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  1. J

    Water And Pipe Cleaners

    Trubka - I rinse mine after every smoke. As they are only exposed to the water for 30-60 seconds, I do not notice that the briar has absorbed much if any water. My process is to run a pipe cleaner through the stem to the bowl and then to scoop the bowl to get the worst of the ash and tobacco...
  2. J

    Castello 55

    Michael: its weird -- I find myself trying to talk myself out of a good experience. If I admit its true, I fear the PAD path in front of me
  3. J

    Castello 55

    Had a chance to fire up my 55 for the first time last night with some Capstan Blue. I am officially a Castello convert! Wow! Not sure I can put to words what made this such a great smoker -- it just was. Only drawback was I over loaded the pipe, so it did not burn as well as it probably would...
  4. J

    2 Pipe Nomenclature Questions (Barling and Dunhill)

    no help on either question, but the grain on that Barling is amazing!
  5. J

    Savinelli Autograph

    Very nice looking pipe. I especially like the grain on the left side. Agree with MSO - Savinelli has a good reputation and the Autograph line is higher-end. My understanding is that the 4 is the grading stamp. I believe a 4 is towards the lower end of the grading scale. However, compared to...
  6. J

    Peterson 15: Pint-Sized Perfection

    Nice pipes. The second one is absolutely stunning! Enjoy!
  7. J

    Problems with Fedex from Italy ??

    I would suggest asking them to use DHL instead, even if you have to pay a few dollars more in shipping. I just received a pipe from italy via DHL no problem. ORder placed late in the afternoon on a Thursday, package arrived mid morning on Monday. No issues at all. My understanding of the issue...
  8. J

    Somewhat Gross Pipe Question

    I've always wondered how a small amount of tobacco can leave a 1/4 inch of water in the bottom of the pipe. :lol:
  9. J

    Madeira Wine to Accompany a Pipe

    My local smoking lounge, due to stupid governemnt regulation, cannot serve hard alcohol. My go to drink there for either a pipe or cigar is ruby port. great combination.
  10. J

    I Fail to See the Point

    weezell - I get the idea of dropping a nub in a pipe to finish it off, but why smoke the the whole cigar like that? No judgment intended, just wondering what the pipe adds to the process?
  11. J

    Cigar Smoker trying something new

    I also was primarily a cigar guy for the last 20 years, who smoked a pipe now and then. Switched to pipes primarily about 2 years ago. I agree with AlaskaPiper that they are two completely different beasts. You will not find a pipe tobacco that gives you the same smoking...
  12. J

    I Fail to See the Point

    I have never stuck a nub in my pipe, but I do love to smoke a good cigar down to the very end. I personally really enjoy that last inch of a good cigar. My usual solution is a toothpick just past the cap, whcih allows me to smoke it down to the 3/8ths of an inch or so
  13. J

    Castello 55

    Thanks OGS and Michael for your help on the stamp. Now I just need to make the time to give it a try. Thinking Escudo Navy Flake would be a worthy choice.
  14. J

    Castello 55

    Here are some photos of the whole pipe:
  15. J

    James Upshall Pipes - A Discussion

    Given the uniformity of the James Upshall logo and stamp, it appears that it is engraved rather than hand-stamped. I would put it in the 1982-89 time frame. Very nice looking pipe!
  16. J

    Castello 55

    So the Bollito stamp was changed from BO to B14 at some point in the last few years?
  17. J

    What Is So Great About Castellos

    I just picked up a 55 "castello" 4k from Italy. With shipping it was more than $100 less than SP has a 55 "castello" 2k listed for. Ordered it late in the afternoon on Thursday and it arrived this morning.
  18. J

    Castello 55

    the stamping on the other side of the pipe is Made In Cantu Italy
  19. J

    Castello 55

    Here is a picture of the Castello stamping: Castello "Castello" 71 in castle KKKK in circle
  20. J

    Castello 55

    Interesting - I purchased the pipe from Bollito, which apparently should have a "BO" stamp and not "B".
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