Updated my beginner’s guide to pipe smoking with a note on filters.
@nathanrhale Your pipe guide is very helpful! I need to work on my technique. I spend so much time concentrating on keeping the thing lit, it ends up not being super relaxing.
@marmanold I'm glad you've found it useful! Keeping it lit was a hang up for me too at first. I've gotten better but still often relight several times per bowl. Many factors can contribute: wind, how you packed the tobacco, moisture level, how fast or slow your puffing cadence is. A bit of relighting is unavoidable, though, seriously. It's just part of my rhythm now.