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The Savinelli Autograph: Specialized Craftsmanship

December 13, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Since 1876, Savinelli has been making impressive Italian pipes. From curing briar, to shaping, to mixing their all-natural stains, Savinelli conducts every step of production in house. Standard shapes are fraised on a machine—a technique shared by most other serially produced pipe manufacturers. What separates Savinelli ... Read More

Kiribi Kenshi: Every Pipesmoker's Everyday Lighter

December 12, 2019 by Truett Smith

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For two years, I've relied on a Kiribi Kabuto lighter for my pipesmoking needs. I appreciate the simple, classic presentation of the Kabuto, its chic finish, Old Boy-style striking wheel, and sound reliability. It's been a mainstay within my coterie of accessories, and I've traveled with it to pipe shows and camp sites alike ... Read More

2019 Laudisi Family Christmas Party

December 11, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Last Saturday, we gathered alongside our loved ones and colleagues (the categories sometimes overlap) for the 19th annual Laudisi Family Christmas Party. Compared to our yearly Summer Picnic, characterized by flying frisbees, playful puppers, bountiful bbq, and the sweet smell of fine Virginias wafting through the open air ... Read More

Max Rimensi: Immaculate Construction, With Style

December 6, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Massimiliano Rimensi of Il Duca pipes prefers to be called Max, which makes sense. Few people in this hectic world have the patience to pronounce six full syllables of identification all at once. One syllable, however, is manageable, though "Max" doesn't seem to possess the sheer gravitas of "Massimiliano." ... Read More

Live & Learn: Advice From A Beginner Pipesmoker

December 5, 2019 by Jeffery Sitts

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As a relatively newer pipesmoker, I've rapidly advanced my pipe knowledge from working at Smokingpipes, continuously learning different methods and approaches to pipesmoking. Whether it be from observing a coworker's technique, picking things up from conversation, watching video tutorials ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Warped's Kings Stride

December 4, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, I'm joined once again by my favorite Guest Taster and very good friend, Jeremy Reeves, head blender of Cornell & Diehl. Today we're going to be reviewing one of the two latest releases from Warped: Kings Stride. ... Read More

Mystery Review: November 2019

November 29, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review, that blind taste testing game you keep trying to explain to your significant other only to have them roll their eyes and say "uh huh." We're still recuperating from the pounds of turkey, ham, and fixings we consumed this week, but nevertheless the show must go on! ... Read More

Pipe Survival Guide: When Your Situation Is Dire and All You've Got Is Your Briar

November 29, 2019 by Truett Smith

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While we may not have the survivalist knowledge of Bear Grylls or the ingenuity of MacGyver, we know pipes. Pipesmokers everywhere need to be taught wilderness survival, specifically how to survive when all that's available is a pipe. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Warped's Cloud Hopper

November 26, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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Over the last few months, Kyle Gellis, President of Warped Cigars, has worked closely with Jeremy Reeves, head blender of Cornell & Diehl, to bring the boutique cigar manufacturer's youthful energy and blending expertise to the world of pipe tobacco. On this episode I take a look at Warped's latest release: Cloud Hopper. ... Read More

Scott Klein: A Long And Fruitful Apprenticeship

November 23, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

Scott Klein was a young, on-again, off-again pipesmoker, smoking the pipes his grandfather had left him when he could get them to work. He didn't know what he was doing. "I couldn't get any consistency out of them," says Scott. "One day I'd love pipesmoking, the next I'd hate it." ... Read More

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The Savinelli Autograph: Specialized Craftsmanship

Kiribi Kenshi: Every Pipesmoker's Everyday Lighter

2019 Laudisi Family Christmas Party

Max Rimensi: Immaculate Construction, With Style

Live & Learn: Advice From A Beginner Pipesmoker

Tasting Notes: Warped's Kings Stride

Mystery Review: November 2019

Pipe Survival Guide: When Your Situation Is Dire and All You've Got Is Your Briar

Tasting Notes: Warped's Cloud Hopper

Scott Klein: A Long And Fruitful Apprenticeship

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