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C&D Berry Good
zanthal, Typical of C&D Aromatics... light with tobacco flavor prominent. Besides they do not use PG to preserve shelf life like OTC blends. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Question about Polishing
I'll add what Pipe Artisan Bob Hayes told me. Use only Carnauba Bar Wax as it contains no Petroleum Products. Do not use any wax that contains any Petroleum Products unless you like the taste of Petroleum in your briar pipes! Here is the link I use to order my Carnauba Bar Wax...- captainbob
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Question about pipe tobacco?
At Cornell and Diehl, they add H2O, and a food-grade anti-mold inhibitor. In addition, they do add "top-note" flavors on aromatic blends which are also food grade and contain a miniscule amount of alcohol or Propylene Glycol (PG) as a preservative inside the flavor they use (only). For all...- captainbob
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Hit 1000 Posts Today - WhooHoo!
Congratulatins clanobuklin! You deserve to be commended for your participation and sharing of information. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Fresh vs Aging
I agree with clanobucklin. English Blends, as well as most non-aromatics or very light aromatics age very well. One of the biggest surprises was a four-year "accidental aging" of my Captain Bob's Ship's Mate Blend which is a very light aromatic Burley-based blend. I had given it to a...- captainbob
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Fresh vs Aging
The reason Craig Tarler (Cornell and Diehl) does not vacuum-seal his tins is to allow some air to remain inside the tin to facilitate aging. Aging requires air. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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An introduction, some thoughts, and questions from a new smoker.
Welcome aboard, meech! Just be patient. Keep several pipes and allow them a day of rest. Always use a pipe cleaner after every smoke. Use a "dull" pipe knife to scrape residue tobacco from your bowl after smoking. It's just wonderful to see "new" pipe smoker's come into this wonderful hobby...- captainbob
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Think Before You Join Other Forums
I've been a member of three forums. One "was" My-Pipes.net. That one shut down with out so much as a kind word for those that might have wished to continue it after so many years of contributing. Contest prizes were not delivered and the Moderator was a nice guy but became "AWOL". It was...- captainbob
- Post #30
- Forum: General Discussion
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1 Q
The true test of a successful Blend is repeat orders. The true test of Marketing tobacco is what they have done with 1-Q! There are literally hundreds (maybe thousands) of proprietary pipe shops selling 1-Q under their own Blend Name. It must be good tobacco because there are a lot of repeat...- captainbob
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Giving Away Pipes
I have given away some very nice pipes over the years to non-pipe smoker's that were interested. I've given away lots of tobacco, too. My conclusion is if they do not have an investment it is a waste of time. Also, if they are ciggarette smoker's and they do make an investment, it is probably...- captainbob
- Post #18
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Don't want to look stupid...........
Just hold it in your hand, examine it, and for the comfort/clench test you should rely on your eyeball and feeling of the mouth bit between your fingers for thickness comfort. It takes a while but you will get the hang of it. Generally, thinner bits are more comfortable for me, but not as...- captainbob
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Affordable Pipe Tobacco
Try a pouch of OTC Half&Half. It was good enough for me for 19 years of exclusive blend smoking! That was 31 years ago. But, it is a blend that has stood the test of time. And, it's cheap (relatively speaking)...- captainbob
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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A Photo of You!
My career of 41 years is actually "Independent Insurance Agent" and Owner of the family Agency started by my father in 1939. Avation has been a side-line except for several years in the Profession as a FAA Certified Flight Instructor. But, eventually, I saw more "promise" in my future by...- captainbob
- Post #58
- Forum: General Discussion
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What Are You Smoking? April 2012
Captain Bob's Blend in a Bob Hayes Panel-Bent with a side of Grape Flavored Vodka on the rocks. click on picture to enlarge: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #561
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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A Photo of You!
Here is an advertising pic that was used to promote the FAA Approved Instrument Pilot Flight Simulator that I designed and created. I co-founded the company that builds these. That company has experienced success in many countries around the World. If you have an interest in the product, you...- captainbob
- Post #56
- Forum: General Discussion
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Smoking Virginias
I realize that I am at odds with the opinions given already. This is strictly from my own experience. Personally, a deeper bowl is more likely to terminate early due to the large amount of moisture gathered in the heel of a very deep bowl. Generally, I find that the "wider" the bowl the...- captainbob
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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A little help here
The number one advantage to buying a pipe from the Artisan pipemaker, is that you go directly back to him if there is a problem. I have had tremendous success with Bob Hayes who makes all of my pipes (14). I urge you to go back to the maker! It is the right thing to do. Me thinks he will try...- captainbob
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Thanks to Maineyachtie
thebadkitty, Most manufacturers have a "tilt" toward a base Virginia of their specialty. Often, it is in most of their blends. You could call Cornell and Diehl and talk to them. They have hundreds of blends with a base in varying degrees of Red Virginia (their specialty). Try their...- captainbob
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Let's discuss Blend Attributes
doctorthoss, You are on the right track! You obviously have experience and know your taste. Keep experimenting. You will get there, I promise. Just continue to look for the tobacco ingredients you desire. Keep records of trials, if needed. I should add, never hesitate to call Craig or...- captainbob
- Post #31
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Let's discuss Blend Attributes
jvandy77, Me thinks you need an aromatic blend containing Latakia. While Captain Bob's Blend is such a blend and those are relatively few, I don't think my blend will conatin the amount of spicy Latakia that I think you desire. Therefore, I suggest you find a suitable "English" style blend you...- captainbob
- Post #30
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion