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Why Peterson?
Now, to put little water on the fire. I have been smoking a pipe since about 1970. Most have been "basket" pipes with an occasional higher grade. Recently , I lost a basket pipe marked "Baracinni" that I think I bought when in graduate school in the early eighties. It was one of the best...- dafox
- Post #51
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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MacBaren Virginia Number 1
For nearly fifty years I smoked MacBaren's #1 Virginia. I must admit that in the small town I lived in it was often the only higher quality offering. However, by and large I enjoyed it tremendously. For unknown reasons I have moved away from it the past few years. Still, I often return to it for...- dafox
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Types of Wood for Pipe Making?
A response to Mayfair70's post here. The warning about not using Hemlock implies that it is poisonous...perhaps thinking of the Hemlock concoction that Socrates was forced to drink a few years back. Not so. Hemlock, the tree, is a type of fir and is not poisonous. It is widely used in home...- dafox
- Post #25
- Forum: Make Your Own Pipe Project
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Some Help on Pipe Brands Please
I have two of the lower priced Stanwell pipes, one of their higher end models, and a Church Warden from about seven years ago. All are fine smokers; all are lightweight. If you find one that fits your taste's and wallet, go for it. Savinelli is also a maker of fine pipes for the money. da fox- dafox
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions