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Does My Meerschaum Have a Leak or Bleed?
Hey lads, I’ve had my meerschaum for just over 3 weeks now. I smoke about 7-10 bowls in it a day and last week these black spots appeared. This has now spread as you can see in the 2nd picture. My friends are telling me there is a leak or bleed and this is not normal colouring. It’s my first...- Blackbeard_
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- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Does My Meerschaum Have a Leak or Bleed?
EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9)- Blackbeard_
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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What Is Your GoTo Lighter?
An IMC Pipemaster is my main go to. If it’s windy I’ll use the zippo or nimrod. sometimes matches but quite rarely- Blackbeard_
- Post #220
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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IM Corona Old Boy Issues
Yeah I had nothing but problems with my xikar pipeline. The gas nozzle would turn and I’d have to use tweezers to turn it back. I’d wear out my thumb trying to get it to light haha. Such a hassle when you just wanna relax and enjoy a pipe- Blackbeard_
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Xikar Scribe Vs Kiribi Kabuto, The Great Canadian Dilemma
I just purchased my first kiribi kabuto but it came faulty so I’ve sent it in for repair (flame height differed as I was smoking it) bit if a bad first impression but what do you do. I’ve also had the xikar pipeline and it’s a piece of junk imo. I’m using the IMC pipe master now which is great.- Blackbeard_
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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How Long Should a Bowl Last?
i had the opposite problem where I was smashing bowls in 15-25 minutes. obviously it varies from pipe to pipe but I’d say my avg time is about an hour per bowl now. As others have said, as long as you’re enjoying it keep doing so. As for time, as a dad of two young lads I’ll often wake up at...- Blackbeard_
- Post #45
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Gday Gents
Located in Melbourne, Aus. I’m a fairly new pipe smoker (former cigar smoker) I would sometimes frequent these forums as I’ve just gotten into vintage pipes and there are some great threads. decided to actually join to meet some of you lovely brothers of the briar, learn, and in time...- Blackbeard_
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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