>>873749Great video; I need to try that pack method, I have seen it many times but still do 3 step method
There is also the 'frank' method I believe it's called, I have tried that 2-3 times and it worked well
Step up from corncob could be any type of pipe, are you specifically looking for a Briar pipe, a better quality corncob?, or maybe even Meerschaum
If I had to recommend pipe types in an order of priority as a new smoker, I would definitely recommend starting with a Corncob at around $10, moving up to a Briar pipe at $40-$100~(or even 3 pipes for $40 link below), then a Meerschaum (not lined but proper meerschaum pipe whole block Turkey not east Africa)
Corncob offers the best smoke with least skill, but do not think Corncobs are only for novice smokers; they can offer the best smoke out there depending
Briar pipes are amazing for their heat resistance, they need a proper amount of cake inside the pipe to perform perfectly, too much or too little can burn the pipe or can adversely affect the flavor of your tobacco
Meerschaum is my favorite as far as smoke quality and because as you smoke more they change colors from white to a light brown in hot spots. If I recall correctly, Meerschaum the material is the most porous rock found in nature which is why it is exceptional as a pipe material. Briar absorbs moisture too, but Meerschaum and Corncob absorb far more moisture and by doing so offer a cooler smoke with untainted flavor while still offering less chance of pipe gurgle
My only issue with Meerschaum is it is rather delicate when compared to Briar; it definitely is not as fragile as Crystal, but if you had to throw a pipe in a rucksack I would recommend Cob or Briar unless you protect the pipe with a hard case
As for Cobs with a bigger bowl, I personally like the MacArthur or General, they are tall/narrow bowls that burn very well but are a bit wonky to hold in your mouth because of the size of the bowl; best bowls for Virginia blends though
