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  1. Ryan

    MBSD Briars by Piero Vitale

    It arrived today. I like it! Unfortunately I had a tooth extracted today and I’m not supposed to smoke for a week.
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    What're You Smoking This Holiday Season?

    H&H Lousiana Red has been in my pipes quite a bit lately.
  3. Ryan

    MBSD Briars by Piero Vitale

    I just ordered one of the blasts, looking forward to smoking it!
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    Pocket jar in a humidor for general storage?

    In answer to your question, given enough time the tobacco should recover moisture in a humidity controlled humidor. However, there is a chance the blends could take on some of the flavors from the cigars. Tobacco can absorb odors pretty well. Just something to consider.
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    Which no longer produced tobacco blend do you or will you miss the most?

    I’ve only been smoking a pipe for a few years, so I haven’t tried all the blends that went away before my time. #1 tobacco that I will miss is Sutliff Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match. I’m so glad I stocked up on it. #2 is actually still being made, but apparently it is no longer the same since...
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    Zippo Pipe Lighters...Opinions Please!

    The closer you hold the lighter to the pipe, the more it will draw it down. When I use my zippo with the pipe insert I basically set it right on top of the bowl, being careful to keep the flame from the edges. However, you don’t even have to draw so hard you bring the flame down, you can often...
  7. Ryan

    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    Wilsons of Sharrow brand, one is SM (mentholated) and the other is Blonde. I opened the Blonde yesterday, I like it. I already know I like mentholated so I’m sure I will enjoy the SM as well.
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    Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

    I was watching this one and thinking of your pipe. I agree, it looked smoked. I also like yours better.
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    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    Yes, and both tins are ones I have never tried. Plan to open them soon.
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    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    Hello no I’m not waiting for Christmas! I even got the Sun Bear Navy Cask I missed out on this year! I made out like a bandit! What a wonderful set of gifts! Thank you Masterblaster!
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    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    My gifts have arrived! Som Besths to all!
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    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    I sent out my gift today, hopefully it was close to what my recipient hoped to receive. Som Beths!
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    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    Got the sucker, er, uh….match last night. Dug through a lot of posts looking for clues. Just finished my online shopping to acquire the goods. It’s beginning to look a lot like PMSS 2025.
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    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    Soon I will be readying packages of tobacco that are sure to inspire future “is this mold?” posts. Tis the season!
  15. Ryan

    Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

    I don’t know enough at answer your question, but I do know that is some very nice grain.