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Pipes to Be Identified in an Antique Shop
Hi everyone, I've been walking in my hometown yesterday, and entered in a local painter's studio. As you can see on his website (Claude Bonneau's studio), his studio is full, FULL, of antiquities: ancient beer bottles, musical instruments, clothes, typewriters, military uniforms, books, and...- dacor
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Free Pipe Project
I just received a package from the Free Pipe Project: -A pretty cool Brylon pipe (I've read that it is supposed to smoke hot, but I don't have any problem with it, in fact I love it 'cause it's rough, so I can bring it in my pocket without any fear to break it) -5 tins of Sutliff tobacco...- dacor
- Post #50
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Dedicate a Pipe to a Type of Tobacco
I just finished to read the article of G. L. Pease entitled "Shapes of Things", where the author talks of how pipe smokers dedicate their pipes to a certain type of tobacco. So I was wondering, how do you choose the destiny of your new pipes? What shape, size or material do you feel suits better...- dacor
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Who Only Has One Pipe?
The generosity on this forum is amazing! I am a beginner, already have a briar and a cob, and would really appreciate a little help, unless there is another starter with only one pipe.- dacor
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Haunting The Antique Store With Ghost
My grandfather told me that his mother smoked exclusively that Alouette blend. It is a French Canadian blend made by B. Houde. In 1924, it was sold 0.76$ per pound! -
My Pipe Smoker Starter Kit
Thanks to all of you, I really appreciate your advices. Unfortunately, I didn't see all of the replies before I made the purchase. Here's what is coming: - A Savinelli Churchwarden (the Nording I wanted was no longer available, but this Savinelli is a bit cheaper, has a smaller bowl and has an...- dacor
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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1951 Dunhill Catalog --- (very very very image heavy)
I like that ashtray with an "asbestos covered pad"! -
Where do you live?
I am from Baie-Comeau, a small town of 25'000 souls on the north shore of the St-Lawrence River, in Quebec, Canada: But I'm actually living in Québec City for the time of my academic life:- dacor
- Post #97
- Forum: General Discussion
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My Pipe Smoker Starter Kit
Ah, I was thinking I'd give a try at the Original, unless you consider I would prefer another, as a beginner? Your advices are welcome!- dacor
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My Pipe Smoker Starter Kit
I am about to buy my starting kit for pipe smoking. I have read a lot of threads on this forum, and here are the conclusion I retain: - Buy a good briar pipe I can afford to begin, not a cheap one of weak quality - Lane 1Q and Frog Morton are good blends for a beginner So here is what I am...- dacor
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New Members, Introduce Yourself!
Hi everybody! I have still not smoke a pipe yet, but I've read about it since last summer. I wanted to be really sure it is worth the money and time, but after I've read 2 books on pipe smoking and half this forum, I thought it would be time to switch form theory to practice. All I have ever...- dacor
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion