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    Castello Nomenclature

    Hi All, Recently got a great deal on a repaired Old Sea Rock with Reg. numbers and Hollco diamond bit. Something that puzzles me, however, is that it is stamped with shape number and letter- "32 A". I understand the shape number but what puzzles me is the "A" designator. Any idea what it means...
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    Esoterica Blues- Remember Bengal Slices?

    Once the word got out that Esoterica tobaccos had resurfaced, I headed over to Pipes and Cigars to try and score a bag of Stonehaven and a tin of Penzance. Got lucky with the Stonehaven, but no luck on the Penzance. My cart got modified while I was shopping- someone had beat me to getting some...
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    Trading Pipes and Collection Building

    Hi All, Something I've noticed over the years is that there seems to be less "collection building" and "horse trading" among the briar crowd than in years past. It's sort of like how you used to see a lot of engraved shotguns (70-80's), but now, not so much. I'm certainly not claiming that no...
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    Pouch lining repair

    Hi All, I've finally gone and worn out one of my favorite Dunhill roll up tobacco pouches. The leather is in great shape, but the liner has finally failed. I'd hate to throw the thing away, but I've not a clue on how to either repair this (getting the liner material would be a trick unto itself)...