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    French Pipes.

    Even though I am French and was born believing in everything French I do not smoke many French pipes. Maybe it's because I didn't start smoking pipes until I immigrated to the US where English, Irish, and Italians are the rage. Since then I have acquired sone french pipes, mainly BC and Chacom...
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    Discuss Your Commissions

    I am hoping Les Wood will be able to make me a wind cap fishing pipe. Other than that my only other commissioned piece is my Mark Tinsky nose warmer which is my most smoked pipe.
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    What is your most expensive pipe ,why'd you buy it & do you regret it?

    I have an Ashton and a Dunhill that are my most expensive. I love both of them and I do not regret the Ashton but I wished I had not paid so much for a newer Dunhill when the cheaper estates are superior and cheaper. I only bought the Dunhill on a whim at the shop on the Las Vegas strip after a...
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    A Tribute to Large Pipes

    My largest pipe is my Ashton ELX Billiard. I love the smoke it gives and I wish I could smoke it more but I rarely have 3 hours dedicated to a bowl. I love to load it up with a medium English like GLP Westminster and smoke poolside on a Friday night with a glass(bottle) of wine. Here is a pic...
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    Aromatic Pipe Tobacco... Educate Me?

    As other's have said, Lane BCA is great. Sweet vanilla and a hint of licorice, it never disappoints and is very well priced. Also, Hearth and Home Trout Stream is the best smelling tobacco I have encountered and the taste isn't bad either. I also would recommend Frog Morton Cellar, not a exactly...
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    My First Tinsky Pipe

    I smoked my first bowl in the pipe today and I can say it it a notch above every pipe I own in both smoking quality and craftsmanship. In general I love bulldog pipes and I think he does the shape so well. Because of the practical shape I'm dedicating this one to aromatics since the shape allows...
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    My First Tinsky Pipe

    Guys, I am very excited, Mark Tinsky finished my custom bulldog pipe, I should have it in a few days and I'll post more. I have admired his pipes for years but for one reason or another never purchased one. Well after a stressful month I decided to reward myself with a new pipe. I had him make...
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    First Chacom Pipe with Review

    A few weeks ago I purchased a Chacom Army mount pipe 154 at a fair price. Despite being from France originally I have little experience with French pipes with the exceptions of a number of BC estate pipes. The pipe caught my eye right away, it is absolutely beautiful! Purchased it right away on...
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    What are You Smoking? February 1, 2014

    Unknown brand caporal. Very strong, just what I need for a cold winter. Not the greatest thing but it let's you know you are alive.
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    Albertson of Belgium Info

    Does anyone know anything about Albertson pipes made in Belgium? History of the company or quality. I have came across a few of these pipes which are well taken care of and seemed to be well crafted. I would also like to add a Belgian pipe to my collection. Perfect for enjoying a smoke with a...
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    New Members, Introduce Yourself!

    Bonjour! I am new to the forum but a long time follower. What a great source of information! I am a native of Aix-en-Provence in southern France who came to study at an American university. Fell in love with an American girl, got married, and we have lived in Atlanta ever since. I first started...