Smokingpipes Daily Reader

All Pipes Considered: Ropp Ruby

November 12, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and I dig a little deeper into the new Ruby line, the first series from Ropp to feature vintage, bent horn stems. Tune in as we discuss the line's deep red finish, old-school shape chart, and the age-old process used to create its bent mouthpieces. ... Read More

S. Bang Pipes: The End of an Era

November 8, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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After 50 years of working side by side, crafting some of the most beautiful tobacco pipes in existence, Per Hansen and Ulf Noltensmeier of S. Bang are retiring. The workshop officially closes this month. ... Read More

Top 5 Favorite Signature Shapes From Tom Eltang

October 31, 2019 by Jeffery Sitts

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Tom Eltang is one of the most respected and influential artisan pipemakers of all time, having produced some of the most beautiful and practical pieces anywhere, beloved by legions of pipesmokers around the world. ... Read More

Visiting The White Spot

October 26, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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Last month, Sykes and I visited Dunhill's workshop. While I've visited numerous workshops across the world to purchase pipes over the past four years, from small, artisan setups to large-scale factories, this was my first opportunity to actually see the esteemed English marque making pipes in person. ... Read More

Savinelli: A History Of Making History

September 26, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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1876 was a year of breakthroughs: Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky completed Swan Lake, Mark Twain published Tom Sawyer, and in Milan, Italy, Achille Savinelli opened one of the first shops exclusively focused on tobacco and smoking accessories. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: S. Bang

August 22, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane sits down with Adam Davidson to discuss the work of two of their pipemaking idols: legendary artisans Per Hansen and Ulf Noltensmeier of S. Bang. ... Read More

J. Alan Pipes: Modern Marvels

August 2, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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No one told Jeff Gracik that Civil War reenacting could be boring. In 2001, shortly after getting married, Jeff was bonding with his new father-in-law, a Civil War reenactor, and they were in the field, in full regalia. "During one of the long, frequently recurring periods of nothing, followed by more nothing," says Jeff ... Read More

A Farewell To Bruce

July 30, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Bruce Weaver passed away in his sleep on July 26th, 2019 at the age of 68. He was known all over the world for his laid-back, affable demeanor and unique, finely textured sandblasts. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson System Pipes

July 24, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and I discuss the ins and outs of the System pipe, including its origin and function along with some helpful tips on how to properly maintain these pipe "field tools." We also take a deeper dive into Peterson's various aspirational tiers of System pipe. ... Read More

Jess Chonowitsch: A Legend Mentored By Legends

July 19, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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At the center of every hobby are practitioners who build reputations on the exceptional quality of their work. Those who collect knives, firearms, fishing rods, or virtually anything else that can be handmade, know who makes the finest products in their hobby. Some craftspeople commend themselves with superior skills, at a higher level than most can ever hope to accomplish. Like musicians or actors, some are just enormously talented. Some are geniuses. ... Read More

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