what is your latest pipe purchase

[Cool Breeze]

This is my latest eBay purchase.
A Peterson Kildare. Haven't smoked it yet, but I like the look.

https://i.imgur.com/67MCwti.jpg

[Hardheaded]

I may have gone a little overboard. I wanted a new cob and some more ODF. I remembered I had a 20% off code as well, so why not make it enough for free shipping.

Now to find a bigger rack or cabinet for storage. The dvd rack I took over is no longer large enough.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/fa5531f4c7fbce6b0177c2f73023551b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/3f3b9942564cc77409090a928de3cbd0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/8a5d893ee83228657fe7d8c58752bf89.jpg

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[Bruck]

I may have gone a little overboard. I wanted a new cob and some more ODF. I remembered I had a 20% off code as well, so why not make it enough for free shipping.

Now to find a bigger rack or cabinet for storage. The dvd rack I took over is no longer large enough.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/fa5531f4c7fbce6b0177c2f73023551b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/3f3b9942564cc77409090a928de3cbd0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/8a5d893ee83228657fe7d8c58752bf89.jpg

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Those twists'll put some hair on your chest :)

[Hardheaded]

Those twists'll put some hair on your chest :)

If it's pipes or cigars I enjoy a kick of good ol vitamin N.

[AlanS]

If it's pipes or cigars I enjoy a kick of good ol vitamin N.

Wait a minute there is no N in Gurkha!

[NeverBend]

Hardheaded, nice haul.

[Lostmason]

Hardheaded, nice haul.

Pete !! Great too see ya back.I've really missed your insights and instruction.

Matthew

[Emperor Zurg]

I may have gone a little overboard. I wanted a new cob and some more ODF. I remembered I had a 20% off code as well, so why not make it enough for free shipping.

Nice!

I see you picked up a tin of Sam's Flake. I had a bowl of that last night.
I don't care much for it (although fresh, the tin note is wonderful) It's not that it's bad, it's just nothing special.
Let us know what you think of it. I'm always interested in someone else's take.

[NeverBend]

Nice!

I see you picked up a tin of Sam's Flake. I had a bowl of that last night.
I don't care much for it (although fresh, the tin note is wonderful) It's not that it's bad, it's just nothing special.
Let us know what you think of it. I'm always interested in someone else's take.

Has anyone smoked Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth since they merged and did you notice any changes in the tobaccos?

[Branzig]

Has anyone smoked Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth since they merged and did you notice any changes in the tobaccos?Hello old friend :)

My latest tin of FVF I noticed no difference. Still thin cut. No essence.

I have yet to smoke any newer GH&Co

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[Emperor Zurg]

Has anyone smoked Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth since they merged and did you notice any changes in the tobaccos?

I hear the talk about the merge a while back but didn't know if it had happened or not yet.
I've not noticed any difference, but then I don't really know if I'm smoking pre or post merge tobacco.

[NeverBend]

I hear the talk about the merge a while back but didn't know if it had happened or not yet.
I've not noticed any difference, but then I don't really know if I'm smoking pre or post merge tobacco.

I believe that they all piled into one of the factories for economy of scale. The merger was about 2 years ago so I suspect that most commercially available tobacco (now) would be post-merger and if, as @Branzig (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/branzig.html) has found, there isn't much difference if any at all that's a good sign.

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[Scott W.]

Hit the recent sale for pipes and Cigars dot com and got the following
Tsuge Raijin
1.75 Ounce Tin
Item # TUH-TP-1000
In Stock $4.99 2 $9.98
Tsuge Ryujin
1.75 Ounce Tin
Item # TUF-TP-1000
In Stock $4.99 2 $9.98
Tsuge Fujin
1.75 Ounce Tin
Item # TUG-TP-1000
In Stock $4.99 2 $9.98
Orlik Golden Sliced
1.75 Ounce Tin
Item # ORA-TP-1000
In Stock $5.75 4 $23.00
Dunhill London Mixture
1.75 Ounce Tin
Item # DHG-TP-1000
In Stock $7.50 2 $15.00
Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky
1.75 Ounce Tin
Item # ORF-TP-1000
In Stock $5.75 2 $11.50
Z-Plus Pipe Lighter - Stanwell
Black
Item # ZPPLUS-PIPE-S-1000

[Emperor Zurg]

I believe that they all piled into one of the factories for economy of scale. The merger was about 2 years ago so I suspect that most commercially available tobacco (now) would be post-merger and if, as @Branzig (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/branzig.html) has found, there isn't much difference if any at all that's a good sign.

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well I know for sure I've bought Sweet Rum Twist more recently than 2 years ago. The new stuff has more lakeland essence but I attribute that only to the fact that the jar I refilled was 4 or 5 years old.

[BryGuySC]

I believe that they all piled into one of the factories for economy of scale. The merger was about 2 years ago so I suspect that most commercially available tobacco (now) would be post-merger and if, as @Branzig (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/branzig.html) has found, there isn't much difference if any at all that's a good sign.

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Welcome back, Pete!

[BryGuySC]

Well, I followed up with P&C about the backordered McClelland 2015, from the sale previously mentioned, and received this response.

Thanks for choosing Pipes & Cigars! We appreciate your concern for the backordered tobacco. We are working with the manufacturer to resolve this. Unfortunately, we had an unexpected delay restocking this and do not expected back in stock date.

I wonder how long it would actually be to wait.
I kind of feel like if I cancel it, they win.

Also, what in the world is "do not expected back in stock date."?

[Emperor Zurg]

...Also, what in the world is "do not expected back in stock date."?

Well it obviously mean no has be looking product available as for such recompense inversely

[Lostmason]

Just set fire to a bowl of SG Golden Glow in my Casillero

[NeverBend]

Well, I followed up with P&C about the backordered McClelland 2015, from the sale previously mentioned, and received this response.

Thanks for choosing Pipes & Cigars! We appreciate your concern for the backordered tobacco. We are working with the manufacturer to resolve this. Unfortunately, we had an unexpected delay restocking this and do not expected back in stock date.

I wonder how long it would actually be to wait.
I kind of feel like if I cancel it, they win.

Also, what in the world is "do not expected back in stock date."?

It's the Reflexive Past Inflexive form so common with texters.

All the McClelland I ordered was B/O'd but within a few days I received a pound of #2025 with 2-lbs of #2010 still not received and I do not expected received date :)

[Haebar]

Has anyone smoked Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth since they merged and did you notice any changes in the tobaccos?

It's good to see you're back, Pete. Answer to your question is no, I didn't even know they had merged; when did this happen?

[NeverBend]

It's good to see you're back, Pete. Answer to your question is no, I didn't even know they had merged; when did this happen?

Hi Tab,

Thanks, nice to be back.

I believe it was 2015 because it was the 150th anniversary of the companies splitting up in the first place.

[Pipe Smoker]

Hi Tab,

Thanks, nice to be back.

I believe it was 2015 because it was the 150th anniversary of the companies splitting up in the first place.

I'm glad to see you back too!

[Haebar]

Got these Saturday at the local B&M:
https://s25.postimg.org/pse34xuq7/Esoterica_buy_002.jpg

[Tony78]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/d8620c0e46481bfef241e8126261a67c.jpg

Picked up a pair of these. Never fortunate enough to try the original...


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[NeverBend]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/d8620c0e46481bfef241e8126261a67c.jpg

Picked up a pair of these. Never fortunate enough to try the original...


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Hi Tony,

As you know, White Knight and Blackhouse are associated with the original Sobranie White and Sobranie #759 (Black). I smoked all the permutations of the Sobranies from the 1960s through 1990s and I remember them all, especially those made when the Redstone brothers owned the company and controlled production (till about 1980) and these were special.

A gent on this forum was kind enough to put aside 6 tins of the new Sobranie (White) for me a couple of years ago and I hadn't smoked it until recently. It's Danish made and absolute rubbish, bordering on unsmokeable. Everything is wrong about it from the cut (fine ribbon when it should be a broad ribbon) to the components.

I tried both White Knight and Blackhouse when I bought them 2-3 years ago and found them bland but they were certainly smokeable. I tried them both again within the last 6 months and with 2 years of age they were markedly improved.

Neither is very close to the 1960s Sobranies or even the 1980s but, with time, they are both good and to my taste and opinion the Blackhouse is very good. It needs to be remembered that component tobacco changes over time due to many factors as illustrated by Gawith Hoggarth now sourcing Virginias from Africa (that are quite good). It's up to the blender to adjust blends according to the leaf available.

Russ Oulette (the blender) is to be commend for White Knight and Blackhouse and it appears that he tried to make quality mixtures rather than chasing the rainbow to make an exact copy (that I believe would be near impossible). The weight of the mixtures is correct as is the cut and type. In this sense they are similar to the original Sobranie but they are each different in their own right. I enjoy them for what they are rather than what they aren't. Cigars and Pipes description of Blackhouse mentions that Russ (in 2011) had a 23 year old sample (1988) to work from but that mixture was decidedly different from the Sobranie of the 1960s and what Russ blended is an excellent replication and fine example of his abilities.

So, this is my overlong way of saying that you might want to shelve a tin for a while. Latakia mixtures (like Blackhouse especially) do very well with some age and I thnk these will be best after 3 and 5 years respectively. Problem is, if you're like me, I put shelved tobacco out of mind and sight and when I rediscover them it's 20 years or more and heavy latakia (Blackhouse) mixtures start going south after about 7 years.

Enjoy,

Pete

[Tony78]

Pete thank you for the detail. I purchased two tins with the intent on trying one now and aging one for later. The thought being if I like the blend even a little now, I’ll source (hoard) a few more tins and stash them away. I too have 10-15 year old tins stashed that I need to start going through lol. I’m definitely a sucker for the shiny metal tins.

I understand the sources (esp Syrian) and the blends change. With all of the rave reviews I couldn’t help myself from trying some.

[NeverBend]

Pete thank you for the detail. I purchased two tins with the intent on trying one now and aging one for later. The thought being if I like the blend even a little now, I’ll source (hoard) a few more tins and stash them away. I too have 10-15 year old tins stashed that I need to start going through lol. I’m definitely a sucker for the shiny metal tins.

I understand the sources (esp Syrian) and the blends change. With all of the rave reviews I couldn’t help myself from trying some.

Syrian latakia is a ggood example and virginia leaf is almost never from Virginia these days. City names have historically been associated with Oriental leaf but the Yenidje that Sobranie used in the 1960s was the best Basma A from the Yenidje area (near Giannitsa), highly aromatic (far more than other Orientals) and a distinct spice that I've never tasted anywhere else. Ken McConnell (CE McConnell) said that even through the late 1980s that Sobranie bought the best leaf but that quality and consistency diminished after the Redstones left (~1980). Both Sobranie and McConnell used coumarin liberally that gave their mixtures a distinctive top-note, nose and flavor.

[Tony78]

Went to Iwan Ries today...

6907

[Lostmason]

Top is a Lunar Dublin made in Spain,
second is an Un-marked clay with a military mount bit

https://i.imgur.com/cbM3LgJ.jpg

[Haebar]

Got in some McClelland's tobaccos yesterday from P&C. They had been back-ordered for months; I bought it back when they had the big sale on McClelland blends. I was able to use a 20% off coupon along with the McClellands sale price. With the great price, it was worth the wait. Got a pound each of 2015 Virginia Perique Flake, 2035 Dark Navy Flake, and 5100 Red Cake.

https://s25.postimg.org/5favw9eqn/Mc_Clelland_Order_001.jpg

[Haebar]

Bought these six pipes from a fellow in Knoxville. Some will need restoration and one has a cracked shank that will need a band (didn't notice it when I bought it). On the left are two Dr. Grabows and a Willard. On the right, from the top, are a BBB, Harcourt (Dunhill/Parker), and a Yorkshire Deluxe (Sears, Roebuck).


https://s25.postimg.org/qp31xbncv/Lot_of_Pipes_from_Josh_Combs_006.jpg

[NeverBend]

Went to Iwan Ries today...

6907

Nice buy Tony. Does Chuck Levy still run Iwan Ries?

[NeverBend]

Top is a Lunar Dublin made in Spain,
second is an Un-marked clay with a military mount bit

https://i.imgur.com/cbM3LgJ.jpg

Enjoy them Matt. The clay is very kewl.

[NeverBend]

Bought these six pipes from a fellow in Knoxville. Some will need restoration and one has a cracked shank that will need a band (didn't notice it when I bought it). On the left are two Dr. Grabows and a Willard. On the right, from the top, are a BBB, Harcourt (Dunhill/Parker), and a Yorkshire Deluxe (Sears, Roebuck).


https://s25.postimg.org/qp31xbncv/Lot_of_Pipes_from_Josh_Combs_006.jpg

Hi Tab,

Between these pipes and the tobacco you've had quite a haul.

The pipes look 1960s/1970s but the Sears is (to me) the most interesting. Can you post pictures looking into the top of the bowl and perhaps another shot or two of it as well as measurements? Thanks!

Pete

[Lostmason]

Enjoy them Matt. The clay is very kewl.

Aint it though ! Wendy fell in love with and told me
Get That One !

I myself was overjoyed when I pulled the bit and
found a military mount instead of a tenon,Been looking for one
for over a year.

You wouldn't happen to know anything about the Lunar brand ?

[Haebar]

Hi Tab,

Between these pipes and the tobacco you've had quite a haul.

The pipes look 1960s/1970s but the Sears is (to me) the most interesting. Can you post pictures looking into the top of the bowl and perhaps another shot or two of it as well as measurements? Thanks!

Pete

Here you go:

https://s25.postimg.org/5tz6spunj/Sears_Pipe_007.jpg
https://s25.postimg.org/o9jnq4127/Sears_Pipe_004.jpg
https://s25.postimg.org/xu3acziof/Sears_Pipe_008.jpg
https://s25.postimg.org/mhqov729r/Sears_Pipe_002.jpg

It's 5 3/4" long and the bowl is 2" high. The bore diameter of the bowl is 3/4".

[Haebar]

Received in the mail Friday a package from P&C: 19 ounces of G&H Louisiana Flake and an 8 ounce tin of G.L. Pease Gaslight. Also got a $20 gift card that I promptly used to grab some Orlik Golden Sliced tins during the BOGO sale over Black Friday. Thanks to Aguineapig for letting me know what a good deal that was!

[Haebar]

Couldn't resist P&C's incredible sale price on this Smoker's Pride Rich Taste.

https://s25.postimg.org/shatb2ndr/Smoker_s_Pride_Rich_Taste_002.jpg

[Hardheaded]

Used my $10 off code for that build a pipe combo. Got Casillero Bent Billiard, pipe tool and pipe cleaners for $9.99. It was also supposed to include a 1.25 oz pouch of Five Brothers. Instead it showed up with a 12oz can of Velvet. Oh, and a calendar. Not bad for less than 10 bucks.

[coffeecup]

Received in the mail Friday a package from P&C: 19 ounces of G&H Louisiana Flake and an 8 ounce tin of G.L. Pease Gaslight. Also got a $20 gift card that I promptly used to grab some Orlik Golden Sliced tins during the BOGO sale over Black Friday. Thanks to @Aguineapig (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/aguineapig.html) for letting me know what a good deal that was!

John, That is some great shopping.:pipe: I am still enjoying P&C's end of the summer sale.:beerchug:

[Haebar]

Used my $10 off code for that build a pipe combo. Got Casillero Bent Billiard, pipe tool and pipe cleaners for $9.99. It was also supposed to include a 1.25 oz pouch of Five Brothers. Instead it showed up with a 12oz can of Velvet. Oh, and a calendar. Not bad for less than 10 bucks.

Wow, a 12 oz. tub of Velvet! You hit the jackpot friend!

[Hardheaded]

Wow, a 12 oz. tub of Velvet! You hit the jackpot friend!I actually don't like Velvet. I gave away the last pouch of it I tried. I'll give them the option to take it back otherwise I'll figure out something to do with it. I thought it was entertaining that they were that far off on not only name of product but quantity as well.

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[Scott W.]

From P&C I ordered 3 stanwell that were priced at $19.99 with the limited gift code

From smoking pipes I got the following tins

4 Dunhill London Mixture
3 Dunhil BB1938
3 Dunhill Nightcap
2 Dunhill Ye Olde Signe
2 Dunhill Early Morning Pipe

And a bag of Penzance from a brother here on the bum.

[Haebar]

From P&C I ordered 3 stanwell that were priced at $19.99 with the limited gift code

From smoking pipes I got the following tins

4 Dunhill London Mixture
3 Dunhil BB1938
3 Dunhill Nightcap
2 Dunhill Ye Olde Signe
2 Dunhill Early Morning Pipe

And a bag of Penzance from a brother here on the bum.

Good haul! What shapes of the Stanwells did you order?

[Scott W.]

Good haul! What shapes of the Stanwells did you order?
Bent bulldog
Freehand
Billiard was received by accident and at a reduced price (9 bucks)

[Haebar]

This is my haul from the Knoxville Pipe Club White Elephant Christmas gift "exchange". I'd say I made out pretty well this year.

https://s25.postimg.org/fe9pywz9r/KPC_Christmas_001.jpg

I also bought two pounds of McClelland's 5100 Red Cake at the local B&M.

[Pipe Smoker]

I really like the Luciano squat bulldog that I bought recently, so this evening I bought a Ropp (France) squat bulldog. This one:

Ropp Vintage Stout Smooth Squat Bulldog | Buy Ropp Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Ropp/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=247313)

This pipe has a horn bit. Does anyone have any experience with horn? Maintenance tips? I hope that it doesn’t oxidize, like vulcanite.

Edit: I also bought five tins of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, 'cuz I like it, and l needed some to make the free shipping threshold.

[Chris0673]

I have not ordered much of anything in a long time. Sucks being a broke ass college student. Fortunately, I have a fairly substantial stockpile of tobacco. Did go out and buy a couple cigars last week. Picked up my first humidor too. They were clearancing it for $20. Couldn't turn that one down.

[NeverBend]

I really like the Luciano squat bulldog that I bought recently, so this evening I bought a Ropp (France) squat bulldog. This one:

Ropp Vintage Stout Smooth Squat Bulldog | Buy Ropp Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Ropp/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=247313)

This pipe has a horn bit. Does anyone have any experience with horn? Maintenance tips? I hope that it doesn’t oxidize, like vulcanite.

Edit: I also bought five tins of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, 'cuz I like it, and l needed some to make the free shipping threshold.

Hi Doug,

Sharp looking pipe.

I doubt that you'll have the problems that I've seen with some horn stems that can be eaten away by bacteria from saliva (looks like moth holes) that render the stem unusable. I've only seen this on old pieces that weren't well finished/sealed. Good idea to clean off saliva residue in any case. Enjoy it!

[Pipe Smoker]

Thanks for that info Pete. It’s my habit to smoke only one pipe on any given day. At the end of the day I clean it thoroughly, and that includes cleaning the bit in detergent water, and running a detergent-soaked pipe cleaner through it. That ought to take care of the “bacteria from saliva” issue. I’m glad to know that horn doesn’t oxidize.

[Haebar]

Hi Doug,

Sharp looking pipe.

I doubt that you'll have the problems that I've seen with some horn stems that can be eaten away by bacteria from saliva (looks like moth holes) that render the stem unusable. I've only seen this on old pieces that weren't well finished/sealed. Good idea to clean off saliva residue in any case. Enjoy it!

That has happened to some of my horn knife handles and I always thought it was a bug that had chewed into it! Never imagined that it could be a bacteria!

[FireTom]

I know I don't post much over here on the pipe side but I do occasionally smoke my pipes. With all of the deals going on at P&C for the holidays I've picked up a few things lately:

Tin of Davidoff Red
Tin of D.E. Gatsby Luxury Flake
3oz. Lane TK-6
3oz. McClelland Mocha Black
The Pipa cob starter set
Some pipe cleaners

All for an out of pocket cost of $8.42!
(I apparently didn't get a pic of the bulks and cleaners).https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171223/c0045b8a38798e320eca1d63d61a865d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171223/89f99d9eb712032d04254f6f473ea915.jpg

[Haebar]

Got this shipment from Cigars International in the mail yesterday. Got some tins for the cellar and the Montecristos were free with the order.
https://s25.postimg.org/r0icjnsjj/CI_tin_purchase_122217_002.jpg

[Scott W.]

28 tins of assorted dunhill, 2 orlik golden sliced, 2 orlik Kentucky and then went on Pipestud and saw 4 tubs of Velvet from 1980 for sale at $50 each. I negotiated with Steve to buy all four for $150. Sending two to my buddy Brad in Florida and keeping the other two for myself. I’m done buying for a long time.

[Scott W.]

