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Video: Interview with Alex Florov, Part 3

October 22, 2010 by Sykes Wilford

Here's the third and final entry in the video series of my interview with Alex Florov. Being not a terribly structured interview-- Alex and I both have a tendency towards free association, wandering from topic to topic without much structure-- it's more like just a conversation between old friends. ... Read More

Video: Cigar Tips and Tricks

October 21, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

Now, while many of you already now that our very own Brian Levine is as expert in 'pipes and tobacco' as they come, few realize that his knowledge of cigars and cigar care is quite advanced as well. Or maybe that's just me. ... Read More

Estate Condition Statements

October 20, 2010 by Adam Davidson

During our recent update meeting we discussed the usual topics, including this blog. It's been a while since my last post and the time has come for something new. With so many subject options out there, I poised the question to everyone about what they would like me to write about. ... Read More

Exploring New Blends Pt1

October 18, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

It's not a secret around here that I'm a big fan of latakia leaf, especially during this time of year. I simply love English and Balkan blend tobaccos. Now, I understand that there are a lot of pipe smokers out there that hate the stuff; ... Read More

Video: In The Workshop 2

October 13, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

Putting together this video was incredibly satisfying. When we were shooting all this footage, now two Mondays past, Tokutomi took a moment to talk freely on his experience in the workshop with Adam and Jeff. ... Read More

A Conversation with Brad Pohlmann

October 13, 2010 by Kathryn Mann

Brad Pohlmann has been making pipes for over thirty years, though for many of those years he pursued another career. During the past three years, he's returned to his original calling and again become a full time pipe maker. He kindly took some time to sit down with Bear Graves for an interview: