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Ideal sturdiness
I appreciate the suggestion. I've looked into an old thread and it seems brylon not only smokes wet and hot, but is also heavier than briar. It seems like a great tasting pipe seeing as it never ghosts and can be cleaned any which way, but not suited to my specific needs. @chasingembers thanks... -
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Ideal sturdiness
If you must know, I was curious if there were something that could be better suited for wilderness camping or very long trips abroad. I'm nonetheless interested to see if modern pipemaking has yielded any notable alternatives to the above mentioned briar and meerschaum, though I would think the... -
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Ideal sturdiness
Have you ever noticed a sharp variance in briar quality when you sampled different pipes? I had a cheap briar shank crack open before yet I've read that this material can be finicky regardless. Likewise, do you reckon there are different grades of meerschaum used in pipemaking? -
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Ideal sturdiness
Fellows, what do each of you consider to be the superior utilitarian pipe? That is, which one do you think will outlast all the others in your collection, and which materials would you consider to make a pipe last a lifetime? Granted, I ask these questions knowing that proper care and... -
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
That's a tad disconcerting. I'd never want to use anything associated with a tragedy, especially of that magnitude. -
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Open Tins Question
Duly noted. Just the other day I got a few mason jars and stowed away an aromatic English and pumpkin spice blend, just in time for autumn. Just as well, I'd gotten some of those little aluminium pucks that hold clay tablets. I followed the instructions and submerged them in cold distilled...- mick92
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
Wow! I'm blown away by all these different pieces. Most especially the Dunhill Thames - I can't help but think back on the ghost wood from the American South that's seldom dredged up and used to craft exquisite violins. I'm much more utilitarian with my selections, yet one day I wish to... -
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
My my. At one point in time narwhal horns were a hot commodity in mediaeval Nordic countries because they were viewed as panacea. Now they're being ground down and reshaped into pipe fittings... The second example you'd posted has an unmistakably organic look. Not because it's derived from sea... -
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
I wouldn't be surprised. Meerschaum isn't my go-to so I bought the small one on a lark. They remind me of the French briars you get off Ebay, it's hit-or-miss. @hauntedmyst I wonder if narwhal horns or whale bone would ever be used for pipe fashioning. -
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
The lower left pipe reminds me of the multicoloured mountain ranges in South America - they look like huge rounded-off pieces of candy from afar. It's as if an imp had busted off a chunk and fashioned himself something wickedly cool for his outings. As for myself I only had a meerschaum pipe... -
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
I applaud your collection as well as your commitment to presentation: for a moment I thought these pictures were from various estate collections or pipe shows. Do you notice any unique differences from smoking these pipes as opposed to briar or meerschaum? -
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What are You Listening To? ~ September, 2021
"I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war. I know that diamonds mean money for this art - ...but that's not the shape of my heart." Sting, Shape of My Heart- mick92
- Post #137
- Forum: General Discussion
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Open Tins Question
@hoosierpipeguy fair enough - logic would dictate that any residual moisture or oils would saturate the paper inside, which is a non-issue. I was unsure if gradual air exchange had any nasty side effects as I've never had an opened tin stashed away for so long. I'll sample a few bowls when I...- mick92
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
I appreciate your contributions @chasnembers and @OzPiper. The above pictures look like the kinds of pipes I would see in books regarding the possessions of accomplished hunters or obscure kings. Do either of you suppose these kinds of pipes are meant more for collecting rather than smoking... -
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Open Tins Question
@didimauw a fine suggestion, I don't mind some blends on the dry side. However my primary concern would be leaching or contamination from the paper liner or cardstock. I made sure to twist the top on rather tightly before it was stowed away, so I doubt any mould or oxidation transpired. I...- mick92
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Open Tins Question
Could one smoke pipe tobacco from a tin opened a year ago if the paper liner and cardstock insert were left inside? I stuck a Peterson tin in a storage tote shortly after opening and haven't thought about it until recently. I wouldn't mind pitching the contents if this weren't the case, yet I'd...- mick92
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Exotic Materials in Pipes
Hey all, could anyone tell me of the most unusual pipes they've come across? Not specifically how they look but rather what went into making them. The closest real-world example in my mind would be the beechwood pipes from the thirties, as briar was considered a reserved material for the war... -
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Pipe Reaming Tools
I make sure to rest my pipes for at least one day after smoking, put them away cool and then disassemble before the subsequent session. Thereon I check to see if the filter needs changed, run a pipe cleaner up the stem and draught hole and then carefully use said cleaner by going around the...- mick92
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipe Reaming Tools
Just when I think a discussion has run its course, you all are more than happy to contribute furthermore! I love it. @F4RM3R thank you for the perspective. I'm really tempted to get an old pipe knife and practise with it, though a good Buttner and some 320 grit sounds more apropos to my...- mick92
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipe Reaming Tools
@chasingembers I read a few archived posts and saw that even oyster shucks and triangular machinist's sanders can be used as well. Pocket knives seem like the most expedient tool yet am concerned I would chip or gouge the cake and ruin the chamber with the uneven insulation. @Duck here is a...- mick92
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions