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Reverse Calabash Pipes
I bought the Chacom that shanez linked to a while back for around $60 from P&C. If you keep an eye on the sales they can be had for cheap. It's a great little smoker. I also have a Tsuge Drew Estate which could certainly be looked at like a RC. They don't smoke drier. It's just that the... -
It's official! The 2020 Chicagoland Pipe Show Is Happening!
I'm in! :sher:- elessar
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- Forum: Pipe Events
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Thinking About Switching to a Safety Razor -Any Advice?
Yes and no. Different blades behave differently (profound, no?). Let's say you are used to a certain blade with an average level of sharpness, for lack of a better term. Let's say you are used to a Wilkinson blade (not their razor). If you use the same pressure and technique with a Feather...- elessar
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Thinking About Switching to a Safety Razor -Any Advice?
I would say very light pressure. In my opinion, no pressure seems misleading.- elessar
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Thinking About Switching to a Safety Razor -Any Advice?
Oh and has been mentioned the Wilkinson blades are a great start. I prefer Feather blades but they are damn sharp and require finesse. Also, when you load up your brush to make a lather, remember it is a lather not foam. If you can see bubbles keep working it with the brush. Think meringue...- elessar
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Thinking About Switching to a Safety Razor -Any Advice?
I say go for it. I do have a Braun as well for quick touch ups but it doesn't achieve the same shave as any of my safety razors or straights. Probably doesn't need to be said here but sometimes the old ways are the best ways. I don't have any Merkurs so I can't comment on that directly. I...- elessar
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Hi! I'm from Bogor Indonesia
Welcome from MN. I am also a latakia junkie. What other blends do you like?- elessar
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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H.R. 2339
There is one key take away from the bill. Increases the user fees that the FDA collects from manufacturers and importers Always about the money. Always.- elessar
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- Forum: Tobacco Legislation
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The Universe Made Me Do It....
My only Chacom is a reverse Calabash. It is very light and a great smoker. I do not know your specific Chacom pipe but I do not think your pipe or the Plum Pudding will disappoint. :sher: -
The Universe Made Me Do It....
Hey shouldn't your user name be PurpleMaxx Lol? I'm just kidding. Loving all the pics and may have drooled a bit over the Challenger. Good stuff. -
Just Had a 45 Minute Smoke
Congrats. What were you smoking?- elessar
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Just Venting
Have a truckload of gravel or rock anonymously delivered to their driveway or in front their trailer. Pay cash. Kick back and enjoy the show.- elessar
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- Forum: General Discussion
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I Saw That Pipe!
He doesn’t like the smoke but he’s a good sport.- elessar
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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I Saw That Pipe!
Every time I grab a pipe or a jar of tobacco my dog gets crazy. He climbs into my lap and stares at me because he knows that means we are going outside. Can’t hide the pipe in my pocket either; there’s no fooling his sniffer. Silly lovable bastard. Begs to go with then groans and growls at the...- elessar
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Canadian Pipe Shank Durability
Use graphite from a pencil. Take a pencil and coat/"color" the stem tenon until you see the silver all over. Does wonders for a tight stem without removing material. -
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Penetrating Oil Finishes?
After going after the stain on a pipe with a variety of solvents and even soaking in everclear, I don't think an oil is going to penetrate much. Even soaking in everclear had almost no effect. It certainly did not seem the briar absorbed any of the solvents. I plan on trying some Danish oil.- elessar
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Stocking Up On Favorite Scotch & Irish Whiskey?
Yes. I bought bottles of my favorites when the tariffs went through. So far, prices seem to have remained where they were. I guess I am at least spoiled for variety ?- elessar
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- Forum: Food & Drink