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It was lot of effort and it reeked. That's what I remember from the few days I tried pipe smoking

I prefer the draw on a pipe compared to a cigar, very relaxing. Would recommend a gandalf pipe

Simply make your own. It is easy to do. The hard part is the stem. You will need a couple tries and a really long drill bit. 3 bits actually. A really long one that is like 1/4" A spade bit that is about 1" and one that is the size of the outside of your stem. Use a VERY hard wood for the bowl. Something like Madrone or Mansanita are very good. Some woods are not good for this. Good rule of thumb is that soft-woods are bad-juju for smoking pipes. Mine is made of desert ironwood and sugar maple for the stem. have enough wood for a few tries. Get some brass wire that is used for Jewlery and spin it into a tight spiral then press it down into the pipe bowl. It will be a non-toxic screen.
 
Then put it all together, Pack that bowl with some of your best Home-grown and spark that baby up.

I would recommend not smoking at all because it is bad for your lungs and makes you (and everything in your house) stink. Let alone the cost. You are chosing to have an addiction which is bondage.
 
Look for a different relaxing hobby instead like going for walks, exercising, listening to nature sounds, writing, etc.

I wonder if it wouldn't be as bad for you if you grew your own tobacco

I agree with jhunga, smoking is not the best for relaxing for me
 
if you'd like nicotine now and then, losenges or gum or patches might be used smokeless. There are limited studies suggesting it can be a brain boosting nootropic substance in moderation.
 
Than being said, I've found it just keeps me wired even while I sleep and I feel more relaxed or energetic without any substances
 
there are other substances that can calm you like magnesium possibly. look up natural stress remedies