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Ennerdale Versus Kendall Flake
Well, I finally got hand on some Kendall flake. For me it is amazing mainly because the flavoring is changing with every puff. They say there are 10 different flavorings, I cannot distinguish completely all of them but I believe there are so many and really the change from puff to puff is what...- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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GH Scotch Flake Vs Rum Flake
I tried GH Scotch flake and I love it. I would say that, despite its name, the main flavor note is of chocolate, probably even stronger than Bob's Chocolate Flake which is another I love. I am wondering how much similar or different the Scotch flake is from the Rum Flake and if they are...- 64alex
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Anybody Knows Pipesdepot on Ebay?
I saw some interesting meers on ebay by pipesdepot. He has an high ranking but never purchased by him. Anybody bought from him?- 64alex
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Syrian Latakia
[ For proof of this, look no further than Semois. Burley grown in that specific region tastes totally unique. ] Or as another proof consider Perique which is only coming out from few acres on St. James parish and cannot replicated anywhere else. For Syrian Latakia it is even more difficult...- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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12/4/20: First Synjeco SA Order
[ I’ll likely try their house ropes if I purchase again as I’ve heard they are made by GH as well.] Correct, Sjnyeco twistst/ropes are made by GH but are completely different from the GH ropes, not strong in nic department at all but full of flavor. The virginias are more like yellow/citrus...- 64alex
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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12/4/20: First Synjeco SA Order
Priority took always about 1 week to be delivered to the USA. All S&G plugs are unique and great, worthwhile to be tried and different between each other. I would suggest to try some of the GH flakes which are different and I am appreciating more and more and great if you like Lakelands. I...- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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White vs Yellow Waxed Meerschaum
[ Many Kudrets, Kenans, and Yaniks are yellow. Yellow wax is fully refined and white cosmetic grade is bleached. ] The one I am looking is a Kenan and I am sure it is a quality meer block. I also saw different videos of rewaxing meers tipically when they become dull (so depending on how much...- 64alex
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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White vs Yellow Waxed Meerschaum
I have a couple of meers (Baki and Tekin) which are finished with white beewax coating. I eyed one I like which is finished with yellow beewax. Is there any reason for that, just for cosmetic appearance or because they color differently? And the one waxed with the yellow beewax should be...- 64alex
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Best Cherry Blends
GH Cherry Cream Flake. Very good natural not artificial cherry taste with a very good underlying virginia baccy. If you want the strongest cherry taste GH top black cherry but it is a cavendish which I like less and the taste is less natural and more artificial to my palate.- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How Do You Avoid Cake In Meerschaum?
[ Hot water flush. Easy, and removes more ash than other methods, as well as cleans the airway. ] +1 for hot water flush, preceded by a gentle soft towel swipe of the bowl and followed by dry towel swipe of the bowl and cleaner in the stem.- 64alex
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Screen in the Bowl
I am going against grain and I would say for beginners screen might help (until they learn a packing method useful for them) to keep an air chamber below the tobacco which helps with combustion, and it does not hurt. This is why they are sold also at tobacco pipe stores even if they are mainly...- 64alex
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Clay Pipe Suggestion?
If you are willing to spend a little bit more look at the Lepeltier clay pipes. What is great of them is they are double walled so they are not hot as the tavern pipes types and they can be handled easily by the bowl, and they have an ebonite stem which is a big plus. They could become your... -
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Do You Believe In The Cake? Yes or No
In addition to what I previously said (my vote was for no) it is an absolute NO for meer, morta or clay as the cake is the assured pathway to a cracked bowl. -
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Do You Believe In The Cake? Yes or No
No. There is confusion between cake which I see as detrimental as it alters negatively the taste and the carbon layer buildup which is a necessary protection layer on briar. I always wipe and water flush the pipe immediately after each smoke. I have a cake free pipe (but with a protective... -
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Experience with Synjeco's?
Ordered multiple times from them. Always paid by wire smoothly. They ship through swiss post (no FEDEX or UBS) and never had problems with customs. Daniel is an extra nice guy. It is my place for SG plugs and many GH flakes nearly impossible to find here. I would also strongly recommend...- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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How Long Should a Bowl Last?
i don't think the question of the OP can be answered meaningfully without providing some parameters such as the size of the bowl, the type, cut and humidity of the tobacco, the packing of it, if smoked inside or outside with a breeze and the smoking cadence. To give an idea I like to stay at...- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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High-End Pipes - Do They Improve the Smoking Experience?
[ In Eskisehir, in person, it is easy to buy a quality, decent sized meerschaum at €40-€55, directly from the artist. Anything above that is artistry. The reason we pay $250 is because of the sheer number of middle men, in and out of country, each with their own markup, not the cost of material...- 64alex
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Using Air Cured Tobacco Leaves.
Here it comes to my mind Semois which is a roasted leaf dry as sheet of paper and intended to be smoked as such without any humidification. So while nearly all tobacco pipe undergoes some humidification process Semois shows that this is not always the case. I would try once to smoke the air...- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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High-End Pipes - Do They Improve the Smoking Experience?
[ I find that after the $100 price point, the smoking qualities sort of plateau and you get more refined looks.] Probably correct for briar. For morta and meer, which are more expensive materials, I would move the price point to 200-250$ for brand new unless you can find some closout deals.- 64alex
- Post #84
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Motzek - Tom's Twists (Sweet Crushed, Hallo, and Dark)
[Dein-Tabak.de - Dein-Tabak.de - https://dein-tabak.de/de/] It looks the site is all in German. Any page in English?- 64alex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews