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Sebastien Beaud: Genod Pipes and the Tradition of Saint-Claude

April 5, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Throughout the history of pipe making, numerous geographic hubs have introduced various styles, brands, and techniques to the world. English factories dominated the early 20th century; Italian workshops around Cantù and Pesaro welcomed distinctive design ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Ropp's Mid-Century Pipes

November 7, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered, where myself and Sykes Wilford will discuss the latest addition to Ropp's portfolio: Mid-Century pipes, featuring bowls turned in the mid-20th century, likely in the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Watch as we discuss these Danish-inspired pipes, which veer from the classic French stylings Ropp is revered for, in favor of more Scandinavian ... Read More

Missouri Meerschaum: 150 Years of American Corn Cob Pipes

July 28, 2023 by Truett Smith

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While pipes in general hold a firm place in the history of numerous countries, corn cob pipes in particular are intricately tied to American history, and cob pipes have been a mainstay of Americana for well over a century. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Deluxe System 9B

May 2, 2023 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today, I have the great privilege of sitting down with Joshua Burgess, Managing Director of Kapp & Peterson, to discuss a very special Peterson pipe: the Deluxe System 9B Revival. Tune in ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi Bologna 2022

December 16, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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On this special episode of All Pipes Considered, I sit down with Sykes Wilford to discuss the latest entry in Claudio Cavicchi's celebrated Bologna line. This year's edition represents Claudio's unique interpretation of a lesser-known legacy shape that's quite important to the Italian lexicon: the Captain Warren Calabash ... Read More

Introducing Glenn Tinsky Pipes

December 9, 2022 by Truett Smith

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The "breakfast-table" effect is a sociological phenomenon that helps explain why many children follow the same career paths as their parents. It regards the significance of at-home conversations about job details and work life, making them more likely to pursue a similar field. The New York Times reported in 2017 that children are up to nearly three ... Read More

About Barling Pipes: A Pocket Guide

September 16, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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For years the Barling name has been synonymous with quality, vintage English pipes, renowned for their craftsmanship, engineering, and excellent smoking properties. Older Barlings produced during what is now referred to as the company's "Pre-Transition" era in particular are held in high esteem by many discerning collectors. ... Read More

Innovation Squared: Werner Mummert

July 22, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Unless already achieved, the ambition of every pipe carver is to develop a style that is easily recognizable, something widely admired and theirs alone. That's the saying at pipe shows: "You can recognize it from across the room." If a style is easy to identify, then it has already attracted attention. ... Read More

A Closer Look at the 2022 American Pipe-Making Exposition

July 15, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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For this year's American Pipe-Making Exposition, we gave the carvers a broad scope, a vast canvas on which to play and experiment. Crafting a pipe with Calabash or reverse Calabash functionality is extremely difficult, but the most successful creative work often originates from the hardest challenges. These American carvers were up to the task, however, as this year's submissions are truly exceptional. ... Read More

Jody Davis: The Rock Star Pipe Maker

March 18, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Jody Davis is the lead guitarist for The Newsboys, a Christian rock band of enormous popularity. "It's probably the biggest band you've never heard of," he jokes. Jody is a well-grounded individual who has not let his musical fame alter his boyish charm and self-deprecating sense of humor. He says that talent had less to do with his success than chance and good fortune. ... Read More

Makers and Artists

Sebastien Beaud: Genod Pipes and the Tradition of Saint-Claude

All Pipes Considered: Ropp's Mid-Century Pipes

Missouri Meerschaum: 150 Years of American Corn Cob Pipes

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Deluxe System 9B

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi Bologna 2022

Introducing Glenn Tinsky Pipes

About Barling Pipes: A Pocket Guide

Innovation Squared: Werner Mummert

A Closer Look at the 2022 American Pipe-Making Exposition

Jody Davis: The Rock Star Pipe Maker

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