Ok. The PAD from Boswell Pipes was just too overwhelming. When I learn how, I will add in some photos, but let me explain. The pipe is what J.M. calls his Large Fat Rustic Apple. He describes the pipe texture thusly: "Chip Carved Texture is rusticated by hand the old world way, with a wood chisel. Every gouge-cut has to be right. It takes time to learn the control necessary to do this, and a lot of actual hands-on experience. Our rusticated pipes give you a more confident grip, if you are having difficulty with your hands."
The chubby apple design has JM's signature Midnight finish, and the one thing that just turned me into jelly, what the Italians call "thunderbolt" love. The butterscotch saddle bit. It is a gorgeous creamy, dark blonde. All of JM's pipes feature the "full draw which will allow for fuller, richer smoke."
Now for the tale of the tape:
Weight: 2-3/4 oz. or 77 grams
Height of bowl: 1-3/4"
Tobacco chamber diameter: 7/8"
Length: shy of 5-5/8"
Not only that, I received two one-ounz packets of "Hunter's Choice," and JM's "Premium Burley." Both are top-notch with my tastebuds.
And, get this, the Boswells are the finest people you could possibly hope to deal with. The little lady on the phone was so kind and understanding when I began babbling like a runaway nutjob trying to get my senses to connect to my tongue over this beautiful pipe. She laughed along with me and said my pipe would be to me in a couple of days.
Right on target, the black and blonde beauty showed up. I did my usual honey in the bowl treatment (no need with a Boswell pipe, but it is force of habit) and packed in ever so slowly some of the burley. By the time I got it packed just right, I stopped a moment and looked at the scene. My mouth began watering. My hands were sweaty.
Fellow pipe smokers, I was in what we call in the South, hog heaven.
I have several very expensive pipes. The Boswell (I own three more) are every bit as good, and smoke right from the beginning.
If I knew how to add photos, I would post them as well. Maybe one of you fellas can tell me how it is done. I'd love to show off my black/blonde beauty.
Selah
The chubby apple design has JM's signature Midnight finish, and the one thing that just turned me into jelly, what the Italians call "thunderbolt" love. The butterscotch saddle bit. It is a gorgeous creamy, dark blonde. All of JM's pipes feature the "full draw which will allow for fuller, richer smoke."
Now for the tale of the tape:
Weight: 2-3/4 oz. or 77 grams
Height of bowl: 1-3/4"
Tobacco chamber diameter: 7/8"
Length: shy of 5-5/8"
Not only that, I received two one-ounz packets of "Hunter's Choice," and JM's "Premium Burley." Both are top-notch with my tastebuds.
And, get this, the Boswells are the finest people you could possibly hope to deal with. The little lady on the phone was so kind and understanding when I began babbling like a runaway nutjob trying to get my senses to connect to my tongue over this beautiful pipe. She laughed along with me and said my pipe would be to me in a couple of days.
Right on target, the black and blonde beauty showed up. I did my usual honey in the bowl treatment (no need with a Boswell pipe, but it is force of habit) and packed in ever so slowly some of the burley. By the time I got it packed just right, I stopped a moment and looked at the scene. My mouth began watering. My hands were sweaty.
Fellow pipe smokers, I was in what we call in the South, hog heaven.
I have several very expensive pipes. The Boswell (I own three more) are every bit as good, and smoke right from the beginning.
If I knew how to add photos, I would post them as well. Maybe one of you fellas can tell me how it is done. I'd love to show off my black/blonde beauty.
Selah
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