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  1. elvishrunes

    How Long Have You Been Smoking A Pipe ?

    10 yrs pipes, 15 cigars... I’ll be a lifer, but I’m no longer a daily smoker, weekly.
  2. elvishrunes

    I Say Of Course A Fancy Pipe Improves Smoking, Maybe

    I do agree with the OP, I enjoy the look of a nice pipe... Now nice and price, don’t always go hand in hand. I’m not a big fan of the look of most Dunhill’s, overrated and think there are FAR nicer pipes for 1/5 the price... I also enjoy smoking though, so if a cob and some good backy was all...
  3. elvishrunes

    Storing Tobacco Pouches

    I purchased some pouches to store and then sealed them in Ziplocks, over the pouches... But after googling and actually reading from a member here, the gentleman with the hat and black church warden pipe, decided against it, specially for longer term... I just use old jam, olive jars, type...
  4. elvishrunes

    Smoking a Pipe at 36

    I‘m early 40’s and I’ve been smoking for around a decade putting me then in my 30’s... I’ve got the odd comment, like “wow it’s usually only old people who smoke pipes”... But most don’t pay attention, and I’ve got some positive comments too.
  5. elvishrunes

    Tin Flake vs. Bulk Ready Rubbed

    I agree with the consensus, I don’t care much for flakes because I don’t smoke them whole in pipes... I actually prefer ready rubbed or ribbon cut. Like the OP mentioned I could see flakes holding up better long term, because they are compressed. When i jar a tobacco I press it down and...
  6. elvishrunes

    International Shopping for Pipes

    I read the first few and last comments... I do smokingpipes.com to Canada all the time with the cheapest shipping, super saver. Unless I buy a nice pipe, I want tracking on that puppy. I‘ve also only been dinged once in about 20 orders, for taxes. Apparently customs just grabs random...
  7. elvishrunes

    Blend List Proportions

    Exactly, for food the first ingredient listed is at least 50% of the deal, but not tobacco. I used to think smokingpipes.com, listed the components in order on their site, but sure they don’t. it could Latakia first and only be 20% Lat.
  8. elvishrunes

    Briar or Brylon? How to Tell?

    As for cheaper pipes, the second part of your question, yup as mentioned above, corn cobs, eBay vintage deals, antique/thrift stores can have good finds... I have a vintage Peterson and Brigham each bought for 10$ in good shape. Expensive and cheap pipes mostly smoke the same, it’s just about...
  9. elvishrunes

    A Lurker's Query: Ever Bought a Beautiful Pipe, But

    Smoke it! As the saying goes, you only live once... By the time you’re ready to smoke it, you might not be able for some reason... Just don’t burn the rim, although a little burning can add character. The only reason not to smoke it would be if it’s bought as an investment to re-sell, but...
  10. elvishrunes

    Briar or Brylon? How to Tell?

    Yeah Brylon is pretty rare for bowls overall, not sure about stems, but that doesn’t matter anyhow in the stem material... Stems are usually acrylics... For bowls smoking a combo of Wood dust and plastic (Brylon) seems a tad creepy to me, pretty sure you’d get plastic fumes mixed in. It was...
  11. elvishrunes

    Proper Pipe Storage.

    Bone dry winter, high humidity summer... You make a good point though sir. The only reason I put them in bags is so they don’t get scratched when I move the box, because they are all touching. I’m thinking because they are all dry to begin with they’d be fine. But certainly worth considering...
  12. elvishrunes

    Proper Pipe Storage.

    This summer, I was gifted an old Brigham that is from the 1940’s or 50’s latest. It was never stored in special way, and it’s near mint condition. Same with other antique pipes I have. The finish will protect the outer wood and the tobacco resin the inside wood. Having said that I just...
  13. elvishrunes

    Am I Late to the Party?

    I agree with most... It’s what you like, not the hype. I’m a scotch drinker and have certain fond memories of a blend, that wasn’t very pricey, but not available now. Man I’d love some now. Just find what you like, and store it... And of course your tastes do change too.
  14. elvishrunes

    Cellaring and Nicotine content?

    Just curious as to what some thoughts are here on the subject... I googled and couldn’t find anything. I‘ve been increasing my cellar, like many in these uncertain times, and I understand storing tobacco changes the leaf, mostly for the better, but not always. Example, Latakia can lose its...
  15. elvishrunes

    My First Nic Hit

    One of the main reasons I smoke, aside from the simple enjoyment, is the nic glow/buzz, without having to inhale like cigarettes and other stuff. I’ve never expected any sickness, but if I do smoke too much, will get a sore throat. I tried dark fired Kentucky thinking it might be too strong...
  16. elvishrunes

    Neerup Pipe - Tenon Moves

    Nice Neerup, I’ve been Eyeing his stuff for a while now... Just waiting for “my” pipe. My guess would be crazy glue too. In the past I’ve used tuck tape, NOT duck, but tuck... It’s red and you get it at Home Depot... But It‘s for bigger spaces. But crazy glue sounds about right. It might...
  17. elvishrunes

    Va-VaPers, Then Burleys

    I agree nic is a much more positive relaxing drug than say caffeine... You get a good relaxing energetic buzz without the twitches and itches of caffeine... I still like coffee, but not too much.
  18. elvishrunes

    One Meerschaum For One Year (11/7/2020)

    Sweet pipe bud...
  19. elvishrunes

    Progression Through the Tobacco Blend Genres.

    Up until about a month ago, I thought Latakia (English/Balkan) blends was the only smoked tobacco, and since I love smoked food, I also gravitated towards that... I went the same route like many, aros to English where I stayed for almost a decade... Anyhow about a month ago, I discovered dark...
  20. elvishrunes

    Czech Tool And Dumping Ash

    Been smokin a pipe now for 10 yrs., not too bad for a younger guy, and just a got a Czech tool, last week, couldn’t ask for more, and almost free in price... I make my own wooden tampers and finish them coated in oil, but the tobacco sticks unfortunately and I got tired of it... I just tamp...
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