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'Incredible' milestone reached as Sweden becomes a smoke-free country
(www.thelocal.com)
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People just need to rediscover pipes. Tolkien knew what was up đź‘Ť
Pipe smoke smell is way worse than cigarretes. Old prof used to smoke pipe in his office... Stench is worse than tobacco bars and cig smoking offices +20 years later.
My dad occasionally smoked a pipe. I do not remember the house or his clothes stinking from it (he probably didn’t smoke inside, I don’t remember) and to this day get warm feelings when smelling cherrywood smoke
Unlike cigarettes or pot, pipe smoke can be pleasant
My best friends dad growing up smoked a pipe, he was divorced and lived in an apartment and the whole place smelled like pipe tobacco and I can still smell it like 40 years later haha.
I know nothing of pipes other than shape. What is the functional advantages to it?
The longer the stem is (the piece between the bowl and your mouth), the more time the smoke has to cool down before it hits your mouth, and some believe this gives a better smoking experience.
The big advantage is you can fill a pipe with whatever you want. Smoke shops at least used to have a large selection of smells and styles - think like a modern coffee aisle
Maybe that functional space is taken over by vapes these days
I think it’s “smoother” but I’ve never smoked one so I cannot confirm
In my very subjective opinion they taste better and are more fun.
I haven’t smoked in a long time, but I used to love my pipe. It’s been getting more and more tempting to try it again, since I have one of the few health issues where nicotine can sometimes help.
I love my pipe. Much more enjoyable experience.