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Cigar Shapes and Sizes

Cigar Shapes and Sizes

April 16, 2020 by Truett Smith

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For those first venturing into the world of cigars, and even for veteran aficionados, the sheer abundance of different cigar shapes and sizes can be confusing at best, and daunting at worst. The same blend of tobaccos is sometimes offered in a dozen differently sized cigars, making it difficult to choose ... Read More

Stanwell Shapes and Origins

Stanwell Shapes and Origins

April 9, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Alongside classic English and French pipemakers, Stanwell holds a significant place in pipe history. Due to the briar shortages of WWII, and the chaos that overwhelmed both France and Britain — as well as Italy from where a large quantity of briar was sourced — Danish pipe smokers couldn't obtain pipes from England ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Quotes

Pipe Smoking Quotes

March 25, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Testified to by pipe clubs, pipe shows, and our Daily Reader itself, pipe smokers love talking about pipes and tobacco. Ask any pipe smoker about a certain aspect of the hobby or about their experience as a pipe smoker, and they'll likely want nothing more than to spend the next hour sharing their thoughts and listening to yours. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

March 3, 2020 by Truett Smith

With the release of Foundation's El Guëguënse ("The Wise Man") in 2015, Nicholas Melillo became both company founder and master blender. Over 20 years in the cigar industry prepared Melillo for this debut, having run production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. ... Read More

How to Pronounce Pipe Maker Names

How to Pronounce Pipe Maker Names

February 19, 2020 by Truett Smith

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It's never my intention to insult someone's intelligence (but sometimes I do). It's also never my intention to mispronounce someone's name (but sometimes I do). Mispronunciation is a particular potential if a person's name follows the phonetic standards of a language other than my native English — ... Read More

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

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