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Peterson Old Dublin and Dunhill's Nightcap
Nothing is as strong of an English as Nightcap and I speak from the experience of trying nearly anything that's available, at least in a tin. If Nic is an issue, but still want to explore English blends - go with McClelland, something like their frog line, but really, all of theirs are very...- ruscho
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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After A Few Bowls Of Penzance...
Nothing beats Nightcap ;) I wasn't impressed by Penzance. Got a tin a long time ago, when it was more available, but I only opened it a couple of years ago. Smoked a couple of bowls and jarred the rest with the idea that if I happened to meet a pipe smoker, who has never tried it - I would...- ruscho
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
Aahh, I almost started to like you and then you post something like this. Come on, man, no one would destroy a perfect birds eye to "carefully place plateau section that accentuates the shape", can we just be a little bit honest here?! We all know it was a blemish in the grain, why do we have to...- ruscho
- Post #68
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
The OP asked for my opinion and I gave it to him. I'm not afraid to say what I think and I KNOW many pipe smokers agree with me, even if they are too "polite" to say it. I've been visiting this forum probably twice as long than I have been a member and I am aware of the circle-jerk in 99% of...- ruscho
- Post #67
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
I'm angry at a few things, but none of them related to pipes :) The OP specifically talked about $5,000 pipes, and my point was, that that's what a $5,000 pipe looks like (the pipe above sells for $4,999). Over $1,000 pipes are almost always synonymous with absurd pipe shapes. Sorry you find it...- ruscho
- Post #60
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Riddle Me This
Russ, I was hoping you'd stop by :) Do you know what are the differences between flavorings of cigars and pipe tobacco? There must be some big difference, could it be that pipe aors use food-grade flavoring and cigars maybe don't? I don't smoke flavored cigars, but a friends smokes those...- ruscho
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
This is rarely the case. I have personally (in real life) never met a person who hates luxury items, because they can't afford it. Most people work hard to become wealthy precisely so they can afford better things. The question here is about levels - a custom-made beautiful-grain pipe is a...- ruscho
- Post #57
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
Chasing, I'm sorry but your Weaver does not fit in the category I was talking about. To be honest, I'd be a bit disappointed about the blemish. He has a really beautiful blowfish, blemish-free, for $600 right now. I'd pay this price for that gorgeous pipe in a heartbeat!- ruscho
- Post #54
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
Eh, thanks for proving my point. If you think that buying expensive pipes makes you a lion, then you are just reaffirming my beliefs. And I like your Maserati example, it fits perfectly with my opinion on why people drop thousands on crappy pipes - they just need to show off their wealth and...- ruscho
- Post #52
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
Meh... I can understand the guy who has plenty of disposable income and gets all his pipes custom made to fit his exact specs. I can also understand the guy who can't afford to spend $700-$800 on a custom pipe and smokes all corncobs/Savis/Butz/etc. But if you have both cheap and...- ruscho
- Post #48
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why Such High Cost on Some Pipes?
First, I am firm believer that people should be allowed spend their money however they see fit. That said... It's all about pipe-snobbery. If you look at the $1,000+ pipes, nearly all of them focus on the uniqueness of the carving. Let's face it, those pipes are conversation pieces and would...- ruscho
- Post #39
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Riddle Me This
I'm friends with all types of tobacco, as long as it's not topped :)- ruscho
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Riddle Me This
I don't like aromatic cigars, but I can smoke any of them without a hint of tongue bite! Yet, I would love to be able to smoke Aro pipe tobacco, but ALL of them give me tongue bite! What gives? Why can't pipe tobacco blenders use the same flavorings as those found in the cheap gas station cigars?!?- ruscho
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Kajun Kake - Mold - Check Your Stash
Never smoked it straight. I used to mix it with Five Brothers, it was a good morning coffee smoke for a few months, but then I moved on. On the bright side - it turns out I ordered it from SmokingPipes, so refund may be just an email away :mrgreen:- ruscho
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Kajun Kake - Mold - Check Your Stash
Nah, seems like more trouble than its $30 worth. I just thought I warn folks. But I did a more broad search and found this thread from last year, so I guess it was noted before. Luckily for me, never really got to like C&D blends, although I still have about 20 tins of various Englishes, which I...- ruscho
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion