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Bowl Shape for Aromatics?
I know there are general schools of thought regarding bowl shape for flakes and VA’s, but what about aromatic blends? All other factors being equal as far as drying time and the like of course. I seem to recall an article or video suggesting a short, wide bowl with a loose pack being a good...- TampaPete
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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First Restoration Completed
I wanted to throw a quick post up with a low-quality “before” pic from the original EBay listing and an “after” pic. The pipe is a no-name bulldog with a couple of spot carved patches on opposite sides of the bowl. The only nomenclature is “Imported Briar/Made in Italy”. It has a removable...- TampaPete
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Changing interpretation of taste…
I was enjoying a bowl of some 2019 PS Luxury Navy Flake a couple days ago, and just zoning out and not really putting a lot of thought into it. I’ve always like Virginia’s, and I usually get some general sweetness and what I had always considered “Virginia flavor” - close to the grassy notes...- TampaPete
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Buffing discovery
So I’ve started on my pipe restoration journey, and have been trying to ease into it, which is quite atypical for me as I usually jump into something head-first. Anyway, I’ve been practicing some techniques, primarily stem oxidation removal, and after several months of sandpaper and micro-mesh...- TampaPete
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Burley: London Blend - an MVR
In software development, an MVP is a "minimum viable product", similar to a proof-of-concept for an idea - just enough features to get the idea across. Since I don't think I have enough of a developed palate, I though I would try to create an MVR, a "minimum viable review", possibly one that...- TampaPete
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Another Walker Pipe Co. Acquisition
Arrived today: a smooth “Stubby Dublin” with acrylic accent and beautiful ebonite stem from Walker Pipe Co. Will be christening this tonight :)- TampaPete
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- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Some nice BBBs on the way...
So I was bored and browsing the 'Bay, as one does on occasion, and decided to search for BBB estates since I really like the little 673 Classic that I picked up at Barclay Pipes and Cigars in Columbus, Ohio last summer while visiting family. I came across a few auctions for some decent looking... -
Best way to go about finding a specific pipe?
The title pretty much says it - any recommendations on tracking down a specific pipe? I figure I can hit the regular stops for estates, and save a search on 'the bay' and Etsy, but aside from those methods, any other avenues I haven't thought of? Specifically, I want to track down a Peterson's... -
New Bennie Joe Ballerina...
Great smoker and nice looking too...acquired from MBSDPipes.com- TampaPete
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Dunhill Pipes?
Hello all, I did a cursory search, but didn't find the question I want to pose, so, hopefully this isn't a dupe... I've started to really develop a obse... fondness for older (60s-70s) Dunhill's. I firmly believe in getting what you pay for, but what is it about the White Dot that makes them...- TampaPete
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- Forum: British Pipes
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VaPer Recommendation?
Hi, I'm looking for a VaPer recommendation, preferably one that has a bulk offering or perhaps an 8oz tin available. I've had and enjoyed (Peterson's) Elizabethan, and I have maybe an ounce of very well aged PS BullsEye flake. I've been considering: Stratford and Fillmore from GL Pease Bayou...- TampaPete
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion