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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

Breaking Down Canadian Family Shapes

August 20, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Today we're taking a bit of a side quest into the world of Canadian pipe shapes, diving into what defines this family ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2026

August 18, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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I was recently on location at the Kapp & Peterson factory in Ireland with Glen Whelan and Giacomo Penzo to discuss something super special. It's a release that I look forward to every year: the Pipe of the Year for 2026 ... Read More

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

August 6, 2026 by Truett Smith

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When I was growing up, my mother enjoyed restoring old furniture in her spare time (when she had it). Odorous mélanges of turpentine, paint remover, and wood stain often permeated the garage while her latest project occupied the back corner, paint chips and crusted rags surrounding. Honestly, I don't remember seeing her work on many pieces, but she must have ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 24, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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Believe it or not, August is right around the corner, signaling the dog days of summer and making way for all the fall festivities to come in the next few months. 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 ... Read More

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

July 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson's Archive Collection series has featured Pipe of the Year models from years past, revived in faithful renditions of the original releases. For 2026, the Archive Collection extends to vintage series from Peterson's past as well as a Pipe of the Year edition, across various shapes and finishes in a limited-production extension. Step back in time and discover Peterson's Archive Collection, available now in limited quantities. ... Read More

Giacomo Penzo: Artisan Craftsman, Peterson's Pipe Specialist, and Pipe Wizard

July 17, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Inspiration takes shape for artisan pipe makers in a variety of ways, whether from an artistic background or one of design prowess. For Italian pipe maker, Giacomo Penzo, the latter rings true, and the young craftsman has harnessed his skills and further strengthened them as Pipe Specialist ... Read More