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Rossi vs. Savinelli
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Clench Drool
Good luck. I'm a wet smoker too, it hasn't changed and doesn't seem it will stop at any point. I just don't clench. Even having an unlit pipe in the mouth during walks was a messy experience, had to rest it for several days after. 😆 My dentist said it was normal to drool. Some salivate more than...- luigi
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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First non-filter?
In my experience it's not the same if you smoke a non filtered pipe or a filtered one without a filter. The difference is in a smoother, better draw. I like a tight draw and without a filter it's just too loose. Adapters do the trick but they are a pain to clean. I can get the logic to treat...- luigi
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pork Butt Anyone?
Nice! Pork butt sounded like a filled pork anus (pork bung?) with a beef tongue inside. Yes, it's actually on the menu.- luigi
- Post #18
- Forum: Food & Drink
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The Dog with the Most Expressive Face Ever
- luigi
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion
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Ever Noticed How Vague A Pipe Census Is?
It's hard to beat the pad, specially when you believe you need more pipes. My limit was 10 which quickly raised to 12. After a while I didn't care any more and got 6 more. I have 18 briars now and 1 meerschaum. I also stopped buying tobacco and hope that's it, I don't need more. Please no more. 😆 -
is this original?
I bought 90% of my 10kg cellared tobacco illegally since ordering tobacco from abroad online is forbidden. Captain Black seems ok but Amphora which is also available in your country I believe is much better rated. Smoking in general is expensive and life is too short for bad smokes. Maybe a bowl...- luigi
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Can you spray cologne inside the bowl ?
No cologne but make sure you put some shaving foam in the chamber before reaming. 😁- luigi
- Post #48
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Do you remove the stem for each cleaning?
I remove it at any time, during or after smoke. However I don't leave it appart. There's probably a risk of cracking or "loose stem" problem but if you're careful and don't force it when the stem won't go off you're good.- luigi
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Sad News, Harris Has Passed
A few days ago seen online it's difficult to believe ... Sad but a part of life that won't miss any of us. Let's hope he's in a better place now and we will meet again on the other side.- luigi
- Post #120
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe storage ideas
Home-made rack, fits nicely in the corner and could be larger or smaller, depending on your pipe collection. I made it for 18 pipes.- luigi
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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HH Bold Kentucky
I find it best when smoked fresh out of the tin for best experience and dried out for a "milder" version. If you are disappointed try HH Rustica and make sure to pack a big bowl.- luigi
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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New Meer Coming: Any Big Differences?
A coating sounds nice. For briars they always say a nice thin carbon layer which is actually "a cake". So much about the myth of no need to break in.- luigi
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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New Meer Coming: Any Big Differences?
Can you leave a meerschaum pipe half smoked and continue after a day or twoo just like with briars?- luigi
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Briar Taste During Smokes
Update after a few smokes: the bowl is fine but the draught hole seems to slowly burn. Probably can't do much about it, maybe it will stop at some point. -
Got the gurgle
If nothing works maybe it's not tobacco. I often produce a lot of moisture just exhaling, it enters the stem and after some time there's enough to make non-filtered pipes gurgle if I don't prevent it with a pipe cleaner. Some call us "wet smokers". 🤭- luigi
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Briar Taste During Smokes
It's very thin since I wipe the chamber with a paper towel after every smoke. Maybe I should just leave it after smokes and wipe it only before packing it again. -
Briar Taste During Smokes
As the title says I'm wondering what is the reason I can taste the heated wood while smoking. It's a Rattray's Goblin, bought new and now smoked over hundred times. I can often detect a slightly unpleasant taste of the briar which should have gone away during break in process. What comes to mind...