This is my haul from the Knoxville Pipe Club White Elephant Christmas gift "exchange". I'd say I made out pretty well this year.

https://s25.postimg.org/fe9pywz9r/KPC_Christmas_001.jpg

I also bought two pounds of McClelland's 5100 Red Cake at the local B&M.
Red Cake is delicious

[Haebar]

Got this McCranie on Ebay last week; received it in the mail yesterday. Does anyone know how I can tell if it's one of the collaborations between Bill Taylor of Ashton and Tonino Jacono?
https://s25.postimg.org/4gbtw3han/Mc_Cranie_Pipe_002.jpghttps://s25.postimg.org/p0gnukpbz/Mc_Cranie_Pipe_005.jpghttps://s25.postimg.org/4t382a7a7/Mc_Cranie_Pipe_007.jpg

[Scott W.]

5 tins dunhill nightcap
5 tins dunhill bb1938
5 tins dunhill ye olde Signe
1 tin RO Acadian gold
1 12 oz tin Velvet
2 1.5 ounce pouches of Peterson Wild Atlantic
1 oz RO Yule log
4 ox Stokkebye luxury bullseye flake
400 pipe cleaners
24 softy bits

[Emperor Zurg]

...I’m done buying for a long time.


5 tins dunhill nightcap
5 tins dunhill bb1938
5 tins dunhill ye olde Signe
1 tin RO Acadian gold
1 12 oz tin Velvet
2 1.5 ounce pouches of Peterson Wild Atlantic
1 oz RO Yule log
4 ox Stokkebye luxury bullseye flake
400 pipe cleaners
24 softy bits

Ummm... yeah. Done buying eh?
You sound like every other tobacophile here.
I've been 'done buying' dozens of times myself :pipe:

[Scott W.]

Ummm... yeah. Done buying eh?
You sound like every other tobacophile here.
I've been 'done buying' dozens of times myself :pipe:
I’m done I swear! Until next week

[NeverBend]

I’m done I swear! Until next week

Didn't P&C just have a sale where the coupon code was SCOTT W.? Could swear I saw it ;)

Enjoy!

[Scott W.]

Didn't P&C just have a sale where the coupon code was SCOTT W.? Could swear I saw it ;)

Enjoy!
I think there is such a promo. Hahahaha

[Scott W.]

Didn't P&C just have a sale where the coupon code was SCOTT W.? Could swear I saw it ;)

Enjoy!

Use it and enjoy!!!! Bought too much this last month. I was surprised when I organized it all in my tobacco hutch the wife said “oh you finally organized it, looks good” I knew I was safe.......for now

[Haebar]

Today I ordered from P&C:

9 oz. of G&H Sweet Coconut Twist
4 oz. of C&D Stratfordshire
4 oz. of C&D Yale Mixture
4 oz. of C&D Crowley's Best
4 oz. of C&D Old College

Also got a Rossi Vittoria Billiard #3

C&D bulk blends and Rossi pipes are 15% off for January.

[Pipe Smoker]

My $90 Zino pipe lighter was showing signs of expiring, so several weeks ago I looked on Cup O’ Joes web site for a new one. I found a nice looking “Lotus Gaucho Grey Pipe Lighter” for $45, and bought it. Then I noticed an inexpensive “JetLine” lighter that looked pretty nice, for only $10.80:

Jetline G Pipe Lighter - CupOJoes.com (http://www.cupojoes.com/jetline-g-pipe-lighter)

So I took a chance and bought two of the JetLines also. Despite the “jet” in the name, they’re legitimate soft flame pipe lighters. I began using one of the JetLines about 5 weeks ago, and I’ve found it to be an excellent lighter. First, the basics: it lights reliably, and has enough capacity for a full day of pipe smoking. And, unlike my past $90 IM Corona Pipemasters (yeah, I’ve had three of them), it doesn’t singe my fingers in an adverse breeze. Furthermore, the smooth hard chrome upper part collects less soot than any lighter that I’ve ever used. And the little bit that does collect can be easily, and entirely, wiped off with a tissue moistened with Everclear. The mechanism just feels solid. I’m thinking that despite the very modest price, this is the best butane pipe lighter that I’ve ever had.

So this evening I bought two more of them, bring my total to four, because I figured that once the word got out about the excellence of these lighters the price would go up, or they would become scarce as hen’s teeth. Well, the price has already gone up — the two that I bought this evening were $12 ea, rather than $10.80 ea that I paid a few weeks ago. Still a wonderful bargain IMO. About the only caveat is that these are small lighters, that big hands might not like. Also, not windproof, but I’ve never seen a butane pipe lighter that is.

And finally, to breach the $95 free shipping threshold, I also bought seven tins of Hamborger Veermaster. The more I smoke this stuff the better I like it. Sweet, mild, and tasty.

Update: The second pair of these lighters arrived today. Like the first pair, one had bright chrome, the other smoky chrome. Both chrome finishes are very smooth and uniform -- no ripples. And both look nice in their own way. There was no hint on the Cup O' Joes web site of two different finishes. I'm still amazed by how nice these lighters are at such a low price.

[Haebar]

I just got these "Personal Reserve" pipes in the mail two days ago from Ebay for about $20 a piece. They were sold by Barry Levin of Levin Pipes International back in the late 80's and early 90's. Barry Levin was an early pioneer in the world of marketing estate pipes - he sold pipes by sending out mailers with actual photo prints of the pipes offered for that month. These mailers were much anticipated and recipients would rush to pick out the pipes they wanted because it was first come, first served. You'd call Barry and make arrangements for payment and wait for your pipes to arrive in the mail. Anyway, he had this Personal Reserve line of pipes made and these particular pipes were made by Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes. I didn't know that when I bought them, but found out later with a little Google research. I've been smoking the bent Dublin and it smokes very good; the billiard is unsmoked as of yet.
https://s25.postimg.org/tj5z78lgf/Personal_Reserve_pipes_001.jpg

[Scott W.]

8oz LBF
8oz billy budd
2 tins ODF
2 tins Dark strong Kentucky
1 tin OGS
I Tub Velvet
100 churchwarden pipe cleaners

[Haebar]

8oz LBF
8oz billy budd
2 tins ODF
2 tins Dark strong Kentucky
1 tin OGS
I Tub Velvet
100 churchwarden pipe cleaners

Nice haul! Where'd you buy this?

[Scott W.]

Nice haul! Where'd you buy this?


P&C, the Billy Budd is backordered

[Scott W.]

The local JR cigar had tins at 20% off so I stopped in. The tins were a bit inflated compared to online but I grabbed two 3 nuns and a dunhill aperitif for $41. Didn’t have to spend a minimum me didn’t have to pay or wait for shipping. Not too much more expensive than P&C.

[Cool Breeze]

Was in my local B&M today and they had some tins of Esoterica Margate so I grabbed one.
Found out about the rumor of the impending closing of McClelland and ordered five 100 gram tins of the 40th Anniversary. I would have grabbed some of the Red and Black but it is already gone.

[Haebar]

It was a TAD weekend for me:

At local B&M:

1.75 lbs McClelland Matured Cake
2 tins of Ashton Artisan's Blend
one 8-oz. bag of Esoterica Dunbar


From Smokingpipes.com:

Two 1-lb. bags of MacBaren HH Vintage Syrian

[Hardheaded]

I had a gift card kicking around since Christmas.

Tins:
C&D Derringer
GLP Sixpence
GLP Triple Play
Ennerdale Flake

Bulk:
2oz GH Bright Carolina Flake
2oz GH Scotch Flake
2oz GH Brown Flake Vanilla
2oz GH Bosuns Cut Plug
2oz Coniston Cut Plug
1oz Lane Dark Red

I appear to have taken a tour of the Lakelands.

[Chris0673]

Just pulled the trigger on a small "taster" meerschaum, and a cohiba cigarillo and pipe tobacco sampler!

[Haebar]

I got some pouches of tobacco and two pipes from Ebay in the mail today. The pipes are a Bushell Easy Bite billiard and a Peterson's "K" Briar bulldog.
https://s25.postimg.org/ed8sn3n1r/Purchases_03_23_2018_004.jpg
https://s25.postimg.org/ubhid89jz/Purchases_03_23_2018_006.jpg

[BryGuySC]

Found this meer, and had to bid because it looks like me!
No one else bid on it, so I got it for opening bid!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_172237_zpsuruzmgoe.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_172237_zpsuruzmgoe.jpg.html)

Smokes great!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_145502_zpslib9ppbx.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_145502_zpslib9ppbx.jpg.html)

[Chris0673]

Just pulled the trigger on a small "taster" meerschaum, and a cohiba cigarillo and pipe tobacco sampler!


I never received this. Turns out P&C shipped it to a former "Secret Santa" recipient of mine from when I was on Puff.com several years ago. That was back before I moved to NYS. Weird.

[TCBSmokes]

Found this meer, and had to bid because it looks like me!
No one else bid on it, so I got it for opening bid!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_172237_zpsuruzmgoe.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_172237_zpsuruzmgoe.jpg.html)

Smokes great!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_145502_zpslib9ppbx.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20180331_145502_zpslib9ppbx.jpg.html)

That's a beauty!

[Haebar]

Bought this Ser Jacopo and ten pouches of Condor from an outfit in Ontario, pipes2smoke.com
https://s25.postimg.cc/dfviyxgr3/Ser_Jacopo_and_Condor_001.jpg

[Pugsley]

Bought this Ser Jacopo and ten pouches of Condor from an outfit in Ontario, pipes2smoke.com
https://s25.postimg.cc/dfviyxgr3/Ser_Jacopo_and_Condor_001.jpg

Beautiful pipe. I have several Ser Jacopo pipes, all great smokers.

[TCBSmokes]

Beautiful pipe. I have several Ser Jacopo pipes, all great smokers.

Haebar.
Nice shape on that one!

[Haebar]

Haebar.
Nice shape on that one!

Thanks, I like chubby billiards as a rule.

[Cool Breeze]

5 tins of Presbyterian.
Get it while you can.

[Pipe Smoker]

A few months ago I bought this Luciano squat bulldog from the Italian Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Luciano Smooth Bulldog (289) (B) (2013) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=246536)

Its condition was said to be “Lightly smoked”, but, in fact, it was unsmoked. It’s proved to be a well-made and sweet-smoking pipe with no bad features (light draw, doesn’t gurgle, etc).

Then, a couple of weeks ago, I saw this Luciano stout bulldog in the Italian Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Luciano Sandblasted Bulldog (Pease/Di Piazza) (2014) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=280361)

I bought it immediately. Bulldogs are my favorite pipe shape, and this porky puppy is nearly unique — I’d never seen one like it before. It, too, was described as “Lightly smoked”, but proved to be unsmoked. And, so far, I haven’t smoked it either.

