what is your latest pipe purchase

[Haebar]

I have a question-- have you noticed any difference between McC bulk and tins with regard to humectant presence? I have only had two of their blends (PM Pipe, and 5100), both bulks, and while they had their merits, I really didn't like that there seemed to be a good bit of humectant/PG. Especially at the (nearly 50 dollar/lb) price point. I wondered if they only sauced the bulks with humectant. Not that I can afford to stock up on their tins either, being even more expensive than the bulks (plus I already have an unfortunate penchant for absolutely loving G&H blends already).

I try to stick with Stokkebye and C&D bulk, and hunting for mason jars at thrift shops, to keep things *somewhat* fiscally responsible ;)

I've only recently bought some McClelland bulks at my local B&M and I did notice that is more moist than the tinned tobaccos. Didn't really give it much thought but it is probably due to a humectant. Have you tried C&D Yorktown? It is supposed to be a good Virginia. Big Lots has Mason jars that are only $8 a case. They only have the half-pints and quarts and the quarts are not wide-mouth.

[Aguineapig]

I've only recently bought some McClelland bulks at my local B&M and I did notice that is more moist than the tinned tobaccos. Didn't really give it much thought but it is probably due to a humectant. Have you tried C&D Yorktown? It is supposed to be a good Virginia. Big Lots has Mason jars that are only $8 a case. They only have the half-pints and quarts and the quarts are not wide-mouth.

I heard tell that they were pressured, at one point, to add humectants to their bulks because the B&M's didn't like having to get it any special treatment. No idea if that's true or not. I hope nothing like that happens to C&D though, whose style I absolutely love. Haven't tried yorktown though, or too man of they VA's in general yet-- I did smoke some Orion's Arrow, and Three friars recently though, and found both excellent (and plan to buy a pound of each during Smokingpipes next C&D sale).

I can usually find jars for between 8-9 dollars around here. I've gotten oodles at thrift shops though-- I just check the rims for chips, and clean them good, and obviously buy fresh lids. Probably ends up being half the cost of buying new.

[Haebar]

I heard tell that they were pressured, at one point, to add humectants to their bulks because the B&M's didn't like having to get it any special treatment. No idea if that's true or not. I hope nothing like that happens to C&D though, whose style I absolutely love. Haven't tried yorktown though, or too man of they VA's in general yet-- I did smoke some Orion's Arrow, and Three friars recently though, and found both excellent (and plan to buy a pound of each during Smokingpipes next C&D sale).

I can usually find jars for between 8-9 dollars around here. I've gotten oodles at thrift shops though-- I just check the rims for chips, and clean them good, and obviously buy fresh lids. Probably ends up being half the cost of buying new.

I'll have to start keeping my eye out for them when I go to thrift stores. My girlfriend and I go to them often but I don't remember seeing Mason jars.

[droy1958]

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[Cool Breeze]

A couple of favorites and a couple new ones to try.
FVF and St. James Flake are always kept on hand.

I've been wanting to try Rattray's Hal o the Wynd and Frog Morton Across the Pond. Looking forward to it.

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[Bruck]

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Congrats, that stuff's hard to procure. I've managed to find it at a B&M once or twice.

[droy1958]

Congrats, that stuff's hard to procure. I've managed to find it at a B&M once or twice.

That's what I heard. I kinda tripped over it, as someone posted that it just came in at Mars Cigars about the time I hit the thread. I was lucky enough to get this, but the Stonehaven was gone.....

[Bruck]

That's what I heard. I kinda tripped over it, as someone posted that it just came in at Mars Cigars about the time I hit the thread. I was lucky enough to get this, but the Stonehaven was gone.....

A buddy of mine at the office keeps trying to score a bag online, but when it comes it, it's gone right away. This past week he said (I forget which etailer) had it, and when it called they said it sold out in 10 minutes.

[Alligator Gar]

DH 2 Bent Fat Apple Briar Pipe & Yello-Bole Imperial Honey Cured Cake Small Billiard...

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Who made that bent apple? DH is coming up empty in the memory banks.

[droy1958]

Who made that bent apple? DH is coming up empty in the memory banks.

It's DH or DH2. That's all I have for you. I've seen 3 or 4 sold on the bay, but I can't find anything on them...

[droy1958]

Some straight Latakia, Burley, RYO paper, Anejo 46, Padrons,, Tsuge, C&D Pirate Cake...

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05258.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05258.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

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[AlanS]

My old cob gave out, so I got a new Country Gentleman with a pouch of the same. And a couple ounces of Night Cap.
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[Bruck]

My old cob gave out, so I got a new Country Gentleman with a pouch of the same. And a couple ounces of Night Cap.

You can never go wrong with Night Cap :) The main guy with whom I trade cigars and tobacco at work and I use it is our standard - not that Night Cap is the best tobacco out there, but it's probably the best stuff you can get at a reasonable price in bulk. So if it costs more than Night Cap, it has to be better; otherwise, just get some more Night Cap.

[droy1958]

These are from a German / DDR collection of miscellaneous antiques originally collected before the fall of the Berlin wall. Finally came in after 2 weeks.

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These 4 are all Howal Bruyere.....

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[Aguineapig]

You can never go wrong with Night Cap :) The main guy with whom I trade cigars and tobacco at work and I use it is our standard - not that Night Cap is the best tobacco out there, but it's probably the best stuff you can get at a reasonable price in bulk. So if it costs more than Night Cap, it has to be better; otherwise, just get some more Night Cap.

Most of the C&D bulk is quite a bit cheaper, at least at smokingpipes, and the leaf quality is great. Some really good English blends in their repertoire.

[droy1958]

Got this one cleaned up and ready for her picture. It appears that it's not been smoked much.....
"Olde Classic" Corsican Brair Italy...

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05365.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05365.jpg.html)

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[Shemp Jizzle]

Grabbed 2 Ricco Santia Cobs and now that its twin has safely landed at its intended Bombing victim, it is safe to showcase them.

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[droy1958]

A Canadian estate....
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[droy1958]

New Comoy's Pebble Grain 184....

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[Brimy]

Grabbed 2 Ricco Santia Cobs and now that its twin has safely landed at its intended Bombing victim, it is safe to showcase them.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/Pipes/P1070295_zps4hy6obw9.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/Pipes/P1070295_zps4hy6obw9.jpg.html)

Those are NICE!!!

[Brimy]

Got this one cleaned up and ready for her picture. It appears that it's not been smoked much.....
"Olde Classic" Corsican Brair Italy...

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05365.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05365.jpg.html)

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Nice looking pipe! Hope it smokes as well as it looks.

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New Comoy's Pebble Grain 184....

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You aren't playing!
Nice looking collection you've amassed in what appears to be a short amount of time Dave!

[Lynn]

Ole Shenandoah Barrel No. 76
1.76 OZ TIN
Item # PT-OSA0050
In Stock $7.49 1 $7.49
Ole Shenandoah Bootlegged
1.76 OZ TIN
Item # PT-OSB0050
In Stock $7.49 1 $7.49
Decatur Dark Sweet Rum
1 OZ
Item # PT-DCA0028
In Stock $3.25 1 $3.25
Hearth & Home Signature Egg Nog Egg Nog Bulk
1OZ
Item # PT-HSP0028
In Stock $3.25 1 $3.25
Cornell & Diehl Dark Cherry Cavendish
1 OZ
Item # PT-CIL0028

[droy1958]

Nice looking pipe! Hope it smokes as well as it looks.

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You aren't playing!
Nice looking collection you've amassed in what appears to be a short amount of time Dave!

Yessir.....I'm starting to get the "raised one eye" from the wifey as I carry in package after package. She said yesterday "I'm glad you don't like wine". Hmmm...... ;)

[fastnbulbous]

Just got this from Shemp Jizzle.


4679

Morgan Bones unfinished + samples of Dark Birds Eye, Strang and a mystery sample? @ShempJizzle?
The pipe is a little smaller than I was expecting, but I have been looking for a smaller pipe just that size. Can't wait to watch it color!!

[Shemp Jizzle]

Some of this

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[Shemp Jizzle]

and a mystery sample?

that was some Pre-cut Brown Bogie with a chunk of uncut brown bogie as well.

[Haebar]

New Comoy's Pebble Grain 184....



Nice one! I have been looking at the bent billiard. Wanted a straight billiard but they have a saddle stem.

[Haebar]

Some of this

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070425_zpsorwoinvz.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070425_zpsorwoinvz.jpg.html)

Are any of those shags?

[Shemp Jizzle]

Are any of those shags?
more like fine/thin ribbon cut. In B-tween mixture is also thin ribbon but with some course cut stuff in it.


I have heard good things.

[Haebar]

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Got my January Pipe tobacco of the month club shipment from Pipes & Cigars:

4 ounces of Moonshine Pipe Company's Mason Jar
4 ounces of Russ' Monthly Blend Log Cabin
2 tins of Erik the Red
2 tins of Balkan Sasieni
2 Chinese cob pipes

It is supposed to be half aromatics and half non-aromatics, but they screwed up this month and sent 3 aromatics instead of 2. I had a bowl of the Moonshine Mason Jar this morning and it wasn't bad.

[droy1958]

This Kaywoodie RG cleaned up well.....

