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    Why Is HU Directors Cut More Expensive Than Other HU Tobacco Blends?

    Not sure how it is in the US market. But in Europe the Directors Cut blend costs around 35 Euro. Othere blends like Fayum around 22 Euro. Why this price difference? I think this wasnt the case in the past. Is it because of the popularity of Directors Cut?
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    Modern Day British High End Pipe Makers, That Still Make Classical Style British Pipes?

    Its not a secret that the hey day and golden age of british pipe making is (unfortunately) long gone. But nevertheless, are there still british pipe brands and makers out there that do classical style shapes, like were done in the past by Barling, Comoy, Charatan etc.? Or is Dunhill the only one...
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    Why Are There (Almost) No Pre WW2 Vauen Estate Briar Pipes And German Estates Pipes in General Available?

    What I mean by that is if you look for German estate pipes you never find any briar pipes from the pre ww2 period for sale. Vauen as a factory exists since 1848. But there are almost 0 estate pipes for sale from the period of 1900-1945. Same goes for other German pipe manufacturers. This is...
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    Any Expirience With The IM Corona Double Lighter ? Are They Suitable For Pipes?

    IM Corona seems to have reissued the Double model, which is vased on the St. Dupont lighters design wise. The price is unfortunately almost double the price (pun intended) of Old Boys as well. Anyone has expirience with them? Are they worth it? They are advertised as cigar lighters. Will they...
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    Please Help Decide: Savinelli Roma 602 vs 626

    I am interested in buying a pipe from the Savinelli Roma series. I nareowed it down to the 602 and 626 models. Which one of them is the more quintessential/iconic shape of Savinelli?
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    Does Anyone Has Expirience With The Vauen And Barling Firelighters?

    Thinking about buying a 2nd fire lighter (have an IM Corona). I saw that Vauen and Barling have their own fire lighters. Does anyone have them? How is the quality and where are they made?
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    If You Had to Choose Only One Tobacco

    I heard that in the past it was common that people only smoked only one tobacco. So if you had to choose only one tobacco for everyday smoke, which one would it be? I would probably go for Squadron Leader.
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    1918 BBB Army Mount Pipe

    Won this small pipe recently on Ebay. Its an unsmoked pipe from 1918. Aproximately group size 2. This kind of pipe was probably liked by soldiers who fought in the trenches of WW1. A small army mount for a qiick, that you could put into pocket. (But thats my assumption) Now I am not sure if I...
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    Barling 1914 Catalogue Question

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) Found the 1914 catalogue on the web recently. Can be downloaded here: https://sopipes.com/images/9/98/Barling_1914_Catalog.pdf What surprised is, that all pipes in the catalogue have a silver mount/band. So no "plain" shanks and pipes at all...
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    Need Recommendation: Leather Pipe Pouch

    Looking to buy a hand made roll up leather pipe pouch, for travelling. Should be withouthout any zippers. Any recommendstions? Preferably for one sold in EU or UK. Budget is up to 120 USD
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    Bought My First Charatan Estate Pipe

    Always wanted to get a Rueben era Charatan straight billiard, but couldnt find one. Two days ago, I saw a listing and couldnt say no. Seller says its Rueben Era, shape # is 180. Length is 5 1/2 Chamber depth is 1 1/2 So approximately a Dunhill group size 2. What do you think? Any infos on the...
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    Good Artisans Who Could Make an Army Mount Pipe (Like Shown in the Picture)?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) I really love the look of this Barling pipe . Nowadays pipes in such vintage style are not made. True, army mount pipes are made by Peterson, Rattrays, Stamwell, but they still differ in the design of the silver bands. So I thought maybe I...
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    Are Chacom Army Mount Pipes Discontinued?

    I wanted to buy a Chacon Army 42, but to my surprise its not available anywhere. Its also not listed on the Chacom website. I am quiet surprised that they would discontinue their whole army mount line. :(
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    Frederick Charatan Pipes

    I am aware that the pies made by Frederick Charatan are very rare, but do some collectors have them? I tried to find pictures, but the only picture I found was on Pipedia. Maybe some of you have pictures of this era Charatan pipes? Any other additional interesting info would be appreciated as...
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    Photos Of 19th Century Briar Pipes?

    Anyone has photos of 19th century briar pipes? It would be espacially interesting to see the first pipes made in St. Claude.
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    Alternatives to Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Tobacco in Europe?

    I would like to taste Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Tobacco , but it seems it is not sold in Europe, but only in US. Is there some sort of equivalent that can be bought in the EU? Ordering from US is not an option, because of all the customs trouble.
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    Have Difficulties Finding Group 2 Sized , Straight Billiard Pipes

    I would like to get a new (not estate) straight smooth billiard in group size 2. Preferably French or English and with a metal/silver band, Even thought thats not mandatory. So far I only found only Dunhill pipes of this size. Any leads or advise?
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    Pre Cadogan Comoy Pipes Without the "C" on the Stem?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob I encountered a few of such pipes on Ebay. Does this mean, the stem was replaced? And by Comoy I dont meet Guildhall or other Comoy seconds. But Tradition, Deluxe etc.
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    Need Advice on Buying Barling Estate Pipe

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob I would like to buy a pre transition classic straight billiard Barling, group seize either 2 or 3 . I am looking on Ebay, but cant find one, they are either in pretty bad condition, or too expensive(600-900 USD). Not much success on...
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    When Did The Trend Go From Small To Large Pipes?

    I read the article about Charatan on pipe pedia recently, where it was stated that the Frederic era Charatan pipes were only group size 1 and 2. So I assume during that time everyone prefered small pipes. When did the trend swing to larger pipes? And why?
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