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  1. smokershaven

    Smoker's Haven Mixtures In-Stock

    They are produced by J.F. Germain and Son, Air shipped to North Carolina where it is tinned in a proper facility, then shipped to me.
  2. smokershaven

    Smoker's Haven Mixtures In-Stock

    swampgrizzly, please do not worry. I have undersold from the actual inventory count to make sure I can fill all the orders and also have enough to remedy any issues. cohibajoe and litup, I apologize. I have been swamped with trying to get orders out and trying to answer phone calls and emails...
  3. smokershaven

    Smokers Haven Blends Up For Preorder.

    There is a lot of mis-information about the relationship between esoterica and smokers haven. To the best of my knowledge this is what happened. Penzance was modeled after our Krumble Kake in the late 1980's but there is a difference in the recipie. Here is what actually happened: Back in the...
  4. smokershaven

    Different pipe makers and the weight of their pipes

    Lonestar's example is the reality of the weight. Materials are the number one factor in a pipes weight. Certain varieties of briar tend to be lighter than others and also stem material can vary in weight dramatically.
  5. smokershaven

    Pipe makers that are no longer making pipes

    Adam is making pipes full time and he is back in Arizona. Kurt Huhn was always part time making pipes and he may be doing a few here and there. John Crosby also has always been part time. He is an Engineer by trade. I see him on occassion on the PMF Google Hangouts. He makes a pipe once in a...
  6. smokershaven

    Inexpensive pipes with 5/32 airways?

    Bigpond, There is nothing to worry about. The good news is that if the fluffy cleaner is pinching where it meets the slot in your good smoking 5/32" airway pipes, a well done 9/64" airway pipe will also smoke very good for you. Maybe even better. I did a lot of testing before I started selling...
  7. smokershaven

    Inexpensive pipes with 5/32 airways?

    Try something out when you have a chance. On one of your 5/32" drilled pipe stems, slowly push a BJ long's Fluffy cleaner through the tenon hole and when there is alot of pressure where you would have to really force it through, mark it and pull it back out. If it stopped right where the slot...
  8. smokershaven

    Svenlar B3 freestyle

    Svenlars were made by Michael Kabik. The value can vary depending on the shape, grain, and condition. He made some that had unbelievable grain, and also some that were just ok.
  9. smokershaven

    List and Pictures for Acrylic Stem Stock?

    Scotties from Ladybriar has been using some real cool looking faux tortoise shell Bakelite. I think it is pretty rare stuff. I have not seen an acrylic equivalent yet.
  10. smokershaven

    GBD on my "Holy Grail" List

    The 9242 and 9438 are two of my favorite GBD's. I still have a couple in my collection of each. Time to dust them off and light em up.
  11. smokershaven

    Another Revival Of The Great And Contentious Bowl Coating Debate

    I probably should stay clear of this subject, but there is some information that is missing that I would like to share. The most important reason for me, and other pipe makers I have had the privilege to work with, to bowl coat is to prevent burnout on the first light. The second reason is for...
  12. smokershaven

    Critique please.

    I would suggest to cut off as much possible from the bottom to leave about 3/8" thickness or more. Also angle the bottom just a little forward.
  13. smokershaven

    Smokers Haven Krumble kake

    I think there was already a few Latakia Flakes being made well before the 1950's, but Krumble Kake was the first Cake or "Krumble Kake" Leaf is Cut first, then pressed, then cut again.
  14. smokershaven

    where to buy pipes with wider airflow?

    I cannot speak for all individual makers, but the ones I have worked with all open the slot properly to the airway at either 5/32 or 9/64. If the transition from slot to airway is done correctly, a 9/64 airway is very open and can be better than an improperly done 5/32 airway.
  15. smokershaven

    Smokers Haven Krumble kake

    misterlowercase, Thank you! I am so sorry that there is this little bump in the road right now with the retail location. All of the pipe makers that I have worked with and been able to help are good people, and they are all much more talented than I am at pipe making. I am blessed to have been...
  16. smokershaven

    Smokers Haven Krumble kake

    Derfargin, I am not sure who you spoke with at my shop, but they told you the wrong information. Once all waiting list/back orders are filled, it will become available. As to when that will happen, I cannot say or predict it until J.F. Germain & Son starts producing it for us. Hello Friends...
  17. smokershaven

    Central Ohio Briar Society

    Hello Andrew, The best time/day to meet up for most people is Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday after 6 p.m. Most people are busy on weekends. I will be happy to host the meetings at the shop and stay open after hours for it, and I am sure some other shops around town would do the same. The...
  18. smokershaven

    My Butera

    I have to disagree. Mike Butera is one of the most Kind & Honest men I have had the pleasure to meet in my life. In the 1980's & 1990's Mike was making a very very nice pipe compared to every thing else that was out in the market. The pipes he makes now are even better. Is he the best? It is...
  19. smokershaven

    Smokers' Haven 2nd Annual Pipe Makers Show March 29th 2014

    Hello Friends, This Saturday March 29th 2014 I will be hosting a little event in the shop that will feature 29 American pipe makers, Drew Estate Pipe Tobacco and cigars, and clouds of sweet pipe smoke. If you are within driving distance, please be welcome to join us. Details are below. Also on...
  20. smokershaven

    Origin Of The Smokers Haven Logo

    Wow, those pictures are awesome! I hope the logo was not copied by the founder of Smokers' Haven Joe Zieve. I have seen this print ad and many others that are identical but with a different logo on the top. The earliest date on record for the logo is a trade mark that was registered in 1964...
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