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To Open or Not to Open. That Is the Question. FMC
So I ordered a $90 tin of frog morton cellar and I am trying to decide if I should open the tin and give it a smoke? Or should I leave it unopened until the thing is aged and worth a crapload ? I have never tried FMC so at this point I “don’t know what I am missing “.- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pipe Smoking Has Taught Me...
I was a cigarette smoker up until a few months ago . I have not looked back since quitting. Sadly without even knowing it cigarettes distorted my perception and limited my ability to experience and enjoy tobacco. Before smoking a pipe and while I was still smoking cigarettes I would smoke cigars...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Corn Cob Love
I wanted to post a thread on the love and admiration that exists for the trusty , never let you down, Corn Cob pipe . I received my 3rd Cob pipe today and as expected, it smokes like a champ . I noticed this particular one on amazon the other day and I had to order it as I love it’s darker... -
First Smoke on a Savinelli Trevi Rusticated (320 KS) .. Taste Question
Just finished my first smoke on my new Savinelli Trevi Rusticated (320 KS) . It’s has a nice big bowl, feels good in the hand so no complaints there . I loaded it up with some Dunhill Night Cap and proceeded to smoke away . So I am not exactly sure what the issue may have been but I noticed the...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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DIY Pipe Stand ?
Was wondering if any of you creative geniuses have ever made a pipe stand ? My local Home Depot sells live edge wood. I was thinking of buying a peace to make a shelf to hold some of my jars and was hoping to make something on the other side to have a pipe stand . I was wondering what , if any...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Make Your Own Pipe Project
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RUSI PIPES - SMOOTH POT
Just picked up my first “ artisan “ pipe I guess you could say ? It’s made by a fellow named Rusi out of Bulgaria. I will post a link to the pipe I bought so you can all have a look , if interested. (hope it’s ok to post a link ) The bowl is a bit larger than the picture lead me to believe... -
Oh No , Not Another Question About Breaking in a Pipe ?
I am hoping for some good advice on breaking in my pipe and correcting me where needed What I have so far... Smoke it . Let the pipe cool Clean with pipe cleaners. ( at what point and how often should I use a solution in the cleaning process) Repeat process following day . If there is...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Encyclopedia of pipe tobacco & tin art ?
I was wondering if there is such a thing as an Encyclopedia of pipe tobacco and tin art ? I have done some searching and have found nothing :(- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Getting and noticing the most out of your Tobacco
I really enjoy the flavour of tobacco but I don’t think I am trained enough yet to pick up all the notes of my tobacco that I could be. I will say that I am a new pipe smoker who does seem to have a handle on the packing of my bowl (The Frank Method) and sipping of my pipe to smoke and keep the...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How to spot quality?
As a new pipe smoker I undoubtedly have been bitten by the pipe bug. I am looking at many different types of pipes by many different manufacturers, looking for my next pipe. How can one determine quality of pipe when comparing one brand to the next and determine a value buy when comparing one to... -
Bulk vs Tin ?
New to pipe smoking and I am wondering when ordering online , or buying at the local B&M shops is there a difference in quality between bulk purchases over a tin “brand name “ purchase? Are there tell tail signs that I should be looking for if I do decide to try a bulk purchase? The reason I...- maxsmoke
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Sizes & shapes . What are the differences ?
Relatively new to smoking a pipe but as many of you can attest to, acquiring pipes can become quite addictive in its own right lol . I do have a few pipes that were purchased for no other reason than the fact that I liked how they looked. Now I have heard it mentioned that “ you don’t choose the...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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New to pipes and need direction.. Whitby Ontario Canada
Hello from Whitby Ontario Canada ! I first tried a pipe a few years ago and liked the whole experience. I have enjoyed cigars for some time and I wanted to try a pipe, as I grew up around a pipe smoker. Coming from cigars I can say that I appreciate the different flavours and experience that...- maxsmoke
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- Forum: New Member Introductions