhondo]

I've shared a few corncobs, namely with visitors who are intrigued by my modest, but growing collection. I have seen the idea a few times of keeping a starter kit at the ready for interested folks and am keen to make that a habit as well. It is certainly a great way to connect with folks.

[@Deragule]

I was camping recently and had the opportunity to smoke in the "restaurante terrace" (I don't know how you call the place outside the restaurant/bar where there are chairs and tables outdoors), it was covered by a roof, just the typical rustic restaurant with its small terrace. So i was sitting while drinking a soda with a friend. Here in Spain I never saw anyone smoking from a pipe or just a cigar, so I didn't have any refference about how they would react. The difference here is non-smokers aren't that hostile to smokers, while it's true they prefer being in a clean space, obviously. The owner of the camp was pretty nice, and my friend and I weren't alone there, so more people could smell and see this. The very first reaction especially in young people seems to be a smile, I think one reason is seeing a 27 years old smoking from a pipe (people think I am around 22-23), another one is just, like me, have not seen anyone doing it. One of the times the owner went outside to the terrace I saw her smelling it and then looking for the source of it, she saw me and and just like the rest, told me how good it smelled (I was smoking Crown Achievement) compared with cigarettes, that was what she thought I was going to smoke, so she got closer and we talked a moment about it, then she invited us both to play at night a table game (Catan) and, when we were playing, someone who had been on the terrace while i smoked asked me if I was not going to smoking another pipe, which smelled good and was just relaxing seeing at it, so I just had to smoke a bit of Original Choice from McBaren while playing with them. So for me that was the only experience and quite pleasant. They were curious about something they had not seen, and that simple thing allowed me to socialize that day and participate in an event for the fact of smoking a pipe. I do not say that this is what will happen every time someone does it, but we are far from convey the same sensations as cigarette smokers and I think for the better. The pipe is not anxious, smells good, relaxes the environment and feeds the curiosity of the rest. I wouldn't mind saying something like, at the right time and place, the pipe reaches the soul where cigarettes only can reach the lungs. Greeting from here as another fan of fantasy, Tolkien and pipe smoking among other things. Congratulations for your channel, it involves everything that means smoking in pipe.

[@faithplus1588]

Great comment

[@ProfessorWalker]

I have had mostly just curious people when I smoke a pipe in public. People seem less bothered by a pipe because it smells better. That is the most frequent comment I get. Also a Tolkien fan here!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Radurulf - I agree, great comment, I especially love this part; “pipe smoking is not anxious, smells good, relaxes the environment, and feeds the curiosity of the rest” well said my friend, very well said. 👍👍👍

[@devinpetersen2387]

Those outside areas are known as gardens and if it's a bar it's a beer garden. Great story I have had mixed reactions through the years from good saying "it smells great" or "or it makes you look charming." The bad are usually uneducated people who think pipes fit in the the old realm of cigarettes anti any tobacco.

[@alexserrano2850]

I'm the same age from the same country and they call me a nerd when I take my corn cob pipe out (and that I am) lol Cuando me fumo un porrazo sí que me miran mal...

[@gingerfloof777]

I’ve had a really nice response to me smoking my pipe in public. It usually starts with a little ridicule, but then the conversation opens up, and I’ll have complete strangers telling me their fond memories of a loved one who smoked a pipe. One evening I was waiting outside some shops while my girlfriend was inside, and there was a group of teenagers milling around, and one of them was just looking at me. Then he smiled and said that his grandad used to smoke a pipe. I said “he sounds like great man.” He smiled to himself, and said “yeah he was. Have a nice night.” I’ve never had anyone say anything bad (not that I’d care if they did), but I was shocked by the way it gets complete strangers to open up and tell stories about their loved ones. That’s one of my favourite things about smoking a pipe. They might not have been thinking about that person that day, but seeing me smoke a pipe brought them a nice memory. That’s an amazing thing.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Ginger Floof - I agree, pipes do have an effect on those that remember a loved one that used to smoke one, I’m glad I can be that for my family. 👍👍😁

[@triathlawyer603]

That was a very long way to say “I recommend smoking aromatics in public.” Extremely pleasant to listen to; very Entish of you.

[@jonw9119]

Don't be hasty.

[@chasemcpot7789]

Be hasty

[@charlespayne2002]

Perfect comment. Well done

[@tomtrold2884]

Hi, Today is my very first day of pipe smoking.

[@thewelsh-lad8719]

How was it?

[@MarquisDeSang]

Welcome home brother

[@Birdie_]

How's it going for you?

[@chasemcpot7789]

Are you still alive?

[@drewmcmahon2629]

Any updates?

[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

I'm working in Liverpool, UK on a building site near the docks and fired up my pipe amongst the smokers in the smoking area outside, then braced myself for the comments... The looks of disbelief were followed by "hey mate, that is so cool and old school" They loved it and the smell of the tobacco. I've even had non smokers sitting with me just because the aroma reminds them of their fathers, or their childhood. One guy said he is going to buy a pipe, just because i look so relaxed whilst smoking it! 😂

[@catholicchristdisciple]

What blend do you smoke ?

[@bonapiper5827]

Compliments are sadly now few and far between. The most annoying has to be the fake cough and evil eye from across the street, as if a brief encounter with a pipe smoker 30 feet away just subtracted a few weeks of their life! The rare enquiry about the blend I smoke usually comes from older men.

[@mikeschwander5976]

When I was a cigarette smoker I often received the fake cough. My reply was often the extension of one finger, I will let you guess which one. My reply had no age limit in either direction. I had a very strong belief that rudeness deserves rudeness as a reply.

[@AthamAldecua]

I have gotten the fake cough only once so far. I have been smoking pipe for 2 years and a half now. I get mostly positive reactions. I think I have been lucky

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Bonapiper - I don’t think I have gotten the fake cough, but I have gotten “The Look” as of I was murdering their cat or something, but for the most part comments and looks have been positive. 👍👍👍

[@TheGrenadier97]

I usually care about the opinion of others - but not of everyone, like fakers and "soft" fellas.

[@superdupertyson]

you should tell them "you're lucky you dont smoke. I smoke like a chimney and dont have a cough that bad"

[@lefty68pipe]

I always smoke aromatics at our family gatherings even though they're not necessarily my favorite. My sister-in-law usually grabs the pipe out of my hand so she can get a good whiff of the smoke coming out of it and then passes it around so everyone else can do the same. It always cracks me up!

[@gardnerwebb3749]

Hilarious!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

OneRingMitten - That’s really funny, if you can afford it, purchase a corn cob pipe for each of them, put some of your favorite Aromatic pipe tobacco in it, and teach them how it is done. 👍👍👍

[@lefty68pipe]

Muttnchop Piper that’s a great idea! I’ll do it! Why didn’t I think of that?

[@Blambler]

Is the community big enough yet to form an annual get-together in KY? We could call it MuttonCon.

[@charlespayne2002]

I'm in Texas but I'm coming up for that.

[@uponastariknight]

I've had nothing but positive reactions whilst smoking my pipe in public. Even got free drinks once and have received numerous compliments, which was never the case when I was a cigarette smoker. Sweet smokes amigo 😎

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Upon AstariKnight - Prime example, thanks for sharing that my friend. 👍👍👍

[@Beanbuddy86]

Muttnchop, I just did my first public pipe smoke this weekend at a birthday gathering (smoking was permitted) and people were very intrigued. I even had a few people ask me about it and commented on the wonderful aroma it was putting out. I owe you another debt of gratitude for giving these lessons. I'm only 2-3 months into it and have never had tongue burn, bad taste after cleaning my pipe and even got to the point where my wife will sit next me as I smoke because I continue to practice your methods every time I smoke.

[@peterjaimez1619]

Being courteous is the gentlemanly way to do it! Cheers

[@IndelibleHD]

I feel that like everything in life there is a time and place for everything. If I am out with my pipe and can "feel" the crowd and I am at ease with it I light up, if not I wait until I am back at the homestead. Being respectful to others and avoiding giving the pipe smoking hobby a bad name is important IMO. I also find that people in public are waaaaay more receptive to pipe smoke vs. a big ol' Gurkha maduro going full steam. Blessings my friends.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

jbohn - That’s a great way to smoke your pipe around others my friend. Keeping a positive light on pipe smoking is key. 👍👍👍

[@Nakam459]

Me and dad smoke Gurkha's at the honeyhole when steelhead fishing works every time mysanthropic yeah.. full limit of steelhead yes!

[@IndelibleHD]

@@Nakam459 ❤

[@SargeTube57]

I fully agree brother. I have been wondering the same thing while smoking on campus (going to college under the GI bill). I instantly thought that some Lane 1-Q would be better than Nightcap or some 965. The results were amazing. I've had so many other students (younger crowd) express an interest in what I was smoking to the point that one of them decided to get into pipes and has had an amazing time with it. We are both Mechanical Engineering students, and get together for study sessions of which the pipe lighting comes first. He just expresses an interest in English blends, of which I provided, and is truly pleased. Thank you for the video, my friend. As always, Semper Fi!

[@Sonicwaffleproductions]

It was pretty cool when i smoked on my college campus, i became known as "the pipe guy" ( mainly because i was the only that smoked a pipe that i know of ) and i never had a problem being around people.

[@DSolymanH]

This is a very mature take on the subject. The best fight is the fight you avoid. I learned that in the Marine Corps.

[@waymondnorth7392]

I was a casual cigar smoker but always loved the smell when grandpa fired up a pipe while sitting out on his porch. He is no longer with us but that memory always will be. I started smoking a pipe about a month ago and plan on using his pipe at some point but wanted to learn more about it before I just jumped in. I ordered a group of different pipes from eBay and plan on using them to figure out what style I like before I spend a lot of money one. Your videos have been very helpful in selecting tobaccos and hope they might influence me on the proper pipe. keep up the great work.

[@EctopicElm00707]

How did it go. A year on, did you enjoy the experience and are you still smoking your pipes?

[@chasemcpot7789]

Two years out bro. We need an update!

[@GoneNForgotten]

@@chasemcpot7789 thats what im saying

[@acesgr]

Hello, you are right about room note of aromatic tobacco blends... may i add that , some straight virginias have a smell like fresh baked bread or cake that it's also acceptable from non smokers, thank you take care and happy smoking

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Aces. Gr - That’s True, thanks for the addition. 👍👍👍

[@vinnyspeedracerwon4659]

I recently went back to pipe smoking after 35 years. I smoke aromatics. Live just outside of New York City. For the past six weeks or so I've been smoking my pipe while walking on the bike path. The weather here is just starting to warm up therefore more people are on the bike path at this time. In 6 weeks I've had two comments. Last week a woman commented "Huffin and Puffin I like it". Yesterday as I approached a jogger in the opposite direction I heard a very loud yell of that famous four letter word. I looked up and as he jogged on about 20 feet from me in the opposite direction he yelled out "F your smoke" full version of course. As I continued on with my walk all I could think of is, if I would encounter this jogger again (on my return walk home). I wasn't really concerned with what this jogger might do if we were to meet again but I was concerned with what I would have to do in the event of an altercation. When I switch to riding my bicycle I will not be smoking my pipe on the bike path. I do feel that I should not have to be subjected to vulgarity nor should others because of a person's dislike for my pipe smoking.

[@EclecticSceptic]

Nice video. My first experience of pipe smoke was sitting in the kitchen of my cousins down the country (I'm from Ireland). The father of the house was sitting after his day's work on the farm, and the aroma which wafted from his pipe as he smoked was so mellow, sweet, and melodious, I was somewhat taken aback because I didn't know that tobacco could smell like that. I thought tobacco smelled acrid and gritty like cigarettes. It's that experience which planted the idea in my mind that only sprouted ten years later, in the present, buying my own pipe. One other point. I don't agree that cigars smell fouler than cigarettes. I think they smell much pleasanter, more aromatic, though more staunch and full. However, they are certainly more challenging to smoke, and can be overpowering. A problem the bystander doesn't have to contend with! I would often be pleased to stand beside someone smoking a cigar, whereas a cigarette would be a nuisance.

[@miguelpimentel9626]

Thanks for another video, enjoyed it very much. I smoke my pipe in the morning with my coffee in the backyard, when the sun is barely coming out.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Miguel Pimentel - That’s a great time to smoke a pipe, one of my favorites. 👍👍👍

[@miguelpimentel9626]

I was wondering Mr Muttnchops what online tobacco stores do you order from, I just had a very bad experience from one of them, and was wondering if you could point me in the right direction, thank you very much. Hope you are doing well.

[@nicolasruggiero]

Here in Argentina (please, sorry if my english es VERY bad), pipe smoking is not a "famous" way of smoking. And smoking cigars or cigarettes is concibed as a disgusting activity. People realy dislike the smell of tobacco. But sometimes i think when I am inside of a Bar, what could happen if I start smoking my pipe with a Cherry, or chocolate or any good aromatic tobaco. I really think people will be gratefull to me for "showing" them such a nice smell. Even smoking a Latakia, or Virginia Burley blend, is really an amaizing smell or "room note", like we say in the "pipe-world". Sometimes my friends, not pipe smokers, say to me :" What the hell are you smoking, can I eat that!!?", and I am smoking a Virginia latakia blend. The world will be a better place if people really sit, smell and APRECIATE the smell of a blend that anyone is smoking anywhere, even in a closed room (here in argentina is ilegal smoking inside Bars, restaurants, etc). I mean, isn't that the real purpose of an aromatic tabaco? Anyway, nice video! Greetings from Quilmes, Buenos Aires Argentina.

[@SoCal9705]

Captain Black is a well-known crowd pleaser and one I turn to if i'm going to be smoking among family or friends. This summer I was smoking "Taste of Summer" and got compliments on it too.

[@mikeschwander5976]

Which one? I've only tried their cherry which was NASTY and I haven't bought Captain Black since.

[@SoCal9705]

Piping Angler Original - in the white pouch, the classic. I've heard the royal and even grape are nice, but I never tried them. Funny how Captain Black is one of the best selling tobaccos in the US, but nobody likes it! But for now I have Appalachian berry in my cart. :-)

[@hakanbadikk]

I've only watched a few of your videos, and you really explain things excellently. The enjoyment I got from the tripod doubled in just 1-2 hours. Go on!

[@GuyHoffman]

Great videos! I've been smoking for almost 40 years now. I stopped once for about one year. Anyhow, I am what you would call a Utility Pipe Smoker. 99% of the people I am around smoking my pipe enjoy the smell. One time I was smoking my pipe walking through a Christmas Light Festival. I felt like I was being followed even though there was a crowd around the streets but as I walked up and down a couple streets this fella I noticed following me for about 2 blocks. He stopped me and started telling me he started following me because he enjoyed the smell of the pipe. It reminded him of his grandfather and he thanked me for sharing my smoke. LOL was odd but made me feel good that I brought back fond memories. I find this happening more often nowadays since around here you find very few pipe smokers. I can count on my one hand how many pipe smokers I have seen here in the last 2 years. Not very many but many, many comments of fond memories brought back to people smiling as I walk by smoking my pipe. Have a great day!

[@vilhjalmrjrgenson8119]

It’s great to hear that you’re not only a pipe smoker but enjoy the Renaissance Festivals! I belong to a group called the Society for Creative Anachronisms and I never get complaints about smoking my pipe. During gate duty (where you and a friend sit at the gate of your camp to make sure that only residents of the camp and camp friends come in) I’d always smoke my pipe. Roamers walking by would walk up all the time to ask what I was smoking. Appalachian Peach and Berry seemed to be the ones to draw attention. In three weeks some friends, family and myself are headed to a Ren Faire in Maryland. Though I doubt you’ll travel to that would Id love to see you there!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Vilhjálmr Jørgenson - It’s a little far for me, sorry, but thanks for your comment, it was very interesting. 👍👍👍

[@-Tony513-]

This one rings true even today, was puffing on some chocolate Cavendish and first thing that was said to me was, "mmm, what's that in your pipe, smells sweet and tasty", I in a politely manner was like, "Oh just some chocolate cavendish" and right then a smile appeared and they comment how it smelled like a nice and pleasant smoke. Must say I couldn't agree more with your statements here my friend, the aromatics certainly when of a scent that captures folks attention like that are what I like to consider the main stays within the tobacco arsenal that are always a win to the general public whom of which may not be a tobacco smoker/puffer. As always really enjoy binge watching your videos here Chris, your always a staple in which others could learn a lot from, without a doubt you my friend are an awesome gentleman, would love to one day sit around as good buddies and puff on a bowl or two of our favorite blend of tobacco and share stories like two good ole pals. I know at this point you got a full schedule there but as always I hope this message one day finds you doing well and not working too hard my friend take good care as always your pal, Tony 😉

[@patrickpruitt8737]

Muttnchop Piper, I have been watching your videos over the last year (I only started smoking the pipe about 6 months) and I really appreciate your videos. You taught me how to pack a pipe while I was deployed and you thought me about different blends. My growth as a pipe smoker is in large part due to your videos. On my deployment I converted about 10 people to the pipe and showed them how to pack and smoke. All of which was a product of what I have learned from watching your series. You have a calming voice, articulate your thoughts well, and genuinely come across as a really good dude. I hope one day we might stumble across each others path and enjoy a smoke together . Keep up the good work.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Patrick Pruitt - Thank you for your kind words my friend. I’m glad I was able to help, and congrats on teaching others the art of pipe smoking. 👍👍👍

[@rowan1043]

Love the new video Muttnchop! Do you think you could ever do video (s) on different types of lighters and your opinions and thoughts on them? Have you ever looked into different laws on what you can/cannot do when growing tobacco privately on your property? I think those could make for interesting videos and haven’t found any other videos on them as of yet. Thank you for everything you do as always, and I love to see you’re still making wonderful content. Take care MC.

[@graycloud057]

Rowan Get a bic. They’re cheap, always work, and you can find them anywhere. I’ve been collecting pipes and smoking them for over 40 years. I use bic on my Dunhill’s, Ashton’s, etc. Good lighter. I’ve grown my own tobacco also. Unless you are going to sell the tobacco there is no law governing how much you can grow or what type. Just make sure it’s tobacco,lol.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Rowan - I have a personal policy, I will only recommend a product I have tried and use on a daily basis, if I were to do a video on different types of lighters I would have to purchase a bunch of them, try them out, then deliver my opinion, I just don’t have the money to do that, I’m sorry. I have done a review on my everyday lighter it’s the Kiribi Kabuto short lighter, I highly recommend them. On the second part of your comment, I have no experience with growing my own tobacco, other people in the club might have more experience with this subject, and might be able to help. 👍👍👍

[@morrisshipman4801]

I hope you're having a fantastic day. And just wanted to drop you a line I have been a pipe smoker for six months pretty steady in the hobby, and I have found that all of your videos has been very informative and helpful you have helped me learn how to smoke my pipe and I get complete enjoyment of smoking that pipe. Thanks and keep up the great videos

[@christophermcgee3875]

I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos you have made. I just started smoking a pipe about 3 weeks ago and your videos have been a tremendous help. You have helped me with technique, the difference in blends, and even how to keep my tobacco. Please keep making these, they're a great help to us beginners!

[@mestayno]

What a mindful and considerate approach. Very nice of you to think this way

[@koihoshi]

I'm loving your videos. I've been smoking cigars for about a decade. Most of my family knows me for being around having a cigar to unwind and enjoy it. I transformed my office into my smoking room. Ventilated fan, weather stripping to separate it from the rest of the house and isolate the smoke. My girlfriend hates hates HATES the smell of cigars, so she doesn't care when I'm in my office. I've recently started more gravitating towards pipe because I simply hadn't really gotten into it. She loves the aroma and it doesn't bother her. She doesn't even care if I walk around the house with my pipe. Like you said, cigars can be very harsh and very overwhelming to non-smokers. I still love a good cigar, but I'm finding pipe to be nice to unwind, and there are so many blends and casings, it's really quite nice. I'm enjoying the hell out of it. My family has even had zero issues with it so far. Has been a nice transition, and I agree, people seem far more receptive to things that they can go, "Oh hey that smells amazing what is that?" than they are to go, "oh god that cigar... dude, can you not?"

[@bradkeough8073]

Great video Muttnchop, missed your videos. My wife and I are Full-Time RVer's and I was out walking one night smoking my PCOL Meerschaum with home blend tobacco. A few people walked buy me and a young lady told her friends to stop. She said do you smell that, it is amazing. She came over and we chatted for awhile.

[@MrBrunogiachetti]

Its much easier when you're older, to be honest. I'm 19 and started pipe smoking about 1 year ago (btw, because of vides like yours, thank you!) and I could never imagine myself today talking about pipe smoking to most of my family, and even smoke outside my house. I feel like I should lose this petty fear, but I'm too self concious about people looking at me, and I still haven't got over that fear. When I do tho, I'm sure I'll be going everywhere I can with a pipe in hands.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Virtually Dead - I was the same when I was a teenager, believe it or not, I looked like I was 12 years old in my early 20’s so when I smoked my pipe I got a lot of people pointing at me, and snickering, so I understand completely. 👍👍👍

[@chains-chains]

Same here, man. Im going on 20 in a couple months and i still have that baby face. Ladies at the cash register at the tobacco shop call me sweetie n card me and all that. Thankfully my dad occasionally smokes cigars with me and I can talk with my parents about any kind of tobacco products. It'll take some getting used to my man, Im self conscious too. Just carry yourself well and behave well and older than others our age. Best of luck to you, friend!

[@Angelwrites]

Thanks for sharing and being so clear in conversation and message. Renaissance fairs are so fun even though I don't dress up. It's great to be so observant so thanks for that

[@XAVI72ENATION]

This is pipe smoking philosophy deep. Great points and observations. Thank you.

[@jeffmalcolm]

I've been to the festival several times and I absolutely enjoy every minute of it!

[@gregmaggert8561]

Got my first pipe and a few bags of tobacco yesterday. So far I'm enjoying it. Gotta get the breathing technique down alittle better! Thanks for all the helpful video's!

[@thekylegreene]

How useful, indeed; I have recently been contemplating taking my pipe with to my local Renaissance festival. My initial foray into public piping was a positive experience, fortunately so I think I will continue to explore; definitely seems folks are enticed by the 'room note' of aromatics. Thanks to you Mr. Muttnchop for being such an excellent guide into my newfound hobby, your videos are great!!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Kyle Greene - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@patrickpetrowsky8136]

I'm really new to pipe smoking. I never smoked cigarettes or stogies. But the way you described your favorite summer blend made me want to try it. So, I ordered some yesterday. I can't believe how many different selections of tobacco there are. Your videos have helped me along, though. Thanks!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Patrick Petrowsky - It’s been my pleasure my friend, I’m glad you Are enjoying Pipe smoking so much. 👍👍👍

[@the.just.able.biker67]

Thats some well thought out advice. 👍 Ive recently started pipe smoking. Ive got a couple of barrel briar pipes that cost that xost about £15 each. I then bought some supermarket pipe tobacco. Special Virginia i think it was called - it tasted like soap and nearly put me off pipe smoking - so i bought an aromatic blend from the pipe shop in Edinburgh called Enigma and its wonderful. My wife and i were recently staying up near Loch Lomond and we were having a drink in a pub called The Clachan Inn - it's the oldest licensed pub in Scotland - and i decided to sit on the bench outside the pub and have a smoke at my pipe just to see what peoples reactions would be. Some folk looked down at me with disdane, but i could tell most of the others - especially the cigarette smokers - were enjoying it. So im going to keep some aromatics handy if im taking my pipe anywhere in the future. 👍

[@strikeanywhere2981]

This is a great analysis of the appeal of aromatics.

[@scottstewart1267]

I've been told several times by others that pipe smoke reminds people of their fathers/grandfather's. Brings people back to fond memories of their late relatives.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Scott Stewart - I love that, good memories is a good path to acceptance. 👍👍👍

[@kushscentedbeard]

For me, it was a cigar that got me into tobacco. 2 years ago I played in a mariachi. There's an event that has been going on for about the last 27 years in Albuquerque NM where Mariachi's from all over the country come and learn from the professional big name groups, there's also a competition and at the end a large concert consisting of the big name groups. After the concert, when I went back to the hotel, me and few group members went walking around. We ran into some other of our group members that were talking to a couple of guys from another group. We ended up hanging out playing music and drinking a bit. A group of Mariachis, from the three big name groups that were there, walked by us holding cases of beer and bottles of fancy tequila and they asked us to join them. About half way through the night the oldest man pulled out a cigar and started smoking it. The whole time I kept thinking to myself "wow, that smells amazing" . Eventually I asked him what it was and he replied "a real man's cigar" (he was implying it was a strong cigar). Ever since then I've been slowly getting into tobacco and have recently taken a liking to pipes. I found there was a YTPC and now I can't wait to get my hands on some more pipe tobacco.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Cloud Wolf - that’s a great story, thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@tomwalton4662]

another fine video sir...... my friends and i often sit round a table outside our tobacconists,trying different blends and so forth, and most passers by say what a really lovely aroma...

[@MuttnchopPiper]

tom walton - I really like hearing this, the more people that enjoy what we do regarding pipe smoking, the better it is for all of us. 👍👍👍

[@shabriri6152]

I'm a fairly new pipe smoker. I've only been smoking a pipe for a month, and I truly enjoy the experience. But, my parents and siblings are of a mind with the general public; that smoking, as a whole, is bad for one's health. I'm just unsure as to how to tell them that I have taken up pipe smoking. Could you give me some advice on how to do so gently and calmly?

[@VerrocchioStudio]

I recently went to the Renaissance festival here in NC and noticed 2 separate individuals smoking a pipe. In my eyes, they were the coolest guys there, even cooler than myself lol. I had been wanting to become a pipe smoker for a while, from the allure and sophisticated, distinguished view in my eyes of pipe smoking. From Sherlock to gandalf to Leo in Django. Seeing these guys at the festival really let me to do my research for days and ask allot of people questions about diving into pipe smoking. I'm an occasional cigar smoker and felt I would like Pipe smoking. I purchased my first pipes and tobacco 3 days ago and my first time was made a bit easy from watching these videos and I'm loving it!!!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Eric Wallace - I am so pleased to hear you say that my friend, I’m glad my videos are helping you learn to smoke a pipe, that’s why I started this channel, to help out folks such as yourself. 👍👍👍

[@kcersk]

I love cigar and pipe smell. For me it's weird how cigar smoke pushes away more than cigarette smoke, as you said. I love to smell pure tobacco, coffee, woods, honey an all this stuff. I tried both pipe and cigars. I'm not sure if i did it correctly with a pipe but I really liked both. I kind of lean towards cigars but I may need to experiment more.

[@cfroi08]

You're either Greek, Lithuanian, or Latvian.

[@kcersk]

@@cfroi08 Wow. A Really great guess. I'm Lithuanian. How do you know? I'm very surprised.

[@cfroi08]

@@kcersk Greek and Lithuanian are conservative languages and similar. 3000 years ago, from Persia to Great Britain male names ended in a -s, now only some languages do this. Also, when someone calls your name they say "Karoli" just like Greek with "Giorgis" becoming "Giorgi" when you're addressing him.

[@kcersk]

@@cfroi08 I'm very impressed! Exactly, we cut S or US when adressing soneone and add I or US. Tadas - Tadai, Klaudijus - Klaudijau, Martynas - Martynai etc. Especialy Lithuanian language has a lot of suffixes. Nicely done.

[@jarnal3]

Really enjoy your videos. Have been to the medieval fair in Geneva ohio numerous times. I live 45 min south curious if that’s the festival you referred to?

[@sirdingmydong2107]

My neighbor who was an older guy, smoked a pipe and I always thought it smelled so good. That was what peaked my interest in pipes. It was a major contrast to my father's cigerettes. The smell definitely is enough to attract more positive, instead of negative attention.

[@centralpipesmoker]

That is what I get every time I am in public smoking my pipe I always smoke a aromatic tobacco all the time any way very good video keep them coming brother.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Central Pipesmoker - You’re welcome my friend. 👍👍👍

[@testchannelone6616]

This is very well thought out. Thank you. :-)

[@Pclab101]

Ole Shenandoah appears to be discontinued. Do you recommend anything that is similar to the Appalachian Berry? Really appreciate your videos!

[@mycryptojourney69]

Been smoking cigars for a bit longer then 2 year now and it is first week of pipe smoking for me .... So far loving it and your videos... Without a doubt will continue to smoke both cigars and pipes as they both just simply are truly special .... Been watching your videos for a week now... Find them really pleasant and informing .... With regards to others and their opinions i dont think you or anyone else should go bend over or go back wards just to please others ... Do what you like when you like dont bother urself with others .... you cant please them all anyways.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Augustas Gesevicius - True, very true, but with all the negative press about smoking, I choose to smoke something pleasant out in public so people will see pipe smoking in a more favorable light. 👍👍👍

[@lain_of_the_wired]

what was it like having your pipe are the festival? could you smoke it anywhere or was it designated areas or only on camp grounds and such? Will be bringing mine this year

[@robertzehm]

Had a dude walk up to me at a family friendly bar that allows smoking. I was smoking on my pipe and he just said “there are kids here, think about it” then he walked past a bar that was 6 feet away from me past 4+ people smoking cigarettes and said nothing to them. It completely blew my mind that he had the unmitigated gall to try to shame me for smoking a pipe and didn’t care about the cigarettes…

[@absoluteentertainment9250]

Great tip and right on point, very thoughtful...

