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Among the first things we did after I joined Pipes and tobaccos in 1996 was to start publishing a tobacco review column in the magazine. I tried writing the reviews myself at first but, because I didn't like the results, my attempts never made it into the publication. The reason I didn't like them was that they sucked. ... Read More

My admiration for the creativity and beauty of pipes drifts into related categories. Lighters, for example. I like an attractive, reliable lighter, and I have more than I can justify, though I wouldn't categorize them as a collection. I also seem to have assembled more tobacco humidors than I need, especially considering ... Read More

Today, February 20th, is the best day of the year: International Pipe Smoking Day (IPSD). Pipe smokers around the world will pause to raise a bowl in honor of our community of enthusiasts. Our activity is most often a solitary pursuit, but on this day we acknowledge the history and tradition of pipes ... Read More

My tobacco is disappearing, and after exhaustive investigation, I now know why: Tobacco vampires. It was difficult to believe at first, but my research has provided hard data sets that are impossible to interpret otherwise. The results may be frightening, but the fact remains that tobacco vampires are rampaging through the ... Read More

Savinelli's shape chart is expansive. It encompasses all the classics, from the traditional Billiard to even the Yachtsman, as well as a range of intriguing renditions you won't find anywhere else. If you're unfamiliar with Savs, even perusing through our currently available pipes can be daunting, and finding a favorite ... Read More

William "Cliff" Nelson, editor of Pipes and tobaccos magazine, phoned me a couple of days ago. "The new owners are discontinuing the magazine," he said. "I have two weeks to finish this issue and that's the end." ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss some very special pieces from Castello: the limited edition Great Line 1982 series. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Ted sit down to discuss Peterson's limited edition 2019 St. Patrick's Day pipes. In the line's 21-year history, 2019's edition is the first to feature the marque's patented System engineering. Available in nine fan-favorite finishes, split between p-lip and fishtail mouthpieces, it's also presented in a stunning, deep emerald green stain. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and Andy take a closer look at Eltang Basic, a line of pipes featuring Tom Eltang's most iconic signatures like the Poker shape, distilled down to their most utilitarian forms. ... Read More

2018's come and gone, but the Mystery Review continues. For the first episode of 2019, Kaz took to the Inquisitor's Chair to revisit one of the first tobaccos he ever smoked. Join Shane, Truett, and Andy as they smoke through a bowl of Kaz's mystery blend. ... Read More