puffer since the middle 90's. I don't profess proficiency but I know what I like & before disliking I try to educate my palate even with out-of-the-curve novelties. I inherited a HUGE family collection of pipes bought in the '60s & I enjoy my puffing as a seldom pleasure joined by a good fortified wine, depending the tobacco I use, while listening to some classical music. so puffing for me it's more related to child memory & drinking related than a true habit. my father smoked park lane #7, the best room odor in the whole world! cigarettes nauseate me & I love cigars but I loathe their room odor, so pipe is the only puffing allowed at home! that's all folks...