Truett Smith

Concerning Relights

Concerning Relights

February 10, 2021 by Truett Smith

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I had a friend in high school named David. David was a likeable guy, and few could speak against his character; he was charming, witty, even-tempered, and could connect with anyone on the broadest range of topics. He even smoked a pipe, a hobby we'd bonded over, but as is the case with such enviable people, David's positive aspects magnified his shortcomings. ... Read More

A Closer Look at Savinelli's 2021 New Releases

A Closer Look at Savinelli's 2021 New Releases

January 22, 2021 by Truett Smith

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Savinelli has been fashioning pipes since 1948, and the Savinelli name has been associated with pipes and tobacco since 1876 in Italy when Achille Savinelli Sr. opened one of the first smoking shops. Throughout the decades, Savinelli has maintained a shape chart that beautifully blends traditional pipe shapes with those of more Italian-neoclassic character, and the Italian marque offers ... Read More

Unexpected Company

Unexpected Company

December 31, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Airports are universes unto themselves, dictated by their own laws of physics and time. Ten minutes through security actually takes five hours, and a five-hour layover really only lasts two beers — yes, beers transmogrify from beverages to measurements of time (the result of a complicated process that Einstein only touches on in his fifth Annus Mirabilis paper). ... Read More

Top Cigars Of 2020

Top Cigars Of 2020

December 29, 2020 by Truett Smith

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It's that time of the year again: the final days of the calendar that blur Christmas with New Year's Eve and suddenly spit us out into January. It's a time of looking toward the future while also reflecting on the past 12 months. And it's time for Smokingpipes' Top Cigars of 2020! ... Read More

The History of Pipe Design: Italy

The History of Pipe Design: Italy

December 4, 2020 by Truett Smith

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In the first installment of The History of Pipe Design series, we discussed the development of the standard pipe shape chart by early French and English factories. The conventions for shaping and proportion of these archetypal shapes define what we at Smokingpipes and others in the pipe community refer to as "classic" or "traditional" pipes, and this Anglo-French style is foundational to all other design aesthetics. ... Read More

The Importance of Process

The Importance of Process

November 11, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Trust the process. The phrase centers on building and refining. Positive results don't happen in a vacuum; they're born from planning, intentionality, and work. Personally, I've never played professional basketball, and I certainly never will — not much chance for a 5'11" guy with barely a six-inch vertical like myself ... Read More

Foundation's The Tabernacle Broadleaf David & Goliath Cigar Review

Foundation's The Tabernacle Broadleaf David & Goliath Cigar Review

November 5, 2020 by Truett Smith

Nick Melillo boasts over two decades of experience in the cigar industry, having overseen production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. His vision for cigar making prioritizes quality cigars that, while marked by superior components and expert construction, also embody a degree of passion and soul ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: October 2020

Mystery Cigar Review: October 2020

October 21, 2020 by Truett Smith

Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review, the stogie-focused spinoff of our long-standing Mystery Tobacco Review series. For this month's installment, our cigar specialist Tim Vanderpool served as the Inquisitor, selecting one cigar for Shane, Tyler, and me to blind review. ... Read More

The History of Pipe Design: France and England

The History of Pipe Design: France and England

October 9, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Unlike other artistic mediums and styles, such as Impressionist paintings or ancient, Grecian sculptures, discussing pipes as pieces of art is a relatively new endeavor and lacks formal exposure. (I've known many students who have taken Art History classes; never before have I heard of a class related to pipe history.) ... Read More

Warped Cigars: The Core Portfolio

Warped Cigars: The Core Portfolio

August 26, 2020 by Truett Smith

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In an earlier article, we profiled Kyle Gellis, detailing how he grew and developed in the cigar industry and discussing the history and vision of Warped as a brand. It highlighted Kyle's respect for traditional Cuban production methods and flavor profiles and lauded Warped's achievements and reputation — its cigars ... Read More

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