Claudio Albieri

An In-Depth Guide to Morta Tobacco Pipes

August 2, 2022 by Truett Smith

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Humans have smoked pipes since the Stone Age, and while the basics have changed little — burning a substance in a bowl and drawing the smoke through an airway — the materials and means of construction have adapted with technological advancement. Since the 19th century, briar has dominated the pipe-making landscape, ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2021

November 26, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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The holiday season is a strange time of year for pipe smokers because we know the chance of our loved ones finding the right gift for us is vanishingly small. You have to know a lot about this esoteric subject to choose wisely. It's like that with every hobby or specific interest, though. How can anyone without experienced knowledge purchase the right sharpening stone for a knife ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2021

October 28, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eleven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution ... Read More

Italy, July, 2021: A Pipe Travelogue

July 23, 2021 by Sykes Wilford

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We go where the pipes are. Our special relationships with pipe makers and manufacturers are predicated on being responsible, supportive stewards for their pipes and their efforts, and a near limitless willingness to just show up. Travel is a big part of what makes Smokingpipes what it is. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2021

April 28, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. ... Read More

Italian Leatherwork at its Best: Claudio Albieri

April 16, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Pipes are of relative insignificance to the bustling world at large, and the number of pipe enthusiasts is unlikely ever to rival the fans of, say, mountain unicycling, cheese rolling, or, and this is real, bog snorkeling. Basically, our hobby is almost unknown except by those who learn to understand it and graduate the initial learning curve to achieve pipe smoking's contemplative benefits. ... Read More

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

November 2, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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When it comes to gifts, we pipesmokers can be a difficult lot to buy for. Our loved ones know that we take our hobby seriously; it's evident in our mountains of tobacco tins and multiple racks of cherished briars and meers. But unless you're also participating in our shared love of briar and leaf, the whole thing can seem a bit overwhelming. ... Read More

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

5 Pipe Accessories You Never Knew You Needed

October 1, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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As pipe smokers we all use the usual accessories: lighter, tamper, tobacco pouch. And yes, you can always add to your collection and expand your rotation of pipes. But what are you missing? What is stopping you from maximizing your smoking experience? I've devised a short list with some accessories you might not ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Gold Supremes

April 5, 2019 by Andrew Wike

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Kaz sit down to discuss recent innovations at Peterson, including the revival of the heralded Supreme grade — the marque's highest designation. ... Read More