Then, a few days ago, this Luciano stout bulldog appeared in the Italian Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Luciano Smooth Bulldog (Pease/Di Piazza) (2010) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=280362)

Also said to be “Lightly smoked”, and just like the first Luciano stout bulldog, except smooth rather than rusticated. I prefer smooth finishes, so I bought it too. If it proves to be as nice as it looks, I’ll probably return the rusticated Luciano stout bulldog. OTOH, the rusticated pipe is really nice, even though I prefer smooth finishes. What to do, what to do… maybe I ought to keep both of ‘em. You never know when you’re going to need another good stout bulldog.

Edit: The smooth stout bulldog arrived today (May 17), but, to my surprise, I like the rusticated one better. I’m going to return the smooth one.

[Haebar]

A few months ago I bought this Luciano squat bulldog from the Italian Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Luciano Smooth Bulldog (289) (B) (2013) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=246536)

Its condition was said to be “Lightly smoked”, but, in fact, it was unsmoked. It’s proved to be a well-made and sweet-smoking pipe with no bad features (light draw, doesn’t gurgle, etc).

Then, a couple of weeks ago, I saw this Luciano stout bulldog in the Italian Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Luciano Sandblasted Bulldog (Pease/Di Piazza) (2014) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=280361)

I bought it immediately. Bulldogs are my favorite pipe shape, and this porky puppy is nearly unique — I’d never seen one like it before. It, too, was described as “Lightly smoked”, but proved to be unsmoked. And, so far, I haven’t smoked it either.

Then, a few days ago, this Luciano stout bulldog appeared in the Italian Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Luciano Smooth Bulldog (Pease/Di Piazza) (2010) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=280362)

Also said to be “Lightly smoked”, and just like the first Luciano stout bulldog, except smooth rather than rusticated. I prefer smooth finishes, so I bought it too. If it proves to be as nice as it looks, I’ll probably return the rusticated Luciano stout bulldog. OTOH, the rusticated pipe is really nice, even though I prefer smooth finishes. What to do, what to do… maybe I ought to keep both of ‘em. You never know when you’re going to need another good stout bulldog.

Very nice pipes that you bought!

- - - Updated - - -

Last night I bought a pound of Samuel Gawith RB plug from 2001 and 2 tins of Tordenskjold Virginia flake from 2003.

[Haebar]

Just placed an order for some whole leaf from Larry Butcher of Kentucky:

1 lb. bright leaf “orangey, has more flavor” $12.00
1 lb. Dark Air $12.00
1 lb. Maryland $15.00
1 lb. Dark Fire $15.00
1 lb. Bursa $28.00
1 lb. Samsun $28.00

[Scott W.]

Just placed an order for some whole leaf from Larry Butcher of Kentucky:

1 lb. bright leaf “orangey, has more flavor” $12.00
1 lb. Dark Air $12.00
1 lb. Maryland $15.00
1 lb. Dark Fire $15.00
1 lb. Bursa $28.00
1 lb. Samsun $28.00


Like your last P&C order wasn’t enough, haha!

[Haebar]

Like your last P&C order wasn’t enough, haha!

You're right, I've bought a lot lately. Got to get a grip on my TAD. :piper:

[Bruck]

Just placed an order for some whole leaf from Larry Butcher of Kentucky:

1 lb. bright leaf “orangey, has more flavor” $12.00
1 lb. Dark Air $12.00
1 lb. Maryland $15.00
1 lb. Dark Fire $15.00
1 lb. Bursa $28.00
1 lb. Samsun $28.00

He's got good stuff. I get most of my "bulk" pipe tobacco leaves from him, and some cigar components.

[Haebar]

A few years back I signed up for some coupon offers from some pipe tobacco manufacturers and have gotten coupons in the mail at least twice a year. For my birthday, I received a bunch of coupons and redeemed them yesterday; got these six pouches for only $7.35.
https://s25.postimg.cc/euuhdpcqn/OTC_pouches_001.jpg

[Pipe Smoker]

I just ordered 20 tins of Capstan Blue from SmokingPipes. And I ordered several tins (1 each) of these Solani tobaccos that I’ve never tried before, to come along for the free ride:
Solani X - Sweet Mystery 50g | Buy Solani Pipe Tobacco at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/solani/X---Sweet-Mystery-50g/product_id/2361)
Solani Red Label - 131 50g | Buy Solani Pipe Tobacco at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/solani/Red-Label---131-50g/product_id/1192)
www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/solani/Green-Label---127-50g/product_id/527
www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/solani/Festival-50g/product_id/90544
www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/solani/Blue-Label--369-50g/product_id/526

[Cool Breeze]

Picked up a leather tobacco pouch for when I'm travelling, a tin of Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture and 4 oz of C&D Autumn Evening. I believe Autumn Evening may be an aromatic that I can really enjoy. I've only had one bowl of it but was very impressed. You can actually taste the tobacco and it smells wonderful.

[Branzig]

Picked up a leather tobacco pouch for when I'm travelling, a tin of Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture and 4 oz of C&D Autumn Evening. I believe Autumn Evening may be an aromatic that I can really enjoy. I've only had one bowl of it but was very impressed. You can actually taste the tobacco and it smells wonderful.The only Aros I like are ones with some real tobacco back bones.

I find C&D make some decent ones, and Dan Tobacco are insanely tasty.

But for me, Lakeland Snot will always be my go to topping of choice.

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[Haebar]

Had a big trade with Isaac L. Whistler for all of this tobacco. Some of the jars have homemade plugs by Klint Kinden, Glenn Skinner, and Josh Allen. Looking forward to trying them! He threw in a couple of older drugstore pipes that will need some restoration.
https://s25.postimg.cc/961pxeggf/Trade_with_Isaac_001.jpg

[Haebar]

Got these in yesterday from an order from P&C:
https://s25.postimg.cc/etq3ot33j/P_C_Purchase_06_26_2018_002.jpg

[Emperor Zurg]

Got these in yesterday from an order from P&C...

Solid order. Not a weak aro in the bunch...

[Emperor Zurg]

The only Aros I like are ones with some real tobacco back bones.

I find C&D make some decent ones, and Dan Tobacco are insanely tasty.

But for me, Lakeland Snot will always be my go to topping of choice.



SG Lakeland I can handle, Gawith Hoggarth, not so much.
The only aromatics I like are the ones that taste like... something. Trouble is, most of them smell great but taste like nothing.
I despise Autumn Evening. Probably the only bowl I dumped before the first 1/4 was smoked. Many seem to like it tho... tastes sure are subjective.

[Haebar]

I was fortunate enough to get one of the most recent "Goodie Bags" from PipesandCigars.com last week and it included all this free stuff:
https://s25.postimg.cc/6spamwcfz/Goodie_Bag_003.jpg
The jar didn't come with it; I put the bag of Jester pipe tobacco they sent in the jar to rehydrate it.

[Pipe Smoker]

I like the classic pipe shapes. Bulldogs are my favorite, and I have several. Pots are my second favorite, but I had only this one:

Caminetto Smooth Red Pot with Silver Spigot | Buy Caminetto Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/caminetto/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=135687)

It’s a pot, says Caminetto, and it’s a very good pipe, but hardly the classic pot shape. So when this Viking pot appeared in the estates section of SmokingPipes:

Italian Estates Viking Classic Sandblasted Pot | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=273743)

I grabbed it. It’s a classic pot, by George, and no mistake. Its condition is described as “4.9/5 Lightly smoked”. But like my four other SmokingPipes estate pipes that were so described, it’s unsmoked. Its price was a modest $42.75. (The Caminetto cost me $443.) I also bought five tins of Escudo to get free shipping.

This Viking is made in Italy, rather than Denmark. I’ve seen some Italian Vikings that were a bit tacky, but this one is quite good. That “bright metal mount” isn’t sterling silver, but it’s very bright chrome over brass. On the plus side, chrome, unlike silver, requires no maintenance. The join between chrome band and shank is undetectable by touch. Same with the join between band and bit. Good job, Viking.

The chamber is perfectly centered in the bowl, and the draft enters the chamber tangent to its bottom. The draft is generous — very easy draw. The light sandblast is good for traction, but not so aggressive as to impede cleaning.

I haven’t smoked this pipe yet, but I’m pretty sure that I’ll like it. A bargain at $42.75.

[Scott W.]

Just picked up 2 Drew estate tradesman pipes on P&C. One for me and one for a buddy. Got them both for $79.98 shipped.

[Cool Breeze]

Picked up this Nording Canadian at Georgetown Tobacco while on vacation. Loving it so far.

https://i.imgur.com/3e3YCoI.jpg?1

[Pipe Smoker]

Some good news, and some bad news about my latest pipe purchase:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=273743

The bad: I noticed that the bit angles off about 3 degrees to the side from the shank. Wouldn’t hinder smokeability, but it’s a cosmetic defect that annoys me.

The good: I noticed the defect before I smoked it. I can return the pipe, and will do so.

[Cool Breeze]

Got an email notification that this was back in stock at Smokingpipes.
That's good news. With McClelland going under, it's time to re-visit my old friend. This was my favorite Virginia, and I guess it is again.

https://i.imgur.com/57qUiel.jpg?1

[Pipe Smoker]

I bought this Mark Tinsky estate pipe (unsmoked) recently:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/mark-tinsky/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=262439

I haven’t seen many Tinsky pipes that suit me, but this compact (5.2”), hunky (1.71oz) fellow is just right for a holder like me. Thick bowl walls that’ll stay cool, straight, low-maintenance acrylic bit, right size. Looks good in my eyes, and it’s a stable sitter, too.

An interesting shank — generally rectangular in cross section: flat sides, slightly convex top & bottom. The light band with thin dark stripes is palm wood. Tinsky often uses it so for a contrast element, and I like the look. Grechukhin, a Russian pipe maker, uses it too, in exactly the same way.

I didn’t buy the pipe from the link above, but used that link because it has a top view. The SmokingPipes American Estates link that I bought it from has only side views, because of the lower price.

I don’t really need this pipe, and it might be awhile before I smoke it, but it was too good of a deal to pass up. Very glad that I scored it.

[BryGuySC]

Not a whole lot recently.
Picked up a 100g tin of Doblone d'Oro, Rattray's Marlin Flake and Old Gowrie.
Also found a M&T Dundee pipe in the antique mall. It's in pretty good condition. I'll try to upload a pic later.

