Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Terms Every Cigar Smoker Should Know

June 6, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Smoking a cigar can be intimidating, from figuring out what to choose to how to cut and light your first few smokes and then properly storing them. Thankfully, if you've been reading our handy guides on the Daily Reader, you should be armed with the knowledge to get going. However, you may ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2024

May 31, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

Aesthetics is defined as "the philosophical study of beauty and taste," which is quite close to the philosophy of art. It is said that most anything can be seen as beautiful, depending on the perspective and the emotional connection between an object and its purveyor. ... Read More

Peterson Pipe of the Year Archive Collection

May 22, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

A celebration of the Irish marque's accomplishments in pipe making and creative innovation, Peterson's Pipe of the Year (POY) has been a highly anticipated annual release since its inception in 1997. These pipes are pulled from their 150-year archive of shapes and styles, serving as a view into the storied past of the brand ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2024

May 1, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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As the weather warms up for a sizzling spring, we're bringing the heat with eight striking images, split between desktop and mobile orientations, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Get your device's background beach-ready with these ... Read More

The History of Chacom and Comoy's of London: Part 2

April 26, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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The Comoys of London are known worldwide for their use of briar wood in pipe making. Their Anglo-French design and overall aesthetic with standard shapes and balanced proportions are still seen in pipe-making practices today. Although Comoy's pipes are no longer in production, Chacom is still prospering ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2024

April 2, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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There's something called a "novelty center" in all of our brains. When we experience new things, dopamine is released, which makes us feel good. It's time to retire those gorgeous pipe images from last month and replace them with novel, dopamine-rich pipe images. Eight new images for April await ... Read More

Millicent Fenwick: Four-Term Pipe-Smoking Congresswoman

March 29, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Known as a Firebrand, an orator, a socialite, and an activist, Millicent Fenwick broke down stereotypes and accomplished extraordinary feats, all in the trusted company of her favorite pipes. New Jersey's four-term Congresswoman, Fenwick was also referred to as the "pipe-smoking grandma," which irked her, likely ... Read More

The History of Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes

March 15, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson's St. Patrick's Day pipe series represents one of the longest-standing annual traditions for the Irish marque. They have been in production since 1998 with the very first release, dubbed "Tri-Colour," or "St. Patrick's Day" pipes, due to the featured colors of the Irish flag in the pipes' accents. Last year, Peterson ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Mac Baren Blends

March 6, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Mac Baren began in 1826 as a small snuff and chewing-tobacco production facility in Svendborg, Denmark. Originally dubbed S. Bønnelyckes Tobaksfabrik, the factory continued for 60 years with little renown before its proprietor lost ownership in a poker game in 1887. The winner, then, traded it to Harald Halberg for a horse ... Read More

The Intriguing History and Superstitions of the Leap Year

February 29, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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It's February 29th, making 2024 a Leap Year. The Leap Year is an incredible year for fans of the briar. An extra day to retreat into the comforts of our most cherished pipes and indulge in our favorite smokes is a splendid opportunity that only comes once every four years. The Leap Year, and Leap Days, have a complicated ... Read More

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Terms Every Cigar Smoker Should Know

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2024

Peterson Pipe of the Year Archive Collection

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2024

The History of Chacom and Comoy's of London: Part 2

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2024

Millicent Fenwick: Four-Term Pipe-Smoking Congresswoman

The History of Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes

Top 10 Best-Selling Mac Baren Blends

The Intriguing History and Superstitions of the Leap Year

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