Truett Smith

Tobacco and Memories

Tobacco and Memories

January 16, 2020 by Truett Smith

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A song by American folk singer and songwriter Jim Croce, "Photographs and Memories," released in 1972, recounts the association between memory and our other senses. The song's narrator is clearly bereaved by these photograph-induced memories, but such sad emotions aren't the only ones that our ... Read More

Wolfgang Becker's 8-Pipe Wasp Set

Wolfgang Becker's 8-Pipe Wasp Set

December 27, 2019 by Truett Smith

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There are a number of milestones within a pipmaker's career. Selling one's first pipe elevates a carver from being only a hobbyist; the first time a maker showcases their work at a pipe show thrusts them into the public eye, gaining recognition and involvement in the community. ... Read More

Top Cigars Of 2019

Top Cigars Of 2019

December 20, 2019 by Truett Smith

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We are Smokingpipes, and obviously we specialize in pipes and pipe tobacco. That doesn't mean, though, that we don't also enjoy cigars, and we feature a vast array on site, from historical, well-known names to more avant-garde, boutique brands. Here you'll find the best cigars we smoked in 2019. ... Read More

Try Everthing Twice

Try Everthing Twice

December 19, 2019 by Truett Smith

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Open-mindedness when trying a new tobacco blend is virtuous; however, a single sample often isn't enough to form a substantial opinion. Sometimes you have to try tobacco twice before truly knowing whether or not you like it. ... Read More

Kiribi Kenshi: Every Pipesmoker's Everyday Lighter

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

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

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

2019 West Coast Pipe Show

2019 West Coast Pipe Show

November 15, 2019 by Truett Smith

3 Comments

In general, the city of Las Vegas isn't particularly known as a place for calm relaxation and rest. Instead, Vegas is celebrated for its endless supply of entertainment, from lavish casinos and hotels, replete with show venues and shopping centers, and a diverse range of quality culinary delights. ... Read More

Pipe Cleaner Woes

Pipe Cleaner Woes

October 24, 2019 by Truett Smith

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Let's face it: Pipe cleaners are something of a necessary evil within the pipesmoking hobby. (Well, "evil" might be a tad hyperbolic, but at the very least, they're a tool that's more tolerated than enjoyed.) ... Read More

Why Smoke a Meerschaum

Why Smoke a Meerschaum

October 17, 2019 by Truett Smith

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Pipemakers most commonly use briar to fashion smoking instruments; however, in the centuries' long history of tobacco and pipesmoking, briar is actually a relatively new material — clay and meerschaum both predate the introduction of briar in the mid-1800s. ... Read More

Burley Bias

Burley Bias

September 24, 2019 by Truett Smith

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I've never liked Burley-based blends. All the mixtures I've tried seem to fall flat, never delivering on those "nutty chocolate" flavors that so many reviews lauded. To me, Burley tobaccos offered only what I could describe as a burning flavor; I could taste something burning, but that's all I could perceive, the lack of discernible flavor ... Read More

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