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[droy1958]

Still cleaning up this one. Got it sanitized and couldn't wait to smoke it as I have to go outside and grill some venison. Perfect size for a 15 minute smoke. Savinell Kings Cross....
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05396.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05396.jpg.html)

[Nature]

Just picked up this little Orlik THE 3/4 oz. unsmoked from a popular auction site.
It is smaller than I expected, but should be nice for those quickies.

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[Haebar]

Got these two meerschaums on ebay for $18 each. Received them in the mail today and am very pleased. Fellow said he got them when he was in Turkey.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsdc49dbrn.jpg

[Aguineapig]

Those are nice-- block meerschaum and all? I've got a few clays, including one with a vulcanite stem that is pretty nifty, but no Meers. Someday...

[Nature]

Got these two meerschaums on ebay for $18 each. Received them in the mail today and am very pleased. Fellow said he got them when he was in Turkey.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsdc49dbrn.jpg

Meers are something on my list to get to. Those look nice! :thumb:

[Haebar]

Those are nice-- block meerschaum and all? I've got a few clays, including one with a vulcanite stem that is pretty nifty, but no Meers. Someday...

Yes, they're block meerschaums and they are good sized. One thing to look out for on ebay with buying a new meerschaum is the size. Some of the ones you see on there are small pipes and they don't give you any measurements in the description to go by. I lucked up and got these from a former serviceman instead of a dealer.

[Bruck]

Yes, they're block meerschaums and they are good sized. One thing to look out for on ebay with buying a new meerschaum is the size. Some of the ones you see on there are small pipes and they don't give you any measurements in the description to go by. I lucked up and got these from a former serviceman instead of a dealer.

You got a great deal! I'm partial to the unadorned meers (although I do have one mini eagle head).

& yes, if they don't give the measurements of a meer on e-bay or on an etailer's site, it's probably a mini (the better places do indicate mini). And unless they specify block meer, it's probably composite.

[Cool Breeze]

Still cleaning up this one. Got it sanitized and couldn't wait to smoke it as I have to go outside and grill some venison. Perfect size for a 15 minute smoke. Savinell Kings Cross....
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05396.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05396.jpg.html)

I picked up a King's Cross the other day myself. Got it at a local antiques shop. Couldn't get him under $15 but I figured it was worth it and picked it up.
Bit had some pretty serious teeth chatter, but I put a rubber bit on it and it's fine. Smokes pretty good.

[Lynn]

been wanting a meerschaums, just something different, been watchin this one

Meerschaum Lattice Pipe with case | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meerschaum-Lattice-Pipe-with-case/18199312)

[OnePyroTec]

I am now well stocked with the special ingredient for my custom blend.

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[Nature]

I am now well stocked with the special ingredient for my custom blend.

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Do you like perique? ;)

That should go a long ways in your blend!

[OnePyroTec]

Yes, I do why do you ask :3stooges:

Going on weight, it is 11% of my blend. Care to try it?

[Lynn]

Yes, I do why do you ask :3stooges:

Going on weight, it is 11% of my blend. Care to try it?


ya lookin for a victum :loco:

[BryGuySC]

I am now well stocked with the special ingredient for my custom blend.

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Wow. That is quite the stash.

[Haebar]

I picked up a King's Cross the other day myself. Got it at a local antiques shop. Couldn't get him under $15 but I figured it was worth it and picked it up.
Bit had some pretty serious teeth chatter, but I put a rubber bit on it and it's fine. Smokes pretty good.

I'd say it was worth it; should be a good smoker. They look light and good for clenching.

[AlanS]

ya lookin for a victum :loco:

Hell, I figured your ring gauge to be exactly twice that Mr Devil!!!

[Cool Breeze]

I'd say it was worth it; should be a good smoker. They look light and good for clenching.

You know, that is something that stood out to me with this one. It is so light that I almost thought it was made from something other than briar. It does say "Imported briar" on it though so I guess it is.

It's a good smoker. At first I wasn't sure because mine has a tapered bowl and I packed it very loosely the first time. I've learned that this pipe likes the baccy to be packed a little tighter than normal.

I'm thinking it would be good for flakes using the air pocket method. I'm going to have to try that out soon with it.

[Lynn]

Hell, I figured your ring gauge to be exactly twice that Mr Devil!!!

hiz guy ya are.....look at that pipe on ebay an let me know what ya think....

[Bruck]

Yes, I do why do you ask :3stooges:

Going on weight, it is 11% of my blend. Care to try it?

That's about what I do - 10% or less, that's some strong stuff! I'm not exactly a wimp when it comes to vitamin N, but I tried smoking straight perique once. Once. Couldn't do it.

[Nature]

Yes, I do why do you ask :3stooges:

Going on weight, it is 11% of my blend. Care to try it?

Well, heck. I would love to try some of your blend! You've perique'd my interest.

[Lostmason]

I'm a bit confused how yous boys can get a nic hit off pipes and cigars. I've smoked cigarettes for almost 35 years,I smoke pipes and cigars for the flavors,can't say I'v noticed a big nic hit.

[Big Tex]

I am now well stocked with the special ingredient for my custom blend.

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Blended a pinch of that with some 2013 Christmas Cheer. Good stuff!


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[GWBowman]

I'm a bit confused how yous boys can get a nic hit off pipes and cigars. I've smoked cigarettes for almost 35 years,I smoke pipes and cigars for the flavors,can't say I'v noticed a big nic hit.

I know where you're coming from. Since starting cigars and pipes, I've cut way back on the cigarettes. Some days none. When I smoked a bowl of Five Brothers Burley, the nicotine got my attention.

[GWBowman]

I am now well stocked with the special ingredient for my custom blend.

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Good for you, Wayne. I've heard good Perique is hard to come by, to put it mildly. Nice find. Is that someone still producing good stuff, or someone's stash?

[Cool Breeze]

I'm a bit confused how yous boys can get a nic hit off pipes and cigars. I've smoked cigarettes for almost 35 years,I smoke pipes and cigars for the flavors,can't say I'v noticed a big nic hit.

Most of us haven't. I've smoked less than a pack of cigs in my life.
That's why we can.

It doesn't often happen with a pipe for me, but there are some cigars that will hit me if they're big ones and I haven't eaten or maybe have not had a smoke in a few days.

[Lynn]

a wooss maybe

[Lostmason]

Most of us haven't. I've smoked less than a pack of cigs in my life.
That's why we can.

It doesn't often happen with a pipe for me, but there are some cigars that will hit me if they're big ones and I haven't eaten or maybe have not had a smoke in a few days.

I wasn't trying to be insulting or condesending, just saying that after trying several different blends and cigars,I have only had one or two that I felt a nic hit from.Tamboluka and Old Joe Krantz, and DE Undercrowns have given me a nice feeling, but the others have left me wanting a cig afterwards.Now my favorite cigar, Felipe Dominicans are mello enough that I smoke them as I would a cigarette,yeah I inhale.Guess I lost me "Political" standing there.

[Cool Breeze]

I wasn't trying to be insulting or condesending, just saying that after trying several different blends and cigars,I have only had one or two that I felt a nic hit from.Tamboluka and Old Joe Krantz, and DE Undercrowns have given me a nice feeling, but the others have left me wanting a cig afterwards.Now my favorite cigar, Felipe Dominicans are mello enough that I smoke them as I would a cigarette,yeah I inhale.Guess I lost me "Political" standing there.

Oh no, I didn't take it that way at all.
I'm just saying that 35 years of smoking cigarettes is the reason you can't feel the nicotine from a cigar. Your body absorbs so much more when you inhale smoke. You're just more immune than most of us are.

Didn't think you were being insulting at all.

[Lostmason]

Oh no, I didn't take it that way at all.
I'm just saying that 35 years of smoking cigarettes is the reason you can't feel the nicotine from a cigar. Your body absorbs so much more when you inhale smoke. You're just more immune than most of us are.

Didn't think you were being insulting at all.

I kinda figured it was a tolerance thing. Yesterday i was mixing scotch and coke.first hard drink I've had in a few months.Passed out at 7pm.Now i feel like a tea-todler.Only had three.Good thing I only drink at home.

[droy1958]

Clean Grabow Duke....
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05405.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05405.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

Thank you Lynn and @pdq_wizard for the SPC Mississippi River. Very kind of you. Also received some PS Amsterdam 83, D&R 3 Sails and D&R Ryback....

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[Emperor Zurg]

I do like me some Mississippi River bakky. I'm sure if it was HTF, it'd be regarded as the best tobacco in the world. Lucky it's easy to find... just expensive. I'm ok widdat.

[Cool Breeze]

Just some bulk stuff for me.
A few ounces of PS Luxury Navy Flake and a few ounces of Luxury Twist Flake.

[droy1958]

Just some bulk stuff for me.
A few ounces of PS Luxury Navy Flake and a few ounces of Luxury Twist Flake.

I like'em......

[cpmcdill]

Just got a lot of a dozen estate pipes from ebay for a reasonable price. I guess about 10 of them could be refurbished into good smokers. There are Medicos, Yello-Boles, a Grabow or Two, and some no-name basket pipes, but there is also a WDC and a Wally and one or two possible pipe shop custom-mades in the mix. Not so much concerned with provenance or brand, but how good they smoke, so we'll see as I get them into useful condition. I even have high hopes for a pipe that has a small crack in the shank. The usual issue is un-removable stingers though, so I might end up more duds than I expected. Might end up selling some back into the ebay pool.

