Tin presentation and blend name

antipodesman

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 25, 2011

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• Jan 26, 2011

• #1

Tin presentation is very important. Some blend names are very clever and bring to mind literary connections or eras gone by. I like tins and names such as Squadron Leader, 221B Black Shag, Frog Morton, Presbyterian Mixture. I prefer a metal tin and lid. Brands such as Cornell and Diehl specialize in unique artwork and names but use a plastic top.
What are your favorite tins and names regardless of content? Does it influence your choice of tobacco?

 

hobie1dog

Lifer

Jun 5, 2010

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Cornelius, NC

• Jan 26, 2011

• #2

I love the rectangular shape, and artwork, (and the succulent tobacco inside) of a tin of Penzance.

 

pstlpkr

Lifer

Dec 14, 2009

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Birmingham, AL

• Jan 26, 2011

• #3

Here is my current favorite tin art.

 

duncan

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 28, 2010

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New Jersey

• Jan 26, 2011

• #4

Devil's Holiday is the king!

 

tedswearingen

Can't Leave

Sep 14, 2010

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Longs, South Carolina

• Jan 26, 2011

• #5

Lawrence, good choice! Although I can't say that I'm very crazy about Sam Gawith English or Balkan blends, they have some very cool tin art.
While tin art is an important part of the pipe smoking experience some of my favorite tobaccos have either terrible tin graphics (Wilderness, for instance) or none at all (McClelland's 5100).
Ultimately tin art does not affect how I choose my smoke. Flavor is my concern.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Jan 26, 2011

• #6

I enjoy the tin art from the British blenders. Dunhill and especially Gawith. The Art Deco period stuff like Holiday was always a favorite too.

 

buck67

Can't Leave

Aug 4, 2010

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Little Rock

• Jan 26, 2011

• #7

I think the plastic lids will actually keep the tobacco fresher that the metal lids. Someone else might chime in with better information......

 

directshot

Might Stick Around

Dec 22, 2010

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• Jan 26, 2011

• #8

I think the metal lids give a nicer look to the tin of tobacco than the plastic lids... other than that... someone else pop in here.

 

tedswearingen

Can't Leave

Sep 14, 2010

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Longs, South Carolina

• Jan 26, 2011

• #9

The metal tins used by Mac Baren and Orlik (and others) are superior for keeping out unwanted fresh air simply because they are threaded and screw closed. Although I've never had any real issues with the plastic lid the tin itself is more inclined to burst over a time if they are damaged and/or cared for improperly when left sealed.

 

winton

Lifer

Oct 20, 2010

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• Jan 26, 2011

• #10

I enjoy creative names of different blends. My family thought I was kidding about Purple Cow, Bald Headed Teacher, Bowlegged Bear, Exhausted Rooster, etc. Nice to have something intersting rather than just blend ###.
Winton

 

collindow

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 15, 2010

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Portland, OR

• Jan 26, 2011

• #11

I love the art on Maltese Falcon...and the connection to an excellent old film.

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

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• Jan 27, 2011

• #12

About the only tin that influenced my choice was W O Larsen's Signature . The unusual tin just caught my eye and I am very glad it did! Amazingly done aromatic. That coming from a fellow who isn't often impressed by the nice smelling stuff. Any tin with cool artwork though is fun to have.

 

pstlpkr

Lifer

Dec 14, 2009

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Birmingham, AL

• Jan 27, 2011

• #13

Ultimately tin art does not affect how I choose my smoke. Flavor is my concern.

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You nailed it Ted, mine too. My last trip to The Briary can be used as evidence.

William, Raymond, and I spent a good 15 or 20 minutes discussing the various tins available, while I had one hell of a time deciding on what to buy. :D
The Grousemoor was given me as a gift.

I love the artwork, but I love what's in it even more.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Jan 27, 2011

• #14

I'll second that, Lawrence. Grouse-Moor is one of my favorites as well.

 

hobie1dog

Lifer

Jun 5, 2010

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Cornelius, NC

• Jan 28, 2011

• #15

About the only tin that influenced my choice was W O Larsen's Signature

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I forgot about that one...nice deep blue color with just the right font type..classy looking tin fur sure.

 

sparroa

Lifer

Dec 8, 2010

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• Jan 28, 2011

• #16

It totally influences what I purchase. To date, thanks to Customs keeping me from availing of large bulk orders, I have only bought tins. I'd rather have a little reminder left over than an empty plastic bag if I can only buy the same amount anyway. I'm no fool, I won't get roped into gimmicks or bad quality tobacco but if my choice is down to two well reviewed, equally priced tobaccos of the same style and I can only get one (for whatever reason) I would get the most aesthetically pleasing one. It doesn't hurt to have a great story or an attractive presentation, and that goes for all things in life. Still there are blends whose reputation speaks for itself, nice packaging or not. I like the traditional themes; nautical imagery, fields, and old buildings especially. Something creative would also catch my eye. Metal tins are best, as far as looks go. I don't have experience enough to know the best means of storage.
I like some of the Dan Tobacco tins. Gordon Pym, Hamborger Veermaster, Da Vinci etc.
A memorable name is a must, from a business perspective. It's hard to keep the hundreds of blends straight otherwise.

 

fred

Lifer

Mar 21, 2010

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4

• Jan 28, 2011

• #17

No question about it. The tin art on Solani Silver Flake, blend No 660

is top of the list for me, and the blend is a great smoke...
http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/solani/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=15034

 

sparroa

Lifer

Dec 8, 2010

1,466

4

• Jan 28, 2011

• #18

I like that one too, Fred. It's similar if not identical to Solani 633 (except for colour) which I've heard good things about. I bought it over some other VaPers for that tin.
Also on that page, I like the Balkan Sasieni label. It was a factor in my purchase. To me, the look echoes Balkan Sobranie a little. (Not comparing the tobaccos at all!) It just seems to have classic style.

 

dhizzy

Part of the Furniture Now

Aug 29, 2011

649

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• Jun 19, 2012

• #19

I am a sucker for tin/ tin quality. I enjoy MacBaren tobacco tins because they are still painted. I also really love the way Maltese Falcon looks. Nightcap also has a really cool label. I am also more apt to pick up a tin that has a cool name i. e. The Solent Mixture vs. mixture # such and such. On that note, WO Larsen Old Fashioned pulled me in partially because of the tin, I am a sucker for anything nostalgic BUT I HATED THAT TOBACCO!

 

cigrmaster

Lifer

May 26, 2012

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Sarasota Florida

• Jun 19, 2012

• #20

The look of the tin does not come into play when I choose a tobacco, however one of my favorites also comes in a very cool tin. Unfortunately this stuff has been impossible to find and I am down to my last three.