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Pipe Sighting at the Movies
C. Aubrey Smith, a great actor and serious pipe smoker off screen, smokes a pipe in the 1940 film Beyond Tomorrow. In the film he receives a Christmas gift from his business partners of what looks like a 7 day set of pipes. He expresses great delight in having received such a gift and you can...- driftedshank1
- Post #427
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Parklane Closing? (NY)
Yes, sadly Paul has decided to close Park Lane. It was a great shop for pipe and cigar smokers. Very nicely appointed lounge too.- driftedshank1
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Which no longer produced tobacco blend do you or will you miss the most?
BS 759, Virginia #10 Sullivan Powell OO, OX, and Gentlemen's Bohemian Scandal Erinmore Flake by Murray's Condor Long Cut by Murray Markovich B&W Sutliff Breckenridge KBV Mountains of Madness ( original) KBV King Black McClelland 40th Anniversary Flake- driftedshank1
- Post #147
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why are estate pipes ok?
I understand that some pipe smokers do not want to deal with pipes that have been smoked by others. I think I know how to clean up a used pipe so that the risk of unpleasant taste or even infection is mitigated so I've purchased lots of used pipes. Just make sure as best you can that the...- driftedshank1
- Post #295
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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A Question For Mr. Grey, Crashing Type, The... Are You in This Movie?
kwguy is correct about Renato. This film was shot at the Kaywoodie factory in Peekskill, NY. I believe it was way too much space considering the number of pipes produced. Bill then moved the operation to less expensive and somewhat smaller digs in New Windsor, NY.- driftedshank1
- Post #19
- Forum: General Discussion
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Show Us Your Blatter Pipes
Well if one checks out the Blatter offerings on line for their hand made pipes there isn't much if anything for sale. That's been the case for some time now. It's really a shame. I hope they still have plenty of handmades in the shop.- driftedshank1
- Post #117
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Recommendation for Returning Pipe Smoker who Loves Cigars
I smoke cigars and l often smoke pipe tobacco with cigar leaf. C&D makes several blends with cigar leaf, especially their Warped series. I think they're pretty good. KBV and Peretti has few blends with cigar leaf as well. These blends don't taste like cigars exactly but the cigar leaf works...- driftedshank1
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Castello Sea Rock
In addition to Tim West, consider Briarville. If you're really meticulous about lthe logo contact George Dibos.- driftedshank1
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Movies You Should See [but Probably Haven't]
Putney Swope by Robert Downey Sr, 1969. 57 minutes into the film is one of the best sight gags I've ever seen. Don't go straight to the gag, watch the film from the start you'll appreciate it better. On my top ten list.- driftedshank1
- Post #42
- Forum: General Discussion
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Show Us Your Bonacquisti Pipes!
Paul is a very talented pipe maker who was strongly influenced by the late John Eells. So for the most part his style is classically oriented. His construction is great and in my experience he's always uses good aged briar. I don't think he's making many pipes these days and intends to close his...- driftedshank1
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025
Last night I smoked an Opus X Super Belicoso. Haven't had an Opus X in many years. In my opinion it was way overpriced but quite good. Very Cuban like in taste. Densely packed but with an excellent draw. Definitely a finger burner. Loch Lomond 18 worked well with the cigar.- driftedshank1
- Post #5,950
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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Mastro Geppetto pipes
A point of clarification - I would think not all Ser Jacopos are drilled with "a special flexible drill". I believe that a curved drilling technique is used on certain SJ bent pipes but not straight pipes or bents than can be drilled with a straight drill. I bet this blurb, which I think can be...- driftedshank1
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Sighting at the Movies
In the propaganda film Mission to Moscow ( 1943) the American ambassador to the USSR gets to meet Stalin. Stalin smokes a great looking full bent with a very Dunhillesque style. Couldn't see a white dot so I can't verify the brand. Film had excellent production values so maybe, since Uncle...- driftedshank1
- Post #404
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Favorite Cigar?
As someone who used to smoke Cuban cigars but no longer, I have found three brands with natural wrappers (non Maduro) that work for me: 1. Oliva V Melanio 2. La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero 3. Davidoff Nicaragua All quite good and very Cuban in style.- driftedshank1
- Post #70
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero 600 natural . Consistently reminiscent of the Cuban Partagas D4 to my palate.- driftedshank1
- Post #5,676
- Forum: Cigar Discussion