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  1. GrampaJoseph

    Corona Old Boy - Are They Worth It?

    I treasure my two Old Boys, and hope my sons who inherit them will, too. [SIDE NOTE:] IMHO, the Clipper soft flame Minitube lighter is the best cheap, utilitarian option. It is refillable, too.
  2. GrampaJoseph

    DUNHILL Dot Replacement

    Ah! Of course! Thanks for the pics, too. Makes the whole process perfectly clear. Thanks!!! (Side Note: I don't have a lathe, but I could put a 1/4" square rod in a variable speed drill to custom grind the exact fit with files and sandpaper. Now I need to hunt some vintage celluloid rod. I will...
  3. GrampaJoseph

    DUNHILL Dot Replacement

    Does anybody know what to use to replace the white dot, and a source? I’m guessing a white acrylic rod of correct diameter (0.075 in), but have no clue where to begin looking for one. Thanks in advance for any tips and suggestions.
  4. GrampaJoseph

    Mason Jars With a Latch

    Mylar seems like a great option! If I were just starting out today, that’s probably the route I’d take. But, I’m already invested in glass and have enough high quality glass vessels that it doesn’t make sense for me. - EXCEPT FOR Ken Byron Ventures blends - they’re already in Mylar and stay that...
  5. GrampaJoseph

    Mason Jars With a Latch

    Late to the party, but, I seem to be the only responder who has stored tobacco in both screw-top (aka Ball/Kerr/Mason) and bale-top (aka clip-top) jars long-term (up to 10 years). They both work perfectly when sealed properly. Either will fail when not. In my experience, it's easier to...
  6. GrampaJoseph

    How Long do Lakeland Toppings Last When Cellared?

    TLDR; …just read all of this thread to-date and have a brief recap for those who only want the answer to the original question: Indefinitely - from those with actual firsthand knowledge, the Lakeland essence in SG & GH blends cellars and ages very well, and may even come forward a bit with aging.
  7. GrampaJoseph

    Our Wives Have the Best Products!

    I'm a pinky, spit and paper towel kind'a pipe chamber cleaner. puffy Then again, I sometimes have been known to use my pinky as a makeshift tamper, too. So, don't mind me. 😜
  8. GrampaJoseph

    KBV HAND OF GÖTZ (2024 Rustica Version)

    FOOTNOTE: "Double dog dare ya!" ...as the ending line of my review was intended more as a "rating" - as in "Recommended" vs "Highly Recommended" vs "I dare you to try it because it sure kicked my a$$". I thought the third option better fit my experience and the general gist of the blend's likely...
  9. GrampaJoseph

    KBV HAND OF GÖTZ (2024 Rustica Version)

    ...seems the latter, from reading Ken's blog. It's good, whatever it is. puffy
  10. GrampaJoseph

    KBV HAND OF GÖTZ (2024 Rustica Version)

    Reviewer's Perspective: My palate is still coming from the "home base" of Aromatics! Lots of aromatics in big bowls! Then, complex aged English/Balkan/Oriental as treasured treats in small(er) bowls, and straight Virginia (plus VaPer/Va-Ky/Va-Burley) as a growing acquired taste and sort of...
  11. GrampaJoseph

    DUNHILL LBS 4R SP

    …and here’s one showing it’s being well appreciated by its new owner
  12. GrampaJoseph

    DUNHILL LBS 4R SP

    ...yet, I'm very satisfied with that answer! Thank you very much! bdw Now I know the hard fact is that LBS is a variant of the LB quaint shape. More than that is unverifiable conjecture, but expert consensus (correct me if I'm wrong) is based on examination of the empirical evidence - that these...
  13. GrampaJoseph

    DUNHILL LBS 4R SP

    I just bought myself a birth-year DUNHILL and was wondering if anyone knows the difference between shapes LB and LBS. I know the L stands for large, the B is for billiard… but, what is the “S” for? Online research turns up 2 possibilities: Slender (meaning the shank is less beefy), or Special...
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