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  1. drrock

    Need Mild Tobacco without Burley

    First one that comes to mind: Lane MV-1000 aka Captain Black Gold
  2. drrock

    Czech Tool

    I have a bunch of different tampers & pipe tools, but by far the one I use the most is the Czech tool. I've found that I mainly use the tamper on the Czech tool, with the pick coming in a close second. I never use the spoon. I've eliminated the need to swivel the various parts of the Czech...
  3. drrock

    Perfume on Pipe!

    Murphy's Oil Soap might help
  4. drrock

    Possibility of Cracking Old Briar

    I've purchased & restored many, many old estate pipes for personal use over a 20+ year period using the salt/alcohol method combined with thorough cleaning of the shank & stem. I've reamed the estate pipes down to almost bare wood & rinsed the bowls with Everclear after the salt/alcohol...
  5. drrock

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    Sutliff KrampusNacht Red Virginia Flake. OK, I'll admit it - I bought it for the tin art... I've only had a couple bowls but so far it's pretty good.
  6. drrock

    Captain Black equivalent of RLP-6

    ^^^^ This
  7. drrock

    What Are Your Favorite Pipes To Collect?

    My Grandfather helped me to start smoking a pipe. The last pipe he owned & smoked was a WDC Wellington that I still have. About 20 years ago I started collecting WDC pipes & even though I've thinned the herd via eBay the last few years I still have a significant number of WDC pipes. I'm also...
  8. drrock

    Salt or cotton?

    I've always used the Kosher salt/Everclear method of cleaning up estate pipes & have been satisfied with the results. While many folks use cotton balls with success, I've hesitated using them because of concerns about leaving fibers in the bowl. For me the most important aspect of cleaning a...
  9. drrock

    Who is Doug Valitchka?

    Over the years I've purchased a number of pipes from Doug Valitchka. I've always been satisfied with what he's sold me. The overall quality of the pipes I've received has been outstanding. The descriptions he's written when selling pipes on eBay have usually matched what I know about...
  10. drrock

    Favorite Christmas Song

    Substituting for the actual Eagles version:
  11. drrock

    Pipe Stem is Sticking

    ^^^ This, then once separated either beeswax or rub the tenon with the lead of a carpenter's pencil
  12. drrock

    Sweetest Aro

    While Molto Dolce/Creme Brulee are deliciously sweet, two of the sweetest tobaccos I've smoked are Straus Rookwood & The Country Squire White Rose. Both are readily available as bulk offerings.
  13. drrock

    Sutliff Vanilla Custard Mixing Suggestions

    I've been smoking Sutliff Vanilla Custard the past few days. I like it as is but I can see how some folks might find it too sweet. A couple suggestions: If you need more oomph, a strong burley of your choice should work. Five Brothers is often recommended. You can also add a small amount to...
  14. drrock

    Cincinnati Area Shop? (Or Columbus)

    When in Cincinnati, Straus is a must-visit as an old style tobacconist.
  15. drrock

    LJ Peretti's best blends (with lat)

    Don't miss Peretti Cuban Mixture, a mix of a bunch of different tobaccos that's the most complex blend I've ever tried. The Latakia is more condimental but adds to the overall flavor in a significant way. Don't just take my word for it. Check out...
  16. drrock

    Recommendations for Moving Away from Aromatics.

    In an old Uhles pipe brochure, Jack Uhle wrote: For me, this has actually been great advice!
  17. drrock

    American Pipes

    1st ones that immediately come to mind as iconic American pipe makers: Missouri Meerschaum Dr. Grabow
  18. drrock

    Stop The Gurgle.

    ^^^This
  19. drrock

    Dry Smoking Tobacco-Forward Aromatics?

    While it's only natural to ask the opinion of others regarding pipe tobacco blends that pique your interest, I send a word of caution. As an old codger who's been smoking a pipe for a long time I've found that, while the opinion of others about any given blend might be helpful, you simply need...
  20. drrock

    Old Toby from The Country Squire

    Another fan of Old Toby here. In fact, all The Country Squire blends I've tried have been really good. Their Figgy Pudding is a must-try. Tres Leches & White Rose are blends I rarely see mentioned & are delicious!
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