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Airflow in Peterson System Pipes: A Conversation with Dr. Dunn

September 23, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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In physics and engineering, fluid dynamics is the field that describes and measures the flow of fluids, including air and other gasses, as they move through various environments. One such environment is that found inside of a tobacco pipe. Air must move efficiently from the bowl, through the shank and stem, and out of ... Read More

Popular Stem Materials in Early French Pipe Making

September 15, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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Long before the advent and popularity of acrylic and vulcanite, many alternative materials were utilized in the creation of pipe stems. Amber, horn, and briar were common, especially French pipe making, prior to the introduction of acrylic and vulcanite, and have a unique history and aesthetic appeal. ... Read More

The Many Shapes and Styles of Tobacco Pipes

September 9, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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You may have noticed that pipes appear in a large number of different shapes. One might even say that the number is infinite, especially when accounting for variations. Most traditional shapes, for example, can be straight or bent, with varying proportions, different stem configurations, different capacities, different balance, rounded or flat rims, varying curvature of bowl, length of stem ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Interview with Brian Levine

September 7, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. We're doing things a little different today: Rather than discussing a specific range of pipes, I'm joined by special guest Brian Levine to discuss the upcoming Las Vegas International Pipe Show, formerly the West Coast Pipe Show, which will be held from October 21st to October ... Read More

How to Break In a Briar Tobacco Pipe

September 2, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Few satisfactions in life equal that of obtaining a new pipe. Of the hundreds of thousands available, we chose this particular briar. Its lines and proportions, grain, and shape resonate with a yearning inside of us, harmonizing with our tastes and experiences and personal artistic appreciation. It's perfect, a pleasure to turn over in ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2022

September 1, 2022 by Andrew Wike

It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. They're ready for you to use however you'd like. Feel free to download and set them as your desktop or phone background, or print them out and hang 'em on your wall. ... Read More

Rhythm, Blues, and Briar: Stevie Ray Vaughan

August 26, 2022 by Gabriel Bass

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Stevie Ray Vaughan's life and musical ability are the stuff of legend, as anyone with a passing familiarity with the blues is likely aware. The virtuoso guitarist mastered his instrument while still a teen, honing his skills in the nightclubs of his native Texas before encountering sudden success after his performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival ... Read More

The Tradition and Smoking Comfort of Churchwarden Pipes

August 25, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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I've heard time and time again, especially from more experienced pipe smokers, that every collection should have at least one Churchwarden-style pipe. Churchwardens are built for comfort and relaxation. The extra-long stem of a Churchwarden provides a leisurely smoking posture from which to enjoy the bowl's contents, ... Read More

Tongue Bite: A Comprehensive Guide for Pipe Smokers

August 19, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Tongue bite is perhaps the most insidious impediment to good smoking that newer pipe smokers experience and can surprise even seasoned veterans. "Tongue bite" is an accurate descriptor for the condition, which can feel like clamping your tongue in super-heated, coil-spring wolf trap. Tongue bite is the condition ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson's Pipe of the Year 2022

August 16, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today, we're taking a closer look at Peterson's 2022 Pipe of the Year, and here to tell us more about this year's edition to the beloved line, I'm joined by a very special guest: Mr. Joshua Burgess, Laudisi's Vice President of Manufacturing and Managing Director of Kapp & Peterson. ... Read More