Smokingpipes Daily Reader

The Romeo Briar Process: A Father the Flame Featurette

February 28, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The documentary, Father the Flame, gave us all new insight into the details and personalities behind the manufacture of pipes, and Chad Terpstra, the director, and his colleagues have now provided a YouTube channel for shorter vignettes of pipe making interest. ... Read More

An Interview With Brian Levine

February 21, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Those involved in the pipe community for any length of time are familiar with Brian Levine, because he makes sure they are. He introduces himself to everyone, and with humor and self-deprecation, charm and bad jokes, makes them immediate friends. His knowledge of tobacco and pipes is a resource admired by many ... Read More

How to Pronounce Pipe Maker Names

February 19, 2020 by Truett Smith

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It's never my intention to insult someone's intelligence (but sometimes I do). It's also never my intention to mispronounce someone's name (but sometimes I do). Mispronunciation is a particular potential if a person's name follows the phonetic standards of a language other than my native English — ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Adam Davidson Pipes

February 13, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and I sit down to discuss three outstanding new pipes from our very own Adam Davidson, each embodying a unique, retro style. Over the years, Adam has created such a breath of signature shapes, balancing the line between paying homage to tradition and innovating for ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2020

January 31, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and I take a closer look at Peterson's St. Patrick's Day 2020 pipes. Tune in for a detailed discussion about the limited edition line's history, available shapes, Peterson's upgraded sandblasting equipment, and this year's stunning green finish. ... Read More

Brad Pohlmann's Long and Winding Road

January 17, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Brad Pohlmann fell in love with pipes the first time he walked into a tobacco shop in the early '70s. It was Max's Smoke Shop in Alhambra, California, and Brad accompanied his father there to purchase a pipe for his older brother as a Christmas gift. His parents had earlier given his brother a pipe to help him resist the ... Read More

Wolfgang Becker's 8-Pipe Wasp Set

December 27, 2019 by Truett Smith

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There are a number of milestones within a pipmaker's career. Selling one's first pipe elevates a carver from being only a hobbyist; the first time a maker showcases their work at a pipe show thrusts them into the public eye, gaining recognition and involvement in the community. ... Read More

The Savinelli Autograph: Specialized Craftsmanship

December 13, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Since 1876, Savinelli has been making impressive Italian pipes. From curing briar, to shaping, to mixing their all-natural stains, Savinelli conducts every step of production in house. Standard shapes are fraised on a machine—a technique shared by most other serially produced pipe manufacturers. What separates Savinelli ... Read More

Max Rimensi: Immaculate Construction, With Style

December 6, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Massimiliano Rimensi of Il Duca pipes prefers to be called Max, which makes sense. Few people in this hectic world have the patience to pronounce six full syllables of identification all at once. One syllable, however, is manageable, though "Max" doesn't seem to possess the sheer gravitas of "Massimiliano." ... Read More

Scott Klein: A Long And Fruitful Apprenticeship

November 23, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

Scott Klein was a young, on-again, off-again pipesmoker, smoking the pipes his grandfather had left him when he could get them to work. He didn't know what he was doing. "I couldn't get any consistency out of them," says Scott. "One day I'd love pipesmoking, the next I'd hate it." ... Read More

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