[BryGuySC]

Got in a little vaper sampler of stuff I have yet to try.

Louisiana Red
Frenchy's Sunzabitches
Scotty's VR Blend
C&D Poplar Camp

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/_20160119_130949_zpsfnql9u6u.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/_20160119_130949_zpsfnql9u6u.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

Got this unsmoked 7-day set of Missouri Meerschaums on Ebay. Got them in the mail yesterday.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsajvivuas.jpg

[BryGuySC]

Got this unsmoked 7-day set of Missouri Meerschaums on Ebay. Got them in the mail yesterday.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsajvivuas.jpg

Cool! Now you can finally let those cobs rest between smokes!

[Haebar]

Cool! Now you can finally let those cobs rest between smokes!

Yea, I need more in my rotation, that's for sure.

[droy1958]

Been scrubbing on this Kaywoodie 42. Could use more, but not today.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05441.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05441.jpg.html)

[TheHobbyist78]

I recently bought a Forseti Natural in a bent brandy configuration. It's been a decade since I had smoked a pipe, and as a result of the passage of time (and waaaaaay too much underage drinking in college) I have no idea where my cob got to. So....here we are, spending money on something I already had once.

[Haebar]

I recently bought a Forseti Natural in a bent brandy configuration. It's been a decade since I had smoked a pipe, and as a result of the passage of time (and waaaaaay too much underage drinking in college) I have no idea where my cob got to. So....here we are, spending money on something I already had once.

Where'd you get it? Post some pics; we live for pipe and tobacco pictures.

[Nature]

Picked up my first K&P Peterson Donegal Rocky with Sterling Silver band from 1976. Fairly clean.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/983ED9FB-1C1C-477C-89DC-BE6016DA53AA_zps7yjlf0sa.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/983ED9FB-1C1C-477C-89DC-BE6016DA53AA_zps7yjlf0sa.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

Picked up my first K&P Peterson Donegal Rocky with Sterling Silver band from 1976. Fairly clean.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/983ED9FB-1C1C-477C-89DC-BE6016DA53AA_zps7yjlf0sa.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/983ED9FB-1C1C-477C-89DC-BE6016DA53AA_zps7yjlf0sa.jpg.html)

I've got a 120 Donegal with the P*Lip, but can't get used to the stem yet....

[Haebar]

I've got a 120 Donegal with the P*Lip, but can't get used to the stem yet....

I don't mind Peterson's P-lip but I can't get used to Savinelli's version of it that they have on some of their dry system pipes. It directs the smoke right at the roof of my mouth and burns it before I know it.

[Shemp Jizzle]

Snagged this huge chunk of Briar

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070436_zpsli3x1vkt.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070436_zpsli3x1vkt.jpg.html)

[Cool Breeze]

I've got a 120 Donegal with the P*Lip, but can't get used to the stem yet....

I have a pre-Republic Peterson Shamrock billiard with the P Lip and I have mixed feelings about it. I still haven't decided what my opinion really is on it.

[Lynn]

4759..just bought these

[TheHobbyist78]

Where'd you get it? Post some pics; we live for pipe and tobacco pictures.
Well, here you go....the Foresti Natural that I bought from CI (I needed something to smoke, and I haven't carved mine just yet).4797

[Haebar]

Well, here you go....the Foresti Natural that I bought from CI (I needed something to smoke, and I haven't carved mine just yet).4797

That link is not working for me.

[Haebar]

Got this MM cob from Farmerje on ebay.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20004_zpssgxir94t.jpg

[Lynn]

just bought this

4834

[Shemp Jizzle]

This just arrived. My custom-made Olie Sylvester MONSTROSITY PIPE.

I bid you welcome to Corker #16

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/baller/P1070446205_zpselbfyac4.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/baller/P1070446205_zpselbfyac4.jpg.html)http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/baller/P1070450202_zpsq9lgreiu.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/baller/P1070450202_zpsq9lgreiu.jpg.html)http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/baller/P1070448201_zpsna3wiluy.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/baller/P1070448201_zpsna3wiluy.jpg.html)

It is beyond sick and beyond awesome.

Olie is a great guy for taking the time for working with me to make this pipe come alive.

[Hermit]

Saw this one last night and couldn't resist.
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/12/34/21/63/blast_10.jpg

[Shemp Jizzle]

Asked a fellow BOTL to Relay some tins for me due to that stupid NYS instate tobacco law and he decided to throw in the top 2 tins as extras

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070467_zps7h4ypnmp.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070467_zps7h4ypnmp.jpg.html)

[Emperor Zurg]

Asked a fellow BOTL to Relay some tins for me due to that stupid NYS instate tobacco law...

What?!? You're circumventing tax laws??? Shame on you!! :p :p :p

[Shemp Jizzle]

Decided I was too Baller to continue to use $1 tampers so i went Pimp-baller and got this.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070465_zpsdxdkk7a8.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070465_zpsdxdkk7a8.jpg.html)

[Nature]

Decided I was too Baller to continue to use $1 tampers so i went Pimp-baller and got this.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070465_zpsdxdkk7a8.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070465_zpsdxdkk7a8.jpg.html)

What's a NY'r doing with a Huskers bag?
That is about as baller as it gets! :p
Must have got it on clearance.

[droy1958]

Cack an Bawls....Shemp got a woody. Sweeeet lookin'.... ')
I thought I was uppity when I went from nail clippers to a Blistex tube. Blistex will teach you how to tamp lightly AND quick...


Decided I was too Baller to continue to use $1 tampers so i went Pimp-baller and got this.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070465_zpsdxdkk7a8.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070465_zpsdxdkk7a8.jpg.html)

[Shemp Jizzle]

What's a NY'r doing with a Huskers bag?


lol, yea I was like "WTF, is this crap?"

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuffWorksUSA?ref=l2-shopheader-name

He a seller from Nebraska.

[Bruck]

Cack an Bawls....Shemp got a woody. Sweeeet lookin'.... ')
I thought I was uppity when I went from nail clippers to a Blistex tube. Blistex will teach you how to tamp lightly AND quick...

And if you're going to use a golf tee, be sure to use a wooden one :)

[Shemp Jizzle]

70's era Weber Short Snorter

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/s-l1600-1_zpsj7ut3g8s.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/s-l1600-1_zpsj7ut3g8s.jpg.html)

perfect little 10-15 minute smoker

[Nature]

70's era Weber Short Snorter

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/s-l1600-1_zpsj7ut3g8s.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/s-l1600-1_zpsj7ut3g8s.jpg.html)

perfect little 10-15 minute smoker

Nice looking pipe!

[droy1958]

8 oz. of Mississippi River....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05503.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05503.jpg.html)

[Chris0673]

8 oz. of Mississippi River....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05503.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05503.jpg.html)


Heard good things about that stuff. Gonna have to order some! That's a nice looking pipe, BTW.

[droy1958]

Heard good things about that stuff. Gonna have to order some! That's a nice looking pipe, BTW.

Thanks, I was given some of the MS River by a couple of members and I really liked it. First time I've purchased a half pound of any tobacco....

[TheHobbyist78]

Just same in today. Never been smoked, French made. Really looking forward to this. 4910

[sparky426]

Someone got taken advantage of. Not sure if it was me of the P&C January special. The "free" tin of savinelli was back ordered so don't have it yet. The Baggie is what I didn't jar of a make your own blend. Red Virginia black cavendish and something else that escapes me right now. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160205/1e61cdfc1b91926cc132bbc3a2e23302.jpg


Sent from outer space

[TheHobbyist78]

Just have to do a little refurbishing to this one. My 'newish' Brewster. 4919

[NarJar]

Just have to do a little refurbishing to this one. My 'newish' Brewster. 4919
This is your third post in this thread in the past few days where the picture hasn't shown up for me. I'm not sure if it's just like that for me or everyone else too. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

[TheHobbyist78]

This is your third post in this thread in the past few days where the picture hasn't shown up for me. I'm not sure if it's just like that for me or everyone else too. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Thanks for the heads up. I'm doing the best with what I got. Since it's clearly a problem, I will desist. Thanks for letting me know.

[TheHobbyist78]

This is your third post in this thread in the past few days where the picture hasn't shown up for me. I'm not sure if it's just like that for me or everyone else too. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Thanks for the heads up. I'm doing the best with what I got. Since it's clearly a problem, I will desist. Thanks for letting me know.

[NarJar]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm doing the best with what I got. Since it's clearly a problem, I will desist. Thanks for letting me know.

Are you uploading the pictures as you post, using the Tapatalk app, using a third-party host?


Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

[Haebar]

This is your third post in this thread in the past few days where the picture hasn't shown up for me. I'm not sure if it's just like that for me or everyone else too. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

I can't see them either.

[Lynn]

got my three new pipes......

4932...............4933.............4934

[droy1958]

One of my projects. Need more exterior cleaning, but inside is good. Kaywoodie 70B White Briar.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05514.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05514.jpg.html)

- - - Updated - - -


got my three new pipes......

4932...............4933.............4934

Sweet.....

[Lynn]

I like the colorin on those just want somethin differant lookin.....

[droy1958]

I like the colorin on those just want somethin differant lookin.....

