Recent

Smoking a briar pipe is a luxury. Though it's a luxury that few appreciate in this day and age, those who do so tend to be the sort of individual who cherishes moments of reflection and contemplation. They're the type to value ritual, to seek out quality, and to immediately recognize the sense of community ... Read More

On a recent visit from another Jared Coles I had the fortune to hang out with Jared, Shane, and Adam Davidson in Adam's shop.

... Read More

I stand outside the Comfort Inn in Romulus, Michigan, leaning against a concrete column smoking my pipe and watching it rain. Having departed from the Smokingpipes.com Representative Office in Chongqing, China at 11.30 a.m., I now have an overnight layover in Detroit. My eyes are so dry that they seem to make a ... Read More

Everything fine, but a bit messy, in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. As of Monday evening, all is back to normal. ... Read More

Shane recently headed to Music City to catch up with the growing pipe maker community in Nashville.

Tune in as he chats with Briarworks/Independant pipe maker Bill Shalosky about his newest material — a man-made mineral called Fordite.

... Read More

Today Shane reviews the third of seven blends in the lineup - The Devil's Own, a full, sweet blend of golden Virginias and Cyprian Latakia, and given body and richness with a pinch of air-cured and black Cavendish. ... Read More

It's that wonderful time of year again. Those who work around me here at Smokingpipes.com know that I've been ready for Halloween for quite some time. Well, it has finally arrived: leaves on the ground, chill in the air, and jack o' lanterns smiling mischievously in the dark. There is only one obvious choice for me ... Read More

Drucquer & Sons is a name with a long, long history, stretching back to 1841. That isn't what concerns us though. Don't get me wrong, it's nice and all that D&S was around for so long, but our main concern comes later... much later. ... Read More

One of the most recommended tips for beginner pipe smokers is to rotate your pipes. Now, if you already have a dozen or so briars, meers, or cobs in your collection, this isn't that hard to do. But if you're just starting out, building an entire rotation based on your smoking habits can seem quite daunting. But it doesn't have to be. ... Read More

Today Shane reviews the second of seven blends in the lineup - Inns of Court, a lighter blend with a complex, nutty taste. ... Read More