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Cigar-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Cigar-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2022

December 2, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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If you're like me, odds are you have a difficult time finding perfect gifts for the loved ones in your life. It can be a daunting exercise for cigar smokers, as we tend to be particularly discriminating. With so many options, from cigars to tools to accessories, how does one know what that stogie-chewing uncle could possibly hope for in his stocking? We here at Smokingpipes understand that dilemma, so we've compiled a list to help alleviate everyone's gift-buying anxiety. Hopefully, our selection of cigar-smoking goodies can lead to a very happy holiday season. ... Read More

The Spookiest Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars Available This Halloween

The Spookiest Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars Available This Halloween

October 27, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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Halloween: that time of the year when the witches, ghosts, ghouls, and haunts are at the forefront of everyone's mind. We here at Smokingpipes are fans of the macabre, sinister, and altogether frightening, making Halloween something of an event around the office. As such, we thought it'd be appropriate to highlight some of the spooky offerings on our site for those who share our collective admiration for the unnerving. ... Read More

About Barling Pipes: A Pocket Guide

About Barling Pipes: A Pocket Guide

September 16, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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For years the Barling name has been synonymous with quality, vintage English pipes, renowned for their craftsmanship, engineering, and excellent smoking properties. Older Barlings produced during what is now referred to as the company's "Pre-Transition" era in particular are held in high esteem by many discerning collectors. ... Read More

Popular Stem Materials in Early French Pipe Making

Popular Stem Materials in Early French Pipe Making

September 15, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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Long before the advent and popularity of acrylic and vulcanite, many alternative materials were utilized in the creation of pipe stems. Amber, horn, and briar were common, especially French pipe making, prior to the introduction of acrylic and vulcanite, and have a unique history and aesthetic appeal. ... Read More

The Tradition and Smoking Comfort of Churchwarden Pipes

The Tradition and Smoking Comfort of Churchwarden Pipes

August 25, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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I've heard time and time again, especially from more experienced pipe smokers, that every collection should have at least one Churchwarden-style pipe. Churchwardens are built for comfort and relaxation. The extra-long stem of a Churchwarden provides a leisurely smoking posture from which to enjoy the bowl's contents, ... Read More

Vulcanite vs Acrylic Pipe Stems: What's Right for You?

Vulcanite vs Acrylic Pipe Stems: What's Right for You?

July 14, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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While pipe smokers are a friendly lot, pipe smoking as a whole inspires serious debate and discussion. Much of the contention can be attributed to the passion the hobby elicits as well as the sheer diversity of options available. The merits of various shapes, artisans, tobaccos, finishes, etc. are always considered and weighed, and comparison inevitably arises ... Read More

Favorite Places to Smoke a Pipe

Favorite Places to Smoke a Pipe

April 21, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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Any long-time pipe smoker will inevitably provide the same advice to novices entering the hobby: "Find the pipe that best suits you." Finding the "right" pipe, of course, takes time and patience, not to mention an exact understanding of what one wishes to extract from their smoking instrument. It's a well-known pleasure (and pain) of the hobby, and like anything, preferences and tastes are unique to the individual ... Read More

The Signature Shapes of Werner Mummert

The Signature Shapes of Werner Mummert

March 16, 2022 by Davin Hylton

German carver Werner Mummert pushes the boundaries of pipe making and continuously experiments with shaping, color palettes, and alternative materials. His distinctive designs showcase a penchant for the avant-garde while retaining excellent engineering and are highly functional smoking instruments. Though certainly a skilled craftsman, Mummert could be more aptly described as an ... Read More

Pipes in the Film, There Will be Blood

Pipes in the Film, There Will be Blood

January 13, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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As you can imagine, my knowledge of pipes has expanded greatly since starting at Smokingpipes. The world of pipes is fascinating with deep history, unique characters, and varying schools of design. Consequently, whether by coincidence, or more likely because I'm more aware, I've become more attuned to pipes in life and in film. ... Read More

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