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The Pipe Tobacco Subreddit Is A Mess
Reddit is reminiscent of the old internet bulletin boards. You can find discussions/photos on almost ANY topic, good or bad. Your life will be richer by avoiding it altogether. Never heard of ember chasing but found some good descriptions in this thread from 2012...- Smithy
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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The Pipe Tobacco Subreddit Is A Mess
The Pipe Tobacco Reddit is almost identical to the "What are you smoking?" thread on this site and comprises about 95% of their content. Plenty of pipers bounce between Reddit and here so can't really say I've noticed more bad advice coming from one place over the other. Been smoking a pipe...- Smithy
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What is Your Opinion on the Taste of SG's Products Post Merger?
I've only been smoking Sam Gawith's FVF and BBF for 3 years so can't really compare it to older production dates. But seasoned pipers noticing changes in their long-smoked tobaccos does hold some weight. This very forum is full of the same opinions regarding other manufacturers: regardless of...- Smithy
- Post #64
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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You are Guaranteed to get One Hard-to-get Blend. Which One would You Choose?
Ashton Brindle Flake which I believe was produced by McClelland (not the later Ashton Revival, also by McC). After a couple of rough bowls I finally learned how smoke it and boy was that ever enjoyable. Still plenty of awesome Virginia's out there at least.- Smithy
- Post #69
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion