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  1. Old_Newby

    Missouri Stems

    I know this has likely been discussed but I cannot locate an open post about it. Does anyone know why MM sells their basic black and amber stems for $2, but won’t offer other colors and shapes? Does Vermont Freehand Forever Stems have a contract with MM? I mean if I am going to purchase a...
  2. Old_Newby

    Mac Baren Cake and Flake

    Ok after recently trying some HH Burley Flake, HH Bold Kentucky, and HH Virginia flakes I am liking me some Mac Baren. I now want to try a couple more tin blends. What are your favorites? Below are my considerations so looking for next 2. Roll Cake Dark Twist Roll Cake Vanilla Roll Cake...
  3. Old_Newby

    Erinmore or Blue Note

    Looking at a couple blends that are Virginia but with a sweet and fruity flavor. I cannot stand the Sutliff or Lane casing / topping that I consider a medicinal fake flavor. But I do enjoy the berry flavor of EGR. Anyone have experience with either of these?
  4. Old_Newby

    Thoughts On Rotation

    I know it’s YMMV and to each his own, but what are most of you doing when it comes to smoking a blend. I like about 20 blends and change it up daily and usually every smoke. I rarely smoke more than 2 bowls of the same blend in a week. I hear of others mention after a few bowls over a few...
  5. Old_Newby

    Where Do I Start?

    I have never made a pipe. I only have a carving knife and sandpaper. I do have a hand drill and a table vice but think if I start with solid block I will need a drill press. Is the best bet to buy one of these Kits and just carve away, sand, then stain it?
  6. Old_Newby

    Smoke Air Purifiers

    Probably lots of threads on this subject but wanted to ask those who are using an air purifier what is your opinion on the best on market today, or ones to avoid. I am looking to buy a good one for my garage work bench area for bad weather conditions.
  7. Old_Newby

    On the Other Side Now

    After being an anti smoker for 50 years I am now on the other side. I was born with mild asthma and my mom smoked cigarettes and my father a pipe. They had no idea in 1970 that having a 5 year old in a car with windows rolled up and them smoking was a problem. All my youth I battled...
  8. Old_Newby

    Czech Pipes

    My wife is half Italian and she bought me a Savinelli. I am half Irish and I bought myself a Peterson. My wife’s father is Czech and so I was wanting to get a Czech pipe. My budget is $125 so I wanted to ask if anyone had suggestions.
  9. Old_Newby

    Best Bulk Tobaccos for Aging

    I am around my 3 year mark in piping and obvious still learning. After watching PeacePipeMan I realized I need to start thinking longer term. He cellars and ages so much tobacco he waits 10 years before smoking it. My issue is I cannot afford to buy 10 tins a year of all my favorites tin...
  10. Old_Newby

    100 for 50 (Feedback Requested)

    I don’t know if this has been tried before or if a good idea but I was once a beginner and overwhelmed regarding what tobaccos I would enjoy. I did get some free samples from some great people on this site and I don’t mind sharing forward. However over the past 2+ years I have purchased many...
  11. Old_Newby

    Missing My Small Batch

    Is it just me or is part of pipe smoking falling in love with a small batch only to never get it again. I have only smoked for 2 years but am so craving some Carolina Red Flake w/ Perique and now I am down to just a few bowls left of my Eight State Burley and it’s making me sad. I won’t pay...
  12. Old_Newby

    Are Ropp Pipes Good?

    Hello I have been smoking on and off for about 2 years. Enjoying it but mostly own MM cobs. I do have 1 Grabow Grand Duke and an unknown gifted small pipe (4 inches with tiny bowl). I use my Cobs majority of the time and am happy. That said I am wanting to get a light weight briar (1 oz)...
  13. Old_Newby

    Irish Whisky

    I am American and love bourbon but wanted to expand on whisky. I tried some Scotch and my palette does not like malted barley. I tried Ardbeg 10 and my nose tried to remove itself from my face. I tried a low cost Irish whiskey called Kilbrin and I like the smoothness, the grain profile is...
  14. Old_Newby

    Don’t Retrohale Dark Birds Eye!

    Title change to produce subject Ok I have sampled my way through Virgina, VaPer, Burley, English, etc. Finding my keepers. I have 2-3 in each category I enjoy, but I just started trying some stronger Kentucky blends like today I tried G&H Dark Birds Eye. It’s kinda sweet and kind of slap you...
  15. Old_Newby

    Anyone used these 6mm Filters

    I am a 6mm filter user and like Dr Grabow for the price. I found these 6mm cigarette filter tips online for much less and was curious if anyone has ever tried them in a pipe?
  16. Old_Newby

    Food and Drink Pairings?

    I am new and have lots to learn but I love sweet and my morning smokes have been with coffee with cream and a teaspoon of honey. I love it but after watching YTPC videos I see lots of stuff that makes me wonder. I see black coffee, coke, fraps, green tea, and even had advice to smoke a certain...
  17. Old_Newby

    Top 3 Burley’s?

    I just finished a top 3 Virginia and I appreciate so much advice. Now what is your top burley. I am not looking for Codgers as I have tried most. I am looking for hidden gems of sweetness. If it’s a cigarette burley please don’t list it. I have a sweet tooth so molasses anything on the...
  18. Old_Newby

    Top 3 Straight Virginias

    Enjoying my pipe smoking journey. Watched lots of YTPC videos and have learned a lot but am curious what is your top 3 straight Virginia blends still available today. Please don’t tell me about your 2017 or prior McClelland unless you are going to send me a tin. 🤠 It can be from Europe...
  19. Old_Newby

    Revor Plug and Condor RR

    I noticed the Pedalling Piper really loves Revor plug. I looked and nobody has it in US shops. Does it exist in the US?
  20. Old_Newby

    Plug Advice Needed

    For the first time I am getting some true plugs. 3P, Wessex Gold, etc. Also have a black twist rope. Is it better for aging and taste to leave it a plug or rope and only cut off what I use, or to cut it up completely and jar it?
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