I've been enjoying the White Briars lately.....

[bluenoser]

Had some mail waiting for me after an usually long and busy day at work

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/Gsxblaze/temporary_188.jpg (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/Gsxblaze/media/temporary_188.jpg.html)

[Lynn]

just bought 2 Vtg Estate Father & Son pipes



came in the mail today......unsmoked.......5052..........5053

[Lynn]

above is pics of the pipes....

[Lynn]

5061

this is my Yorkshire with the amber stem....

[droy1958]

Couple ounces of Dubliner, a local Lat Bomb....

[Lynn]

waitin for a unsmoked Warlock I bought....

[Nature]

Just came in the mail today.
A short, stubby, hand carved.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/AB7CFB2F-3441-467B-BE35-65366D329926_zpsbdfz9tyi.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/AB7CFB2F-3441-467B-BE35-65366D329926_zpsbdfz9tyi.jpg.html)

[OnePyroTec]

Just came in the mail today.
A short, stubby, hand carved.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/AB7CFB2F-3441-467B-BE35-65366D329926_zpsbdfz9tyi.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/AB7CFB2F-3441-467B-BE35-65366D329926_zpsbdfz9tyi.jpg.html)

The maker?

[Nature]

The maker?

Nomad pipes. Found it on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/262254243/tobacco-pipe?

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/3C3FE445-3437-4F80-8596-BCDFB8F7CE26_zpsri23rbhy.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/3C3FE445-3437-4F80-8596-BCDFB8F7CE26_zpsri23rbhy.jpg.html)

[Shemp Jizzle]

Let me introduce you to the Hulk!!!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/PS-Vita/P1070499_zpsqnbb2rtv.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/PS-Vita/P1070499_zpsqnbb2rtv.jpg.html)

H.Wiebe Custom Bowl with a bad ass Purple stubby bent stem

[Nature]

Let me introduce you to the Hulk!!!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/PS-Vita/P1070498_zpsj0worsm4.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/PS-Vita/P1070498_zpsj0worsm4.jpg.html)

H.Wiebe Custom Bowl with a bad ass Purple stubby bent stem

WTF!!
That is pimp!

[Emperor Zurg]

Let me introduce you to the Hulk!!!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/PS-Vita/P1070499_zpsqnbb2rtv.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/PS-Vita/P1070499_zpsqnbb2rtv.jpg.html)

H.Wiebe Custom Bowl with a bad ass Purple stubby bent stem

Why no "6" inlay?

https://img1.etsystatic.com/136/1/9500131/il_214x170.910068551_g88i.jpg

[Bruck]

Not to brag or anything, but I just scored 4 oz of Penzance :)
Also picked up an ounce of Gawith Louisiana Perique, thought I'd give it a try.

[Haebar]

Not to brag or anything, but I just scored 4 oz of Penzance :)
Also picked up an ounce of Gawith Louisiana Perique, thought I'd give it a try.

Good news; did you get it online or at a B/M? I like the Louisiana Perique myself.

[Bruck]

Good news; did you get it online or at a B/M? I like the Louisiana Perique myself.

I was in Charlottesville, VA today, and there's a tobacconist there that seems to have Penzance pretty regularly, which I understand is unusual.

Looking forward to trying the Louisiana - wx is supposed to warm up this weekend, maybe I'll bring some to the range with me (my local outdoor cigar lounge that allows the use of firearms :))

[Emperor Zurg]

I was in Charlottesville, VA today, and there's a tobacconist there that seems to have Penzance pretty regularly, which I understand is unusual.

Looking forward to trying the Louisiana - wx is supposed to warm up this weekend, maybe I'll bring some to the range with me (my local outdoor cigar lounge that allows the use of firearms :))
Post what you think of the Louisiana flake. I got some a while back but IMO the Lakeland kinda ruins it. Hoping the perfume fades over time. Same deal with Rum flake.

Lakeland essence: the bane of good tobacco. Ranks right up here with PG soaked weed.

[Aguineapig]

Post what you think of the Louisiana flake. I got some a while back but IMO the Lakeland kinda ruins it. Hoping the perfume fades over time. Same deal with Rum flake.

Lakeland essence: the bane of good tobacco. Ranks right up here with PG soaked weed.

I loathe me some PG, but G&H is one of the most catering marquees in that respect, all quite devoid of humectants as far as I can detect. Luckily for me (and unlucky for you) I am fine with the lakeland thing. Cornell & Diehl is still my main stay for great leaf at almost half the price of G&H though.

[droy1958]

A couple of nice clean Kaywoodies. White Briar 95B and Relief Grain 14.

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05536.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05536.jpg.html)

[Nature]

All of these are new to me.
A few Lakeland varieties to sample.
Heard good things about the FVF.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/8FF02F42-0ABE-424F-8E43-769423B51E7A_zpsbyuxjyfz.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/8FF02F42-0ABE-424F-8E43-769423B51E7A_zpsbyuxjyfz.jpg.html)

[Bruck]

Latest tobacco purchase, some of which will become tasty cold-pressed flake:

http://i.imgur.com/9GyS9fo.jpg

From left to right, CT Broadleaf, Dark Air, Fire Cured Dark Air, PA Wrapper, and Perique, all from the KY grower from whom I like to buy leaves.

But probably about 2/3 of this will become Brohibas.

[AndyCAYP]

Lakeland essence: the bane of good tobacco.

BOOOOO BOOOOOOO I can't BOOOOOOOO this statement enough! :updown:

Just placed an order for some tins of Bengal Flake, SG's Cabbie's Mixture, and Lakeland Dark.

[Haebar]

Latest tobacco purchase, some of which will become tasty cold-pressed flake:

From left to right, CT Broadleaf, Dark Air, Fire Cured Dark Air, PA Wrapper, and Perique, all from the KY grower from whom I like to buy leaves.

But probably about 2/3 of this will become Brohibas.

That's pretty neat; did you get it from the Tobacco Butcher? How'd you learn how to roll them?

[Bruck]

That's pretty neat; did you get it from the Tobacco Butcher? How'd you learn how to roll them?

Yes, from Larry the Tobacco Butcher. Good prices and he usually throws in a couple samples of other things.

I picked up cigar rolling a couple years ago - took a lesson at the Graycliff factory in Nassau (Bahamas) while on vacation there. Watched a number of videos on the subject after that. Then I picked up some leaves and started doing it. First couple dozen really sucked, but I gradually got the hang of it.

[droy1958]

Yes, from Larry the Tobacco Butcher. Good prices and he usually throws in a couple samples of other things.

I picked up cigar rolling a couple years ago - took a lesson at the Graycliff factory in Nassau (Bahamas) while on vacation there. Watched a number of videos on the subject after that. Then I picked up some leaves and started doing it. First couple dozen really sucked, but I gradually got the hang of it.


Cigar rolling is very easy. You just need to teach me..... ;)

[Bruck]

Post what you think of the Louisiana flake. I got some a while back but IMO the Lakeland kinda ruins it. Hoping the perfume fades over time. Same deal with Rum flake.


Tried some of the Louisiana this afternoon. Certainly a unique flavor - fruity/nutty, strong, a hint of cigarette tobacco flavor. Haven't decided if I like it or not yet - I was smoking outside in the wind, so that was distracting, and it had trouble staying lit. I dried it out, will try it again tomorrow.

[droy1958]

Tried some of the Louisiana this afternoon. Certainly a unique flavor - fruity/nutty, strong, a hint of cigarette tobacco flavor. Haven't decided if I like it or not yet - I was smoking outside in the wind, so that was distracting, and it had trouble staying lit. I dried it out, will try it again tomorrow.

I need to try some of that Lakeland. I'm skeered (afraid) to try it...

[Emperor Zurg]

Tried some of the Louisiana this afternoon. Certainly a unique flavor - fruity/nutty, strong, a hint of cigarette tobacco flavor. Haven't decided if I like it or not yet - I was smoking outside in the wind, so that was distracting, and it had trouble staying lit. I dried it out, will try it again tomorrow.

See now, that's just strange. Fruity nutty and all that. All I could taste was that rose-like Lakeland perfume covering everything else. And I've talked to others who don't even notice the Lakeland in it.

[Nature]

See now, that's just strange. Fruity nutty and all that. All I could taste was that rose-like Lakeland perfume covering everything else. And I've talked to others who don't even notice the Lakeland in it.

Sounds like you may be sensitive to that Lakeland essence. Possibly similar to how some people don't like cilantro; that it tastes soapy to them. Seems that perfumy Lakeland is like black licorice; either hate it or love it, not much in between.

[Emperor Zurg]

Sounds like you may be sensitive to that Lakeland essence. Possibly similar to how some people don't like cilantro; that it tastes soapy to them. Seems that perfumy Lakeland is like black licorice; either hate it or love it, not much in between.
Well I hate cilantro but I love black licorice :p. Never did like rose scent, I always thought it smelled like old ladies. Lakeland only tastes like soap to me when it's combined with latakia: isn't that strange? No latakia and it just tastes like perfume.
[/thdjak]

[Bruck]

See now, that's just strange. Fruity nutty and all that. All I could taste was that rose-like Lakeland perfume covering everything else. And I've talked to others who don't even notice the Lakeland in it.

Had some more this p.m. after letting it dry out some. Not bad, still needed to be re-lit frequently. I didn't detect any kind of floral or perfume flavor. I'm not sure what the Lakeland taste is. Anyway, it was a strong perique, smooth, nutty, like a good VAPer I suppose.

[droy1958]

Had some more this p.m. after letting it dry out some. Not bad, still needed to be re-lit frequently. I didn't detect any kind of floral or perfume flavor. I'm not sure what the Lakeland taste is. Anyway, it was a strong perique, smooth, nutty, like a good VAPer I suppose.

Sounds like vodka. I have buddy's that love Grey Goose. I swear it tastes like perfume to me. I'd rather rub it on something with curls in her hair....

[fastnbulbous]

Stopped by a B&M yesterday for some pipe cleaners.
Also picked up a pack of AF minis.

I am still drowning in tobacco, but am running out of my favorite, MM Country Gentleman.
So I ordered 2 bags from SmokingPipes. It was backordered until yesterday, as coincidence would have it.

This is my first purchase of tobacco that I wanted to restock on, not just a blind guess.
A step forward in my pipe smoking career.

[Haebar]

I bought a bunch of tins at the Pipe & Leaf; they have some great prices on tins.

Pipeandleaf.com: New Pipes, Pipe Tobacco, Cigars, and Smoking Accessories - Pipe & Leaf (http://www.pipeandleaf.com/)

[BryGuySC]

I bought a bunch of tins at the Pipe & Leaf; they have some great prices on tins.

Pipeandleaf.com: New Pipes, Pipe Tobacco, Cigars, and Smoking Accessories - Pipe & Leaf (http://www.pipeandleaf.com/)

Two things:
1: Wow, there are some really good prices on there! Thanks for the heads up!
2: I hate you for showing this to me. ;)

[Cool Breeze]

I think I just scored a helluva deal on Smokingpipes.com.

I got this Savinelli Punto Oro for the whopping price of $50.00. That's not a stock photo, that the actual pipe.
The pics look good. It says there are dings around the rim, so I assume that's why it's so cheap. I bet she smokes like a champ.
Thursday when she gets here, I'll let you know how she does.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/prgann/Punto%20Oro_zpso4fby9th.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/prgann/media/Punto%20Oro_zpso4fby9th.jpg.html)

[BryGuySC]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160225_133119750_HDR_zpsmk18ydrg.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160225_133119750_HDR_zpsmk18ydrg.jpg.html)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160224_155210979_zpsjylwhr5w.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160224_155210979_zpsjylwhr5w.jpg.html)

Anybody know when the SPC Miss. River label changed? I doubt this is an "older" tin. I figure inventory turns over pretty quickly for this. Maybe just using up old labels?

BUT...
The Katerini is 2007
The Smyrna is 2014
The Syrian star is 2014
The price tag on the Golden Glow looks as old as the McClellands.

[Haebar]

Good haul Bryan! Those are some excellent choices. That Sixpence is good stuff! Where did you buy?

[BryGuySC]

Good haul Bryan! Those are some excellent choices. That Sixpence is good stuff! Where did you buy?

Pipes&cigars Fleamarket Friday last week. I think it was $8.

[Cool Breeze]

Well it arrived today.

Still can't believe they let this gem go for only 50 bucks.
Savinelli Punto Oro. Not even the slightest sign of rim darkening. There's a little cake in the bowl but not very much at all. I doubt if 20 bowls have been smoked in this beauty.

Got some St. James Flake in it already. Bout to see how it is.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/prgann/IMG_2308%201_zpsznhfxi3d.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/prgann/media/IMG_2308%201_zpsznhfxi3d.jpg.html)

[Nature]

My latest P&C purchase. These were all still in my cart from over a month ago. They were kind of a wish list or stuff I wanted to go back and look at. I had completely forgot about them until I logged into my account the day before IPSD.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/A274CF5C-9E0A-451E-8C71-7E1ADBE528AB_zpswgfv6obk.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/A274CF5C-9E0A-451E-8C71-7E1ADBE528AB_zpswgfv6obk.jpg.html)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/C4D8683F-68C2-4429-9608-FF598F4CE7ED_zpsbg9kz3yh.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/C4D8683F-68C2-4429-9608-FF598F4CE7ED_zpsbg9kz3yh.jpg.html)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/851AFA5A-D484-44EA-94C7-CA8236468251_zpsbeknvy5e.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/851AFA5A-D484-44EA-94C7-CA8236468251_zpsbeknvy5e.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

My latest P&C purchase. These were all still in my cart from over a month ago. They were kind of a wish list or stuff I wanted to go back and look at. I had completely forgot about them until I logged into my account the day before IPSD.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/851AFA5A-D484-44EA-94C7-CA8236468251_zpsbeknvy5e.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/851AFA5A-D484-44EA-94C7-CA8236468251_zpsbeknvy5e.jpg.html)

I bet you're a Virginia man.

[NarJar]

Got some St. James Flake in it already. Bout to see how it is.

And...?

[Nature]

I bet you're a Virginia man.
I have had a few Virginia's and VaPers recently that made an impression on me that I really enjoyed. Of these here, only the Chelsea Morning have I tried before. The Virginias are for exploration.

[Cool Breeze]

And...?

Oh brother let me tell you. It smokes like a dream.
I have some decent briars like 2 entry level Savinellis and they both smoke very good. I have a pre-Republic Peterson that smokes very nice

But this is the first higher end (to me anyway) pipe that I have had the pleasure of smoking and there is certainly a difference. Maybe I'm just as giddy as a school girl and am giving it more credit than it deserves, I dunno.

But I know I'm loving it.

[cpmcdill]

Another Rattray's Hal O' The Wynd in a Canterbury straight billiard

[Bruck]

These are mostly for rolling Brohibas, but posting it here as there's some pipe tobacco in there too.

http://i.imgur.com/jhmk2fK.jpg

Top row, l to r, a pound each of Nicaraguan Viso, Dominican seco, and Criollo Ligero, which I'm pretty sure is Nicaraguan.
Center row: half a pound of blending Latakia, an ounce of Full Virginia Flake, and a small sample of PA (shade) wrapper.
Bottom: a small sample of MD 609

[Haebar]

Oh brother let me tell you. It smokes like a dream.
I have some decent briars like 2 entry level Savinellis and they both smoke very good. I have a pre-Republic Peterson that smokes very nice

But this is the first higher end (to me anyway) pipe that I have had the pleasure of smoking and there is certainly a difference. Maybe I'm just as giddy as a school girl and am giving it more credit than it deserves, I dunno.

But I know I'm loving it.

It's hard to beat a Savinelli for smoking pleasure. One of my earliest pipes was a Savinelli Deluxe bulldog that smoked great but was kind of ugly with fills. Are you partial to the Dublin shape?

[Cool Breeze]

It's hard to beat a Savinelli for smoking pleasure. One of my earliest pipes was a Savinelli Deluxe bulldog that smoked great but was kind of ugly with fills. Are you partial to the Dublin shape?

Oh I'm with you and for the most part, I don't care what they look like. One of my best smokers is a bent unfinished Savinelli Series III which has several fills that get more obvious all the time as it darkens. But I don't care. It smokes awesome.

And yes, I do really enjoy the dublin shape.

[cpmcdill]

Another Rattray's Hal O' The Wynd in a Canterbury straight billiard

Sorry, wrong thread. It was my last post of the night when I was sleepy.

But to steer it back onto topic, I did recently acquire a lot of a dozen estate pipes. Nothing spectacular, mostly Medicos, a Yello-Bole, some nameless basket pipes, one WDC, and one seriously old pipe with a horn stem. I was able to refurbish nearly all of them, the remainder likely to be re-auctioned for people with more skill than I to play with.

[BryGuySC]

Picked up a Grabow Starfire for less than $9. In good condition, but needs a little work. Sanitizing, then will work on cleaning up the stem and probably topping the bowl a bit.
The grain is really cool.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160229_081925327_zpsjvcwqiyk.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160229_081925327_zpsjvcwqiyk.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

Picked up a Grabow Starfire for less than $9. In good condition, but needs a little work. Sanitizing, then will work on cleaning up the stem and probably typing the bowl a bit.
The grain is really cool.


Nice, where'd you find it? Those salt grains look fairly big. What kind of salt did you use?

[BryGuySC]

Nice, where'd you find it? Those salt grains look fairly big. What kind of salt did you use?

Actually, on "the bay" and I'm using sea salt. I read something about not using table salt, so I'm giving it a try. Not sure if it actually makes a difference.

[BryGuySC]

I also found these at our Goodwill.
Twenty-two jars for under $4!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160229_083926345_HDR_zpstfgr6nlk.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160229_083926345_HDR_zpstfgr6nlk.jpg.html)

[Lynn]

5233
5234.....Warlock no stem un-smoked

5235
5236
5237.....Finsbury un-smoked

[bluenoser]

Received my IPSD order from Smoking pipes today. A couple 1 oz samples of Lane 1-Q, C&D Haunted Bookshop and Bayou Morning. Came with a free sample of Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake. I also figured I'd give the three flavors of Pipa a try, for $5 ea., if nothing else I'd get a couple extra cobs out of it. 2 of them are MM cobs and seem good but the vanilla came with a cheap Chinese cob that looks horrible. Oh well for the price I think I came out ahead.

