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  1. ziv

    VDL_Piper

    Anyone been in touch with @VDL_Piper? Apparently, he hasn't posted on the forum in 2.5 months. Didn't reply to my DM either. Just want to know he's okay.
  2. ziv

    New to Kaywoodie Pipes and Stingers

    Is this one considered a 3 hole or 4 hole? It has 3 holes in the ball and 1 in the... stem? So 4 total? How are they counted?
  3. ziv

    Damp Smell

    I just opened a mylar bag with some GH Mixture #25 and was greeted by not a smell of Latakia or tobacco, but something reminiscing of old clothes that have been stored in a chest in a damp basement for 20 years, if you know what I mean. The tobacco is pretty wet to the touch, but I could not...
  4. ziv

    Fireball Cigars

    Has anyone tried Fireball cigars? I like Fireball whisky, how much of the taste do the cigars have?
  5. ziv

    How Many Blends Do You Have in Rotation?

    I counted mine, and it seems I have 3 dozen mylar bags and jars that I smoke from (and a single tin haha). I don't smoke all of them equally, some only get smoked once in two weeks, for instance, but I still consider them as "active". Basically, almost any tobacco I buy loose, I want to smoke...
  6. ziv

    Cleaning Cobs

    How do you clean corn cobs? Mine have started tasting terrible, and I don't know what to do about it. I do wipe the bowl with a paper towel after each smoke, and I do run pipe cleaners, of course. I cleaned them with rubbing alcohol recently, but that didn't do much help. I've daily smoked my...
  7. ziv

    Finished a Bowl Using a Single Light

    First time this happened to me, normally I have to relight quite a few times. What was it? Perfect packing? Ideal weather conditions? The downside, of course, is that the pipe gets a bit too hot. I would put it down for a few minutes, but it kept smoking. Would pick it up, puff a couple of...
  8. ziv

    Is It Possible To Make Flake At Home

    I like how easy it is to fold and stuff flake, and how the draw is good, and it burns nice and easy. Is it possible to make flakes out of regular ribbon cut at home?
  9. ziv

    Why Buy Tins?

    As a new pipe smoker, I am reluctant to buy tins. With so many great bulk blends available, from C&D, Sutliff (while they are still around), and others, why pay more for tins? I get it that tins look much more presentable in pictures and on the display, but is that it? I mean, unless you are...
  10. ziv

    Friday Discussion: Tamper or Finger?

    Which method do you prefer? Share and discuss! I always have a Czech tool on me, but also use my finger quite often. Gotta love to squeeze that tobacco!
  11. ziv

    Beard Smell

    How do you gentlemen deal with beard smell, especially after smoking Latakia-heavy blends? My wife doesn't enjoy the aroma nearly as much as I do, unfortunately.
  12. ziv

    B&M's in Washington, DC

    I'm going to be in DC on the week of the 24th, can you recommend some good B&M's in the area? Thanks!
  13. ziv

    Promotions & Sales?

    Is there a website that lists all the promotions and sales that are going on at the moment on major Internet stores? I know about TurboTin, but I thought maybe there is another website that focuses on promotions.
  14. ziv

    Do You Reuse Mason Jars?

    Subj - do you reuse mason jars to store a different blend? I suppose glass doesn't absorb smell all that much, but I think the lid does - maybe the insulation ring. Do you replace lids? What about mylar bags - do they absorb smell?
  15. ziv

    English Fatigue?

    I have been smoking Englishes almost exclusively recently, but today I can't sense much else but ash. I can barely taste any Latakia. Smoking Sutliff Vanilla Custard now in hopes to reset my palate and get a feel for English blends again. Do you have to ditch your favorite blends for a while...
  16. ziv

    Sutliff Bosphorus Cruise

    Picked up a tin of Sutliff Bosphorus Cruise from a local B&M shop today. Naturally, it was the last one. Has no date sticker, unfortunately. Looks like the blend is not produced anymore, does it mean that the tin is worth more now? :) Haven't opened it yet. It's an English and has 3.56 on...
  17. ziv

    Looking for Recommendations

    Since SmokingPipes have bulk C&D on sale currently, I thought I should pick something up. I've been enjoying the ODF lately, is there a similar offering from C&D? Also, would appreciate any English/Scottish/Latakia recommendations. Thanks!
  18. ziv

    Cellaring Conditions

    Where do you guys store your tobacco? Are there any conditions in terms of temperature or humidity? The only place I could cellar it is my garage, but my concern is that it is not air conditioned and gets pretty hot and humid here in South Florida.
  19. ziv

    To Drink or not to Drink?

    How do you like your pipe - with a drink to accompany it or alone? (like real men... sorry, that's a different thread) What is your drink of choice? For me, I find that having a drink not only helps cool things down when they start getting a bit hot, but it also lets me taste the tobacco more...
  20. ziv

    Are Tobacco Toppings Natural?

    Is there any info on what kind of flavorings are used? Are they natural or artificial? Do more expensive blends use higher grade toppings? Thanks!
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