Pipe Line

Collection Highlights

September 25, 2026 by Truett Smith

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One of my favorite aspects of the pipe-smoking community is appreciating other pipe smokers' collections. Whether a collection comprises eclectic vintage pieces from various marques' heydays; expansive, single-manufacture or single-shape arrays; or prized, one-of-a-kind works of art, it's always a joy to witness other pipe-loving tastes and to share in the beautiful artistry and craftsmanship ... Read More

Smokingpipes Roasts: Made in Collaboration with Methodical Coffee

September 24, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Today Alan Britt and I are here to talk about the Smokingpipes Roasts blends. The first release in this line of house blends are coffees made in collaboration with Methodical Coffee in Greenville, South Carolina. ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Sykes Wilford

September 18, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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When one learns about something and lives it so closely, it can be hard to remember a time that the knowledge one has wasn't there. I spoke with Sykes Wilford, who needs no introduction as Founder and CEO of Smokingpipes and Laudisi, about his first pipe story, and although he shared as many anecdotes as he could recall at this time, he was honest ... Read More

Peterson Christmas 2026: Annual Holiday Pipes

September 16, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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I'm joined here today by Joshua Burgess, Vice President for Manufacturing over at Peterson. We're going to talk today about one of my favorite annual releases from Peterson: the Christmas pipe ... Read More

Introducing Methodical Coffee at Smokingpipes

September 15, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I recently visited Methodical Coffee Roasters in Greenville, South Carolina, to sit down with my good friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations, to discuss various coffee varietals and taste a bunch of them with the goal of selecting a handful of coffees ... Read More

The Art of the Sandblast: Inside the 2026 Global Pipe-Making Exposition

September 9, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Every year, the Global Pipe-Making Exposition gives artisan carvers around the world a single unifying theme and asks each to submit a piece built around it. This year's theme is the art of sandblasting, a subject the Exposition has not revisited since 2016. In the decade since, the Exposition has grown well beyond its original scope, expanding from an American showcase into a truly global one, and this year's participants were encouraged to approach sandblasting ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Pet Peeves

August 28, 2026 by Truett Smith

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No matter how much I love something, there's always something I find irritating. Nothing is perfect. Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, but damn, it's frustrating having to pick it out of my teeth. Pipe smoking is no exception: While it's been one of my most enjoyed pastimes for ... Read More

Mystery Review: August 2026

August 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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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. For August's edition, our Inquisitor is Josh Burgess, Vice President of Manufacturing at Laudisi. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

August 26, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

September approaches soon, with the first inklings of fall in the air as we say goodbye to the summer season. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos to enjoy. ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Alan Britt

August 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Every pipe smoker enters the hobby in their own way and with different motivations for why they started. Alan Britt, Customer Service Manager, gives credit to Truett Smith, former Purchasing Manager, for inviting him in and providing him with guidance as his interests in pipe smoking grew. Let's dive into Alan's ... Read More

Collection Highlights

Smokingpipes Roasts: Made in Collaboration with Methodical Coffee

First Pipe Stories: Sykes Wilford

Peterson Christmas 2026: Annual Holiday Pipes

Introducing Methodical Coffee at Smokingpipes

The Art of the Sandblast: Inside the 2026 Global Pipe-Making Exposition

Pipe Smoking Pet Peeves

Mystery Review: August 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

First Pipe Stories: Alan Britt

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