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    Hand made, high grade, pipesmith, pipe maker, pipe carver, craftsmen, or artisan?

    I like ‘artisan,’ as it implies a small operation by expert craftsmen who focus on quality over quantity. ‘Artisanal’ has been ruined by hipsters.
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    Dedicated pipes and flavor

    That’s exactly what I was thinking. I decided to try dedicating a pipe to my favorite blend, and my natural reaction was to look at my rack and ask myself “what pipe looks like it would go with this blend?”
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    Dedicated pipes and flavor

    Im curious about why you dedicate a pipe to a blend. I don’t mean dedicating to a type or genre. I understand not wanting Virginia’s to be clouded by a Latakia/ aromatic ghost. I mean a pipe that only sees one specific blend. Does the flavor intensify or nuances become more clear? Or is it more...
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    My First Jose Rubio

    Stunning. Congrats.
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    Where Do You Dump Your Ashes?

    Empty Plum Pudding can with a cork knocker stuck in the middle.
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    Coming Out of the Piper Closet!

    If you’re concerned about reactions of friends and family, I’d say the best coming out is all about context. I knew when acquaintances first saw me smoking a pipe they’d be surprised. I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, I eat paleo, workout every day, do obstacle races, train jiujitsu, etc. But...
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    Do You Enjoy Every Bowl?

    I’m in an experimental stage where I’m trying a lot of blends. A few have been just horrible, like dump it in the first third horrible. Other than that, everything is enjoyable at a minimum.
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    What is the Worst Pipe Tobacco You have ever Smoked?

    Angler’s Dream. I really want to like it, so haven’t given up yet.
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    Breaking In

    I’ve always assumed that breaking in has three aspects. 1) carbonizing the bowl. 2) burning off any stains or oils in the surface of the bowl. 3) The heat of smoking removing moisture or oils from near the surface of the briar. I’ve heard many pipe smokers talk about pipes that took a long...
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    Another Room Note Thread, With a Twist

    Boswells Christmas Cookie. Great taste and incredible room note.
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    Have to Admit I was Wrong, Got a Lighter ?

    Live that Bic sleeve. Genius.
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    My Tobacco Smoking Rotation Strategy

    I like the system.
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    Bay Area?

    Cool, count me in! And thanks for the reply.
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    Bay Area?

    I know it’s an old thread, but I just found it. Danville here. A 680 corridor club would be awesome.
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    What Are You Listening To? ~ February 2021

    Tommy Guerrero. Skater from the old days turned musician. Mellow, no lyrics. Has become the default background music for or family dinners.
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    Are You a Sloppy Pipe Smoker or a Meticulous Pipe Smoker?

    Meticulous. Enjoy organizing, labeling, cleaning, and generally fussing over the stash and the gear.
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    A Moment In Time

    Rough times are often followed by good times you can’t possibly predict. All you can do is be the best person you can be and the rest works itself out. I’m glad your pipe can bring you comfort through the storm.
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    Granddaughter Goofing Off

    Congrats!
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    JM Boswell Tobacco Suggestions

    Countryside. Great mild sweet English.
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    How Do You Hold Your Pipe In Your Mouth?

    I started using softies as well, but I found that since I clench at the side of my mouth and the pipe angles forward, that the far edge of the softie was also at an angle and the back corner would be uncomfortable on my lip. So now I cut the far edge back at 45 degrees and it feels great, but...
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