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US tobacco... ship to UK?
I've had a few excellent orders from 4noggins, and can't fault them in any respect... but am I right in thinking they are the only US supplier who ships to the UK? There are a few US blends I would love to try.. Lone Star Vanilla Custard, McClelland Caramel Rush, and the Just for Him range...- beardedcavalier
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Problem with new Peterson
Picked up a beautiful Peterson St Patricks Day special the other day. I love the look of it, but I'm having difficulty cleaning it. It's a 01 shape (ie, full bent), but I can't get a pipe cleaner down the draft hole (I can't even see it!). This is affecting the draw. Any suggestions?- beardedcavalier
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Switching pipes mid-bowl?
Does anyone here have two (or more?) pipes on the go the same time. Yesterday morning I lit up two different pipes. Smoked about 1/4 bowl, then switched to the other, then switched back again on and off until lunchtime. Does anyone else do this, or is there a risk that one might be missing out...- beardedcavalier
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Other blends like Frog Morton Cellar?
Relatively new to pipe puffing, and enjoying a few different aromatics and English blends. My fav to date is - quite easily - Frog Morton Cellar. I guess I like it so much because it seems to be something of a cross-over between the two? At least it seems that way to my taste buds! Any...- beardedcavalier
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Struggling with flake
I've recently graduated into the world of flake - I've got a tin of Planta Black Vanilla and SG Kendal Cream here. They both smell wonderful from the tin, but I just can't seem to get a good 'cherry' going. Have to relight a lot, and the smoke feels light and devoid of flavour after the first...- beardedcavalier
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Is Latakia an oriental?
Basic question (and please excuse my ignorance), but is latakia an 'oriental' or does an oriental leaf refer to something separate? I've just recently graduated away from aromatics (though still turn to them occasionally), and have recently enjoyed Dunhill London Mix, Peterson's Old Dublin and...- beardedcavalier
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Painting an old briar
I've a couple of old, tired looking briars and it occurred to me they might look better painted black, or white... or whatever. Can briar bowls be painted or is this an absolute no-no?- beardedcavalier
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Stingers
Hi guys, In a nutshell, what's the purpose of a stinger and are the generally desirable or not? On a related note, are all stingers removable or are some built into the tenon? Just picked up a vintage Kaywoodie from ebay, but the stinger seems to be stuck fast. Cheers!- beardedcavalier
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Smoking bowls in quick succession
It's probably just beginner's enthusiasm on my part, but once I finish a bowl I have an immediate urge to refill and light up another one. Is this necessarily a bad idea and, if I do, should I use a different pipe? I have heard it said that a pipe should be left to cool after smoking - why is...- beardedcavalier
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Tamping whilst smoking
Hi everyone, Could someone give me guidance on the etiquette as to whether one ought to tamp the tobacco whilst smoking? I've also had conflicting advice about poking out ash at the top of the bowl during a smoke... is this a good idea or a no-no? (One guy I know spoons out some ash, then tops...- beardedcavalier
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London mixture
Being relatively new to pipe puffing, I have now tried around 10 different mixes - mostly aromatics. The only one that I would say I really love is Dunhill London Mixture. I think it's the slightly peppery / peaty taste that I like. Can any more experienced smokers give me an idea of other mixes...- beardedcavalier
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion