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  1. Mike N

    Rim Adornment On Ser Jacopo Leonardo

    Thanks. That’s an interesting discussion. Whether this is true or not, this quote is interesting: “Leonardo da Vinci devised a twin-walled terracotta pipe which was cooled by the air circulating in the cavity.”
  2. Mike N

    Carmel Pipe Shop

    Pipe maker Kraig Sederquist posted a few photos on Instagram today of the iconic Carmel Pipe Shop in California. I’ve added it to my bucket list. I found an old 2013 thread on this site about the shop and am glad to see it is still going strong.
  3. Mike N

    Rim Adornment On Ser Jacopo Leonardo

    Are the beautiful metal rim inserts on these SJ Leonardo pipes simply aesthetic, or did it help cool the bowl?
  4. Mike N

    Farewell Sutliff Tobacco Company - Monday 3/4/25

    Sutliff had just celebrated its 175th Anniversary and was profitable and innovative. I’ve visited the plant. To close the facility and give 40 American employees pink slips a month before Christmas is a decision the foreign Danish owners will have to live with. And since they did nearly the same...
  5. Mike N

    Tobacco Industry Recent Strength

    Yep, and there is also this quote from Buffet when he invested in RJR Reynolds: "I'll tell you why I like the cigarette business," he said. "It costs a penny to make. Sell it for a dollar. It's addictive. And there's fantastic brand loyalty."
  6. Mike N

    Tobacco Industry Recent Strength

    I'm not sure if the "entire market would fail," but I do agree that if aromatics were banned there would be a lot of us codgers calling their congressmen.
  7. Mike N

    Tobacco Industry Recent Strength

    “Recovery potential lies in product innovation, cost control, and easing operational disruptions.” Hmmm. As far as the smaller pipe tobacco segment of the market is concerned, I think an argument can be made that Laudisi is out maneuvering STG on at least two of these three: innovation and...
  8. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2025?***

    A true unicorn blend. Enjoy, brother!
  9. Mike N

    Cleaning Blocked Pipe ?

    A straight piece of galvanized baling wire (maybe 12 gauge or so) run through the shank usually loosens up a difficult clog. Then a tapered pipe cleaner. In rare cases, I‘ve also used a long drill bit attached to a hand held pin vise drill chuck (it’s like a screwdriver handle) which you can...
  10. Mike N

    Brazilian Pipe Makers, Anyone?

    At the Chicago Pipe Show, two Brazilian pipe makers really impressed me: Luiz Lavos and Emiliano. Here are two of their pipes I purchased. The Lavos billiard has a silver accent and the Emiliano bamboo has an exotic wood adornment. Just incredible detailing and they smoke great, too. Both of...
  11. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2025?***

    Smoking some Savinelli Jupiter in a long stem Adam Davidson apple that arrived today. I saw this pipe on Adam’s table at the Chicago Pipe Show and when I got home regretted not having purchased it. Luckily, it was still available.
  12. Mike N

    Wind Caps for Cooler Smoking?

    I have long been a big fan of windcaps, including having a NYC pipe shop install one on the first “good“ pipe I bought on a visit there around 1988. Now I use them for a more utilitarian purpose: to make sure a hot ember does not fly out and burn a hole in a pair of my suit pants.
  13. Mike N

    Jim's Briarworks Smokehouse Review.

    I ended up buying a few jars. I opened one, spread it out in the tobacco tray and rejarred it for a month. I’m smoking it today for the first time and am a bit underwhelmed. I love the tin note and the cut, but it is a bit mild for palate. I was hoping it would taste as smoky as it smells. It’s...
  14. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2025?***

    If you will be in the Charleston, WV area, I strongly recommend you stop at this pipe shop: The Squire Tobacconist - http://www.thesquirewv.com/
  15. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2025?***

    I decided to smoke the last of this jarred Plum Pudding in two long-stemmed classics: a smooth billiard stamped from the iconic Wally Frank shop in NYC, and one by the great Tim West of Columbus, Ohio.
  16. Mike N

    I Hope You Hate Deoxidizing Vulcanite Stems As Much As I Do

    You did a great job. I try to wipe down any vulcanite stem each time I use the pipe and add some obsidian oil to avoid oxidation. I lean towards SEM vulcanite now in my new pipes. SEM is known for its resistance to hazing and discoloration. My teeth just don’t agree with acrylic as I get older.
  17. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2025?***

    Former’s flake stuffed in a large capacity Tim Beaumont Pappa Bear egg. Tim has been using a lot of soft stem material that I love for clenching. SEM Vulcanite is known for its resistance to hazing and discoloration.
  18. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2025?***

    Loaded up my go-to Drucquer & Sons Loch Ness by GLP in a Tom Eltang canted Apple with what I call his “dinosaur spine” carving. When I saw the pipe in Chicago I immediately wanted it, but alas when I reached for my wallet I realized I had left it in my hotel room. Tom’s wife Pia, who I had never...
  19. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, May 2025?***

    Radice pipes might give the most bang for the buck of all the Italian factory pipes. I really love them.
  20. Mike N

    ***What Are You Smoking, May 2025?***

    Some C&D House Reserve in a pencil stem Ser Jacopo Spongia. The House Reserve blend is sold only in brick and mortar stores and cannot be purchased online. It was a little bonus to shops for selling the C&D line.
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