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  1. Spavilla

    Another Pipe ID Request - Respectfully

    Anybody have a clue as to which manufacturer this stamping belongs?
  2. Spavilla

    Jim's New Pipe Rack.

    Looks like it filled out nicely. Enjoy Jim!
  3. Spavilla

    In Praise of mso489

    Had an interesting chat with him recently. I consider him a pillar of our group and one of the best voices of reason here. Glad for his contributions and to know him a bit. Props!
  4. Spavilla

    Aromatic English Yea Or Nay

    This category is casting an ever increasing net. Under this big tent I tend to appreciate the more lat forward blends, so another vote for Sillems Black. Love Black Frigate too but I don't consider it an aro at all. That Whiskey Biscuit Gravy by Just for Him is a sleeper, definitely worth...
  5. Spavilla

    New Smoker

    Nice haul! Welcome from the Gulf Coast of Florida!
  6. Spavilla

    First Time I Bought A Pound

    Thank you for the clarification and education. I had not previously come across these terms and would have gone along thinking that snus were another creature from Dr Seuss ?. Prilla and snus...watch out Scrabble opponents!
  7. Spavilla

    First Time I Bought A Pound

    Guess I’m the only one here who doesn’t know what a “prilla” is. Thanks for the explanation that it looks like moose droppings. Only problem is this city boy has never seen moose droppings or even a moose. I did see a cow once....on a farm...on TV. (Anybody remember that PSA)?
  8. Spavilla

    ***What Are You Smoking, August 2020?***

  9. Spavilla

    ***What Are You Smoking, August 2020?***

    Enjoying a Quiet Night with Mr. Pease and a wee dram of Glenmorangie. Vessel of choice; my Savinellii Licorizia 606KS.
  10. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    Thanks A LOT for that info! Maybe it wasn't all me after all! Whatever the case, I have contacted TP about a refund.
  11. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    I live in a super humid environment (Gulf Coastal Florida), especially from June-October. My elevation is 2 feet, and the water table is two feet below the surface :oops:. I have to pack all of my bowls very loosely or they won't burn properly. I think I will give this microwave trick a whirl.
  12. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    I must admit sadly, I never dry my tobacco. I am usuallly too excited to get to my pipe in my short window of time that the thought of choosing which blend(s) I am going to smoke that evening from which pipe already eats up enough of my smoking time. I am however going to make a concerted effort...
  13. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    This: For these pipe with char.. I’d sift out the finest white ash you’ve got... mix it with some water and fill those areas with a q tip. Let it dry really good for a couple days then smoke gently again like you’re breaking in a new pipe. They should be salvageable. This: Yeah, I agree. You...
  14. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    Well...despite my improved technique and tobacco choices (as far as I'm concerned) I am enjoying some of these more recent bowls so much, I have been employing the "good to the last drop" method which may be contributing to this problem as well. I think I may have read too many reviews that say...
  15. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    I was initially, burning up those heavily cased aromatic blends. Now things have improved dramatically with a change in tobacco and cadence. A few more relights but a much happier mouth!
  16. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    Bad news. I have it on three pipes, this one being the worst. I was under the impression that these morta pipes were able to withstand multiple consecutive bowls. Guess not. I have made a lot of technical changes in my smoking in the past 3 months including packing and cadence but I guess the...
  17. Spavilla

    Are These Fissures Common and/or What Do They Signify?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) I never really examined my bowls under strong light until recently when began to notice these fissures or "imperfections" in several of my newer pipes. Is it normal or is this something I should be concerned about? Just for point of reference...
  18. Spavilla

    Who Remembers Smoking Cars?

    After moving to Long Island from NYC I used to commute on the Long Island Railroad. The bar car and the smoking car were one and the same, so of course it was a lot of raucous fun! The commute was always over way too soon. I always wondered how some of those fellas made it home from the...
  19. Spavilla

    Long Term Viability of Cardboard “Tins”

    I can't really say. With me, that's kind of like asking "how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop". Hypothetically speaking, I'd like to say years, but I haven't built up enough reserves as of yet to do that. All I can offer is a weak "as long as possible". You guys...
  20. Spavilla

    Long Term Viability of Cardboard “Tins”

    Seattle Pipe Club, etc...
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