Rachel DuBose

Rachel was born in Germany, and raised in upstate New York, where she played hockey and worked on cars. She studied Philosophy and Creative Writing at SUNY Oswego before migrating south to join us at Smokingpipes. Starting in our shipping department, she fell in love with pipes and pipe tobacco, and made the shift to our Merchandizing Department, where she is putting her writing skills to work as a copywriter.

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Out Of The Trenches

November 11, 2018 by Rachel DuBose

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A few months ago, an old pipe came across my desk. A weathered French estate, it was carved with the names of French cities in a loose, awkward hand, as if done with a pocket knife. It was a trench pipe — a piece carried by a soldier in WWI, when the war took young men to fight in places they had only ever heard of before. ... Read More

Estate Buying Guide

December 29, 2017 by Rachel DuBose

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We've covered the general factors to consider when choosing a pipe, and even how to buy a pipe as a gift. For many, however, estate pipes can seem far more complicated — particularly once the nuances of age, stamping, and overall condition are taken into account. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems.

A History Of The Dunhill 'LC'

August 4, 2017 by Rachel DuBose

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It's not uncommon for shapes to fall out of production for a number of reasons. Trends in shaping change, sometimes rapidly, and some shapes just fall out of style. Others are given up due to difficulties in production. Thankfully, some see new life later on, whether as a re-release from their original maker, or reinterpreted by others. ... Read More

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Rachel DuBose

Out Of The Trenches

Estate Buying Guide

A History Of The Dunhill 'LC'

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