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A Long-Ago Father's Day

A Long-Ago Father's Day

June 13, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) observed every Father's Day with their own tradition, and one year in the mid-'60s, they brought me along. Grandpa said, "It's time you understood this day. It for sure ain't about gifts." He hated receiving Father's Day gifts ... Read More

Charles Rattray and the Origin of the Pipe-Knocker Ashtray

Charles Rattray and the Origin of the Pipe-Knocker Ashtray

June 13, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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The fun of pipe smoking is more than discovering great pipes and tobaccos. The accessories that make smoking easy and convenient are also a source of satisfaction, and they needn't be expensive. Pipe rests, tobacco jars, pouches, tampers, and lighters all contribute to the experiences we seek with our pipes, and they can be simple everyday items or sophisticated and precious ... Read More

A Deeper Look at Former Pipes & His Influence on Danish Pipe Making

A Deeper Look at Former Pipes & His Influence on Danish Pipe Making

June 5, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this episode of "All Pipes Considered," Truett Smith and I chat about a living legend who is one of the most influential pipe makers of modern times: Hans "Former" Nielsen. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2025

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2025

June 3, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

With the warmth of summer on the horizon, a new month calls for a new set of desktop backgrounds. Enjoy these eight striking images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds, fresh for the month of June. Be sure to check ... Read More

Stephen Fry: Adventures in Pipe Smoking

Stephen Fry: Adventures in Pipe Smoking

May 30, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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The Pipe Smoker of the Year award was conferred annually by the British Pipesmokers' Council from 1965 to 2004, when it was discontinued because of laws prohibiting the promotion or advertising of tobacco products. Stephen Fry, an actor, writer, comedian, narrator, ... Read More

Mystery Review: May 2025

Mystery Review: May 2025

May 29, 2025 by Alan Britt

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Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco or cigar. For May's edition, our guest inquisitor is our very own Steve Mawby, Director of Sales. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess ... Read More

Stupid Pipe Stunts

Stupid Pipe Stunts

May 21, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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It's said that pipe smokers look smart. Something about pipes and their connection to such luminaries as Einstein, Tolkien, Hubble, and Sartre improves the image for the rest of us, though we aren't immune to occasional stupidities. Pipes themselves offer opportunities for impressive lapses in judgment. Many of us are familiar with some of the dumbest things we can do with pipes, ... Read More

The Kemble Pipe

The Kemble Pipe

May 16, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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I've always referred to my last pipe of the day as, well, my last pipe of the day, but I could have saved some syllables had I known that a final smoke has a name: the Kemble pipe, named after the martyred English Saint, John Kemble. ... Read More

Savinelli's Alligator Elegance Pipes - Showcasing Unique Colors and Textures

Savinelli's Alligator Elegance Pipes - Showcasing Unique Colors and Textures

May 16, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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We're back at it again today for another episode of All Pipes Considered, this time joined by my good friend, Kaz Walters, to discuss the Alligator Elegance line of pipes, making their return in a limited release, available now ... Read More

Doctors and Masters of Pipes: A Timeline

Doctors and Masters of Pipes: A Timeline

May 16, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Those who regularly visit the Daily Reader may have noticed occasional mention of Doctors of Pipes and Masters of Pipes, designations awarded by the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club. We've published profiles of several Doctors here because they are interesting people with decades ... Read More

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