So I went back to my hometown of Champaign Ill. last weekend to visit my Mom who is getting on in years. I went to high school with the Mayor and I remember him posting an article on "Jon's Pipe Shop" there in town. So, I thought I would stop by and check it out.
Now I have been to pipe shops in about 4-5 different countries, and with the possible exception of Iwan Ries in Chicago, this is about the finest pipe shop I have been to. It is not a cigar store that also sells pipes, it is a pipe store that has a few cigars. They also have a huge smoking lounge. Nice.
Excellent selection of new and estate pipes in all price ranges (sadly no Ivarsson's). They did have a "Former" factory pipe based upon an old Dunhill shape that was made especially for the shop and had their name carved therein. Sold!
If you're ever in central Ill. you to check this place out.
Now I have been to pipe shops in about 4-5 different countries, and with the possible exception of Iwan Ries in Chicago, this is about the finest pipe shop I have been to. It is not a cigar store that also sells pipes, it is a pipe store that has a few cigars. They also have a huge smoking lounge. Nice.
Excellent selection of new and estate pipes in all price ranges (sadly no Ivarsson's). They did have a "Former" factory pipe based upon an old Dunhill shape that was made especially for the shop and had their name carved therein. Sold!
If you're ever in central Ill. you to check this place out.
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