Which pipe set is best to start with?

Because starting out as a pipe smoker takes a little preparation, a few manufacturers offer pipe sets that put the basics within easy reach.

Taking up the pipe

Whether out of simple curiosity or a wish for change, the pipe works quite differently from the cigar or the cigarette. While the average age of smokers remains high, the trend has been shifting for some years, with younger smokers arriving, some looking for a family tradition and others simply out of interest.

For every beginner, choosing a model is a real challenge. Between shapes, sizes, brands and above all the number of models available, the decision is a difficult one. On top of that, a smoker needs various accessories to fill, light and clean the pipe, which adds up to a certain budget.

Going for a pipe set

Aware of how hard the choice can be for newcomers to the briar, a few manufacturers have put together complete sets. These generally contain the essentials for getting started, namely a pipe, filters, a pipe tool and a tamper, pipe cleaners and a lighter.

Chacom offers well-stocked sets with more accessories. They make a suitable present for any occasion, including under the Christmas tree. On the budget side, prices range between 50 and 150 euros for good briar pipes.

All that is left is to choose your set

More or less complete depending on the brand and the price, sets are a practical way into the world of the briar. The price is also often better than buying each accessory separately. In the end, the hardest choice will be settling on one brand rather than another. As for the type of pipe, in looks as much as in handling, that will depend on your expectations, your budget and how the pipe sits in the hand and in the mouth.

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