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Behind the Scenes with Smokingpipes' Customer Service

June 12, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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In a world of sprawling phone trees, outsourcing, and AI chatbots, Smokingpipes prides itself on real person-to-person customer service and clear, direct communication between actual humans. It's a novel concept in today's modernized world, where automated voices dominate and efficiency is prized, but Smokingpipes ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Josh Burgess

June 11, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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I had the pleasure of chatting with Josh Burgess, Vice President of Manufacturing, recently about his first pipe story. Every pipe smoker has one, whether it's simple or silly. Josh's curiosity for the pipe began as a child, and he used his creativity and his surroundings to start his journey into pipe ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Dunhill Daily Pipe Sets

May 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered, with a special limited-edition Dunhill edition. This is a project that was in the works for many years. If you are a pipe enthusiast at all, particularly if you're a Dunhill collector or a Dunhill fanboy like I am, you have probably seen either modern versions of this, or maybe even in the old catalogs, versions ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

May 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Everyone has a first pipe story. Whether you think yours is a "good" one is up for debate. Recently I shared Shane Ireland's first pipe story and it seemed to resonate with several of you, and was enjoyable to learn and read about. So, without further ado ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Inside J. Davis Pipe Shop

May 14, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting one of the grandfathers of modern American pipe making and a good friend of mine, Jody Davis, in his shop. While we were hanging out, naturally I had some questions for him about his start in pipe making, his general philosophy ... Read More

The History of Pipe Design: Japan

May 8, 2026 by Truett Smith

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Sykes Wilford has a pipe on display in his office that was made by Hiroyuki Tokutomi in 2004. It's what artisan pipe makers refer to as an "own" — a pipe that is complete and functional in every respect but doesn't quite meet the standards of being sellable. Perhaps the draft hole is drilled slightly askew, or the bottom of the chamber reaches too close to the heel. Sometimes, pipe makers ... Read More

Beyond Aromatics: Five Pipe Tobaccos To Try Next

May 5, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Today we're gonna talk about some of our recommendations for those who have smoked some pipe tobaccos before, particularly Aromatics, and are looking to jump into some other pipe-tobacco families. ... Read More

The Pipe-Smoking Community Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Chicago Pipe Show

May 1, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipe makers and collectors are gathered in a small hotel room, smoke clouding the room, and a buzz of energy, chatter, and excitement fills the space. It's 4:00 a.m. and no one has slept. But there's community and joy to be had, so sleep can wait. A picture like this ... Read More

Bamboo in Modern Pipe Making: Natural & Unique Beauty

April 24, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pick up a piece of bamboo destined for a pipe and you're holding something a maker may have pulled from the ground themselves, hunted down on eBay, or selected from a pile of dozens for its particular curve, coloring, or the way its knuckles appear. That level of intention, and the craft required to honor it, is what defines bamboo's place in modern pipe making. A few weeks ago ... Read More

Catching Up with Steve Saka at PCA 2026

April 24, 2026 by Shane Ireland

I had a chance to catch up with Steve Saka again at the very end of PCA 2026 at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust booth to learn the upcoming releases he has in store this year. ... Read More

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Behind the Scenes with Smokingpipes' Customer Service

First Pipe Stories: Josh Burgess

All Pipes Considered: Dunhill Daily Pipe Sets

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

All Pipes Considered: Inside J. Davis Pipe Shop

The History of Pipe Design: Japan

Beyond Aromatics: Five Pipe Tobaccos To Try Next

The Pipe-Smoking Community Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Chicago Pipe Show

Bamboo in Modern Pipe Making: Natural & Unique Beauty

Catching Up with Steve Saka at PCA 2026

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