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Dark Spot Forming On Meer Heel, Normal?
This supports what I was saying about gravity and meerschaum coloring, adding the element of heat, which makes the trapped oils and tars more viscous and therefore more readily migrate to the lowest point. "2 face" is a nice analogy. The antique meers I earlier referred to had a clear vertical...- uncleblackie
- Post #27
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Dark Spot Forming On Meer Heel, Normal?
Gravity plays a role in meerschaum coloring. The moisture, oil, tar, etc. will settle in the lowest point, to a degree, which is why I don't leave them lying on their sides for long periods of time. I've seen a couple of antique meerschaums that had clearly been left on their sides for a long...- uncleblackie
- Post #6
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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SP has Samuel Gawith
Your information is incorrect. In a nutshell, Dunhill simply no longer wants to be associated with tobacco. The owners of McClelland wanted to retire, and did not wish to sell their brand. In neither case was it ever implied that these companies couldn’t stay in business had they desired to do so.- uncleblackie
- Post #51
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Sutliff: African Queen (and a short-course on diction and grammar)
Hey guys, it was all in good fungus. Too soon/late?- uncleblackie
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Sutliff: African Queen (and a short-course on diction and grammar)
Was it irony then that you used the word “pallet” when you should have instead used “palate”? :puffpipe:- uncleblackie
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Tabaccheria Corti - New Sponsor Hello
npod, would that be the Le Dune pipe you mentioned previously? It’s very nice. The Le Dune carving reminds me of Rich Lewis’s Armadillo finish. I’ve also had great experiences with two other Italian shops in recent months and the prices, the service, and the incredibly fast shipping are blowing...- uncleblackie
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tabaccheria Corti - New Sponsor Hello
Just received the new Castello I purchased. The price as well as their service was excellent, and I would not hesitate to buy from them in the future. Very pleased to have had them brought to my attention.- uncleblackie
- Post #26
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Estate Savinelli Extra 2007 - Meerschaum Bowl, or Reamed Bowl?
That appears to be a 4005 shape. Hard to gauge condition from those two photos but it looks like the stem isn’t chewed up so that’s a plus. Also consider that since these are both 4 digit shape numbers, they are likely 60’s to early 70’s production, which might appeal to you. Lastly, from...- uncleblackie
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Anybody Tried the Savinelli Flavored Pipes?
I had a couple of the Vaniglia models several years ago. They had a slight vanilla flavor for the first few smokes but it faded quickly. I wouldn’t be concerned at all about the flavor lasting beyond a few bowls. As stated previously in this thread, it’s only intended to “ease” the break-in...- uncleblackie
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
Thanks for the laugh, wyfbane. Look, I don’t know where I gave any indication that I was experiencing any stress over the money; any stress at all for that matter. I’ve long been aware of the potential for misunderstanding one another in this form of communication, which partly explains why I...- uncleblackie
- Post #31
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
And for the record, I was being sincere in thanking you for pointing out my attempt to end debate. You’re one of the few forum members whose thoughts I actually value.- uncleblackie
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
I make a distinction between dissenting viewpoints and being insulted.- uncleblackie
- Post #25
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
Woodsroad, thank you. You’re right. Mods please do not close the thread. YouTube pipe community, let me have it.- uncleblackie
- Post #22
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
I take issue with you implying that I am being demanding beyond reason. You are inventing quotes that don’t apply at all to my handling of this situation. While I would hope to receive what I paid for, I never asked for a refund, only simple acknowledgment of the error. Four emails and now over...- uncleblackie
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
Well good luck with that. I still have received no response, though I’m sure they’ll readily take your money. :puffpipe:- uncleblackie
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
No, I did not text them. They state on their website that email is the more reliable method of contact. Sure it’s possible that all four of my emails got lost in their junk mail; the first two were direct replies to the shipping confirmation email I received from them, and two were sent directly...- uncleblackie
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
saltedplug: Agreed. This was my final move. If they happen to decide they want to make it right, that’s fine. I won’t hold my breath though.- uncleblackie
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Aristocob - Poor Customer Service
After nearly a week and four emails attempting to contact them with no response, I am posting this as a warning to anyone considering purchasing from them. I bought a pipe and four replacement bits. They sent the correct pipe, but the wrong bits. I emailed them immediately to inform them of...- uncleblackie
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- Forum: Pipe Talk
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The Last Fifty Red Wolves
"being invasive, colonialist, supremacist, polluting, xenophobic, intolerant, tobacco-addicted, &c., &c.". Who exactly are you quoting with that?- uncleblackie
- Post #17
- Forum: General Discussion
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Thoughts About Briarworks
I do not own one, but they have a few nice looking designs and I have read some positive comments. However, I can’t help but notice the steady stream of estates that become available on a weekly basis at Smoking Pipes. Not sure what to make of that.- uncleblackie
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion