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  1. crazyhog

    SER JACOPO DE DIVINA PROPORTIONE R1 C - FILTRO 9MM

    Hi, I've been thinking of buying a a handmade 9mm Italian pipe. I came across this particular Ser Jacopo on Al Pascia site. It's a reasonable size at around a Group 5. Anyone familiar with the line? Does Ser Jacopo make a well engineered 9mm pipe (thinking Vauen here)? It seems reasonable...
  2. crazyhog

    Draft Hole on My New Classic Vauen

    Hi, I decided to take a closer look at my New Classic Vauen. I used a flashlight this time. It looks to me like the draft hole is ever so slightly off center and possibly low. Slightly to the right in pics. draws very well dry, but I wonder if I'll have issues when smoking. It's a 9mm...
  3. crazyhog

    Should I Be Concerned with the 9mm Tenon Inside the Shank/Mortise?

    Hi, I had someone in another forum bring up a concern about my new AKB having it's tenon glued into the shank. Possible toxicity issues and weakening of the tenon due to heat? It's a 9mm set up and I have seen others done the same way. Fits my White Elephant filters well. I do have another...
  4. crazyhog

    Real Lattice And It's Benefits

    I've been doing a little research on my new AKB Meerschaum. I found some interesting information about how lattice pipes should be constructed. Luckily mine was done the right way, but many are not. Lattice designed meerschaum pipes typically feature a separation between the outer lattice...
  5. crazyhog

    New AKB Meerschaum from SP

    Hi, I posted this in the Normal threads, but wanted to also post it here. My first and only Meerchaum pipe. I only smoke filtered pipes. It's a 9mm drilled Meerschaum, which is pretty rare for AKB. I bought it during the 15% off July 4th sale. It's a decent size with a fairly large bowl...
  6. crazyhog

    Not Sure If You Should Put Your Meerschaum Back in Case or On Rack?

    I have the answer, how about both? After the pipe has dried of course. This is a mid size Billiard style with tall bowl Meerschaum.
  7. crazyhog

    Woodmere 2 Pipe Stand

    I received this 2 pipe stand yesterday. It's absolutely beautiful and done in teak. It is a lighter color than on SP website, but I think I prefer this. Made on India. It's definitely better quality than Decatur.
  8. crazyhog

    I Just Received My Order from PC!

    I can't believe it got here already, in just 48 hours to NY by UPS. Here is my new Vauen Classic and AKB Meerschaum, both in 9mm plus other goodies. The Meerschaum 9mm has the same draw as the Vauen with Vauens 9mm filter. Pretty good! The White Elephant filters work in all my my pipes, good...
  9. crazyhog

    Meerschaum Pipe, Can I or Can't I use Everclear Inside the Bowl and Shank?

    Hey, My first Meerschaum pipe is arriving Friday. I have read different opinions regarding using alchohol inside of the bowl and shank. I know you should not use any liquid on the outside of either. Would it be alright to put a few drops on a paper towel and on a pipe cleaner to clean the...
  10. crazyhog

    AKB 9mm Meerschaum Push/Pull from SP?

    Hi, SP has a sale going on now. I decided to take a look at their 9mm Meerschaums. Yes, I know that Meerschaums in general act like an absorbant, but I want to have more filtration. They have either this AKB or some expensive Barling meerschaums. I am most concerned with the quality of the...
  11. crazyhog

    Just Mixed Lane Buttered Rum with BCA

    Today I smoked LL BCA for the first time in 10 years. I was left feeling indifferent. It was kind of bland. The BR bit me a little for some reason. I decided to mix 2/3 LL Buttered Rum with 1/3 BCA. Hoping this improves on both. Anyone else try this? I won't be trying it until the weekend.
  12. crazyhog

    My New Vauen Royal 569 has Arrived!

    I couldn't be happier. I ordered it from SP on Monday and it arrived in NY today. Pipe is beautiful and just the right size for me. Sandblast and SS band are perfect. Some new tobacco also to try out.
  13. crazyhog

    A More Detailed Explanation of Vauen Carbon Filters by Vauen

    I am a big fan of active carbonized filters (9mm, 6mm) and especially Vauen filters. Here is something I found on their website that goes into some good detail. https://www.vauen.com/filters/interesting-facts.html
  14. crazyhog

    Is This a Good Tray for Mixing Tobaccos?

    HI, I am interested in mixing some of my tobaccos and I am looking for a tray. Not a huge amount, mostly 2oz total. Will a tray like this work? Is 11 x 7 , a good size? Thanks I think it's amusing.
  15. crazyhog

    Vauen White Dot vs Non White Dot?

    Hi, I have a 10% coupon from SP for being a Newbie. I really want my next pipe puchase to be a Vauen Sandblasted straight stem. I have come down to two. Either the Vauen Royal White Dot 569 or the Vauen Classic 4486. There is almost an $80 difference for the Royal white dot. I have had...
  16. crazyhog

    Corn Cob, Acrylic Stem and Vauen 6mm Filter

    I hope this will be informative for some. I had a chance today to smoke my MM Doc Cob with a Vauen 6mm charcoal filter. My Cob comes with a 6mm acrylic stems and works perfectly with Balsa filters. I wanted to try Charcoal filters. I have read the cheap plastic stems fit better. The fit...
  17. crazyhog

    My Rattray And Savinelli Are In!

    Well, my order from SP arrived today. Everything arrived well packaged and safely. At first inspection, Im very happy with both pipes. The Savinelli Onda Sandblast did come with a slight over sandblast that looks like a tiny pit on the smooth rim. Otherwise, they both look perfect to me...
  18. crazyhog

    Same Model, Same Finish, Different Color, more Expensive?

    Hi, I was just looking through more pipes at SP. I noticed a Rattray Monarch Sandbasted 18 was $5 more expensive for being red instead of black. I've never seen this before. Has anyone ever seen this from any pipe manufacturer? Thanks
  19. crazyhog

    Savinelli Balsa Filters Further Information

    I remember reading something about the Balsa filter collecting impurites from the tobacco. I couldnt remember where. Well, I found the site. https://www.milantobacco.com/savinelliconvertible.htm
  20. crazyhog

    Four New Aromatics Came in!

    One Sutliff and three Lanes Limited. I did have a brief smoke yesterday with my new corn cob and some Lanes Butter Rum. I liked it, but the winds were pretty bad and the cob was new. The jury is still out.
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