Recent content by craiginthecorn
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Little-Known Pipe Makers
Kirk Bosi two pipe set. It is part of my Chicago collection for pipes made in Chicago or sold by Chicago-based retailers, like Marshall Fields and Sears Roebuck.- craiginthecorn
- Post #26
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Little-Known Pipe Makers
I have a very handsome pipe that Walt generously donated to the silent auction at the 2025 Chicago Pipe Show. Not a leftover unlikely to sell, but instead the best piece he brought to the show. Impressive construction. Never before have I seen a pipe with concentric dual brass reinforcement...- craiginthecorn
- Post #25
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Show Off Your Petersons Here!
I was following that briar circle Pete, too. I think it was Dan Chasin that had recently posted something about a similar pipe in his collection, possibly in the PSOI group. It’s definitely cool. The photos by Chance Whittamore (greatestatepipes) always seem somewhat oversaturated and with lots...- craiginthecorn
- Post #5,248
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Show Off Your Petersons Here!
Sweet! I was too slow to grab a nice Terracotta or Natural, but sometimes one of the local shops will have what I am looking for. Looks like some nice birds eye on that piece. Did manage to snag this PSB set, though.- craiginthecorn
- Post #5,189
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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RIP Jess Chonowitsh
Jess' work was classy, not splashy -- classically clean Danish design. A master who was generous with his time and talent. Jeff Gracik and Jody Davis both spent time with Jess, who helped them refine their craft. I imagine that there were many others. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jess...- craiginthecorn
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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G.H. Zhang Pipes
I own five GH Zhang pipes. They are outstanding. The very best part is the stem work. All made by hand and executed at a level equal to most artisan carvers. I just added this one to my collection. This is one of Guohui’s own designs. Essentially a long shank apple or an apple lovat, so this...- craiginthecorn
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Show Off Your Petersons Here!
I rather enjoy smoking the 12-1/2S. It's small, but very comfortable and being a system pipe, always a great smoke.- craiginthecorn
- Post #5,055
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Show Off Your Petersons Here!
I had this one in my cart for, I think, months at Smokingpipes. Perhaps they priced it too high. I ended up pulling the trigger on Black Friday, when there was a bit larger discount offered. While I generally prefer silver trim rings over gold, I think the gold suits this piece.- craiginthecorn
- Post #5,054
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Show Us Your Jody Davis Pipes!
Coming soon... Saint A with mammoth- craiginthecorn
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Any Homebrewers Around?
My first batch was a British Ordinary Bitter made from a kit with canned, pre-hopped liquid malt extract purchased in a Boots Pharmacy in England. This was shortly after Charlie Papazian published The Complete Joy of Homebrewing in 1984. Since then, I have had a couple of periods where I...- craiginthecorn
- Post #38
- Forum: Food & Drink
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Iwan Ries in ‘Chicago Magazine’
My bad. I guess I've been mispronouncing Yvonne De Carlo almost my entire life!- craiginthecorn
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Iwan Ries in ‘Chicago Magazine’
The staff doesn’t pronounce the store name like Yvonne—they say EEvon. Reese is how they pronounce the last name.- craiginthecorn
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Well I'm Fat Pt2
Regarding the potential of certain drugs to affect weight, in my work as a CASA (court-appointed special advocate), I worked with a deaf, intellectually-disabled young man who could not be placed in a foster home and lived in a facility. His meals were all provided by this facility and his...- craiginthecorn
- Post #72
- Forum: General Discussion
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Paint Can Style Tin Sealing
I don’t understand why this style of tin has this reputation for poor sealing. I have decades old tins that were just fine. I‘ve never had a problem with one. In addition, they reseal easily and reliably. But, Sablebrush has been at this longer than me. He doesn’t trust them long-term. Sometime...- craiginthecorn
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Removing oxidation from vulcanite stems.
Inasmuch A ultimately requires A+B, I choose B.- craiginthecorn
- Post #49
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance