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  1. 6

    Matches or Lighters?

    I prefer matches as I can feel the difference in taste when using butane as it is burning hotter. However practically for the second half of the bowl I use butane lighter as with matches I have the problem of burning the rim and my fingers when going deep in the bowl with the matches. How can...
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    Montblanc 149 Fountain Pen

    If you are new to fountain pens go to this forum: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/ It is the equivalent of this forum for fountain pens. You will find a lot of info and stuff about FP. I am a collector of FP and I could write a book of advice for you but I don't all the time. I have a...
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    Syrian Latakia info

    I am interested to know more about the history of Syrian Latakia and particularly of the last batch remained available from the stock of 70' and 80' (I think only McClelland and McBaren has still in stock this as of now extinct tobacco). I think there is somewhere in the internet a video with...
  4. 6

    Peretti Tashkent and Peretti Oriental No 40

    So it looks like I should get both. Any other unique blends different from the one I already have? I think I bend more toward balkan rather then english blends.
  5. 6

    Peretti Tashkent and Peretti Oriental No 40

    As I enjoy English/Oriental Blends I am exploring different blends trying to avoid blends too similar to each other. So far I tried McClellands 3 Oaks Syrian (probably my preferred so far), McBaren Vintage Syrian, Kramer Father Dempsey and I have even if not opened yet McClelland Samovar and...
  6. 6

    USA stores for Samuel Gawith - Full Virginia Plug

    I am looking Samuel Gawith - Full Virginia Plug (not the flake). It looks none of the major USA online resellers has it. I found a store in Switzerland which has it. But do you know any store in the USA which sell it?
  7. 6

    Alternative Woods for Tobacco Pipe

    I/d like to hear experiences from owners of pipes from woods other than briar as I am thinking of getting a pipe different from briar. Particularly I am looking to hear in which way they smoke different if any way from briar for best, worst or different. Out of my mind comes olive, lemon...
  8. 6

    Tom Spanu pipes quality

    Anybody has a Tom Spanu pipe, particularly the ones in lemon and olive wood? How they smoke these unusual woods? In addition after Tom passed away last year the shop has been taken by the son and brother, any change in quality since then?
  9. 6

    Small House Blends That Are a Must Try...

    If you like English mixture you should try Kramer "Father Dempsey"
  10. 6

    Tobacco in Tins question

    [If you want to leave the tobacco in a tin and you think it might take a while to smoke, there's an easy compromise to putting it into a jar. Cut a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil that is larger than the tin by an inch or so. Seal the tin with the aforementioned as a gasket between the tin...
  11. 6

    FDA grandfathering

    [Is that to say that there is a moratorium on all cigarette companies from releasing any new cigarettes as well?] There has never been put a moratorium in place. The issue is that after a certain date (2007?, or 8/2016?) any new products have a registration cost of north of 250.000 $ This is...
  12. 6

    FDA grandfathering

    [It sure would. Damn, lets hope that's the case! I have heard that the FDA are reviewing the regulations that were set in place.] I think all what should be done of all of this is adding warning labels and having the producers/blenders release to FDA contents of all non tobacco substances added...
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    McClelland 3 oaks Syrian versus Samovar

    I am interesting to hear experience in comparing 3 oaks Syrian versus Samovar (both McClellands blends). I have the 3 oaks and I definitely like it. The question is if Samovar is different enough (and if yes in which way differs) to justify its purchase or if it is just a close replica.
  14. 6

    FDA grandfathering

    It is stated everywhere the grandfathering of pipe tobacco applies only to blends released prior to February 15, 2007. However, today I read an article in the first page of the WSJ saying in the last few weeks hundred of new cigar types were released (even if too fresh) in order to be...
  15. 6

    Tobacco quality of Peretti, Pipeworks and Wilke and Kramer

    [OK, I see what you mean. As far as additives and casings, I think that depends on the blend as much as the maker. But wiith MacBaren's, for example, most of their blends are cased in some way (even if lightly) and the tobaccos are processed quite a bit to ensure uniformity of product. Like I...
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    Tobacco quality of Peretti, Pipeworks and Wilke and Kramer

    >Not trying to be obtuse, but what do you mean by tobacco "quality"? This actually is the real key of the question. I agree it is difficult to define “tobacco quality”. One criteria for me is the use of pure tobacco leaf with no (or minimal) topping or casing. Think the same way as you could...
  17. 6

    Tobacco quality of Peretti, Pipeworks and Wilke and Kramer

    First of let me tell I am mainly in the english/orientals and I am not interested in aromatic. I have a question about the quality of tobacco used by the best small blenders companies with a long history notably Peretti, Pipeworks and Wilke, and Kramer. This is coming out as I tried the Kramer...
  18. 6

    Penzace vs Tudor Castle versus 3 Oak Syrian

    Thank you/ The info of pitchfork is what I am looking for. So trying to define more Three Oaks Syrian has a stronger Syrian Latakia component and Penzance stronger Oriental component or am I wrong?
  19. 6

    Penzace vs Tudor Castle versus 3 Oak Syrian

    I am relatively new to tobacco pipe. So far I like particularly the English/Balkan/Oriental blends. I am curious to figure out how it is Penzace which has so high ratings (unclear to me if part of it is just related to its rarity). Of the tobaccos I have the ones which are more similar on...
  20. 6

    Choosing between Meerschaum vs Morta versus Gourd Calabash

    I tend to bend more and more toward Meerschaum and specifically toward a Baki one. Any idea if, in addition to the ones in stock, Baki does customized pipes and if yes how long it takes to have a customized one made?
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