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/Gsxblaze/temporary_209.jpg (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/Gsxblaze/media/temporary_209.jpg.html)

Here's the Chinese cob

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/Gsxblaze/temporary_210.jpg (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/Gsxblaze/media/temporary_210.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

I can't see the pipe for all that cleavage.

[bluenoser]

Marketing at it's finest...

[Aguineapig]

Received my IPSD order from Smoking pipes today. A couple 1 oz samples of Lane 1-Q, C&D Haunted Bookshop and Bayou Morning. Came with a free sample of Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake. I also figured I'd give the three flavors of Pipa a try, for $5 ea., if nothing else I'd get a couple extra cobs out of it. 2 of them are MM cobs and seem good but the vanilla came with a cheap Chinese cob that looks horrible. Oh well for the price I think I came out ahead.

Share your thoughts on the Bayou Morning-- I'm thinking of grabbing some while C&D is on sale at SP.com

[bluenoser]

I'll probably try some tomorrow night, will report back then

[Chewbacca]

I bought four ounces of Sherlock's Blend from Tinder Box. I don't smoke a ton of pipe, but I like that blend.

[OnePyroTec]

5233
5234.....Warlock no stem un-smoked

5235
5236
5237.....Finsbury un-smoked

If you think the pipe with no stem is worth the investment, Norwoods can fix you up at a decent price.
Home (http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/)

[Haebar]

Bought this McCranie pipe on ebay last weekend from "Pipestud". Got it in the mail today.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpskzds1wnf.jpg

[bluenoser]

Share your thoughts on the Bayou Morning-- I'm thinking of grabbing some while C&D is on sale at SP.com

Just lit a bowl of it, pretty good stuff. I'd save give it a try if you liker VaPer's

[droy1958]

Just lit a bowl of it, pretty good stuff. I'd save give it a try if you liker VaPer's

I ordered a tin of it this morning. New stuff that came in: Dr. Grabow Grand Duke, Hearth & Home White Knight, SPC Plum Pudding, and a couple ounces of Daughter's & Ryan Ryback, 3 Sails, and Old Joe Krantz.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05653.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05653.jpg.html)

[Bruck]

I ordered a tin of it this morning. New stuff that came in: Dr. Grabow Grand Duke, Hearth & Home White Knight, SPC Plum Pudding, and a couple ounces of Daughter's & Ryan Ryback, 3 Sails, and Old Joe Krantz.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05653.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05653.jpg.html)

Dang, I should have put on my drool cup before looking at that haul :)

I haven't tried the Ryback yet - pls let us know what you think of it.

[BryGuySC]

About done cleaning up the Grabow Starfire. The Adjustomatic feature is still seized up. Got to figure out how to loosen it up.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160306_163752_zpsoqnmvx7w.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160306_163752_zpsoqnmvx7w.jpg.html)

[GWBowman]

About done cleaning up the Grabow Starfire. The Adjustomatic feature is still seized up. Got to figure out how to loosen it up.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160306_163752_zpsoqnmvx7w.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160306_163752_zpsoqnmvx7w.jpg.html)

It looks great. If you're taking about being able to unscrew the stem, I wonder is a retort would help.

[BryGuySC]

It looks great. If you're taking about being able to unscrew the stem, I wonder is a retort would help.

Thanks!

I bet you're right. Didn't even think of that. I'll give that a try.

Just to clarify, it unscrews. My understanding is that the Adjustomatic will let you continue to twist the stem clockwise to line it up correctly. This one doesn't budge.

[Bruck]

Half a pound of PS Amsterdam - Mrs. Bruck likes RYO ciggies made of this, and an ounce of St. James Flake because I didn't want the Amsterdam to feel lonely in the shipping box :)

[Haebar]

Did you try smoking it, getting it warm and trying to twist it?

[Haebar]

Got this Legion of Honor Commander billiard for $17 on the bay site. It's shaped just like a Dunhill LB and doesn't have any fills that I can see. Legion of Honor is a Mastercraft brand and were made in the USA.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsd850y0jn.jpg

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsvc4gkspr.jpg

[droy1958]

Dang, I should have put on my drool cup before looking at that haul :)

I haven't tried the Ryback yet - pls let us know what you think of it.

It's pretty good, and makes a decent RYO every now and then....

[droy1958]

Ashton Artisan's Blend, G. L. Pease Quiet Nights, C&D Bayou Morning Flake and Sam Gawith Full Virginia Flake....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05657.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05657.jpg.html)

[Lostmason]

Got this Legion of Honor Commander billiard for $17 on the bay site. It's shaped just like a Dunhill LB and doesn't have any fills that I can see. Legion of Honor is a Mastercraft brand and were made in the USA.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsd850y0jn.jpg

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsvc4gkspr.jpg

Really sweet how the grain comes thru.Nice score !

[GWBowman]

When I first saw this, I thought "That's insanely high...

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/10%20dollars%20shipping_zpslhnuj1sv.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/10%20dollars%20shipping_zpslhnuj1sv.jpg.html)

TEN DOLLARS FOR SHIPPING...oh, it's international. Nevermind"

[droy1958]

That's a little more pipe than I could smoke...

[NeverBend]

When I first saw this, I thought "That's insanely high...

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/10%20dollars%20shipping_zpslhnuj1sv.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/10%20dollars%20shipping_zpslhnuj1sv.jpg.html)

TEN DOLLARS FOR SHIPPING...oh, it's international. Nevermind"

Same seller, same pipe selling for $50 w/free shipping!
IL Monaco Pipe Pfeife Rusticated Dark Rusticato Rhodesian Bent Handmade Italy | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IL-MONACO-PIPE-PFEIFE-RUSTICATED-DARK-RUSTICATO-RHODESIAN-BENT-HANDMADE-ITALY-/252223117260?hash=item3ab9ab57cc:g:ZZ8AAOSwezVWxy9 u)

[GWBowman]

Same seller, same pipe selling for $50 w/free shipping!
IL Monaco Pipe Pfeife Rusticated Dark Rusticato Rhodesian Bent Handmade Italy | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IL-MONACO-PIPE-PFEIFE-RUSTICATED-DARK-RUSTICATO-RHODESIAN-BENT-HANDMADE-ITALY-/252223117260?hash=item3ab9ab57cc:g:ZZ8AAOSwezVWxy9 u)

That's hilarious. Wonder which one sales first?

[droy1958]

Same seller, same pipe selling for $50 w/free shipping!
IL Monaco Pipe Pfeife Rusticated Dark Rusticato Rhodesian Bent Handmade Italy | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IL-MONACO-PIPE-PFEIFE-RUSTICATED-DARK-RUSTICATO-RHODESIAN-BENT-HANDMADE-ITALY-/252223117260?hash=item3ab9ab57cc:g:ZZ8AAOSwezVWxy9 u)

I offered $35.00 just to see what a 4k pipe looks like, and he accepted it......

[BryGuySC]

I offered $35.00 just to see what a 4k pipe looks like, and he accepted it......

Make sure you print out the 4k eBay page for if you ever resell it!

[droy1958]

Make sure you print out the 4k eBay page for if you ever resell it!

Yeppers, I may give someone a deal on here for half price. I'm such a nice guy!.....

[GWBowman]

Boy, I would have lost a bet. I figured the $50 pipe would have sold before the $4000 one.

[Bruck]

I offered $35.00 just to see what a 4k pipe looks like, and he accepted it......

LOL! Now you can buy that new camper and tell the Mrs. you're paying for it with the money you saved :)

But seriously, maybe y'all can help me out with something... Present pipe aside, the pipes that actually sell for $Ks - what is it that makes them worth that much? I can tell the difference between at $30 Dr. G and a $150 pipe, but I don't think I could tell the difference b/t a $150 pipe and a multi-thousand dollar one.

Other things like vehicles, firearms, boats, guitars, adult beverages - I completely understand the price/value relationship. Not gettin it with the high-end pipes though.

[droy1958]

LOL! Now you can buy that new camper and tell the Mrs. you're paying for it with the money you saved :)

But seriously, maybe y'all can help me out with something... Present pipe aside, the pipes that actually sell for $Ks - what is it that makes them worth that much? I can tell the difference between at $30 Dr. G and a $150 pipe, but I don't think I could tell the difference b/t a $150 pipe and a multi-thousand dollar one.

Other things like vehicles, firearms, boats, guitars, adult beverages - I completely understand the price/value relationship. Not gettin it with the high-end pipes though.

Heck, I don't know what makes him think it's worth 4k. I do know that if I'm bored, I'd pay $50.00 to watch monkey's screw, so $35.00 wasn't that bad....

[Bruck]

Heck, I don't know what makes him think it's worth 4k. I do know that if I'm bored, I'd pay $50.00 to watch monkey's screw, so $35.00 wasn't that bad....

Well I think in the case of that particular pipe, it was probably a typo, i.e., the seller thought he was entering $40 for the starting price and hit a couple extra zeros, maybe thinking they were on the other side of the decimal point.

[droy1958]

Well I think in the case of that particular pipe, it was probably a typo, i.e., the seller thought he was entering $40 for the starting price and hit a couple extra zeros, maybe thinking they were on the other side of the decimal point.

I think I got a 4k pipe for $35.00 and you can't talk me out of it...... ;)

[droy1958]

A no name Italian Billiard......

