Congratulations, Twiggy! Good luck with your continued progress. It's good to hear you already managing expectations for the next round to go more slowly than this round did. That kind of stuff can get in to a person's head and reverse the progress if you don't have a realistic approach. Keep on...
You can also look in to European factory pipes. They start between $50-$100 and all in that range that I own are quality smokers and look pretty darn nice to boot. Ropp, Savinelli, Chacom, Bruyere St Claude, and Stanwell to name a few.
I have similar smoking habits to you, balindamood. I average about 8 bowls a week and have 4 tins open. I just keep smoking right outta the open tins (I put the lid back on, of course). I prefer my tobacco to be more on the dry side than I think the average pipe smoker, so perhaps this is why...
Thanks hawky454. I had a feeling it was just a cosmetic thing, glad to hear others believe the same. I agree on your choice moving forward. I have enough shiny pipes, could do with a bit of a change.
Hi Everyone,
I have encountered an “issue” with my recently purchased Stanwell Royal Guard. After every smoke I give my pipes a rub-down with a lightly damp rag. Nothing vigorous, just a gentle once-over. However, this process appears to be affecting my Stanwell in a maybe not so positive way...