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Saint-Claude, France, Birthplace of the Briar Pipe

April 12, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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Situated along the Swiss border, Saint-Claude, France, stands in the heart of the Jura mountains, in a steep valley where the Benne and Tacon rivers converge. Home to approximately 10,000 residents, this city, though surrounded by natural beauty ... Read More

Introducing géométrie: A Multi-Faceted Plug Tobacco By G.L. Pease

April 7, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Sometimes, if a conversation is interesting enough, Gregory Pease's eyes momentarily drift and lose focus, and he becomes motionless. Even his breathing pauses. It would be spooky except it's merely a microsecond and mostly unnoticeable, but a lot can happen in that microsecond. ... Read More

Arctic Pipes: Smoking Among the First Nations of the Far North

April 6, 2023 by Gabriel Bass

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Because the cultivation and use of tobacco originated among the indigenous peoples of the Americas, one could be forgiven for thinking that the practice of smoking was historically known across the entire hemisphere. While smoking was nearly ubiquitous among all native nations, some regions were never exposed ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease géométrie

April 5, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today, I'm very excited to be sampling and reviewing the latest pipe tobacco from Master Blender Gregory Pease: géométrie. I'm sure I'm not the only one who waited with bated breath as Greg announced this latest ... Read More

Savinelli Introduces the Luisa Fiammata Series

March 31, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Savinelli has satisfied and impressed generations of pipe smokers everywhere who leaf and flame unite. The company has been a touchstone of quality among fine Italian pipes since 1876, when Achille Savinelli opened a shop in Milan and began commissioning carvers throughout northwest Italy to make his designs, later ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2023

March 29, 2023 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 ... Read More

Must-Have Pipe-Smoking Accessories

March 24, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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It can be difficult to find the proper accessories to maximize our smoking experiences because of the intimidating number of choices. To provide a better understanding of the function and need for the various options available, we here at Smokingpipes have compiled a list of must-have accessories ... Read More

The Ballad of Stringbean: Life and Death on Music Row

March 23, 2023 by Gabriel Bass

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While one may not immediately associate the name Stringbean with much beyond the green pods hanging in the garden, 50 years ago it called to mind banjo music, laughter, and grief. While people of a certain generation may remember the Stringbean from shows like Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry, he was ... Read More

Smokers, Light Your Pipes!

March 15, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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Pipe-smoking competitions, sometimes referred to as long-smoking competitions, have been an integral part of the pipe-smoking community for over 100 years, offering hobbyists and enthusiasts an opportunity to test their skill, versatility, and lung capacity. These events are typically held at pipe-smoking conventions, or ... Read More

The Junior Rusticated Series by Peterson

March 10, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Diversity has always been a pillar of the Peterson catalog. From their solid work pipes able to prevail over rough daily use to their equally robust, silver-clad, smooth-grained works of technical and visual distinction, Peterson has provided for every pipe smoker's every need. It has been a few generations, however, since the Peterson portfolio has included a full range of smaller pipes. ... Read More

Saint-Claude, France, Birthplace of the Briar Pipe

Introducing géométrie: A Multi-Faceted Plug Tobacco By G.L. Pease

Arctic Pipes: Smoking Among the First Nations of the Far North

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease géométrie

Savinelli Introduces the Luisa Fiammata Series

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2023

Must-Have Pipe-Smoking Accessories

The Ballad of Stringbean: Life and Death on Music Row

Smokers, Light Your Pipes!

The Junior Rusticated Series by Peterson

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