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05726.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05726.jpg.html)

[NeverBend]

LOL! Now you can buy that new camper and tell the Mrs. you're paying for it with the money you saved :)

But seriously, maybe y'all can help me out with something... Present pipe aside, the pipes that actually sell for $Ks - what is it that makes them worth that much? I can tell the difference between at $30 Dr. G and a $150 pipe, but I don't think I could tell the difference b/t a $150 pipe and a multi-thousand dollar one.

Other things like vehicles, firearms, boats, guitars, adult beverages - I completely understand the price/value relationship. Not gettin it with the high-end pipes though.

Y'all giving me a lot of laughs.

Hi Bruce,

Short answer; better materials, better craftsmanship and aesthetics drive up the price of a pipe.

Quality briar that's been properly cured is expensive. Hand crafting is always preferred as the best method to make the best pipe out of a quality block of wood. Aesthetics become highly personal but any price above $300 (using an arbitrary high figure) is usually aesthetics based.

Bo Nordh pipes sell in the tens of thousands of dollars because they're traded as art, not smoking instruments. Some pipes sell as collectibles and can retain or appreciate in value even if smoked.

This seller just put a $4,000 tag on a $50 pipe. David (@Droy1958) proved that and got a good value and story.

Does price guarantee a better smoking pipe? No, impossible to tell without smoking it (and results differ between smokers), but a technically well crafted pipe, made by hand (and there are reasons for this), that uses the best briar, is the best candidate to be a superior smoker.

Regards,

Pete

[droy1958]

My Pipe & Leaf order came in....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05756.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05756.jpg.html)

[Lostmason]

Y'all giving me a lot of laughs.

Hi Bruce,

Short answer; better materials, better craftsmanship and aesthetics drive up the price of a pipe.

Quality briar that's been properly cured is expensive. Hand crafting is always preferred as the best method to make the best pipe out of a quality block of wood. Aesthetics become highly personal but any price above $300 (using an arbitrary high figure) is usually aesthetics based.

Bo Nordh pipes sell in the tens of thousands of dollars because they're traded as art, not smoking instruments. Some pipes sell as collectibles and can retain or appreciate in value even if smoked.

This seller just put a $4,000 tag on a $50 pipe. David droy1958) proved that and got a good value and story.

Does price guarantee a better smoking pipe? No, impossible to tell without smoking it (and results differ between smokers), but a technically well crafted pipe, made by hand (and there are reasons for this), that uses the best briar, is the best candidate to be a superior smoker.

Regards,

Pete

Nice to see your back, Hope all is well.
droy1958, you need to insure that pipe for around 8 grand (you know replacement cost )

[droy1958]

Nice to see your back, Hope all is well.
droy1958, you need to insure that pipe for around 8 grand (you know replacement cost )

I'm all over it. I suspect arson will be involved.....

[allusred]

Heck, I don't know what makes him think it's worth 4k. I do know that if I'm bored, I'd pay $50.00 to watch monkey's screw, so $35.00 wasn't that bad....

Damn, Droy. That....... "I'd pay $50.00 to watch monkey's screw"
Is nuff to make me start reading the Pipe smokers threads.
Been staying away because I know I'd get hooked on the names of the Tobbacos. and never get to sleeping.

[droy1958]

Damn, Droy. That....... "I'd pay $50.00 to watch monkey's screw"
Is nuff to make me start reading the Pipe smokers threads.
Been staying away because I know I'd get hooked on the names of the Tobbacos. and never get to sleeping.

Get to reading....or to bed. I have a truckload of spider monkey's coming in tonight....:lurk:

[droy1958]

Here's a pipe for the old timers out there. William Powell and Myrna Loy etched on the bowl....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05760.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05760.jpg.html)
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05761.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05761.jpg.html)
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05762.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05762.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

Some old beaters to take to the farm. Medico Ventilator, Ber Briar & a Kleenest. The lockback is a Microtech S35VN.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05765.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05765.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

Have you ever smoked one of those Ventilators? Nice knife! It looks like a liner-lock.

[Bruck]

Been staying away because I know I'd get hooked on the names of the Tobbacos. and never get to sleeping.

I swear the pipe slope is greased with boogers and bacon grease! Two years ago: no pipes, no pipe tobacco. Today: over 50 pipes, meers, cobs, briars, clays, hardwoods, several pounds of pipe tobacco in dozens of blends and varieties, a few legal size file drawers full of blending leaves and components.

Run away now! Or if you PM me your address, I'll send you a starter kit :)

[GWBowman]

:
Damn, Droy. That....... "I'd pay $50.00 to watch monkey's screw"
Is nuff to make me start reading the Pipe smokers threads.
Been staying away because I know I'd get hooked on the names of the Tobbacos. and never get to sleeping.

Umm...I thought you were kidding about getting an instant message any time monkey porn was mentioned on the forum.

[droy1958]

Have you ever smoked one of those Ventilators? Nice knife! It looks like a liner-lock.

First time for me. I have some pipes that take filters but I haven't used one in them. This one requires one to smoke it....

[Shemp Jizzle]

Thanks Haebar for letting me piggyback on your Mr.Snuff order!

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a602/gajuju/P1070584_zpshe1uvv3a.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/gajuju/media/P1070584_zpshe1uvv3a.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

You are welcome! Thanks for the shaving items; I'll post pictures of them later.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

[Cool Breeze]

Some bulk SG Navy Flake and SG FVF.
1 tin of Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture
1 tin of McClelland Blackwoods Flake

[BryGuySC]

Some bulk SG Navy Flake and SG FVF.
1 tin of Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture
1 tin of McClelland Blackwoods Flake

All great.

[Cool Breeze]

All great.

Hey man. Head over to the thread I started in the General Discussions section and check out the video I just posted on Youtube.
I pitched the site and gave you some props in the vid. ;)

I haven't tried the Blackwoods Flake yet. I'm debating on opening this one or just sticking it back to age. Hmmmmm

[BryGuySC]

Couple no-names from the bay.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_020011_zps9tresdw1.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_020011_zps9tresdw1.jpg.html)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015952_zpskqgajrcn.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015952_zpskqgajrcn.jpg.html)

Cleaned up real nice.
The Canadian just says "Ireland Made."
The shorty says "Dorm, Jr."
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015711_zps8t4gbcea.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015711_zps8t4gbcea.jpg.html)

[GWBowman]

Couple no-names from the bay.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_020011_zps9tresdw1.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_020011_zps9tresdw1.jpg.html)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015952_zpskqgajrcn.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015952_zpskqgajrcn.jpg.html)

Cleaned up real nice.
The Canadian just says "Ireland Made."
The shorty says "Dorm, Jr."
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015711_zps8t4gbcea.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20160319_015711_zps8t4gbcea.jpg.html)

Really nice. That Canadian looks especially good. What a difference.

[droy1958]

Kaywoodie Meershaum Flame Grain.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05779.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05779.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

IL Monaco....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05796.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05796.jpg.html)

[NeverBend]

Guessing that the Irish pipe is a Pete 2nd, and by the canting of the bowl perhaps older, nice looking stick.

[droy1958]

Guessing that the Irish pipe is a Pete 2nd, and by the canting of the bowl perhaps older, nice looking stick.

Haven't researched it yet. He had a $4000.00 price tag on it. I offered $35.00....
IL Monaco Pipe Pfeife Rusticated Dark Rusticato Rhodesian Bent Handmade Italy | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/301894247549?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[NeverBend]

Haven't researched it yet. He had a $4000.00 price tag on it. I offered $35.00....
IL Monaco Pipe Pfeife Rusticated Dark Rusticato Rhodesian Bent Handmade Italy | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/301894247549?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

I have followed your $4,000 pipe, you're discount was appropriate:).

My comment was about the Irish made canadian. Enjoy.

[droy1958]

Kaywoodie White Briar.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/s-l16001.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/s-l16001.jpg.html)

[Bruck]

Kaywoodie White Briar.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/s-l16001.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/s-l16001.jpg.html)

Nice! Is that painted or bleached/waxed?

[droy1958]

Nice! Is that painted or bleached/waxed?

I assume it's some kind of gloss white paint...

[Lostmason]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn177/LostMason/IMG_20160331_163808_314_zpsqouzg9sw.jpg

My Tobacco allowance,,,,,Guess what I'm smoking this weekend,,:heartpump:

[droy1958]

Found a Kaywoodie stem that was on a Brooks bowl. I married it up with my Meershaum Flame Grain that had a replacement stem, and re-clocked it to the bowl....
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05804.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05804.jpg.html)


Kaywoodie Meershaum Flame Grain.....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05779.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05779.jpg.html)

[BryGuySC]

Found a Kaywoodie stem that was on a Brooks bowl. I married it up with my Meershaum Flame Grain that had a replacement stem, and re-clocked it to the bowl....
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC05804.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC05804.jpg.html)

Looks nice!

[Haebar]

Got my P&C pipe tobacco club of the month shipment Thursday. I got:

4 oz. Lane MV-1000
4 oz. Lane Crown Achievement
2 50g tins of Viking Denmark Saint Olaf
2 50g tins of Stanwell Kir & Apple

I looked up what I would pay for these on P&C and it was $56.36 without shipping. Club members pay $35 w. free shipping. I almost forgot it also includes two Chinese corn cob pipes and discount prices on the month's selections.

