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Tobacco Sticking to the Walls
Yes! I've found it works best to get the whole top glowing, tamp it re-light and that usually gets it done. Sometimes depending on the tobacco cut and moisture this may have to be repeated. I think the key is to get the whole surface burning,tamp,re-light.- Briarcutter
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2024?***
With my fondness for Perique, looks like I'll have to try this one. Thanks for the recommendation!- Briarcutter
- Post #2,506
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Do Aromatics Suck?
In my cellar today, yes. But IMO they have their place. Many folks love them, beauty is in the eye of the beholder so they say. I started off with CB and it took years for me to make the transition. If someone enjoys them it's their choice but today the heavy syrup tobaccos like CB or 1Q I do...- Briarcutter
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Tobacco Sticking to the Walls
Spot on. Tiz the key my friend! Your tamper, never leave home without it.- Briarcutter
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Will Italian Makers Ever Switch Back to Ebonite/Vulcanite Stems?
It's been my experience that acrylic is harder to work with. It has it's advantages though and they may not want to make the change. Ebonite stinks and is messy compared to acrylic. Once I made the change though I do like working it.- Briarcutter
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2024?***
Have to get my pencil out🤔- Briarcutter
- Post #2,431
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2024?***
I think if I made one it would be a nosewarmer!- Briarcutter
- Post #2,429
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2024?***
I've always admired that shape. Been tempted to try my hand at that shape more than once but never took the plunge.- Briarcutter
- Post #2,427
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2024?***
My first bowl of Per G. Jensen Burley In the shop today. Too soon to tell but so far so good. Seems to be a rubbed out flake, a real flake IMO and not one of those pressed ribbon and sliced flake. Seems very high quality.- Briarcutter
- Post #2,425
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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TAD Acquisitions 2024
Isn't the birds eye just cross section of the chopped stem?- Briarcutter
- Post #774
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2024?***
Awesome piece of history!- Briarcutter
- Post #2,173
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pros and Cons of Meer Lined Pipes
That is a very cool pipe!- Briarcutter
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Jifeng Old Boy Lighter Knock Off Adventure
That's awesome, didn't know you could buy German electronics like laptops. That's good to know. I've never seen anything in the US . i don't really search out electronics but next time I do I'll look for alternatives. Thanks!- Briarcutter
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Jifeng Old Boy Lighter Knock Off Adventure
How about the thing you're typing on?😉- Briarcutter
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pros and Cons of Meer Lined Pipes
Good question, sorry I don't have an official answer but my guess would be this. Some folks would like the best of both worlds. Meerschaum for the smoking characteristics and briar for the look and durability.- Briarcutter
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Jifeng Old Boy Lighter Knock Off Adventure
That's awesome you can get Dupont lighters at a discount! Probably don't have to worry about knock offs either. To me, Dupont is one of the best made lighters.- Briarcutter
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Spotted...In The Wild!
I can see where you got that, I thought the same at first.- Briarcutter
- Post #253
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Jifeng Old Boy Lighter Knock Off Adventure
I try to avoid anything made in China, except clay teapots and some Pu Erh. But unfortunately, with some things it cannot be avoided.- Briarcutter
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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TAD Acquisitions 2024
I havent smoked that since it came in those old paper packages. It's not that cheep @ $62/lb. I thought I'd compare it to G&H Dark birds eye.- Briarcutter
- Post #768
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion