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The Art of Tamping

February 24, 2021 by Truett Smith

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As indicated by the title, it's clear that this article concerns tampers, and if you remember Chuck's earlier piece, The Irresistible Tamper, you know well that our Editor's thoughts on and passion for tampers extend beyond those of even the most avid fan at Comic Con. ... Read More

History of International Pipe Smoking Day

February 19, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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One of the most popular online forums for pipe smokers is Smokers Forums, based in the UK and still going strong after many years with a world-wide membership. I've managed to modulate the compulsion, but for years I couldn't start a workday without browsing Smokers Forums ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: February 2021

February 18, 2021 by Andrew Wike

Welcome back to another episode of our Mystery Cigar Review! Kicking things off this month, we were honored to have Jon Huber of Crowned Heads select one cigar for Shane, Tyler, Truett, and Tim to smoke. Did they guess it right? Or did having such a seasoned guest Inquisitor throw the guys off their game? Watch the full video to find out. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease's Windjammer

February 12, 2021 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! Today, I'll be reviewing the latest release from G.L. Pease : Windjammer. Gregory Pease is among the most iconic and celebrated blenders of our time. His portfolio spans over twenty years, and many of mixtures are among the most well-known and celebrated pipe ... Read More

Concerning Relights

February 10, 2021 by Truett Smith

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I had a friend in high school named David. David was a likeable guy, and few could speak against his character; he was charming, witty, even-tempered, and could connect with anyone on the broadest range of topics. He even smoked a pipe, a hobby we'd bonded over, but as is the case with such enviable people, David's positive aspects magnified his shortcomings. ... Read More

Peter Falk: Columbo and Cigars

February 5, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts

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Though Peter Falk is best remembered for his iconic character Lieutenant Columbo, the disheveled and eccentric homicide detective who worked for the Los Angeles Police Department, Falk was an incredibly versatile and talented actor whose career spanned several decades. As Columbo, Falk regularly smoked cigars and was a hero to the common man ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation Afternoon Melange

February 4, 2021 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've been working my way through Erik Stokkebye's recently added 4th Generation bulk blends. While certainly enjoyable anytime, each of these three blends is designed to be smoked at specific times throughout the day, essentially being "Morning," "Afternoon," and "Evening" smokes. It's been quite a lot of fun experimenting with these tobaccos and experiencing them exactly as the blender intended. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2021

February 1, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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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 seven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in ... Read More

Legendary: Hans Former Nielsen

January 29, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Fifteen-year-old Hans "Former" Nielsen had scoured the classified ads looking for a job, and he found the perfect opportunity: a local shipyard was looking for a toolmaker to train. He had been given the nickname "Former" by his friends, who thought he looked like comic actor George Formby and started calling him that, and it evolved into Former. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: January 2021

January 28, 2021 by Andrew Wike

Welcome back to another installment of the Mystery Cigar Review. For this first episode of the new year, we asked our most accomplished, most decorated, and most awarded Mystery Cigar Review panelist, Tyler Caldwell, to serve as our Inquisitor for this month's challenge. Tune in as the guys smoke through Tyler's chosen cigar ... Read More

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