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The Art of Seclusion

The Art of Seclusion

March 19, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

17 Comments

From my very first charring light, I've viewed pipe smoking as a solitary hobby, reserved for quiet moments and reflection. That's not to say that every bowl requires deep, existential thoughts or intense contemplation; just that it seems to be ideal as an individual pursuit. ... Read More

Unanticipated Havoc

Unanticipated Havoc

March 12, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

11 Comments

I reached for one of my most trustworthy pipes, a Castello Sea Rock made in 2000, and was surprised to detect a small gap between the stem face and the end of the shank that should certainly have attracted my attention before now. It's rare to find such a manufacturing error in a Castello. ... Read More

Jean Nicot: The Diplomat and Scholar Who Brought Tobacco to France

Jean Nicot: The Diplomat and Scholar Who Brought Tobacco to France

March 6, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

9 Comments

Jean Nicot was a French scholar and diplomat who is credited with introducing the tobacco leaf as a universal remedy for ailments in France during the 16th century. Tobacco's early popularity in Europe was primarily based on the plant's supposed medical properties, rather than recreational use, and Jean Nicot was a strong proponent of that belief. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2020

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2020

March 2, 2020 by Andrew Wike

3 Comments

It's officially March, and you know what that means: Time for another round of beautiful, high-resolution pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some our favorite shots and artwork to share with you, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download right now. ... Read More

Personal Preferences

Personal Preferences

February 26, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

6 Comments

I was at my desk the other day, smoking a Jody Davis saddle Billiard and replaying Bugs Bunny cartoons in my head (Foghorn Leghorn: what a hoot) when my colleague, lead copywriter Truett Smith, happened by to talk about one of my pipe descriptions for the website. "Y'know," he said, "I don't recall seeing, 'This is the ugliest pipe ... Read More

The Two Best Pipes in the World

The Two Best Pipes in the World

February 14, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

41 Comments

We all have favorite pipes in our collections. They may change from week to week, they may switch identities, but there are always favorites. Most times I feel that whatever pipe I'm currently smoking is my favorite. Some fall in and out of favor, sometimes repeatedly. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2020

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2020

February 3, 2020 by Andrew Wike

3 Comments

It's officially February, and you know what that means: Time for another round of beautiful, high-resolution pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some our favorite shots and artwork to share with you, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download right now. ... Read More

Chuck and the Giant Tobacco Stalk

Chuck and the Giant Tobacco Stalk

January 31, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

9 Comments

I found myself in a strange land a while back, taking time off to reconnect with some relatives in Eastern Europe I'd not seen since they visited the U.S. when I was a child. They were royalty, and I was fascinated by their stories of the vast estates of their homeland and spent many nights dreaming of the palaces and ... Read More

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

January 24, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

24 Comments

Perhaps best known for his portrayals of tough-guys and gangsters, Edward G. Robinson was a prolific actor, activist, and pipesmoker. Over the course of his 50-year career, he appeared in 40 Broadway plays and more than 100 major motion pictures, his most memorable roles occurring during Hollywood's Golden Age. ... Read More

Pipe Cleaner Strategies

Pipe Cleaner Strategies

January 23, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

7 Comments

The regular employment of pipe cleaners is important to my smoking process, as I'm sure it is to yours. We depend on these simple devices to keep our pipes clear of moisture and avoid gurgle, which is dissonant to the ear, but far worse when reaching the tongue. There's no coming back from ... Read More

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