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Dunhill
Is a Dunhill worth owning, given the price?- sparrowhawk
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Wessex Pipes?
Got the Wessex today; clenched well, lightweight, nice big chamber, and smokes beautifully. Let's hope it son's burn out.- sparrowhawk
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- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Wessex Pipes?
This is the Wessex pipe I purchased the other day. Thoughts?- sparrowhawk
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Wessex Pipes?
Sounds good. The Wessex is an author, reasonably priced. I've never had an author before and wanted to try out one without blowing the bank. Thanks, gents.- sparrowhawk
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- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Polyurethane Coating?
I get the impression that if I can't live with this particular pipe with less than its original shiny coat, I should use shellac. It sounds like the safe choice.- sparrowhawk
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Oral Fixation
I never bite so hard where I've required softies, and I know my teeth are not the best. Hmm. However, I almost always use acrylic, unless unavoidable.- sparrowhawk
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Wessex Pipes?
I saw a nice Wessex Author on eBay, but have never heard of the marque before. Anyone have any thoughts?- sparrowhawk
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LOTR Churchwarden Pipes
In examining eBays collection of churchwarden pipes, I noticed a lot of Lord of the Rings pipes. Who actually makes these pipes, and are they worthwhile?- sparrowhawk
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Polyurethane Coating?
I hope I'm in the right forum this time. Anyway, does anyone know what is used to put a thin, "wet look" on new pipes? Is it a clear polyurethane? If so, and the coating wears off, it it possible to restore the shine by coating the worn area with a polyurethane?- sparrowhawk
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Author Pipes
Wow, those are all great pipes. Now yesterday I came across an inexpensive Rossi. How does Rossi compare to Savinelli?- sparrowhawk
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Author Pipes
Well now, with all these recommendations I looked up the 320 on SP and see quite a number of 320s. Slightly pricey--I especially like the Fantasia--but one of these is definitely in my future. Thanks all!- sparrowhawk
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- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Author Pipes
Thanks all for your many comments. I will definitely look up the cited pipes; but I suspect the lovely anatomical study is unavailable for closer study.- sparrowhawk
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- Forum: Pipe Talk
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What Does Tongue Bite Feel Like?
Awful. I was still learning to smoke a pipe, and selected Captain Black Gold when I experienced it. It's like your tongue was sandpapered, and I almost gave up pipe smoking because of it, thinking, "If pipe smoking causes this, forget it!" Then I discovered this forum, and learned that CB has a...- sparrowhawk
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Author Pipes
Can any smoker tell me about the Author pipe? Why is it so called, and what is the attraction of such a strangely shaped pipe? It seems to speak to me, but I wonder if it's because I'm a writer.- sparrowhawk
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Valhalla Billiards
Does anyone have any experience with Nording's Valhalla billiards? They are interested in getting one, but the chamber narrows at the top rim, and this gives me pause as to how well it smokes. Thoughts?- sparrowhawk
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Valhalla Billiards
Is anyone familiar with Nording's Valhalla billiard pipes? I'm interested in getting one, but the narrow chamber at the top rim gives me pause.- sparrowhawk
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Thoughts Good Straight Billiards?
I meant unadorned by bands, other enhancements. A simple classic pipe. While here, what is the thoughts on Zulu pipes?- sparrowhawk
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Thoughts Good Straight Billiards?
Looking for a new straight, unaffected billiard. Any ideas? Chachom seems to have a number of them, but don't know anything about their quality.- sparrowhawk
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