[Pipe Smoker]

After being “Currently out of stock” FOR EV ER at SmokingPipes, Hamborger Veermaster is finally available again. I just ordered 20 50g tins. It’s the mildest straight Virginia that I know of. Tasty too.

[Cool Breeze]

After being “Currently out of stock” FOR EV ER at SmokingPipes, Hamborger Veermaster is finally available again. I just ordered 20 50g tins. It’s the mildest straight Virginia that I know of. Tasty too.

Doug, does a Virginia that mild change much with age? Or does the strength not matter very much when it comes to aging?

[Pipe Smoker]

Doug, does a Virginia that mild change much with age? Or does the strength not matter very much when it comes to aging?

I don’t know. The tin of HV that I have open now is only 7 months old. Currently, I have only four more tins on hand, all the same age. HV is so mild that I doubt that age could make it any milder. Might richen the flavor though.

I see that it’s “Currently out of stock“, again, at SmokingPipes. Glad that I got my 20-tin order placed while they still had that many. Good tobacco seems to be getting scarce these days.

[Hardheaded]

Went to a huge flea market today with the wife. Left with a few old tins for my collection and two pipes that need a light restoration. One is a no name Italian Briar and the other is a Wally Frank Well pipe. For $5 each I figured I could not lose.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/9d010030c5507e885b01cbe04a3def53.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/ec2abc98da5bfe9d146122d4932cc618.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/cbf890f90ec1a8a54d821adc34f440da.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/127b6f4f272d665aeebdfee378988f64.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/a8fbcfe1c15fb6254538c73fb05e53b4.jpg

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[Haebar]

Went to a huge flea market today with the wife. Left with a few old tins for my collection and two pipes that need a light restoration. One is a no name Italian Briar and the other is a Wally Frank Well pipe. For $5 each I figured I could not lose.

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Nice score! Those pipes are really nice and the price was low.

[Hardheaded]

Nice score! Those pipes are really nice and the price was low.

That was my thought. I have wanted to try bringing some estates back to life and it seemed to be a good starting point. The one needs some work on the stem to determine why it won't seat properly but otherwise they just need a good reaming, sanitizing and removing some minor stem oxidation.

Who knows, I may end up liking the process and seek out some more to keep me occupied this winter.

[Pipe Smoker]

Wessex Classic Virginia came back in stock late this morning at SmokingPipes. I ordered 5 50g tins. I wanted to buy 20, but orders were limited to 5 tins/customer/day. And it’s already out of stock again. Good pipe tobacco is getting very scarce.

I really like this stuff. Red Virginia with a little Perique, mostly rubbed-out with some clumps. Savory, it is.

[Emperor Zurg]

Got a few coins of Sweet Rum Twist drying out for a possible trip through the calabash gourd tonight. Pretty small bowl on that pipe tho. If these coins won't fit I may have to opt for a briar

[Cool Breeze]

Was in Kansas City this weekend and visited a couple of shops.
I purchased this Peterson at Outlaw Cigars. Cool place if you like it hopping. Very large with 3 different areas.
There were over 100 people there Saturday night. Nice to go and have a cigar and watch football.

https://i.imgur.com/Y862a8l.jpg

[Haebar]

That was my thought. I have wanted to try bringing some estates back to life and it seemed to be a good starting point. The one needs some work on the stem to determine why it won't seat properly but otherwise they just need a good reaming, sanitizing and removing some minor stem oxidation.

Who knows, I may end up liking the process and seek out some more to keep me occupied this winter.

I enjoy bringing them back to life; gives you a real sense of accomplishment.

[Haebar]

Recently added some more English pipes to my pipe rotation:

Top: Repaired Dunhill Bruyere Group 4 billiard with replacement stem
Middle: Ashton Brindle XXX
Bottom: Dunhill Shell w. patent number and replacement stem.

https://i.postimg.cc/jdJPd598/Ashton_and_Dunhills_001.jpg

[Aguineapig]

Recently added some more English pipes to my pipe rotation:

Top: Repaired Dunhill Bruyere Group 4 billiard with replacement stem
Middle: Ashton Brindle XXX
Bottom: Dunhill Shell w. patent number and replacement stem.

https://i.postimg.cc/jdJPd598/Ashton_and_Dunhills_001.jpg

holy crap!!! nice!!

[Cool Breeze]

Local shop got a few bags of Penzance in.
So I snagged 4 ounces.

[Haebar]

Yesterday I got in the mail two limited-release Dr. Grabow pipes from the factory. The top one is the "Ajustomatic", a reintroduction of a stem-fitting technology that they haven't used in 20 years. The bottom one is called "The Panel" and it's a hexagonal panel shaped pipe. I bought these by old-fashioned mail order from the Dr. Grabow factory (they are a little bit behind the times in terms of internet marketing).
https://i.postimg.cc/5t6tsQjd/Dr._Grabows_from_factory_001.jpg

[Brimy]

Got a few coins of Sweet Rum Twist drying out for a possible trip through the calabash gourd tonight. Pretty small bowl on that pipe tho. If these coins won't fit I may have to opt for a briar

I think you were saying that the G&H Sweet Rum Twist is HTF?
4 Noggins has some. Just ordered a few ozs yesterday.

[Emperor Zurg]

I think you were saying that the G&H Sweet Rum Twist is HTF?
4 Noggins has some. Just ordered a few ozs yesterday.

It comes and goes. Seems G&H will make a production run of these twists - probably when a certain crop comes in - and then that's it until the next run. Happy Bogie and SRT seem to be the ones that run out first and when they're gone you can't find them anywhere. I've gotten most of my twist stash thru Smokingpipes. Most of my flake too for that matter... the 500g pack seems to be the best deal if you're into stockpiling :pipe:

[Pipe Smoker]

Yesterday I got in the mail two limited-release Dr. Grabow pipes from the factory. The top one is the "Ajustomatic", a reintroduction of a stem-fitting technology that they haven't used in 20 years. The bottom one is called "The Panel" and it's a hexagonal panel shaped pipe. I bought these by old-fashioned mail order from the Dr. Grabow factory (they are a little bit behind the times in terms of internet marketing).
https://i.postimg.cc/5t6tsQjd/Dr._Grabows_from_factory_001.jpg
Great looking pipes — especially the panel. Didn’t know Dr. Grabow was still in business. Glad to hear that.

[Cool Breeze]

Smokingpipes finally got one of my favorites back in stock.
They had been out of bulk C&D Autumn Evening for a while.

A friend texted me that they had it back in stock, so I went on and tried to order 8 oz. It told me they only had 2 oz in stock, so I bought it.
The next day out of curiosity, I went back on and checked. They had plenty. Don't know if it was a glitch or what, but in any even, I now have 10 oz so maybe I won't run out any time soon.

Autumn Evening is by far my favorite aromatic blend, and the only one I smoke with any regularity.

[Brimy]

Here we go!!!
Taking the plunge and getting some pipe baccy!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181015/ea07f56d2dd27e5da5092ef0583dc7c2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181015/1b10a8e90e00e7527c0e168109009176.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181015/a1d1c2e9b3cd0c35fa5be1d872e4f521.jpg

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[Emperor Zurg]

Woot!

Dry each bowl of that that G&H well! It's almost always sopping wet

[BryGuySC]

Also, if you've never smoked that Rum Twist, be careful. It'll sneak up on you, and kick you in the nuts.

[Emperor Zurg]

Also, if you've never smoked that Rum Twist, be careful. It'll sneak up on you, and kick you in the nuts.

Yes. Yes it will. As will any other rope or twist or pigtail I've ever known.
I'm sure they call it 'twist' because that's what your stomach will be doing if you don't treat the stuff with respect.

[Brimy]

Also, if you've never smoked that Rum Twist, be careful. It'll sneak up on you, and kick you in the nuts.


Yes. Yes it will. As will any other rope or twist or pigtail I've ever known.
I'm sure they call it 'twist' because that's what your stomach will be doing if you don't treat the stuff with respect.

So I'm taking that to mean that this is an after dinner, slow smoke!

[Emperor Zurg]

So I'm taking that to mean that this is an after dinner, slow smoke!

Well being you are used to cigars, maybe it won't bother you but yes, smoke it slow. It's harsh and nasty if you push it.
I dry my twist tobaccos to almost bone dry and leave them in chunks - the largest chunks that will support a halfway decent burn.

[Brimy]

Well being you are used to cigars, maybe it won't bother you but yes, smoke it slow. It's harsh and nasty if you push it.
I dry my twist tobaccos to almost bone dry and leave them in chunks - the largest chunks that will support a halfway decent burn.

How long do you leave it to dry? Is it like a "dry box" of a cigar where you leave it for a day or two?

[Emperor Zurg]

How long do you leave it to dry? Is it like a "dry box" of a cigar where you leave it for a day or two?

No, it doesn't take that long. It depends on the moisture level, ambient humidity, temp and all that but anywhere from half an hour to a couple hours. Last night I set a bowls worth out on a paper plate and set that on the wood stove duct - a place that is warm but not hot. It was dry in about 20 minutes. If it's cool and rainy outside it might take hours or may never dry unless you warm it up a bit. You just feel it from time to time and when it feels like dry leaves it's probably good, If it feels like brittle leaves that's a little too dry. You want dry leaves but not so brittle dry that they turn to dust as you try to load your pipe.

[El Whedo]

Twist tobaccos make good chew too...

[Brimy]

And we're off!!!

Decided to pick up a few cobs to hold me over until I can start getting some "better" pipes.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/4ba889e384e767110451d6a06d8c073c.jpg

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[Pipe Smoker]

A while back I bought this Mark Tinsky brandy from the American Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Mark Tinsky Sandblasted Brandy (4) | Buy Mark Tinsky Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/mark-tinsky/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=262439)

I bought it because I liked its appearance, shape, proportions (and price). But It’s proved to be a sweet smoker, and well crafted. Notably, the draft is well centered in the mortise (sadly, not always the case), and the tenon-mortise fit is perfect — neither too tight nor too loose. And only a small gap between the end of the tenon and the bottom of the mortise.

So when this Tinsky billiard popped up in American Estates for a very reasonable price, I grabbed it.

American Estates Mark Tinsky Dress Coral Billiard (5) (2017) | Buy American Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/united-states/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=298732)

And I now have it in hand. All of the nice things that I said about the craftsmanship of the brandy apply to this billiard, too. It’s been smoked, but not very darned much — the lower part of the chamber is still uncharred, and there’s no cake at all. As for the “small ding on the rim”, I can’t detect it by sight or touch. The light wood is spalted tamarind, I believe. The facets of the “Dress Coral” blast finish glint as I turn the pipe in the light — I’ve never seen that effect before. I haven’t smoked it yet, but I’m very happy to have it. I’m a Tinsky fan!

