Pipe Line

A while back, we posted a number of high-resolution, pipe-smoking desktop backgrounds for you all to download for personal use, featuring some of the banners and advertisements we've created over the years. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and some of you even asked for more images. ... Read More

We're a few weeks into Pokémon Go fever, and we here at Smokingpipes.com have been no more immune to the zeitgeist than anyone else. Lunch time talk has turned to trading stories and, in the absence of a nearby gym or Pokéstop, trading tips on the best places to hunt in the area. ... Read More

If you're a pipe collector, you probably already know by now how quickly you can run out of space for your prized briars and meers. For some, pipe racks and other pipe furniture provide a ready solution. But what about those very special pieces you would prefer to keep out of sunlight and the open air? ... Read More

You all probably know by now how our photography process works: the pipe you see is the pipe you get. We photograph each pipe, whether new or estate, individually so that our customers get the most accurate representation of the grain patterns and minute details ... Read More

"If everyone in town comes to my plant and takes a free sample of what I make, I'll go bankrupt. But if everyone in the world takes a free sample of one of my ideas (or at least one of my good ones), we'll all get richer." - Seth Godin ... Read More

Every year Smokingpipes.com releases a new, double-sided poster for all to enjoy. In the past, these posters have featured everything from pipe maker sketches to Ted miraculously driving his motorcycle whilst smoking a pipe. Either way, it's a fun and often educational way for us to flex our creative muscles ... Read More

With the new year just around the corner, many have taken it upon themselves to write resolutions. Some make it a point to exercise more or eat healthier; some promise to pursue their own procrastinated dreams. Others turn to seeking more intellectual stimulation, or propose more time spent with family and friends. ... Read More

I have this Churchwarden. I have no idea who the maker is; the only thing I know about it is the nomenclature says 'Television' and it was made in Italy. As far as Churchwardens go, it definitely wouldn't win anything in a beauty pageant, but it is my go-to smoker when I am lounging at home and partaking in my favorite past time: reading. ... Read More

If you're new to the world of pipe smoking, or are looking to jump in but aren't sure where to start, the sheer volume of options open to you can be a little intimidating. ... Read More

Earlier this year while Sykes and I were at the Savinelli factory in Italy, a new shape was being designed, but not all the details were worked out yet. Sykes and I were able to brainstorm and collaborate with the Production Manager and the rest of the team at Savinelli, and the 311KS is the result. ... Read More