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Remember the Cigar Boom?
We are in a Cigar Boom again. At TPE last week there was much discussion about the cigar industry being unable to keep up supply and quality due to unprecedented demand for cigars during the past two years. It is a real thing. SPC is also booming with both pipe tobacco and cigars. Everyone is...- npod
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Removing Cake from the Bottom of the Bowl
Popsicle stick. Period. Full stop. @georged taught me that trick and it is brilliant. The balsa wood is softer than briar and it will not scratch or gouge the bowl or get it out round. They are rounded at the ends and it works great for getting at the bottom of the bowl. It is like a secret...- npod
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Perique Heavy Blend
The flake is much better (and different) than Bayou Morning (non flake or bulk).- npod
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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My Addled Brain Strikes Again
I started stocking BJ Long Pipe Cleaners and Obsidian Oil two years ago. I have thousands of pipe cleaners now and plenty of oil (I also stocked up on Dunhill pipe rags before they were discontinued). One of the smartest things I have done. I tell people all the time to stock up on pipe...- npod
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Perique Heavy Blend
100% Agree! BMF!!! It is good fresh and fabulous at 5 years and magical at 10-15 years.- npod
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Don't Want to Spend a Lot on a Rack
Yep, that's the case. I have 6 of them and stack them on top of each other with the lid closed. It protects the pipes and also keeps them out of direct sunlight. You can also flip the lid over and set them out flat on a table or prop the lid and use as a display like shown in the picture.- npod
- Post #50
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Don't Want to Spend a Lot on a Rack
I mostly use these cases instead of traditional racks. I have various racks, but these sunglass cases are fantastic and hold 18 pipes, even larger ones...- npod
- Post #46
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Sam Gawith Pricing??
I have watched the Sam Gawith drops closely over the past week. SPC was up about a dollar per 50Gr tin (generalization). Watch City was about the same as prior drop earlier this year. The only large price jump was the $17.98/tin at Cup O Joe's and TobaccoPipes. Both of these sites have been...- npod
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Throwback-2012 Chicago Pipe Show
Memories! I miss that big table at the show.- npod
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Peterson’s Chamber Coating - What A Mess!
I had the exact same experience with my new Peterson Rua! The bowl coating tastes horrible. I had to completely remove it with sandpaper and wipe the bowl to virgin briar. It is much better. Still tastes funky though. I may end up gifting the pipe to someone else.- npod
- Post #41
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The First Ever "State Of The Cellar" Report
I cried a little when I saw these photos. Pure, raw emotion. :)- npod
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Storing in Mylar Now
Mylar is now all I use now for long term cellar storage. Glass mason jars get heavy. I switched over fully about 2 years ago after buying some tobacco from a guy who had it in mylar for 11 years prior. The tobacco was perfect. I'm a believer.- npod
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How Many Blends Do You Have Open at One Time?
Well I learn something new everyday! Dang Harris, that is a wonderfully simple yet very effective system for storing open tobacco tins. It saves from using Mason jars and I can see that many of the larger containers have like 5-6 tobacco tins of "varying sizes and shapes." So freaking cool and...- npod
- Post #27
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Tobacco Taste !
This happens sometimes. It is not due to any one thing per se. It is a mystery a faith why it happens. Generally it passes within days to few short weeks. I always stopping all pipe smoking for a short period and you should be fine. God Speed on getting your taste and smell back in harmony.- npod
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Gawith, Hoggarth & Co., Laudisi Please Order
Ennerdale Plug RDH!- npod
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Your Top Five Burley Blends
1. Edgeworth Sliced. Full Stop! 2. Uhle's 00 aged in either old McClelland tins or aged with a McClelland stave cube (my preferred method). I also age Uhle's 00 in jars which previously held other tobaccos, like aromatics or Lakelands, or even English blends. These burley leaves get easily...- npod
- Post #49
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Building Your Cellar - Things To Consider
This is a very well written and thoughtful post. LOTS of good nuggets of advice based on experience.- npod
- Post #67
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Please Educate Me on Dress Pipes
They are not very practical pipes. I rarely smoke mine. They are more for collecting purposes. -
Please Educate Me on Dress Pipes
They can be hard to maintain mainly because the black stain can wear off if the pipe is overused or polished (wiped off or rubbed) too often. I am not as familiar with the Peterson dress stain and how it behaves over time. -
Please Educate Me on Dress Pipes
And it is worth mentioning that a high quality dress stain finish requires high quality briar. The stain, while opaque, is not a cover up or "paint job". It is very different than lacquer, which is used to hide flaws. Dress finish will actually shows inherent pits and flaws in briar, so the...