Ted Swearingen

Cob in a Cob!

Cob in a Cob!

January 5, 2011 by Ted Swearingen

Adam came rushing into my office again. "Cob in a cob!" he exclaimed dramatically. This time I knew exactly what he meant. Adam has been looking for an excuse for the two of us to smoke a couple of corn cob pipes that we've had sitting around the building for the last couple of weeks. ... Read More

Project: Lakeland

Project: Lakeland

January 4, 2011 by Ted Swearingen

Last week, Adam stole me from my office during the middle of the day. He had a wild look about him, most notably around the eyes, his lips were pursed and his breath was eager. In his left hand he grasped a pair of Stanwell pipes, one of which he nearly violently handed to me. ... Read More

Pipe Like a Pear Tree

Pipe Like a Pear Tree

December 15, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

Not too long ago, pipe makers Brad Pohlmann and Jeff Gracik put their heads together and puzzled out this year's Smokingpipes.com Christmas pipe. Since then they've produced a total of seven, gorgeous sandblasted pear shaped briars all of which have been banded in sterling silver. ... Read More

Ted Makes a Pipe

Ted Makes a Pipe

December 13, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

I've been pestering Adam to give me a shot at pipe making for weeks. Sure, I got to see it first hand back in September, but I wanted to get my hands dirty this time. So we got a pipe kit not too long ago and started planning out the details for such an adventure. ... Read More

Exploring New Blends Pt6

Exploring New Blends Pt6

November 24, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

Phew! After much ado, a lot of hullabaloo and a great dealing of whimpering, Dunhill tobaccos are finally on the US market once more. It was noon today when we were notified to expect a freight of the stuff at any minute. ... Read More

Video: In Search of Pipe Dreams

Video: In Search of Pipe Dreams

November 22, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

While on the west coast for the most recent pipe show held in Las Vegas, Sykes had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Newcombe to talk about the release of the sixth edition of his popular book 'In Search of Pipe Dreams'. ... Read More

Exploring New Blends pt5

Exploring New Blends pt5

November 16, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

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Penzance. It's fantastically popular, utterly delicious, and can be extraordinarily difficult to come by; but not impossible. The trick to scoring a tin or two (or an eight ounce bag) of this dark English flake will, more often than not, boil down to a matter of tenacity. This is a sad but true reality. ... Read More

For Smokers, By Smokers

For Smokers, By Smokers

November 10, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

With pipe and book at close of day,
Oh, what is sweeter, mortal say?
It matters not what book on knee,
Old Izaak or the Odyssey,
It matters not meerschaum or clay. ... Read More

At Smokingpipes.com

At Smokingpipes.com

November 8, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

On Friday I dusted off and brought in my Polaroid camera to the building. That day was unusual and it was more quiet than ordinary around here. The lighting was perfect for some Black and White Photophraphy. Enjoy! ... Read More

Exploring New Blends Pt4

Exploring New Blends Pt4

November 5, 2010 by Ted Swearingen

I'm quite fond of Mac Baren's Navy Mixture. After smoking the junk my local tobacconist had to offer, most of which were blends of his own cracked invention, I decided to branch out and try something else. ... Read More

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