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Show Us The One Pipe You Will Never Part With
This was the first "good" pipe I purchased in my beginning days as a pipe smoker. It was an estate purchase at the time and it still smokes as well as any of my more expensive pipes, if not better. Savinelli Hand Made dual finish- ak2000
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- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Just A Friendly Reminder. Keep Your Boxes!
Genius!- ak2000
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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To break in or not to break in? that is the question
This ^^^- ak2000
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
So glad you got the last word in. WTG!- ak2000
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Seeking VaBur Recommendations
Brown Flake is among my favorite VaBurs. Really good stuff- ak2000
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
I also had no idea that actual informative posts like this one: https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/uncased-blends-c-d-highlight.100152/ are on this forum along with the short video referenced above. Thanks again for your detailed and enlightening replies.- ak2000
- Post #61
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Seeking VaBur Recommendations
I thought that as well.- ak2000
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
Okay Mr. Pip, I capitulate to your vast knowledge of tobacco processing. I had absolutely no idea that casing is applied to most pipe tobacco in order to smooth the smoke and enhance the natural flavor profile. I also had no idea that some casings are completely neutral, while others have...- ak2000
- Post #60
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
I said cased with flavorings. Why are some people so quick to "correct" others. Sarcasm is not providing helpful information.- ak2000
- Post #57
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
Cased with flavorings or topped is all the same to me. If Burley Flake No 5 has flavoring that would explain why I don't like it. I know I read that No 1, 2 , and 3 are not flavored, and I doubt No 4 is.- ak2000
- Post #47
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
According to C&D, the Burley Flake Series has no toppings and are all natural. That said, I would recommend No 3 over No 5- ak2000
- Post #41
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
Brown Flake or Dark Flake come to mind.- ak2000
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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HH Burley Flake Replacement Recommendations
Give Savinelli Jupiter a try- ak2000
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, March 2025?***
C&D Burley Flake No 2 in a Caminetto Business- ak2000
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion