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  1. LudwigB88

    Ugly Pipes

    It is actually somewhat interesting … MICOLI, BY ROBERT EUGENE “MIC” BURNS, HAND MADE IN THE USA PIPE, PFEIFE. On eBay. Seller is in Italy … “collectiblepipes”
  2. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    So … never hold it until when ?
  3. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    Smooth rim. I don’t know how they decide. Next will be Sea Rock with rusticated rim.
  4. LudwigB88

    Ugly Pipes

    Just saw this on eBay. Somebody beat it with an ugly stick ! Maybe it’s a piece of Kryptonite !
  5. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    I agree. The photos can’t capture the scale and detail. They are really objects of art. Not at all clunky like so many pipes.
  6. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    I’m already looking at another one. Lol. CAD = Castello Acquisition Disorder !
  7. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    As far as Castello briar goes: I’m definitely picking up on a very nice sweet wood, incense, and coffee note that the briar seems to be imparting. So, Yes ! There does seem to be some merit to the talk about Castello briar being premium.
  8. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    As promised. The new Castello. Love it !! Sorry about tobacco specks on sock !
  9. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    Sorry about caps in original title. I thought you meant in the post. It won’t happen again. I promise.
  10. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    I’ll post pic of the pipe tomorrow.
  11. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    I usually touch my natural virgins EVERYWHERE !!! Hahah !! As long as I have permission.
  12. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    I’ve read that. But I don’t care. Let it develop a patina naturally where I hold it. Do you really think it doesn’t look good that way ? I figure it will show the history of its use. I don’t think I will ever sell it.
  13. LudwigB88

    My First New Castello.

    Edit- No all caps, please. And congratulations! Enjoy! I finally pulled the trigger on a Castello. Great purchase from Home Page - Tabaccheria Corti Lecco - Online Shop - https://tabaccheriacorti.com/it/ Arrived very quick and beautifully packaged with great pipe cleaners and nice wooden...
  14. LudwigB88

    McClelland VAs Reassessed ! 2024

    Smoking my 40th Anniversary now. Really was a great year. Like CC plus an added level of spice and toasted marshmallow.
  15. LudwigB88

    McClelland VAs Reassessed ! 2024

    I think I was wrong. I think it was maybe 150. I can’t recall. Pipestud was fair at about 100. I think Tinbids was high. I don’t recall.
  16. LudwigB88

    McClelland VAs Reassessed ! 2024

    I have to say that when you get a good batch like 2003 CC I had, they really are quite nice ! Something akin to how people feel about Esoterica. But a well-blended Vaper like Viprati gets 80% there. And Pease English blends are artistry. 40th Anniversary is quite special. I also agree that...
  17. LudwigB88

    McClelland VAs Reassessed ! 2024

    I’d appreciate hearing what anyone thinks are best years for CC. Also, how much you think storage humidity and temp affect sealed tins.
  18. LudwigB88

    McClelland VAs Reassessed ! 2024

    I thought I’d make some general comments after having dived into some vintage tins of McClellands VA flake tobaccos. Because of when I started pipe smoking and the fact that I wasn’t experienced enough to truly appreciate McClelland VAs when they were available, I was forced to pay very high...
  19. LudwigB88

    Occasional Bad Smoke. Just Move On !

    Yes. The bottom portion of the tobacco can tend to get bunched up as you are tamping. It’s always an issue because stirring it up risks mixing in ash. Then you get a mouth full of soot. I often end up sucking and spitting out ash until it’s gone … like sucking venom from a snake bite ! Lol !! Or...
  20. LudwigB88

    Occasional Bad Smoke. Just Move On !

    It was definitely the humidity. We had a spell of rain for a week. Today is dry and I’m having a great smoke ! Chelsea Morning in a Savinelli brandy !
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