What Did You Smoke Today? (Pipe Edition)

[JimInks]

Just finishing this bowl of MacBaren Navy Flake in a 2016 PSF POY quarter bend black sandblasted Vermont Freehand egg with an aluminum band and amber tortoise saddle stem.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking C&D Corn Cob Christmas Blend 2016 in a 2013 MM straight Legend with a yellow stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking 2013 Dunhill Flake in a straight smooth patent era 1952 Dunhill Bruyere ODA apple 806 B124 with a black vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my drink.

[Bruck]

Having a cobful of Gawith Black Irish XX. Here's my review on tobaccoreviews.com:

I tried a little experiment before smoking this stuff - I shaved off all of my chest hair. Sure enough, after one bowl it all grew back!

Seriously, Black XX is not for the newbie or faint of heart. I like to slice off a coin or two when I feel like a good kick in the pants. Flavor is strong, not at all sweet, rich, leathery, and nutty. I don't get that feeling of having my mouth coated with plastic that I get from other ropes.

Others have noted the rather off-putting appearance, so I won't dwell on that. My only issue with it is the difficulty of keeping a good burn going.

This stuff makes pretty good chaw, FWIW.

[JimInks]

A few minutes away from smoking Drucquer & Sons Inns of Court in a 1975 three quarter bend black Dunhill Shell 52021 with a black vulcanite stem. Have enough left to fill a cob.

[Haebar]

Smoking a bowl of Langue de Chien Semois by Joseph Martin in a Guildhall straight billiard.

[bluenoser]

Been fighting a cold for the last week. First smoke since. Some left overs jar in the freehand pickaxe

[JimInks]

Savinelli 140˚ in an unbranded undated (1980s?) straight smooth flat bottom apple with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking aged Hal O’ the Wynd in my trusty 1970s smooth three quarter bend Peterson System Standard 305 with a black vulcanite p-lip stem. Have enough for another bowl.