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The Art of the Charring Light

October 1, 2026 by Truett Smith

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In many ways, I've become worse at smoking a pipe as I've become more experienced. When packing the chamber, tamping pressure, and smoking cadence weren't second nature, I paid more attention to those various techniques. Now, though, it's easy to take those processes for granted as I subconsciously go through the motions without much consideration or intentionality. Ironically ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

September 30, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

Autumn has arrived, and October brings all the spookiness and happy haunts one could want. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — ... Read More

Mystery Review: September 2026

September 30, 2026 by John McElheny

Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco. For September's edition, our Inquisitor is Joel Fruits, Merchandizing Manager for Smokingpipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco ... Read More

Collection Highlights

September 25, 2026 by Truett Smith

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One of my favorite aspects of the pipe-smoking community is appreciating other pipe smokers' collections. Whether a collection comprises eclectic vintage pieces from various marques' heydays; expansive, single-manufacture or single-shape arrays; or prized, one-of-a-kind works of art, it's always a joy to witness other pipe-loving tastes and to share in the beautiful artistry and craftsmanship ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

September 25, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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The autumn season has begun, and another new month calls for a new collection of cigar images to decorate your devices. We have six fresh images of cigars for October for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop ... Read More

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

October 2, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Coffee and pipe tobacco go hand in hand. In many cases, you might be pairing coffees with your tobaccos without intending to. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast with all the gadgets to brew that perfect cup ... Read More

The Art of the Charring Light

October 1, 2026 by Truett Smith

10 Comments

In many ways, I've become worse at smoking a pipe as I've become more experienced. When packing the chamber, tamping pressure, and smoking cadence weren't second nature, I paid more attention to those various techniques. Now, though, it's easy to take those processes for granted as I subconsciously go through the motions without much consideration or intentionality. Ironically ... Read More

Mystery Review: September 2026

September 30, 2026 by John McElheny

Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco. For September's edition, our Inquisitor is Joel Fruits, Merchandizing Manager for Smokingpipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

September 30, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

Autumn has arrived, and October brings all the spookiness and happy haunts one could want. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — ... Read More

Collection Highlights

September 25, 2026 by Truett Smith

3 Comments

One of my favorite aspects of the pipe-smoking community is appreciating other pipe smokers' collections. Whether a collection comprises eclectic vintage pieces from various marques' heydays; expansive, single-manufacture or single-shape arrays; or prized, one-of-a-kind works of art, it's always a joy to witness other pipe-loving tastes and to share in the beautiful artistry and craftsmanship ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Carolina Red Flake 2026

September 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. It's my favorite time of year — fall is here, the weather's cooling down, and it's prime pipe-smoking weather, which also means it's Carolina Red Flake season. Today I'm talking about this year's Carolina Red Flake by Jeremy Reeves ... Read More

Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake 2026 — New World Meets Old World

September 18, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Carolina Red Flake, Cornell & Diehl's annual Small Batch release, celebrates its 10th anniversary with an inspired tribute to flue-cured tobacco. Since its inception, CRF has represented C&D's perspective on the possibilities and flavors achievable in an all-Virginia blend. For 2026, C&D created a blend ... Read More

The 10th Iteration of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake

September 10, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this episode of Tobacco Selections, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses this year's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake — this year's release marking 10 years that the fan-favorite CRF has been in C&D's portfolio, celebrating flue-cured tobaccos ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Per Jensen Limited-Edition Aftensmad

September 8, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I'm very excited to be talking about something very special: the first limited edition in the Per Jensen line of tobaccos produced by Cornell & Diehl and Jeremy Reeves: Aftensmad. ... Read More

Per Jensen Aftensmad: The First Limited-Edition Blend in the Legacy Collection

September 4, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Per Jensen's influence in the pipe-tobacco industry cannot be understated — he spent decades as Mac Baren's master blender and was notably the creator of the HH line. With the launch of Per Jensen tobacco, he drew on a lifelong love of pipe-tobacco blending to create refined smoking experiences. The Legacy Collection, representing Per's tribute to his father ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

September 25, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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The autumn season has begun, and another new month calls for a new collection of cigar images to decorate your devices. We have six fresh images of cigars for October for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop ... Read More

Ten Best-Selling Caldwell Cigar Company Cigars

September 11, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Known for pushing the envelope and taking risks, Caldwell Cigar Company has created delectable cigars since 2014. In just ten years, the company has exploded in popularity, in part thanks to the expert craftsmanship and high-quality leaf utilized, and also due to the dedication of the face behind the brand ... Read More

These Cigars Are Better Than Any Cuban

September 4, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

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We asked the team a loaded question: what beats a Cuban cigar? Tyler Caldwell sat down with Kane Coles, Chris Herath, and Alan Britt to make the case for four New World blends that go toe-to-toe with Cuban classics — and to talk candidly about why the Cuban market isn't what it used to be. ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

September 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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A new month calls for a new collection of cigar images to decorate your devices. We have seven fresh images of cigars for September for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds today. As always, be sure to check back ... Read More

Caldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road with Shane Ireland

August 28, 2026 by Andrew Wike

I sat down with Shane Ireland to give you an introduction to Caldwell's Eastern Standard Silk Road, our latest Smokingpipes-exclusive cigar, now available on-site. ... Read More

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

August 7, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Summer — a time for BBQs, beach trips, and fun in the sun. But with summer fun comes summer heat, and a unique set of challenges for our beloved hobby. Our own Kayla Ivan explored this topic in a previous post, but now that we're deep in the dog days of summer, we wanted to discuss some additional ... Read More

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

September 5, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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When you're just beginning your pipe-smoking journey, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad brands, sizes, shapes, and styles of pipes available. Do you start with a straight or bent pipe? Briar or meer? And which stem material? While selecting your first pipe ... Read More

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

May 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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As Memorial Day approaches, remembering and honoring the sacrifices of the bravest among us in the United States Military and unofficially commemorating the beginning of the summer season in the U.S., we'd like to describe a few ways your summer smokes can hopefully ... Read More

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

March 21, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Today we're going to be talking about pipe smoking EDC, or everyday carry. EDC is a theme across numerous industries, but it's especially applicable to pipe smoking for those of us who like to smoke a pipe every day; We need a setup that allows us to do that as easily as possible. These are my essential tips ... Read More

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

March 13, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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If you're new to pipe smoking, you've probably already noticed we have some pretty unique jargon. When we write our pipe descriptions, blog posts, and newsletters, we try to describe the pipes as accurately as possible; often that means using a specific set of terms recognized by the pipe community to mean very ... Read More

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

The Art of the Charring Light

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

Mystery Review: September 2026

Collection Highlights

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

The Art of the Charring Light

Mystery Review: September 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

Collection Highlights

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Carolina Red Flake 2026

Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake 2026 — New World Meets Old World

The 10th Iteration of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake

Tasting Notes: Per Jensen Limited-Edition Aftensmad

Per Jensen Aftensmad: The First Limited-Edition Blend in the Legacy Collection

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

Ten Best-Selling Caldwell Cigar Company Cigars

These Cigars Are Better Than Any Cuban

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

Caldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road with Shane Ireland

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

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