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Ismet Bekler....
After looking over this 1980 CAO catalogue, my first impressions are that Bekler tried to exceed his abilities with a large number Figurals that Cano showcased for him. He really did better with the Pipes he carved for Golden Horn, or at least the 1975 catalogue Pipes look better. Bekler was a...- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Meerschaum vs Briar
This discussion has been going on for over 300 years... It is to the individual's advantage to try different materials like Clay, Briar, Cob, Meerschaum, Morta and other materials that Pipes are made from, so that the benefits of each can be learned. To compare them in a competitive format...- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
Lawrence writes: What!? I'm not in your will? :rofl: -
Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
Lawrence writes: What!? I'm not in your will? :rofl: -
Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
Bubba, Meerschaums get hot when smoked. They are a special type of Clay and by getting hot, they act as a radiator to dissipate the heat, so you get a cooler smoke. Juni, really I'm with you on this issue. I smoke them, wax them mainly to protect the surface of the Block and avoid touching... -
Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
There really is no quick remedy for ghosts in an estate Meerschaum Bubba. I suggest using Everclear for a good cleaning after each smoke and the Pipe will flush itself..., some ghosts are more resilient than others, but they all flush out over time. Lawrence, everything I've read and personal... -
Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
The Block will absorb the Beeswax according to the grain and where the hot spots on the Pipe are. This is why some parts of the Pipe will feel smooth and others a bit rough, which is where the Beeswax has been more readily absorbed into the Block. Waxing the Pipe will give you an idea of how... -
Review of "El Humidor" (San antonio, Texas)
Kevin is correct... In Texas, you pay more in taxes than for the Pipe tobacco. It's a situation that is sadly no limited to just this one state. It makes the job of the local B&M a difficult one, as they cannot compete with on-line shopping, where you can get what you want as a retail...- fred
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
Having no personal experience with a coloring bowl, I can only report that some of the ATM members have used one, with mixed results. The result that is reported is a more evenly distributed patina development.., not necessarily faster. The most important determining factor is the quality... -
Meerschaum Coloring Progress.
I agree with Mlaug, that is a lot of wax... Yes, a smoke jar will produce results, but the patina display will look nothing like what you get when you smoke and wax the Pipe. It is a speedy process, along with baking in tobacco solutions and immersion in tobacco juices. The pattern of... -
August 2011 - What are you Smoking? II
[list=1]Good morning. It's Triple Play in the Paul Fischer Prince. Best to all.- fred
- Post #594
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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PETERSON ENGLISH ERA MEERSCHAUM BULLDOG
RESEARCH I've made inquiry to Peterson, but have yet to get a reply, and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that their information on these older African Block Pipes will be scant. Dear Mr. Bass The pipe shown in the image that you emailed to us is a Tawny Deluxe – similar pipes were manufactured... -
My new "Fred"
Jaybird writes, "Nice looking pipe...what is the difference between African and Turkish meer?" Here's a good place to start for this information... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerschaum After you read the entry, scroll down to the external link at the bottom of the page, where you will find...- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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First Meer Question
You can smoke what you like in your Meerschaum, without having to dedicate it to a blend or category of blends, as long as you clean it after every smoke. There are exceptions, with blends that will ghost any Pipe, such as St Bruno Flake, Clan, Mixture 79 and others, but exorcism of the...- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My new "Fred"
That's a great looking Prince...! This shape is a hard-to-find one in the Meerschaum community. Yes, there are differences in the character of smoking experience between African Block and Turkish Block. I like both and smoke both. What are the dimensions of your Pipe?- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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New Pipe and my last …
That really is a swell looking Pete...! Some of the Peterson's require a longer break in, or so I've been advised by others, which is something I take their word on, since it's been a very long time since I smoked a Briar. I've always liked the Peterson shapes and that one is a classic. Good... -
Bleaching stems
Here's some information that was discussed on SF, and which seems to fit the scope of this thread... Steve Laug May 5, 2011 03:56 PM ________________________________________ Removing Oxidization on Vulcanite Stems – A compilation of tricks Removing Oxidization on Vulcanite Stems – A...- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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McClelland Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is good and will find a following. To me, the better choice is the judge's choice for the Balkan Sobranie Throwdown, Russ's Black House. It has more dimension to it and comes close to 759 in it's character..., not as close as Smoker's Haven Exotique, but the Black House is...- fred
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Lee Van Cleef pipe
This famous Pipe did belong to Lee Van Cleef. It is a WDC Meerschaum, but the bit is not amber. Likely, it is a replacement bit of amberoid plastic, which was very much in use for new Pipes and Pipe repairs at the time. Judging from the patina development, Lee had smoked the blazes out of it...- fred
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion