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  1. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Sour pipe bad, sour tobacco good?

    Does anyone care to help me reconcile why it is we can appreciate sour notes in our pipe tobacco, but must never allow a pipe to sour? I get that a sour pipe is a bad thing, as it will impart a sour taste to everything smoked in it. At least with sour tobaccos one can choose not to smoke them...
  2. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    NPD - Castello Sea Rock Shape 32 KK

    All my current pipes are Italian. I don’t have many these days… just one Savinelli, two by Rossi, and now this handsome Castello. It came from a shop in Italy, and it didn’t come cheap—even before the 20% tariff DHL charged me before they would deliver. A few years back I had a virgin sea rock...
  3. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    FS: '18 Capstan Gold Flake, '21 Vanilla Roll Cake, '21 Cringle, '20 St Bruno Flake 11/03/2025

    Lot 1: SOLD 1.75oz Capstan Gold Flake from Oct 2018 1.5oz Sutliff Cringle Flake from 2021 $USD shipped, PayPal FF, ContUS Lot 2: SOLD 3.5oz MacB Vanilla Roll Cake from Jul 2021 3oz MacB Vanilla Roll Cake (bulk/sealed mylar) from Jan 2022 $USD shipped, PayPal FF, ContUS *St Bruno is pictured...
  4. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Watch City Rouxgaroux Video

    Pipe Society just put out this explanatory interview with Ernie, regarding Rouxgaroux and its discontinuation. It’s a fun watch.
  5. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Vanilla Roll Cake Secrets?

    How do you get the most from this blend? Smells incredible in the tin, but I feel like I’m not smoking it to full potential. All I’ve found is this here
  6. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Exorcising Lakeland Ghost?

    Can it be done? I only smoked Lakeland blend three times or so. BUT it was Ennerdale. Pipe was new briar, so there’s no cake. I gave it hot water treatment, and now I’m smoking OJK in it but yeah, definitely a ghost in there.
  7. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Union Square - Best Age?

    I recently picked up an 8oz tub of Union Square from May 2016, and I’m itching to crack it open. Any good reason to wait?
  8. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Will Castello 84 Hawkbill Pass a Pipe Cleaner?

    Anyone with experience care to enlighten me? Thanks!
  9. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    New Castello

    Finally arrived from Ireland, well, Italy via Ireland more accurately. My first Castello my first unfinished/natural pipe. Size KK billiard, or is it a lovat? Currently enjoying its first smoke, Burley Flake #1 ? with a nice cold Guinness.
  10. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Ropp Failure

    I guess this is what you get for $45. Broken mortise, but it was drilled wayyyy off center and couldn’t pass a pipe cleaner anyhow. Not a bad looking pipe, but now it’s probably just going in the trash. You get what you pay for, as they say.
  11. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    BROBS?

    Anybody know where @BROBS ran off to? Looks like his account here is gone :(
  12. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Which Tin Would You Open Next?

    Trying to decide which to open next. I’ve never tried any of these blends before. For reference, lately I’ve been favoring Capstan Blue and WCC Rouxgaroux. Embarcadero dated 08/19 Fillmore dated 02/19 Hal of the Wynd bought 4/20 Marlin Flake bought 12/19 (not sure how to date Rattrays tins)
  13. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Unfinished Business - Let's See Your Favorite Unfinished Pipes!

    Show me what you're working with! Let's see that seasoning! I just bought my first unfinished/vergin briar, and as I wait for the mailman to deliver it--I would love to see how yours have faired over time. Please mention if you've treated it with any nose oil, wax, etc.
  14. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    New Ashton Old Church vs New Castello Old Antiquari?

    Apologies for another one of these threads, but we're mostly here to talk pipes, right? Cutting right to the chase, I have my eye on two new pipes (as the title suggests). Between a new Castello and a new Ashton, does anyone have any tips they can share which might help me make the best...
  15. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Stem Tape?

    I'm not a beginner, but I see pics from forum members showing pipes with what appears to be electrical tape on the stem. I use the rubber bits, but the tape idea interests me. Only thing is, I thought that stuff was toxic? What kind of foodsafe tape are folks using to protect their stems from...
  16. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    My First Jose Rubio

    Delivery driver just dropped off this stunner of a rhodie, express from Spain. Meticulously crafted from button to bowl. Almost too beautiful to smoke. Weighs 45 grams and clinches/dangles like a champ. Length 14cm Chamber 19.5mm x 3.5cm
  17. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Another Reason Adapters are Trash

    Ever notice how much moisture builds up between the adapter and the stem? When I smoke my Savinelli using the 6mm adapter, I’ll take the pipe apart the next day and there’s a LOT of stinky moisture all over the outside of the adapter (and interior walls of the stem). Absolutely foul. I will...
  18. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Jesse Jones Halloween Pipe 2021

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CVnbwFxLB10/ "This year's pipe is a wonderfully craggy blasted billiard with plateau top. The accent is shark spine paired with an orange brindle stem. Simple and sinister."
  19. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    A Tale of Two Rhodesians (What Have I Done?)

    I started out shopping for a reasonable bulldog, but when I saw this rhodesian by Rad Davis (Radesian) I knew I had to have it. Only trouble was the pipe was sold, and Rad has been retired for many years. BUT since Rad still does blast work for Mark Tinsky, and since Mark makes a fine...
  20. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Tinsky’s Christmas 2021 Pipes Revealed

    Standard http://webshop.amsmoke.com/mark-tinsky-pipes/current-standard-christmas-pipes/ Unique http://webshop.amsmoke.com/mark-tinsky-pipes/current-unique-christmas-pipes/
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