[Haebar]

A while back I bought this Mark Tinsky brandy from the American Estates section of SmokingPipes:

Mark Tinsky Sandblasted Brandy (4) | Buy Mark Tinsky Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/mark-tinsky/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=262439)

I bought it because I liked its appearance, shape, proportions (and price). But It’s proved to be a sweet smoker, and well crafted. Notably, the draft is well centered in the mortise (sadly, not always the case), and the tenon-mortise fit is perfect — neither too tight nor too loose. And only a small gap between the end of the tenon and the bottom of the mortise.

So when this Tinsky billiard popped up in American Estates for a very reasonable price, I grabbed it.

American Estates Mark Tinsky Dress Coral Billiard (5) (2017) | Buy American Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/united-states/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=298732)

And I now have it in hand. All of the nice things that I said about the craftsmanship of the brandy apply to this billiard, too. It’s been smoked, but not very darned much — the lower part of the chamber is still uncharred, and there’s no cake at all. As for the “small ding on the rim”, I can’t detect it by sight or touch. The light wood is spalted tamarind, I believe. The facets of the “Dress Coral” blast finish glint as I turn the pipe in the light — I’ve never seen that effect before. I haven’t smoked it yet, but I’m very happy to have it. I’m a Tinsky fan!

That Dress Coral Billiard is a very nice pipe! The brandy is nice also!

[Cool Breeze]

Pipe Smoker, both are very nice pipes, but I REALLY like that 2nd one.
Love the rustication paired with the smooth rim. I have a Nording that is finished like that, and it's the reason I liked it so much.

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Brimy, not a thing wrong with cobs.
When I first started smoking a pipe, I actually preferred cobs. For someone new, I think they're easier to get the hang of. They smoke drier for sure.
I smoke briars more often now, but still enjoy my cobs very much, and smoke them regularly.

[Brimy]

Cool Breeze
Understood! I guess "better" was a bad word choice. From everything I've gathered from you guys each type of pipe material has it's own characteristics and effects on the smoking experience.
The cobb being a more readily available material make it more affordable for a pipe smoker to build a "rotation". And yes, as pointed out to me by Haebar, there are some very affordable briars out there, but a cobbs price point can't be beat!

[restomod]

Oh boy this could be a problem! I hit up online and my closest good smoke shop! Who knows may hate them all but its fun trying! Also if something jumps out to you as a don't buy again "because that's a noob move" let me know.

https://i.imgur.com/9WYhcx2.jpg

[Brimy]

No more matches for a while!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181109/3bb79f4316bb9257e087aacd877db150.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181109/d365631e773e2e39bb0bed2eeeeb1a54.jpg

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[Bruck]

No more matches for a while!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181109/d365631e773e2e39bb0bed2eeeeb1a54.jpg

You still have a land line??? :)

[Brimy]

You still have a land line??? :)

That's at work.

But yes, its required by the wife's job.

[Cool Breeze]

Picked up a pipe rack and 3 pipes from an antique shop today.
One was a Kaywoodie, my first. It is a nice looking bulldog and from what I can tell was made in the late 40s or early 50s.
One was a Shalom, an Israeli pipe, which I found unique and is why I bought it.
The other is a Saville. I think that's the name. It's a pretty cool shape.

They all need some TLC, but were only $8 apiece so I think it will be worth it.

[Haebar]

Got a Rattray's Caledonia billiard at Payless Pipe's Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale:
https://i.postimg.cc/xdTqjfFc/Rattray-s-Caledonia-billiard-003.jpg

[bluenoser]

Well have a pretty unhappy wife, got dinged hard with duty but had a nice order of pipe tobacco show up today. First time dinged on pipe tobacco but the price you pay to save massively buying abroad.

Bulk:
Lane 1-q

Sutliff frosty mint, holiday mixture, christmas spice, 507c virginia slice

PS luxury navy flake, luxury twist flake

Newminster 400 superior navy flake

Tins
Sutliff maple street, great outdoors
C&D jolly old saint nicholas

And a couple packs of pipe cleaners for my churchwardenhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181211/359bed9dd85ff4822ffee2105b3bcef6.jpg

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[Cool Breeze]

Picked this up at a flea market today.
Nothing special, just a Peterson Kildare shape 65.
It wasn't a screaming deal, but at $30 I think it was a fair price. It's been smoked but not that much.

https://i.imgur.com/79PkDkP.jpg?1

[Emperor Zurg]

Got an email from SmokingPipes so I picked up some...

G&H Dark Plug
G&H Ennerdale (for a change of pace once in a while... I'll probably hate it)
Solani Green Label (another change of pace.. I'll probably hate it)
...and some pipe cleaners to bump it up to free shipping

I'm hoping the Ennerdale will air out and lose the floral flavoring. I've read a couple reviews that claim it does. One can hope.
I love apple flavored things, just have never found an apple flavor pipe tobacco that's anything less than horrible so I'm prepared to be disappointed by the Green Label. Same goes for cherry flavored things / cherry tobacco: cherry = good, cherry tobacco = bad. Well, G&H does offer a Cherry Cream Flake that isn't too bad but it's certainly not a go-to.

[Pipe Smoker]

^^^^^^^^
I’m not a fan of aromatics, but awhile back I bought 5 Solani aromatic ready-rubs to try. Of the three that I’ve tried so far Green Label is the least bad. :(

I also have some Solani Tropical Mango Flake in a jar. It’s far too intensely aromatic for me to enjoy straight, but a 20/80 mixture of TMF and a staid tobacco, such as Dunhill Flake, is quite interesting. Which reminds me — I haven’t smoked such a mixture in awhile...

[Cool Breeze]

It seems like my favorite blends have been hard to find these days.
I got a notification from smokingpipes that one of my faves, Rattray's Hal o the Wynd was in stock. This was Tuesday or Wednesday. I thought, "Cool. I get paid Friday, I'll pick up a pound."
Less than 24 hours later they were sold out. Dammit.

Well, a friend from my local B&M texted me this morning and told me about a company called Top Hat Tobacco out of St. Louis. They had it in stock and he had picked up a couple pounds.
I went on and ordered it today.

I've never ordered a pound of bulk at a time before, and this is actually 17.5 oz, so basically a pound plus a tin.

I'm pretty stoked. I only have one unopened 3.5 oz tin left, so I was getting scary low.
I should be good for a while.

[restomod]

Picked up this rack, a white Dr. grabow and a Volterra (Italy) for $30 at a flea,market. I have no earthly idea if that is a decent price? I haven't looked into the volterra at all, never heard of of it before. Someone tell me I spent to much if I did so I know for next time. They seem like pretty decent shape.

https://i.imgur.com/zU6IJqo.jpg

[Cool Breeze]

I think you did okay. The rack is handy, the Grabow will be a good smoker (most of them are).
I've never heard of the other one either, but it looks good and the stems are in good shape.

If it smokes good, which I'm sure it will, I think you'll get your money's worth out of them.

[restomod]

My youngest had a hockey tournament so I got up near the city this weekend. Hit the local pipe shop and picked up a few tins that look well aged! I like collecting them and I am pretty sure the price tag was from when they were new and didn't reflect all the tax laws that happened since they have been on the shelf. I don't know if grabbing super aged looking tin is good or bad but thought it was worth a shot.

https://i.imgur.com/UbM3Wk9.jpg

[BryGuySC]

Nice find.

[BryGuySC]

Pretty good haul (all at normal retail prices) from this recent Esoterica drop.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20190318_161510_zpsejk1yqal.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20190318_161510_zpsejk1yqal.jpg.html)

[Branzig]

My youngest had a hockey tournament so I got up near the city this weekend. Hit the local pipe shop and picked up a few tins that look well aged! I like collecting them and I am pretty sure the price tag was from when they were new and didn't reflect all the tax laws that happened since they have been on the shelf. I don't know if grabbing super aged looking tin is good or bad but thought it was worth a shot.

https://i.imgur.com/UbM3Wk9.jpgThat Kendal Cream tin is making my mouth water...

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[Pipe Smoker]

About a month ago I smoked my first fill of Solani 660, Silver Flake, and fell in love — it’s just flat out good. Tobacco Reviews says of it:

“An incredible blend of premium dark red and sweet Virginias from the "border belt", light yellow Virginia from South Carolina, and dark-fired, spicy Kentucky. Slow burning and because no flavoring has been added, this blend has a real tobacco taste.”

Wonderfully flavorful and slightly zippy, its form is broken flake. I just bought ten 100g tins from SmokingPipes. I have no idea what “dark-fired” means — the tobacco is fairly light in color IMO. In any case, I’ll be keeping a good stock of this stuff on hand going forward.

[Cool Breeze]

Local B&M got this in stock.
I usually don't buy a lot of tinned tobacco there. You can see why on the sticker (not their fault, as AR has a 68% tax on pipe tobacco).
But I haven't had Elizabethan Mixture in over a year and couldn't resist grabbing one when I saw it.

All is right with the world now.

https://i.imgur.com/Ctmhqei.jpg?1

[Branzig]

Local B&M got this in stock.
I usually don't buy a lot of tinned tobacco there. You can see why on the sticker (not their fault, as AR has a 68% tax on pipe tobacco).
But I haven't had Elizabethan Mixture in over a year and couldn't resist grabbing one when I saw it.

All is right with the world now.

https://i.imgur.com/Ctmhqei.jpg?1Let me know how the Peterson compares to the Dunhill.

I only have 5 tins of the Dunhill left and I am afraid to smoke any of it lol

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[Cool Breeze]

Let me know how the Peterson compares to the Dunhill.

I only have 5 tins of the Dunhill left and I am afraid to smoke any of it lol

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It is the same tobacco. 100%

[Emperor Zurg]

It is the same tobacco. 100%

I've got a few tins of the Dunhill that I've had practically forever. Bought them and never opened them because I always have several good VaPers on hand (and open) to choose from. One of these days I'll have to try it. For now, we'll say it's aging.

[Branzig]

I've got a few tins of the Dunhill that I've had practically forever. Bought them and never opened them because I always have several good VaPers on hand (and open) to choose from. One of these days I'll have to try it. For now, we'll say it's aging.It's really delicious. I've always been a big fan

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[AlanS]

Trouble makers around here..
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[Branzig]

Trouble makers around here..
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It's only bad trouble if it isnt fun.

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[BryGuySC]

I've got a few tins of the Dunhill that I've had practically forever. Bought them and never opened them because I always have several good VaPers on hand (and open) to choose from. One of these days I'll have to try it. For now, we'll say it's aging.

That describes most of my tobacco!

[Emperor Zurg]

That describes most of my tobacco!

Yeah most of mine too.

I've got 3 or 4 quart mason jars of Lancer Slices that I've only smoked one bowl of. Ever.

[BryGuySC]

Yeah most of mine too.

I've got 3 or 4 quart mason jars of Lancer Slices that I've only smoked one bowl of. Ever.

Ha! I've got you so beat!
I've got 3 or 4 jars of Lancers Slices, but I've smoked at least 4 bowls! :D

[Emperor Zurg]

Ha! I've got you so beat!
I've got 3 or 4 jars of Lancers Slices, but I've smoked at least 4 bowls! :D

Hahaha! Looks like I need to get busy! :pipe:

[jamesgil]

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First post needs a hearty welcome mat. Hearty welcome buddy!!!! Relax, beers in the fridge!

[Pipe Smoker]

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Welcome to the forum!

[restomod]

Picked up these two at antique shop not to far away. I am researching the Falcon, found several sites and dates are a bit fuzzy. This one is stamped PP4 which I think was the Rollit era but with the 4 instead of the 3 there for the die number I am not exactly sure. Either way it seems to be in great shape, maybe a bit of polish on the metal but I am not sure I shouldn't just leave it as is. Picked it up for $5 so I don't think I am out much there.

The Kaywoodie has the entire box with all the literature that came with it. Someone went to the trouble of keeping the box but the pipe looks like it has had a few bowls in it. The only bad part about the whole pipe is it doesn't look like they wiped off the rim after the bowls so it's pretty dark there. It's a 600 Syncro-Lok and the model number is a 80b, according to wiki seems like a really late 60's or early 70's with that syncro feature.

https://i.imgur.com/94UjoSjl.jpg

[Branzig]

Picked up these two at antique shop not to far away. I am researching the Falcon, found several sites and dates are a bit fuzzy. This one is stamped PP4 which I think was the Rollit era but with the 4 instead of the 3 there for the die number I am not exactly sure. Either way it seems to be in great shape, maybe a bit of polish on the metal but I am not sure I shouldn't just leave it as is. Picked it up for $5 so I don't think I am out much there.

The Kaywoodie has the entire box with all the literature that came with it. Someone went to the trouble of keeping the box but the pipe looks like it has had a few bowls in it. The only bad part about the whole pipe is it doesn't look like they wiped off the rim after the bowls so it's pretty dark there. It's a 600 Syncro-Lok and the model number is a 80b, according to wiki seems like a really late 60's or early 70's with that syncro feature.

https://i.imgur.com/94UjoSjl.jpgNice finds!

That falcon is awesome.

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[Pipe Smoker]

Smoking metal? Kirsten!

[Pipe Smoker]

Woo hoo! I just bought a new pipe! I need another pipe about as much as I need another hole in my head. But when I saw this Ardor Urano Rhodesian estate pipe on SmokingPipes I knew that I had to have it:

Italian Estates Ardor Urano Rhodesian with Boxwood (DR) (2019) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=362903)

It has ALL of the characteristics I like in a pipe:

* Straight, not bent.
* Relatively broad, shallow chamber.
* Thick bowl walls that won’t get too hot (I’m a holder).
* Low-maintenance acrylic bit.
* Smooth, easy-to-clean rim.
* About the right length.
* Looks beautiful (in my eyes).

Its condition is described as “Smoked but rather clean.” I’ve purchased several of their estate pipes that were so described, and each of them was, in fact, unsmoked. The views of this pipe makes it clear that it’s unsmoked too. I’d have kicked myself if I’d let it get away.

I also ordered ten 50g tins of Capstan Medium (blue tin label) Flake. One of the few Virginia flakes that still come in the small compact-storing rectangular tins. Should arrive next week.

[Emperor Zurg]

Woo hoo! I just bought a new pipe! I need another pipe about as much as I need another hole in my head.

Nice!
I find you ALWAYS 'need' another pipe :D

Where've you been? Thought maybe you were suffering a bout of the CoVids or something.

[BryGuySC]

I was able to semi-randomly snag a 500g package of Rattray's Marlin Flake!
I was quite happy!

[Emperor Zurg]

I was able to semi-randomly snag a 500g package of Rattray's Marlin Flake!
I was quite happy!

Idk what Marlin Flake is but I sure like my Red Rap :pipe: Wish that one came in a flake. I'd be all over it.
... or maybe it's a good thing it doesn't... for that very reason

[Pipe Smoker]

I received my Ardor Urano Rhodesian a couple of days ago:

Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=362903#fullscreen)

See my May 3 post, a few above, about its purchase.

It’s magnificent! The finest Ardor (for me) that I’ve ever seen, and I follow this hand made brand closely. The SmokingPipes blurb says it’s a palm-filler, and that’s no mistake – at 3.2 ounces there’s a LOT of briar in this baby.

Its craftsmanship is superb. E.g., rhe acrylic bit is melted into the boxwood accent piece, creating a smooth fillet. I’ve never seen that before on any pipe, and the acrylic-boxwood boundary is undetectable by touch. Better seen in the fourth photo in this link (the original offering):

www.pipe-24.de/epages/80769931.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/80769931/Products/AR4607

The boundaries between the smooth and rusticated regions are interesting too. The mortise is perfectly centered in the round shank – twist the bit 180° and the bit and shank are still perfectly aligned. Uncommon.

I got it for $153, about half the price of most new Ardor pipes currently on SmokingPipes:

www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/ardor/

None of which I like as well as mine. Cheap on a $/oz basis. :)

And it’s a sitter, very stable on smooth or hard surfaces. Yeah, I like it! Haven’t smoked it yet – want to gaze at it in its pristine state for awhile. :)

[Pipe Smoker]

I did it again – bought yet another pipe that I scarcely need – a L’Antra freehand:

Italian Estates L'Anatra Smooth Freehand with Silver (Two Egg) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/italy/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=366730)

I couldn’t resist – it’s one of the most beautiful pipes that I’ve ever seen. So graceful and classy. Nicely grained, and I love its color. Its chamber is relatively shallow and wide, as I like. I usually avoid bent pipes, but this one is only barely bent.

“L’Antra” is Italian for “The Duck”. Notice the tiny silver duck head atop the bit. Very distinctive compared to the usual “spot” that most makers use to mark their pipes.

$130 – very reasonable for such a gorgeous pipe.

[Emperor Zurg]

Just bought a Missouri Meer Dagner Poker. Bought it per Amazon Prime for 28 bucks.
Steep price for a cob pipe but it comes with an acrylic bit. When you look at putting a Forever Stem on a cob, you're looking at around 30 for the stem and shipping alone and you don't even have a pipe yet.
Supposedly these tend to gurgle but I plan to mod it quite a bit what with a spherical heel and possibly a cherry stem. Safe to assume it won't smoke anything like it would have out of the box - be it for better or worse...
Anyway, another hunting coat / fishing shirt pocket pipe is the idea.

[Pipe Smoker]

I now have the L’Antra in hand. It’s as-described, and beautiful. Craftsmanship is top-notch in all respects.

It’s apparent that the “silver” is german silver (a copper-nickel-zinc alloy), rather than Stirling. I’m good with that. German silver isn’t quite as bright as Stirling, but it’s still very bright. And german silver is much harder (more scratch resistant), and doesn’t tarnish (less maintenance). The silver-briar boundary is undetectable by touch.

The briar finish is satin (my preference), rather than glossy. The prettiest grain of any pipe that I’ve ever owned, and I love its color. A keeper!

[Emperor Zurg]

Bought another Dagner Poker to mod... brother wants one too...

I might even post pics when they're done.

[BryGuySC]

Bought another Dagner Poker to mod... brother wants one too...

I might even post pics when they're done.

Yes, post those photos!

[BryGuySC]

I got a used Savinelli Punto Oro 8005 for Father's Day.
Okay, I found it for a good deal; and then handed it to my wife and said, "This is for Father's Day."

I forgot to take before pics (of course), but I mostly finished restoring it last night. I need to at least take a few "after" pics!

[Emperor Zurg]

Yes, post those photos!

I posted some in the DIY pipe section. The project is about half done. Haven't had time to mess with it again... maybe tomorrow.

[Pipe Smoker]

I’m a pipeaholic! After recently purchasing the Ardor and L’Antra, (described above) neither of which I really needed, I found yet another pipe I couldn’t resist. This Mark Tinsky bulldog — a bulldog like no other:

American Estates Mark Tinsky Mocha Bulldog (5) (Four Star) (2017) (Unsmoked) | Buy American Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes (http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/united-states/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=345859)

The L’Antra is beautiful, but this masculine Tinsky is better described as handsome. In fact, I think it’s the most handsome pipe that I’ve ever seen. I like everything about it. Its chamber is relatively broad and shallow, as I prefer. All of its other physical characteristics suit me too. Wonderful straight grain all around its bowl, and I like its color. The wood accent on its stem is harmonious (close harmony) with the briar.

The Ardor was the best Ardor I’ve ever seen. The L’Antra was the best L’Antra I’ve ever seen. And, yes, this Tinsky is the best Tinsky I’ve ever seen. Now: no more pipes! I swear...

[Emperor Zurg]

^^^ That is a nice looking pipe! Thick walls too, good Va pipe :pipe:

[Cool Breeze]

Been seeing this on all of the pipe Facebook pages and the forums.
My local B&M had a few tins so I grabbed one today to see what the fuss was all about.
10 year old Virginia and 17 year old Perique. Sounds good.

And yes, that's the correct price. 68% tax here in Arkansas.

https://i.imgur.com/vwkvOUJ.jpg?1

[Cool Breeze]

Stopped by a local antique shop today and picked up this great pipe rack and these 2 pipes.
The bent one is just a run of the mill Grabow, and is unsmoked.

The straight pipe is a BB&S Rallye. Never heard of the brand, but upon some research it is a sub-brand of Barling.
Not sure when it was made. It seems like a solid pipe.
Great trip to the antique store.

https://i.imgur.com/C7UUuzu.jpg?1

[Haebar]

Ron Smith is a pipemaker and is a member of our pipe club. I approached him to buy a pipe and he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Came back with three of his hand-made pipes. They should arrive in the mail today.
https://i.postimg.cc/s2gNvyVQ/Ron-s-pipes-2.jpg

[Cool Breeze]

Very nice, all of them.
But I especially like the one in the middle.

