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Seen Nanna Ivarson Pipe at SP Today
I'd clench that by testing the button against the roof of my mouth and pivoting it against my lower lip. It would direct the smoke much like a P-Lip which would suit me fine. -
Peterson Pub Pipes?
Yeah, I think I'll sit this one out. I said enough on a previous thread. -
New Pipe arriving! What to do?
The idea behind smoking half bowls is to get a carbon coating at the base of the chamber and round the draught hole. There are two reasons you might want to do this, firstly it's the hardest bit to get cake going, and secondly it's the part of the pipe most likely to get scorched by over...- Duck
- Post #35
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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We Lost A Giant
I'll give you that, but then again so is Minnesota.- Duck
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion
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Uk Tobaccos
I got the reference, if memory serves it was inspired by the passing of the poet's father.- Duck
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Uk Tobaccos
I missed that bit. St Bruno and Condor both meet that criterion, and both are sold in supermarkets here. I'd recommend trying St Bruno first then Condor if you enjoy the former.- Duck
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Uk Tobaccos
Go to GQ take a look at their sample sets and see if any strike your fancy. I've had a look but I didn't see a set that I could recommend to a beginner without some reservations. They also do 10g samples of all their loose tobaccos which is enough for a few bowls.- Duck
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2022
I wish it was. It's a first patent pipe, so it's between 1890 and 1894. It's up for sale, but beyond my means. I could DM the link to you. I'd love it to end up on display in a Peterson museum. -
Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2022
Bring back this shape, please? After all, it was The notoriety gained by Kruger buying one of these that made the Peterson name famous. I'd prefer it with a nice Cumberland stem, rather than green. -
Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2022
I can't imagine Charles Peterson putting his name to these pipes. Yet the corporate body that bought the rights to the name is happy to do so. Such is the power of branding. -
White Briar with Odd Threaded Stem Connection
That's spot on, it means no using a retort.- Duck
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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***What Are You Smoking, January 2022?***
That's me alright. ?- Duck
- Post #2,317
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, January 2022?***
Gawaith Hogarth Dark Plug in a figural meerschaum. Does anybody know why the Turks refer to this style as a Dunhill?- Duck
- Post #2,314
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Typical Pipe Smoking Attire
One can never be too careful around flames and embers, so I wear this.- Duck
- Post #86
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Those Pesky Titles!
I'd break into a cold sweat if I had to capitalise that as a title.- Duck
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Preferred Lighter
Outdoors I use a Zippo with a pipe insert, indoors I use the same lighter to light a spill.- Duck
- Post #32
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Is a Meerschaum Worth Picking Up?
You've gone native. The term is jobbie broun.- Duck
- Post #54
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes