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All Pipes Considered: Savinelli's Storied History

April 12, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Hey, everybody, I'm Shane Ireland. Welcome to another episode of "All Pipes Considered." I have two very special guests with me today, Edoardo Cassani, Head of Production and Director of Operations at Savinelli, and Paolo Tamborini, the Export Sales Manager at Savinelli. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2024

April 2, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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There's something called a "novelty center" in all of our brains. When we experience new things, dopamine is released, which makes us feel good. It's time to retire those gorgeous pipe images from last month and replace them with novel, dopamine-rich pipe images. Eight new images for April await ... Read More

Ignition Sources and Nicotine

April 1, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Research into nicotine absorption has recently revealed some astonishing insights relevant to those of us who enjoy pipe tobacco. A major study conducted at Growlingspann University in Sweden, under the leadership of Dr. Chamberlain Westcott and Dr. Imelda Boystenstein, has found that nicotine enters the bloodstream of smokers at different rates and concentrations according to the ignition sources employed. ... Read More

Millicent Fenwick: Four-Term Pipe-Smoking Congresswoman

March 29, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Known as a Firebrand, an orator, a socialite, and an activist, Millicent Fenwick broke down stereotypes and accomplished extraordinary feats, all in the trusted company of her favorite pipes. New Jersey's four-term Congresswoman, Fenwick was also referred to as the "pipe-smoking grandma," which irked her, likely ... Read More

The History of Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes

March 15, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson's St. Patrick's Day pipe series represents one of the longest-standing annual traditions for the Irish marque. They have been in production since 1998 with the very first release, dubbed "Tri-Colour," or "St. Patrick's Day" pipes, due to the featured colors of the Irish flag in the pipes' accents. Last year, Peterson ... Read More

Paddy Larrigan's 100th Birthday

March 8, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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It's difficult to imagine anyone who has more profoundly embodied and defined the workmanship and culture of Kapp & Peterson than Paddy Larrigan, who celebrated his 100th birthday on March 7th this month. Of those 100 years, he's spent most handcrafting pipes and training new craftspeople to do the same. Paddy was ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Erik Stokkebye Pipes

March 5, 2024 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Erik Stokkebye about the 4th Generation brand and the pipes that evolved from his passion for tobacco. Watch our exclusive conversation and explore our array of Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation pipes, on-site now. ... Read More

The Intriguing History and Superstitions of the Leap Year

February 29, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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It's February 29th, making 2024 a Leap Year. The Leap Year is an incredible year for fans of the briar. An extra day to retreat into the comforts of our most cherished pipes and indulge in our favorite smokes is a splendid opportunity that only comes once every four years. The Leap Year, and Leap Days, have a complicated ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2024

February 28, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

Our striking collection of pipe-smoking desktop backgrounds is in for March. As in previous months, this set includes some of our favorite shots and artwork, featuring nine unique images split between desktop and mobile orientations available for download in two high-resolution formats. Adorn your backgrounds with these aesthetic selections as we enter the spring. ... Read More

Meet Antoine Grenard of Chacom

February 16, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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While many of us remember a childhood of green playgrounds with soccer fields and play equipment, Antoine Grenard remembers a giant, multi-floored, cavernous pipe factory filled with storage racks, ancient ebauchons, briar dust, ancient original French pipe-making machinery, and thousands upon thousands of ... Read More