[droy1958]

Four oz. of Haunted Bookshop, and a tin of C&D Pirate Kake...

[Bruck]

Four oz. of Haunted Bookshop, and a tin of C&D Pirate Kake...

Bruck predicts smoky happiness in your near future :)

[droy1958]

Bruck predicts smoky happiness in your near future :)

You're probably right as I'm headed back to the lake today if everything plays out well.....

[Haebar]

Got this Sunrise pipe on Ebay today for $15. It's pretty clean and lightweight.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/889661708_o_zps1s5nnyyv.jpg

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/889661772_o_zpsxzl9u2e4.jpg

[Haebar]

Got this Comoy Blue Riband on Ebay for $44. There is a gap between the stem and the shank because if I push it in any farther, it gets stuck. I'm going to have to work on that.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsdabr1dvs.jpg

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsydtvba7f.jpg

[droy1958]

Got this Comoy Blue Riband on Ebay for $44. There is a gap between the stem and the shank because if I push it in any farther, it gets stuck. I'm going to have to work on that.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsdabr1dvs.jpg

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsydtvba7f.jpg

I've learned how to fix that. Just send it to me and I'll have it fixed in 15 years as it takes time for it to swell out. Hell, I won't even charge you anything. That's what I love about this place, we all pitch in together to help a buddy out....

[GWBowman]

Got this Comoy Blue Riband on Ebay for $44. There is a gap between the stem and the shank because if I push it in any farther, it gets stuck. I'm going to have to work on that.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsdabr1dvs.jpg

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20002_zpsydtvba7f.jpg

Nice grain

[Cool Breeze]

Just a small tobacco order for me.
Got a 3.5 oz tin of Rattray's Marlin Flake and re-stocked on Dunhill Nightcap (I was getting dangerously low). Of course I tossed a couple bundles of pipe cleaners in too. No sense in not spending a couple dollars on those each order.

[Haebar]

Hit the jackpot on this lot of pipes and accessories on Ebay for $25! The guy was very generous.

6 Dr. Grabows in excellent shape, including three larger ones that are also stamped "Half and Half".
5 packs of pipe cleaners (only one was shown in the pictures).
3 tubes of Brebbia pipe polish
2 shank brushes
1 Czech tool
1 Tobacco and pipe pouch
9 oz. bag of Virginia Gold Vanilla
9 oz. of Smoker's Pride Cherry Cavendish

The tobacco wasn't even in the photos or description. This guy was generous and paid more for shipping for the heavier package.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20003_zpsvht6ebgt.jpg

[Emperor Zurg]

9 oz. of Smoker's Pride Cherry Cavendish

The tobacco wasn't even in the photos or description. This guy was generous and paid more for shipping for the heavier package.
You do realize that tobacco is just for the collector value of the package and is not for consumption... right?

[Haebar]

You do realize that tobacco is just for the collector value of the package and is not for consumption... right?

Right! According to strict Ebay guidelines. I am making sure that it doesn't fall into the hands of some juvenile. Lol

[sparky426]

I bought a PnC special. The baccarini pocket pipe and accessories starter kit for a buddy whose been smoking for a while with no decent baccy or pipes threw in a cob for him along with several samples to get his tastes acquire. I now have one pipe smoking friend and two
Cigar smoking friends out of the 8 of us with over 17 years of friendship. This site inspires great things.


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[Haebar]

I bought a PnC special. The baccarini pocket pipe and accessories starter kit for a buddy whose been smoking for a while with no decent baccy or pipes threw in a cob for him along with several samples to get his tastes acquire. I now have one pipe smoking friend and two
Cigar smoking friends out of the 8 of us with over 17 years of friendship. This site inspires great things.


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Steer them over to the Newbie Pipe Tobacco Trade.

[sparky426]

Steer them over to the Newbie Pipe Tobacco Trade.

I would but he works two
Jobs has a phone from 2000 and I'm
Not even sure if he has a computer in his house. Hahaha although I know he has one in his patrol car.

[Haebar]

Got some bulk tobaccos in today and already have them jarred. Got these from Pipe & Leaf (website) or Tobacconists of Cary, NC (printed material). I'm very happy with this outfit. At first I was just grabbing tins that were on deep discount. When those dwindled down to mostly aromatics, I checked out their bulks and found what I wanted. Good customer service too.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zps1cpgd6ta.jpg

[Haebar]

4 noggins had what I wanted. Couldn't resist.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpskilnxb5l.jpg

[NeverBend]

Tab (@Haebar), the Gawith Hoggarth packaging makes me want to smoke, a reminder of the delicious taste but also a throwback to mid 20th century look in packaging. i hope that they never change it

Andrew (@MrMotoyoshi), alerted me to this 1984 Ser Jacopo Renaissance #306, brown sandblast. I didn't finish reading his email and I'd already purchased it from SmokingPipes who packaged well and shipped fast.

https://c647068.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/products/004-006-13910_1.jpg

https://c647068.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/products/004-006-13910.jpg

[Haebar]

NeverBend: That is a nice Ser Jacopo! I am still looking for a billiard in smooth. Sold mine years ago and really miss it.

[NeverBend]

@NeverBend (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/neverbend.html): That is a nice Ser Jacopo! I am still looking for a billiard in smooth. Sold mine years ago and really miss it.

Hi Tab,

I created the Renaissance Series in 1984. The standards were, to my knowledge, as strict as any pipe ever made. In 2 years less than 20 were made. I own 6, only 2 that I had originally and the other 4 purchased in the intervening years. Hen's teeth to be sure. Jacopo didn't like making them because they had a very low yield.

If you like, I can keep an eye out for you, and certainly I'll look at any Ser Jacopo you may be interested in. After Barling, they are, in my opinion, the best pipe and pipe maker and the gap (to Barling) is less than the gap to the next pretenders. Superior briar, craftsmanship, hand made stems cut from solid acrylic table tops, I love 'em as much as my Barlings, perhaps a little prejudiced because they were my line.

Jacopo and I battled about the Renaissance Series. I wanted perfect shapes according to the drawings I'd given them. They needed at least a little license so there were a lot of 'near' Renaissance quality pipes made in 1984-1985. As far as what to look for in Jacopo, I recommend staying with the Coral Dot era (1997 and before). Up until late 1984 they used a coral dot encircled in silver and later just a small red dot. Can't promise that every pipe will smoke well, but these were the most consistently high quality pipes being made in that period. After 1997, the silver "J" period, there have been complaints about the quality being inconsistent and that's my feeling too. Stick with the coral dots and silver/coral dot.

Regards,

Pete

[Haebar]

Snagged this at Mars Cigar a couple of days ago for my cellar.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsfi9gnxnw.jpg


Hi Tab,

I created the Renaissance Series in 1984. The standards were, to my knowledge, as strict as any pipe ever made. In 2 years less than 20 were made. I own 6, only 2 that I had originally and the other 4 purchased in the intervening years. Hen's teeth to be sure. Jacopo didn't like making them because they had a very low yield.

If you like, I can keep an eye out for you, and certainly I'll look at any Ser Jacopo you may be interested in. After Barling, they are, in my opinion, the best pipe and pipe maker and the gap (to Barling) is less than the gap to the next pretenders. Superior briar, craftsmanship, hand made stems cut from solid acrylic table tops, I love 'em as much as my Barlings, perhaps a little prejudiced because they were my line.

Jacopo and I battled about the Renaissance Series. I wanted perfect shapes according to the drawings I'd given them. They needed at least a little license so there were a lot of 'near' Renaissance quality pipes made in 1984-1985. As far as what to look for in Jacopo, I recommend staying with the Coral Dot era (1997 and before). Up until late 1984 they used a coral dot encircled in silver and later just a small red dot. Can't promise that every pipe will smoke well, but these were the most consistently high quality pipes being made in that period. After 1997, the silver "J" period, there have been complaints about the quality being inconsistent and that's my feeling too. Stick with the coral dots and silver/coral dot.

Regards,

Pete

Pete,

The one that I had was purchased in the early 90's; it was a smooth, chunky billiard, almost like a Dunhill LB but with a Ser Jacopo (or your) style. I sold it about 10 years ago and that is one pipe that I really miss out of all of them that have come and gone.

[Cool Breeze]

Just a few tobaccos for me.

Some DE Meat Pie, because it's only $5.99 a tin so why not grab one every order.
A tin of SPC Mississippi River. Never tried it and looking forward to it.
A 1 oz sample of SG Best Brown Flake. Haven't tried that one either.

[NeverBend]

Snagged this at Mars Cigar a couple of days ago for my cellar.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsfi9gnxnw.jpg



Pete,

The one that I had was purchased in the early 90's; it was a smooth, chunky billiard, almost like a Dunhill LB but with a Ser Jacopo (or your) style. I sold it about 10 years ago and that is one pipe that I really miss out of all of them that have come and gone.

Doesn't that package just scream 1940s? The reason I like (and smoke so much) Gawith Hoggarth is that they taste today much as they did 30 years ago. Not Samuel Gawith or any other company I find to be as close to their roots as GH, who make no bones about buying tobacco from Africa but it's obviously very good leaf and these maestros know what to do with it.

Enjoy that Bird's Eye.