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Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2024

September 3, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

We have eight dynamic images ready to add to your desktop and mobile backgrounds, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Be sure to come back next month for another round of photos as the autumn breezes arrive. ... Read More

The Magic of Pewter: Larry Blackett Pipe Tampers

August 30, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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We all need pipe tampers, except those tough enough to prefer a forefinger calloused by years of fire exposure. But most of us like an accessory for the purpose, and there are plenty to choose from. They can be as utilitarian as a wooden dowel or as luxurious as fine jewelry. They can cost nothing or thousands of dollars. Some, though, are as substantial, attractive, and luxurious as precious metals ... Read More

The Secrets to a Non-Offensive Smoking Room

August 29, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Because pipe and cigar smoking are accompanied by aromas that are underappreciated by the uninitiated and uncivilized, some of us restrict our smoking to the outdoors. The outdoors is great, but it isn't perfect. We sometimes deal with blizzards, floods, hurricanes, lightning, mosquitos, bears, pterodactyls — I had a friend named Levi Jenkins who stepped outside for a pipe one night and never returned. His wife swears ... Read More

Mystery Review: August 2024

August 28, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Welcome to another thrilling installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious tobacco. This month's inquisitor is fellow panelist Andy Wike, Vice President of Marketing. Will his mystery mixture leave us struck by our confusion, or will we nail the blend he's presented to us? Also joining us today is guest panelist Pete Prevost of BriarWorks. Join us ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Savinelli Saint Nicholas 2024

August 28, 2024 by Andrew Wike

Welcome to another episode of "All Pipes Considered," joined by my good friend Mr. Kaz Walters from Laudisi Distribution Group. We're back to talk about one of Savinelli's most anticipated limited-edition releases every year. And that is, drum roll please... Saint Nicholas 2024 pipes. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge

August 28, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

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Ahoy, everyone. I am Tyler "Redbeard" Caldwell, and today I want to tell you a little story about a ship that sailed across a vast sea, better known as the cigar industry. That ship was called ADVentura. Learn more about the past releases from ADVentura and the newest release, the Blue Eyed Jacks Revenge, a delectable cigar with medium body and creamy, floral, and citrus notes, available on-site now. ... Read More

10th Annual Pipe-Making Exposition

August 23, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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For those who have been following Smokingpipes for the past many years, you're probably aware that every year we hold an annual American Pipe-Making Exposition. The idea behind the American Pipe-Making Exposition was to give American carvers a theme to work with that allowed them to submit a single piece of work. ... Read More

Letter From the Editor

August 22, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Premium smoking is different today than when I started 45 years ago. You're reading this online, for example, presumably because the subject interests you. "Online" back then meant the telephone party line was in use, and we couldn't make a call because Mrs. Miller was online telling her niece in graphic detail about Mr. Miller's hernia complications. But now, it means the world is instantly accessible. That's quite a shift in reality. If ... Read More

How to Start Your Own Pipe Club

August 22, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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While pipe smoking can often be a solitary hobby, there's just something about sharing a passion for pipes and tobaccos with friends and peers. What if there's no pipe club in your area? Well, why not start your own? Follow these easy steps and you'll be hosting your own meetings in no time. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2024

August 20, 2024 by Andrew Wike

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While in Dublin, Ireland, I had the opportunity to chat with Peterson's Glen Whelan about the release of the Pipe of the Year for 2024. Learn about this design, what inspired it, and more in this special video filmed at Peterson on Nassau Street. ... Read More

Recent

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2024

The Magic of Pewter: Larry Blackett Pipe Tampers

The Secrets to a Non-Offensive Smoking Room

Mystery Review: August 2024

All Pipes Considered: Savinelli Saint Nicholas 2024

Smoke Rings: Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge

10th Annual Pipe-Making Exposition

Letter From the Editor

How to Start Your Own Pipe Club

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2024

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