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Italian Leatherwork at its Best: Claudio Albieri

Italian Leatherwork at its Best: Claudio Albieri

April 16, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Pipes are of relative insignificance to the bustling world at large, and the number of pipe enthusiasts is unlikely ever to rival the fans of, say, mountain unicycling, cheese rolling, or, and this is real, bog snorkeling. Basically, our hobby is almost unknown except by those who learn to understand it and graduate the initial learning curve to achieve pipe smoking's contemplative benefits. ... Read More

How World War II American POWs Grew, Cured, and Smoked Pipe Tobacco in Captivity

How World War II American POWs Grew, Cured, and Smoked Pipe Tobacco in Captivity

April 15, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts

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In a previous blog we explored how American POWs crafted their own pipes while held captive in a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines. In the November, 1946 issue of Pipe Lovers magazine, Captain Frank Schaf, Jr. recounted his experience as a POW and the greath lengths he and fellow pipe smokers went to make their own pipes from local hardwoods and ... Read More

The Perfect Pipe Rim Cleaning Solution

The Perfect Pipe Rim Cleaning Solution

April 14, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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We're all irritated by the unsightly buildup of carbon on our pipe rims. It's basically the same thing that makes up the cake on the walls of our tobacco chambers. Carried by the smoke we so enjoy, it drifts over the rim and deposits a tarrey, hard discoloration. It's easy to recognize on smooth rims, but on dark sandblasted or rusticated rims, it can go unnoticed until we find ourselves with smooth rims whose texture has been filled in with gunk. When it reaches that stage, it will take some work to get it clean. ... Read More

Jared Coles: From Pipe Kits to Artisan Masterpieces

Jared Coles: From Pipe Kits to Artisan Masterpieces

April 9, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Maybe there's something about working with three-dimensional forms that attracts brilliant minds. Or maybe three-dimensional forms generate brilliance in those who work with them. Either way, smart people think in three dimensions. Look at Michelangelo. Look at Leonardo da Vinci. Smart guys. ... Read More

A Beginning Smoker's Learning Curve

A Beginning Smoker's Learning Curve

April 7, 2021 by Joel Balyeat

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When I first happened upon Smokingpipes.com, it was because they were advertising to hire a copywriter. However, I quickly became intrigued by the pipe descriptions and the dizzying array of pipes. I began searching the site and was stunned to find a $3,500 pipe and even more stunned to see how incredibly beautiful ... Read More

How World War II American POWs Made Pipes in Captivity

How World War II American POWs Made Pipes in Captivity

April 2, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts

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For many pipe smokers, prolonged periods without the comfort of a favorite blend and pipe is difficult. Smoking is a relaxing ritual and promotes camaraderie when surrounded by fellow pipe enthusiasts, allowing for friendships and lifelong connections to be established and cultivated. However, there have been times in ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2021

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2021

April 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 nine unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2021

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2021

March 30, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. For this month's review, we were honored to host a very special guest Inquisitor: Founder of Dapper Cigars, Mr. Ian Reith. Dapper's La Madrina Corona Gorda was actually our #1 cigar for 2020, so we were stoked to host Ian and see which cigar he had selected for us. ... Read More

The Mystery of Balkan Blends

The Mystery of Balkan Blends

March 26, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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A number of terms used in our hobby represent slippery concepts. Cavendish, for example, isn't a type of tobacco so much as a process, and discussions centering on the topic can veer into confusion when different participants adhere to different interpretations. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2021

Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2021

March 25, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review! While our blind taste-testing video series failed to win any Golden Globe awards this year, we were honored to host our very own celebrity Inquisitor for this month's review: Host of the Pipes Magazine Radio Show, Mr. Brian Levine, Dr. of Pipes. ... Read More

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