[Haebar]

Very nice, all of them.
But I especially like the one in the middle.

Thanks, that's my favorite of the bunch too. He has recently started sandblasting some of his pipes and this is one of them. I would have bought more of his sandblasts but didn't care for the rest of them. That's a good haul that you got at the antique store, congratulations.

[Cool Breeze]

Been looking at the camouflage Savinellis for a while now at my local shop.
Had to bring one home with me today.

https://i.imgur.com/dfecwev.jpg?1

[Old Smokey]

I have no idea what I'm doing or why I'm doing it, but I did it anyway. I picked up 21 pipes along with a 10 ct pipe stand yesterday at an estate sale. It was either a great buy or my village just got a new idiot.

[Emperor Zurg]

∆ well that ought to keep you busy for a while. I don't think Fuente makes any pipe blends tho...

[Old Smokey]

∆ well that ought to keep you busy for a while. I don't think Fuente makes any pipe blends tho...

Hahaha, I thought Fuentes were pre-rolls. That would be pretty expensive pipe tobacco though.

I don't think most of these pipes were smoked very many times, so sanitizing,'basic cleaning and polishing should be all that's required according to the videos I have watched. After watching about 15-20 vids on cleaning, polishing and loading the bowl and how to light and smoke, I am anxious to get started. Tonight I will begin the salt method of cleaning a few bowls and soaking the stems in oxyclean. I will continue until all are ready to be smoked. After a few are ready I will begin sampling some tobaccos.

[Emperor Zurg]

Hahaha, I thought Fuentes were pre-rolls. That would be pretty expensive pipe tobacco though... After a few are ready I will begin sampling some tobaccos.

It doesn't matter. Even the most expensive pipe tobaccos are a mere pittance per smoke when compared to smoking even middle of the road cigars. You could smoke nothing but Penzance and Stonehaven at eBay scalper prices; i.e. $60.00 per 8oz bag and still be under a buck a smoke.

[Old Smokey]

It doesn't matter. Even the most expensive pipe tobaccos are a mere pittance per smoke when compared to smoking even middle of the road cigars. You could smoke nothing but Penzance and Stonehaven at eBay scalper prices; i.e. $60.00 per 8oz bag and still be under a buck a smoke.

That fact is appealing. I also am attracted that having a smoke doesn't require over an hour. I don't know if piping is something that will grab me, but I'm willing to give it a good shot. But I'm still gonna smoke my usual 3 cigars a month and hopefully smoke fewer cigarettes.

[Emperor Zurg]

That fact is appealing. I also am attracted that having a smoke doesn't require over an hour. I don't know if piping is something that will grab me, but I'm willing to give it a good shot. But I'm still gonna smoke my usual 3 cigars a month and hopefully smoke fewer cigarettes.

Well, when I sit down to smoke a pipe it's usually about an hour or more but I usually smoke flake. If you're looking for a sub for (shudder) cigarettes, get a pouch of 5 Brothers, or score some D&R Picayune. Those are shag cut so they burn quicker and are higher in vitamin N than many other blends. I smoke those very rarely because they remind me of cigarettes and I generally shy away from shag. Might be right up your alley tho.

[Brimy]

I have no idea what I'm doing or why I'm doing it, but I did it anyway. I picked up 21 pipes along with a 10 ct pipe stand yesterday at an estate sale. It was either a great buy or my village just got a new idiot.

Congrats & good luck!
Like you, I like a guick smoke so still smoke cigarettes. 😒
I've been blessed by a few of our piper Bums but it just hasn't stuck yet.
My dad used to smoke a pipe long ago and if your looking for something with a good aroma, there's a lot to be had in the pipe world.
Again, good luck.

[Old Smokey]

Congrats & good luck!
Like you, I like a guick smoke so still smoke cigarettes. 😒
I've been blessed by a few of our piper Bums but it just hasn't stuck yet.
My dad used to smoke a pipe long ago and if your looking for something with a good aroma, there's a lot to be had in the pipe world.
Again, good luck.

Thanks Brian. I remember my dad also smoked a pipe off and on when I was a wee lad and my grandpa smoked a pipe multiple times daily. Right now I have been focusing on sanitizing and getting these pipes ready to smoke. I found a tin and about 6 baggies that have various tobaccos in them that were completely dry. I searched how to rehydrate pipe tobacco and got them all started last night. They were better this morning but I think still too dry, so I am giving them more time. I am still a ways from loading a bowl, but cigars have taught me a great deal of patience. We shall see if pipes are my thing.

[Cool Breeze]

I also am attracted that having a smoke doesn't require over an hour.

Also something to keep in mind, if you smoke a pipe for a few minutes and put it down, then come back to it a couple hours later, it still tastes good. It's not like a cigar at all in that respect.

And hey, anything that results in less cigarettes is a good thing.

[Brimy]

Also something to keep in mind, if you smoke a pipe for a few minutes and put it down, then come back to it a couple hours later, it still tastes good. It's not like a cigar at all in that respect.

And hey, anything that results in less cigarettes is a good thing.

Maybe I should start playing with a pipe again! 🤔

[Old Smokey]

Also something to keep in mind, if you smoke a pipe for a few minutes and put it down, then come back to it a couple hours later, it still tastes good. It's not like a cigar at all in that respect.

And hey, anything that results in less cigarettes is a good thing.

Thanks Paul.

[AlanS]

These are at my local shop all new to me, any recommendations https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210327/8fd082c8e89bbf74304ebd4ae6f9e1eb.jpg


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[Emperor Zurg]

FVF and Grousemoor are nice. Grousemoor tastes like it has lemongrass in it, reminds me of a tea. Best Brown has a strong following so I'd probably pick up a tin or two just to cellar if it were me but I've had it and found my tastes lean more toward FVF. Perfection mix I've never had and the reviews aren't all that stellar. I think Skiff mix is an English... Were it me I'd pass as I already have plenty English ribbon cut and really prefer flakes. However it's probably quite good.

[Cool Breeze]

Full Virginia Flake is phenomenal.

[AlanS]

At the shop downtown for nowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/015509f9efcdb299029b1d030160c52f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/39f2b24fbbef1039e486da0d0fb839be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/6bff199633dea952c91817371e30b4ed.jpg

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[Old Smokey]

At the shop downtown for nowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/015509f9efcdb299029b1d030160c52f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/39f2b24fbbef1039e486da0d0fb839be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/6bff199633dea952c91817371e30b4ed.jpg

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Alan, did you end up with any of the pipes?

[AlanS]

Alan, did you end up with any of the pipes?

No I haven’t been back to downtown it’s fairly ugly


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[Old Smokey]

No I haven’t been back to downtown it’s fairly ugly


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Thanks. I can imagine it's not a normal downtown experience. :(

[Cool Breeze]

Picked up this Stanwell at a local flea market the other day.
Not bad for $18
It should clean up really nice.


https://i.imgur.com/Y4uGm8e.jpg?1

[Old Smokey]

Picked up this Stanwell at a local flea market the other day.
Not bad for $18
It should clean up really nice.


https://i.imgur.com/Y4uGm8e.jpg?1

Nice looking pipe Paul. Have you cleaned it up and packed a bowl yet?

[Cool Breeze]

Nice looking pipe Paul. Have you cleaned it up and packed a bowl yet?

I haven't yet.
I've been lazy and will probably just take it to my local shop next weekend and have them do it. They have the polisher with the wax and all that.
They do a chemical treatment too.

[Old Smokey]

I haven't yet.
I've been lazy and will probably just take it to my local shop next weekend and have them do it. They have the polisher with the wax and all that.
They do a chemical treatment too.

That’s cool. How much do they charge for that service?

[Cool Breeze]

That’s cool. How much do they charge for that service?


It's really cheap at my shop. I want to say $10 or $15.
The guy that does it complains that it's not making them any money, but he's hourly so I'm not sure what his beef is.
They do the chemical steam treatment as well as buffing the bowl and stem.

[Old Smokey]

It's really cheap at my shop. I want to say $10 or $15.
The guy that does it complains that it's not making them any money, but he's hourly so I'm not sure what his beef is.
They do the chemical steam treatment as well as buffing the bowl and stem.

Thanks, that does sound like a great price.

[Cool Breeze]

Pretty excited today.
I went to our local B&M's yearly Christmas party today and the wife told me she'd been meaning to get by there and pick me up a gift certificate for Christmas, but hadn't made it to Little Rock. And for me to get myself something while I was there.

So here's my gift from Mrs. Cool Breeze. It's a Savinelli St. Nicholas. The stem is absolutely gorgeous. If my memory serves me correctly, this is Savinelli number 8 or 9. They've all smoked phenomenally and I don't expect this one will be any different.

https://i.imgur.com/OoWrj0n.jpg?3

[jrfoxx]

Aged Italian Briar Wood Pipe

Stupid PayPal sent the payment as an eCheck, so it took several days to clear my bank, and PayPal still shows the payment as pending, so I don't know if they have gotten their money yet and can ship Monday or Tuesday.

Got no response from PayPal customer service.

I think it's really nice looking, and was 50% off from the Rnatreasures sale I posted a thread about for others to get a great deal on a pipe. Can't beat a 50% off of everything sale.

Also get a randomly selected Algerian Briar Pipe for free as part of the sale too.

Paid $31 with shipping for 2 brand new pipes. Can't beat that.

Can't wait to see they have shipped and see them in person. I don't think I'll be disappointed.

Also, their customer service is outstanding. Never heard of the company until I got an email about the sale, but I have no doubts after talking with them that they are legit and carry quality finished and unfinished pipes that I may have to try my hand at sometime. I enjoy woodworking, staining, polishing, etc so it would be right up my alley.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230827/4ded85d88c3bd476a9c60025cad07477.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230827/90e1f947edf06300bb6cd6691f6efb49.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230827/d87d4c562e2d8d869d5e26e8e483f1c1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230827/f24ff581e29d4e6dc3830947cf22d7b6.jpg


I friggin love tobacco!

[jrfoxx]

No name pipes, but nice looking and as long as they produce smoke, I'll be happy for the $6 each I paid.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230831/641642240de54119d1e15ebed579acd9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230831/fc6e1ad4a31e06913adcc28dcd9b764b.jpg

I friggin love tobacco!

[jrfoxx]

Rustcated Savinelli Roma 513 KShttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231126/c8df327ba4c25ad682aedb0a7ac2e2a2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231126/bb55e0f240cea5ee6e322dc49a24c0e6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231126/890abab95bcbad18c778381f34ede138.jpg

I friggin love tobacco!