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Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Savinelli Pipes

Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Savinelli Pipes

March 20, 2020 by Sykes Wilford

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Beginning in early 2000, while attending college and working for a cigar and pipe shop, I started considering the prospect of establishing a business to sell pipes on the internet. I incorporated Laudisi Enterprises that May, registered Smokingpipes.com that June, and we sold our first pipe that November. ... Read More

The Art of Seclusion

The Art of Seclusion

March 19, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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From my very first charring light, I've viewed pipe smoking as a solitary hobby, reserved for quiet moments and reflection. That's not to say that every bowl requires deep, existential thoughts or intense contemplation; just that it seems to be ideal as an individual pursuit. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Interview With James Shores From Ashton Cigars

Smoke Rings: Interview With James Shores From Ashton Cigars

March 18, 2020 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. In this installment, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Shores, our Territory Rep for Ashton Cigar Company. Tune in as we take a deep dive into Ashton's expansive portfolio of high-quality Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars. ... Read More

The History Of The Zippo Lighter

The History Of The Zippo Lighter

March 13, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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The Zippo lighter has long been considered an iconic symbol of American culture and is trusted by smokers around the world for its reliability, versatility, and durability. It's been featured in thousands of movies, television shows, and stage plays throughout the years and is a product many smokers have owned at some ... Read More

Unanticipated Havoc

Unanticipated Havoc

March 12, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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I reached for one of my most trustworthy pipes, a Castello Sea Rock made in 2000, and was surprised to detect a small gap between the stem face and the end of the shank that should certainly have attracted my attention before now. It's rare to find such a manufacturing error in a Castello. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Blends

Tasting Notes: Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Blends

March 9, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane takes a closer look at each of these special edition tobaccos, offering his thoughts on the blends. ... Read More

Jean Nicot: The Diplomat and Scholar Who Brought Tobacco to France

Jean Nicot: The Diplomat and Scholar Who Brought Tobacco to France

March 6, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Jean Nicot was a French scholar and diplomat who is credited with introducing the tobacco leaf as a universal remedy for ailments in France during the 16th century. Tobacco's early popularity in Europe was primarily based on the plant's supposed medical properties, rather than recreational use, and Jean Nicot was a strong proponent of that belief. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

March 3, 2020 by Truett Smith

With the release of Foundation's El Guëguënse ("The Wise Man") in 2015, Nicholas Melillo became both company founder and master blender. Over 20 years in the cigar industry prepared Melillo for this debut, having run production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2020

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2020

March 2, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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It's officially March, and you know what that means: Time for another round of beautiful, high-resolution pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some our favorite shots and artwork to share with you, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download right now. ... Read More

The Romeo Briar Process: A Father the Flame Featurette

The Romeo Briar Process: A Father the Flame Featurette

February 28, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The documentary, Father the Flame, gave us all new insight into the details and personalities behind the manufacture of pipes, and Chad Terpstra, the director, and his colleagues have now provided a YouTube channel for shorter vignettes of pipe making interest. ... Read More

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