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  1. Mr_houston

    Red Virginias

    I was about to add some HU My Red Fox to some Sutliff 515 RC-1 to kick up the strength a bit. I find MRF to be stronger and spicier and 515 to be more tangy (vinegar). I was surprised how much they look alike. In great light, I wouldn’t be able to tell them apart. HU on the left and...
  2. Mr_houston

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

    Old Fredders Broken Flake in a Stanwell Ronda billiard. It’s similar to the brass band series, but has marbled orange and yellow acrylic? Between the bands.
  3. Mr_houston

    A Little Humor for the Day 2025

    I just searched for Preparation H. Never mind why. AI summary: It can treat stuffy nose, sinus problems, and hemorrhoids. You can put it in your eyes! Never trust the AI summary!
  4. Mr_houston

    A Little Humor for the Day 2025

    Stupid parabolas.
  5. Mr_houston

    March PAD

    Until last week, I’ve never found a decent pipe in an antique store. But, this one was interesting enough to risk $15 on. I’ve been needing another lovat. When I found it, it had no finish left on it and the stem was completely stuck. The bamboo carving reminded me of some of my Radices...
  6. Mr_houston

    Favorite Virginia Pipe

    I’m with @Sig . Every pipe I buy gets tested with VA and VAPer blends. If that works, great. If not, they are used for English blends. That’s as far as I go with dedicating pipes. I haven’t found many particular shapes that fit into one category or the other. Except, tall thin bowls work...
  7. Mr_houston

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

    Old Fredder’s Broken Flake in a Peterson 106.
  8. Mr_houston

    Best Non-Aromatic Room Note Blend? Recommendations?

    My family appreciates the smell of my VA and VA/Per blends most.
  9. Mr_houston

    Seeking Straight Red Virginia Flakes & Ribbons Only

    I get what you are looking for @Effortlessdepths, and why. I love red VAs above all tobaccos. Unfortunately, there are not that many straight reds out there. Sutliff had some good ones, esp. Crumble Cake, Cringle Flake and bulk Matured Red VA (RC1-515). I’m not a big fan of the C&D reds...
  10. Mr_houston

    Houston Pipe Club

    Another great time at the Houston Pipe Club. 1st Fri of each month. Bring tobacco to share and smoke whatever is on the table: We had 3 new guys last night and all got to try the new Folklore.
  11. Mr_houston

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

    I’m smoking 25 year old McClelland VA #27 in an Ashton Canadian. It’s been some years since I’ve smoked this. Back in the day, this was my favorite McClelland blend. I love red VAs, esp McClellands version of them. I’ll need to tweak it a bit with some drying out. But it is as good as I...
  12. Mr_houston

    A Little Humor for the Day 2025

  13. Mr_houston

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    I opened up a 1999 big tin of McClelland VA #27. It was my favorite McClelland VA in the day. It is surprisingly red color for tobacco that old.
  14. Mr_houston

    Repair Suggestion Please

    I have a thread going on the Badger & Blade site on small wedges. I love them, including the Bowden’s. Highest grit senthetic stone is 12,000. I have natural stones that go up from there - Japanese and thurigan.
  15. Mr_houston

    Repair Suggestion Please

    I restore straight razors and use a glue to make acrylic scales. The glue actually dissolves the edge of the acrylic that it is applied to, then it reforms solid. If you could apply it in the crack and then squeeze it together, I am sure this would hold. Do you think you could squeeze the...
  16. Mr_houston

    Houston Pipe Club

    It was Big fun tonight.
  17. Mr_houston

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

    HU Old Fredder’s in an Ashton old church bent.
  18. Mr_houston

    Houston Pipe Club

    Hey all. I attend the Houston gathering regularly. We are still active and will be meeting next Friday, the 7th. The address posted by @DevilDuck is correct. 6:00 til last man leaves. Midnight if you want. Bring a number of tin to share and smoke whatever anyone brings. We have some old...
  19. Mr_houston

    Radice Pipes

    I have a number of Radices. All good smokers. I prefer the twin-bore stems when possible, but they no longer make those. This was my Christmas estate purchase this year.
  20. Mr_houston

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    Putting up a pound of HH ODF. Dated Sep 2023.
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