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  1. craiginthecorn

    Dark Fired Kentucky

  2. craiginthecorn

    Does Anyone Have a Contact for Tsuge or a Japanese Pipe Expert?

    The owner of tobaccopipesjapan.com, Chris Godak, may be able to help. He is an American ex-pat living in Japan and a nice guy. Contact him from his website, which features some very interesting pieces.
  3. craiginthecorn

    Favorite Pipe Cleaner

    White Elephant and Castello. Both use a stiffer, spring-like wire which is highly resistant to kinking.
  4. craiginthecorn

    Which Oxiclean To Use?

    Oxidation pits vulcanite when it is severe. Bleach can remove or at least soften much of the oxidized material, which exposes the pits. When oxidation is significant, the ONLY way to restore them to deep black, smooth, and shiny is to sand the surface until the pits have been removed, then you...
  5. craiginthecorn

    Big Swan Neck Billiard Fixation

    Max Capps makes a very nice LC-ish pipe and can even make a case for them.
  6. craiginthecorn

    This Seller Wished Upon The Right Star (Disney Pipe Auction)

    I have a couple Comoy’s-made Marshall Field & Co. pipes and a Kaywoodie-made Sears, Roebuck, and Company. Chicago history….
  7. craiginthecorn

    Show Us Your Local Craft Brews

    Hyperlocal craft brew made in my garage. This was brewed in honor of my cousin Jim Robinson's 75th birthday. He grew up in the same Chicago suburb as me, but has lived most of his life in Door County, Wisconsin, the "thumb" of the state. It's an Irish ale because he said he likes Smithwick's...
  8. craiginthecorn

    What is Your Lighter of Choice?

    I have owned a wide variety of lighters — Zippo, Kiribi, IM Corona, Dissim, Beattie’s Jet, Nimrod, Djeep, hemp wick lighters, and, of course, Bics, plus many pipe-specific butane lighters. Hands down, my favorite is a classic Dunhill Rollagas pipe or cigar lighter. Dependable, easily repairable...
  9. craiginthecorn

    Arlington Pipe & Cigar (Chicago)

    Arlington Pipe and Cigar features a selection of pipe tobacco that rivals Iwan Ries these days and has an exceptionally broad selection of tobaccos sold by the ounce. I don't believe they ship though. Very nice people, too. They are the home of the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club and they treat...
  10. craiginthecorn

    Finding a Specific Pipe Style w/o eBay

    If you have a rep with smokingpipes.com (VIP status), you can tell them what you’re interested in and sometimes they may contact you if they notice something that matches. Hit and miss, though. I don’t think it’s automated. And then the rep changes. The bottom line is you need to invest some...
  11. craiginthecorn

    Andreas Bauer Meerschaum Band Deciphering

    A photo is essential because the date is affected by the shape surrounding the letter and the font used for the letter. Most likely, you’re looking at a Birmingham hallmark. My guess is that the “+” is the top of the Birmingham anchor city mark. The lion indicates England...
  12. craiginthecorn

    Howdy from Edinburgh

    I remember the Wagon Wheel Lodge!
  13. craiginthecorn

    Jason Patrick Pipes

    I was interested in that bamboo one, but it was already sold. Jason is also a really nice fellow and has quickly become a very skilled pipe maker.
  14. craiginthecorn

    Clips for a Pipe Wall

    That's how I store most of my pipes. I wish mine fit so artfully in the various drawers they're in. I really need to pare back. In terms of practical storage, a toolbox with shallow, full extension drawers is perfect. No light means less concerns about stem oxidation, too.
  15. craiginthecorn

    Clips for a Pipe Wall

    At minimum, stay far away from the metal conduits clips. I bought a collection of 24 unsmoked high-grade James Upshalls that were mounted in a very cool retro cabinet. Unfortunely, they used those conduit clips which, by design, have sharp edges along the inside to grip into the conduit. They...
  16. craiginthecorn

    Advice on a Parker?

    I think I have ten Parkers in my collection, most (or possibly all) of which belonged to Mike Reschke at one time. Sadly, I joined CPCC a year too late to have met Mike, who was a founding member and long-time president, but I am honored to call his widow, Nancy, my friend. He was the undisputed...
  17. craiginthecorn

    Advice on a Parker?

    I assume that you bought them at The Pipe Shop on Leith Walk. Delightful little shop! I've just finished season 3 of a series called Guilt, which centered on a crime family based on Leith. They sure made Leith sound hardscrabble, to borrow a term from Joe Biden. My wife and I walked from the...
  18. craiginthecorn

    Pipe Documentary

    Great documentary. Features Lee Erck, who is one of the great gentlemen of the pipe community.
  19. craiginthecorn

    Teapots

    These are designed to use very large tea leaves and multiple very short brews from the leaves. Most loose leaf British teas are too small for convenient use. These are also only about 6oz in capacity and intended for brewing tiny.servings.of 1.5 to 3 oz.
  20. craiginthecorn

    Teapots

    That's the pot I had in mind as you described your criteria. I think we had one in every AirBnB we rented in Ireland and also in a few cafes. Forlife brand, IIRC.
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