[@troy2286]

I remember a time when I was smoking my pipe at the local cigar lounge and a husband and wife decided to sit next to me because the wife enjoyed the smell of pipes more because the nostalgia of remembering her father

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Troy - I love when that happens. 👍👍👍

[@nickpapageorgio4944]

Great advice. Thank you very much. I've been enjoying your videos.

[@Yosemite-George-61]

Great advice ! Is true...a few days ago I was in a café in the waterfront here in Normandy, I lit my pipe and noticed the wind carried the smoke to a couple of touristst, so I started moving downwind and they told me "Don't bother, it smels good to us !" 5and that with Amsterbammer...) Cheers !

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Jorge Picabea - I love that reaction. 👍👍👍

[@BuddhasSoul]

These are some very thoughtful and good ideas. I am a new pipe smoker and having good smoking etiquette is something that has concern me. Thank you for the great videos i have learned a lot!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

The Sorcerer's Hand - I agree, especially for those that look down on smoking in general, having good smoking etiquette is important. 👍👍👍

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Hello Chris. A very interesting chat. Thank you for sharing. Be well.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Algonquinbriar - You are more then welcome my friend. 👍👍👍

[@nolanbosher979]

Always fantastic! Thank you for great content. I really appreciate your genuine personality and honest words.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Nolan Bosher - You bet my friend, thanks for the compliment. 👍👍👍

[@themancalledhondo]

I have had similar experiences with the English Blends I favor. People surprise me with their positive reactions when they smell my tobacco (which is very infrequently). Frequently they are returned to the memory of a relative or friend, or whatever positive experience they themselves had without becoming a dedicated pipe smoker. I've introduced a few folks to the hobby, and also have been pleasantly surprised to learn how many of friends are closet smokers who are keen to have someone to smoke with. One such example of a surprisingly positive experience was that of a relative who suffers from asthma among other issues, complaining rather loudly at the oppressive smell of the match I struck (some 40 feet away) then asking me to come sit at the same table so she could enjoy the aroma of my pipe. Also for myself I smoke a pipe and yet suffer greatly whenever anyone strikes up a cigarette. In all instances I am cautious as to who I smoke around and in what settings. I certainly am aware that whatever image I project affects the community of pipe smokers at large.

[@charliswriting]

I've been hesitant to smoke my pipe in public because of cigarette smokers and the mentality nonsmokers have of those who do smoke tobacco. This video really helped me find a way to perhaps be accepted around nonsmokers. I love aromatics anyway so it should hopefully be not much of an issue as you pointed out, especially with my wife! Thanks Muttonchop!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Chacom Piper - You bet my friend, I’m glad I could help. 👍👍👍

[@Cmfz41]

I just picked up pipe smoking. I usually smoke 4-5 cigars a week and am trying to save some money. My 6 year old daughter hates the smell of my cigars. Just last night she gave her approval of the pipe because it "smells like s'mores". You are spot on here.

[@pumawear2492]

Man I love your videos!!!! I bought by first pipe which is an H.I.S today at my local tobacco shop. I gotta say I'm in love and I'm not a tobacco smoker at all. Thanks all to you sir! You got my sub

[@MuttnchopPiper]

PUMA wear - You are more then welcome my friend. 👍👍👍

[@davidhaines4927]

Definitely would love to see a update on your rotation

[@oomhoward7462]

A true public service video. Very well done sir.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Oom Howard - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@bikkies]

Hi, not watched your channel for a while. Glad to see you're still active in YT and submitting helpful materials. You look well and I hope everything is good with you as someone I've grown to respect and trust. That's partly what I'm looking to draw out here. If a pipe smoker exudes a calm reflective persona then I feel this can be somewhat reassuring. Here's a person that may be contemplative, thinking before he acts. This is a positive for us as a community. For me as a 51yo pipe smoking also triggers memories of family and friends long passed on. It can make me somewhat reminiscent even just seeing that person. The acquaintances have gone but their spirit remains. For me that same evocative sense is equally prevalent with English blends. "This is how pipe tobacco used to smell" and so forth. This is also helpful. I have a strong dislike of how smoking has become increasingly stigmatised and we are pushed away to a corner by the non smoker. It's true that I smoke my pipe for myself rather than for others, but if we as a complentative community show our respect for that differing opinion then it builds on our reassuring demeanour. A simple question, asking those around us if they mind whether we light up, cements that case Cigarettes are about that quick hurried hit and can appear inconsiderate of those around us. Piper's consulting others are a different creature. We are not necessarily asking for permission, but we are negotiating. As long as we continue doing that, we may be more likely to remain accepted by the mainstream.

[@bikkies]

(my phone autocorrected that reply because it probably dislikes that I smoke and is inserting rogue apostrophes to make a point. The world's first anti-smoking phone perhaps!)

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Graham - Very well said my friend, and I totally agree, in my opinion most people if you ask them if they mind if you smoke your pipe they smile and say no go ahead, because they are recounting the time when their grandfather, or uncle or father used to smoke a pipe. They may even tell you a story about that person. 👍👍👍

[@usspaul9422]

That was great on many levels. Thoughtfulness exemplifies class, not catering to ppl that have different perception of a given topic. And its very good suggestion - aromatic in public. Except in WA public smoking of any kind is illegal AND WA bans citizens from delivery of tobbacco to private address'. We need a tobbacco "tea party". 😂

[@gardnerwebb3749]

Hello Chris, always good to see you. Have a blessed week.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Birdseyebriar - Thank you my friend, you have a blessed week as well. 👍👍👍

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

Want to clear an area quickly? Light up a Di Nobili cigar. When I was a kid working as a lifeguard, one of the swimming club owners, an Italian guy lived on these things. He smoked them, crumbled them into a pipe and smoked them, I even saw him bite one in half and use it for chew-bacco!. A unique (and to some disgusting) aroma. Folks wondered if he was burning horse dung. Now his brother, the other boss smoked a briar pipe, Borkum Riff Bourbon exclusively. (1970's B.R. not the crap they sell today). That got me interested in piping. Loved being around Lou with his pipe burning and avoided Di Nobili Nick like the plague....

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Blue Star Industrial Arts - I agree, some cigars and pipe tobaccos are really strong, I could never get used to the taste of cigars, they all taste like cigars to me lol. My brother on the other hand is the cigar smoker. 👍👍👍

[@sleightinmind]

Nice job, Chris. Thank you for your thoughts on this. I enjoyed them and take care.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Justin Hart - Thank you my friend, and you take care as well. 👍👍👍

[@Crusadercapitalist]

I love that you mentioned the ohio renaissance festival, the Danny boy pipe shop got me started on pipe smoking.

[@CloverTac]

Good stuff Chris. I smoke primarily aromatics and am often out in public. I can totally validate your 90% number when it comes to a positive response. I have also had people literally pull me to them and smell my clothes after having a smoke while driving. Along the way, my pipe smoking has also prompted others to put away cigarettes and pick up the pipe... which is very cool because we are adding one more to the club ranks. I am always sure to tell new converts about your channel, best pipe channel on KZbin hands down!

[@Mythodiir]

I'm mostly an aromatic smoker. I gravitated towards them after trying Englishes and Virginias. They provided the most consistent pleasure when I'm just walking smoking a bowl. There are times when I'd be going to work smoking a Latakia blend and really not enjoying it. I'd rather have some Connemara Black or Lane 1Q. Englishes are solely sit-down blends for me, which usually means at the end of the day. The only two things I ever hear about my pipe are "that smells so good" or "are you smoking the good shit(weed)?". The latter used to annoy me even though I do smoke weed, but it's usually a joke and I joke along with them unless I'm at work where I have to say it's just tobacco. Edit: I live in Canada where smoking weed isn't a big issue. Even back in the illegal days no one really ever cared. As long as you aren't at work, it's no one's business if your smoking a big fat bowl of hemp, which is what the less knowledgable who are familiar with neither cannabis or tobacco think I might be doing.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

CloverTac - Thank you my friend for the recommendation, and I love the fact you are converting cigarette smokers to pipe smokers. 👍👍👍

[@Pipemonkey]

I understand exactly what you mean, I’ve been smoking a pipe for years and to date not one person has had a negative thing to say to me, in fact just the opposite, I.e omg I love the smell of pipes or mmm that reminds me of my childhood, my dad or grandad used to smoke a pipe etc etc. But when my friends smell someone standing at a bus stop smoking a cigarette for example, they say omg he/ she stinks like an old ash tray gross. So yes what you say makes perfect sense. Great post by the way.

[@markstengel7680]

Hello Chris, Very true also based on my own experience. Great seeing you again. Another concise smoking in public presentation. Smoke Well

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Mark Stengel - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@lachg1714]

What do you feel is the premium smoking experience? A fine cigar or a pipe tobacco? Perhaps the pipe is better and less expensive for regular smoking.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Lach G - I am not a cigar smoker, when I smoke a cigar, all I taste is cigar. My brother on the other hand smokes cigars exclusively, he says a pipe is to much work. So for me it would be pipe tobacco, for my brother it would be a fine cigar. 👍👍

[@marthdaeglin]

I love smoking a pipe at ren faires. One of my favorite blends is a buttered rum-cased aromatic that I pick up every year at Scarborough Faire. Looking back I pretty much only smoke aromatics at such occasions without even thinking about it. I guess I find them more appropriate for the jovial atmosphere. So far every comment I've received has been positive, "That smells really good," or "That reminds me so much of my grandpa!"

[@MuttnchopPiper]

marthdaeglin - That’s Cool, I like the positive comments. 👍👍👍

[@samhaskins463]

Enjoying your thoughts on pipes. Im a relatively newbie .So far not wild about latakia, perique,oriental tobaccos but love aromatics. Can you suggest one that is mild but fruity? I like vanilla especially. I have many nice pipes Savinelli, Peterson, Dunhill and really enjoy smoking a pipe. I like a cool mild smoke so far.

[@vincenzorecco2769]

Love the channel! Just started smoking a pipe and you’re videos are an invaluable resource. Where do you get the labels for your mason jars? Thanks again for all the help. Excited to join the pipe smoking community.

[@mikeschwander5976]

He makes those labels He posted a video on how he makes them. He puts a lot of effort into them.

[@vincenzorecco2769]

Piping Angler thanks, I’ll have to try and find that video.

[@FelipeRubens]

I see pipe smoking as a solitary hobby, that you usually do when you are alone, in your room or your backyard. So, being a solitary hobby, you don't have to worry about other people's opinion over this. If you want to smoke a light blend, you smoke a light blend. If you want something deeper, you go on that. When you are alone, the things you do only concerns to you. However, when I'm in public, I do prefer people to accept me as an smoker when I'm close to them, so I fully agree with your argument. This serves also to the other aspects of life. When you are around other people, you gotta be pleasent, avoiding to do things that will keep them away from you. This is a healthy thing to do, considering that humans are social beings. I don't say you have to pretend to be something you aren't, but to keep a healthy relationship with the people around you, avoiding unnecessary conflicts. Cheers from Brazil, mate!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Felipe Rubens - Very well said my friend, very well said. 👍👍👍

[@johnnyb.2792]

Muttnchop, Ambassador of the Pipe! I've always said if cigarettes smelled like pipe tobacco they never would have been banned in so many places. Excellent video.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Johnny B. - I agree. 👍👍👍

[@jeffpotter6428]

Personally, I don't like to smell up other people's air....If someone was burning patchouli incense near me, I wouldn't like it...I do miss smoking around people though...I started a pipe in 1962 and could smoke anywhere...You're right about aromatics...Most smell like cookies etc. so a lot of folks will like that....I used to smoke Nightcap in clubs ! Surprised I didn't get bounced.....Smoking, in general has been hurt by cigarettes and cigars. They smell and many just throw the butts on the ground.

[@itlian63]

There is always wisdom in your thoughts, glad your back

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Gary H - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@dansexitstrategy5042]

I love a good cigar. I have a hard time understanding why we don’t have access to the same selection of leaf for pipes. Would love to have a Connecticut broadleaf/Nicaraguan blend of pipe tobacco.

[@athomeinthesouth01]

You mentioned the Appalachain Berry for summer time, what is your favorite or recommended tobacco for fall time?

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Bama Porta-Mill - I have created a video called “ a blend for each season” in that video I tell you which blends I like smoking during a specific season. 👍👍👍

[@jiujiu]

Your points have been noted. As a cigar lover I tend to look down on infused or aromatic tobacco. I will try aromatics now and see how it goes.

[@ffemto4]

Thank you for correctly pronouncing the word "Appalachian"!

[@excelsiortrading8050]

It's funny, I'm coming over from the cigar world and I've always brought my cigars to outdoors events , 9 outta 10 times I get the wow that smells amazing... once in a blue I'll occasionally get a cross look from an older lady, and my presumption is not that the smell is bad, but I remind her now of some jerk she was in a relationship with at one time, whom smoked cigars, the couple that actually did say something to me directly did say as much to that effect, my ex husband smoked cigars or my father smoked cigars and I rely just don't like the reminder of them lol. on a whole even just natural burning tobacco in open air is pleasing to most.. Like coffee, smells great to all, doesn't taste great to some. In fact my ex girlfriend when we met liked my cigars, but I mentioned hey, I own a few pipes too, and she quickly commented on no I hate pipes, my father smoked a pipe and he was awful lol

[@spookybaba]

Another great video. Thank you, Chris. I always learn something from you. 👍👍👍

[@MuttnchopPiper]

SpookyBaba - You are very welcome my friend. 👍👍👍

[@searam1]

I always enjoy your videos even though I don't smoke a pipe! Maybe I will give it a try one day... I am a huge Renn Fest go'er, myself!

[@mikeschwander5976]

Re-watch the how to videos before you smoke your first pipe. Smoking it wrong will lead to a horrible experience complete with a burnt tongue. I smoked over 10 years ago without the guidance of KZbin and it was a horrible experience. Thanks to Muttonchop Piper videos I was enjoying my pipe by the second day. Now that I am just over a month in, tongue bite only happens if I neglect to properly dry my tobacco. This is a very relaxing hobby and if you are a tobacco user of any kind, pipes are much better.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Sean Robert Ramuno - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@TheIronWord]

I smoke a pipe and will never stop, i smoke in the house and you can't tell i smoke a pipe in the house. One of my friends smoked a cigar in the house once and it stuck for a week. Everytime i walk into the local pipe shop where they smoke cigars, after i leave i have to go home and change clothes. Pipe smoking is nothing like that. Can you make a video on types of aeromatic blends that don't cause tongue bite. I know alot has to do with how you smoke it, but i like to puff puff away..

[@EnchiladaMan360]

Up until a few months ago, I had the tendency to pack too tightly, and tamp down too vigorously, so relights were common, and so was tongue-bite as a result. Now, I tend to pack using two steps out of the 3-step method, and I hardly ever get tongue-bite unless I smoke around 7 or 8 bowls in a day.

[@sionfumaitlapipe]

Very interesting and so actual!

[@jamstar6682]

You have a sub from me I watched your video on pipe and your health concerns and I really enjoyed it, very honest video you are a good man and I wish a lot of others could cut the crap personality out of themselves and have a straight up genuine attitude like yourself without and excess ego and bad habits

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Jamil - I appreciate your kind words my friend, and just so you know on this channel you didn’t subscribe, it’s to harsh of a word for what pipe smoking means to us all, instead, you have joined the only ( as far as I know ) KZbin pipe club called the Muttnchop pipe club, so welcome to the club my friend. I agree with you, I hate egotistical people, think they know it all when in fact they know nothing, I certainly don’t know it all, but what I do know I want to share. 👍👍👍👍

[@Pipesandstooges]

Muttnchop ‼️👏🏻👏🏻outstanding as always my friend.....have a great week ahead and take care see you again soon 👍

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Pipes And kayaks - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@TJ97tim1]

In a similar light, Muttnchop, can you do a video on smoking among the spouse? Blends with pleasant room note?

[@sniffadoghq]

TJ97tim1 Good suggestiveness! Would like to see this!

[@lapipesmoker3751]

A great explanation of why my neighbors have asked me to smoke on my balcony during their party next door. I chose John Aylesbury 40 Edition and got a plate of food. The takeaway: You'll never go hungry if you smoke a pipe.........LOL.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

LA Pipe Smoker - I never thought of that, you might think about inviting a few of your pipe smoking buddies over the next time, you all might get fed. Lol, lol. 👍👍👍

[@grahamluna6935]

I made the switch from cigarettes to the pipe many years ago and as a mountain guide I would never light-up a smoke on my trails but one day at the top of a mountain and under a tree we had Finnised our lunch, out I produced the pipe to a silenced group until I lit-up with convidence and let the fragrance do its work. Talk about a game changer... I totally understand why they use the term peace-pipe. Growing up as a kid in my house, all was cool when the father was having a smoke of his pipe. 😉