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  1. fishmansf

    Does Tsuge have a storefront?

    Traveling to Japan this next month and would love to dip my toe in the Japanese pipe scene. I would love to get a Tsuge pipe from the source but I am not sure if they have a storefront. Also am open to any other pipe smoking sights I should go to while I am there.
  2. fishmansf

    How Long Have You Smoked a Pipe?

    Title edited for capitalization. Please see Rule 9. To save everyone the trouble, it's pretty much that everything should be capitalized except articles and most 2-3 letter words. How long have you been smoking a pipe and at what age did you start? What made you choose pipe smoking?
  3. fishmansf

    What are You Smoking this Christmas?

    Title Edited. Original: "Merry Christmas smokers, what pipe are you smoking this Christmas?" Since many assumed it was tobacco, and not the actual pipe, I've broadened the title.
  4. fishmansf

    LJ Peretti Thanksgiving Day: Tastes of Latakia?

    I've had the weirdest experience with TGD this year (TGD '22). Last year and even earlier this fall, I got the clear nutty, distinct burley flavor but I noticed on Thanksgiving Day (the literal day), that the blend tasted nearly identical to Havana Daydream. I have no idea what's going on with...
  5. fishmansf

    Pipe stem replacements

    Need a new stem for one of my teflon push tenon meers. I've talked to several people and none of them offer that service. Any suggestions on who to buy some custom replacement stems from?
  6. fishmansf

    Is waxing meerschaum to help pull out color a old codgers tale?

    I have become a slave to white gold and have been obsessing over coloring my pipes. I've been doing a bunch of research on waxing as I have never done it before. From my understanding, the wax seeps onto the surface of the meer, into its pourous caverns and draws tar, ash, nicotine, etc. out...
  7. fishmansf

    Online Tobacco Shipments to Alaska?

    Moving to Alaska next year and want to know what to expect. I know @warren is an Alaskan but just curious. I live in WA currently and cannot buy tobacco online in this state. Do you know if tobacco retailers like SmokingPipes, SnusMe, SnusDaddy, etc. ship to AK?
  8. fishmansf

    What’s the deal with Rattray’s Marlin Flake?

    This stuff is delicious, I think it could even be my main everyday smoke… if I could keep the stuff lit. It seems impossible to smoke, I’ve let it dry a couple hours to literally two days and it still doesn’t pass the the “ball up and squeeze” test for dryness (it still sticks together...
  9. fishmansf

    Raw/leathery Mouth: Safe to Smoke?

    I've had pretty severe tongue bite in the past and this is not it. Sort of feels like I have been grinding sand/sandpaper on my tongue and roof of my mouth. Doesn't hurt at all but just gives a strange, raw feeling in my mouth. Should I hold off on smoking until my mouth heals or is this just...
  10. fishmansf

    Making a Three Nun's scented candle?

    Okay I ask that none of you laugh at this question 😂. I love the smell of three nuns, probably one of my most favorite scents. Since I rent, I cannot smoke indoors but would love a candle that smells like three nuns. One of my tins has gone completely dry, so dry that its practically...
  11. fishmansf

    Pipe Smoking doesn't Interest me Anymore

    I know that title sounds quite dramatic but frankly, its true! I realize how self-pitiful this sounds but I don't have much in life that is worth living for and when I discovered pipe smoking two years ago, it lit up my world and was one of the few things that kept me going. Fast forward two...
  12. fishmansf

    Old Joe Krantz: Not Enough Praise!

    In my opinion, though not a straight burley blend, OJK has the all time nuttiest most full bodied burley flavor of any blend (including Burley Flake). This makes it a hell of a blend to smoke during the Autumn time. Note picked up: nutty(Walnut?), Mushroom, Leather, Cedar, Slight floral note...
  13. fishmansf

    Using Pipe/Cigar Smoking to quit Snus or cold turkey?

    You all might remember a previous post I had about snus usage. Frankly, I never got any sort of nic delivery from pipes or cigars and subsequently got completely hooked on snus. I can't even picture my life without it anymore, I use it when working from home when relaxing, when hiking, etc. I...
  14. fishmansf

    Absolutely Beautiful Custom Meer by Black Meerschaum

    Came with this absolutely gorgeous canvas roll, delicious Turkish Candies, some cute meer earrings for my wife, cool history booklet of Meerschaum, a map of Eskesir Turkey, and of course the beautiful pipe. Thanks a lot!
  15. fishmansf

    Occasional pipe smoking with canker sores

    I have a genetic disposition to canker sores and get them quite frequently which as you can imagine is miserable as a pipe smoker. I still have my wisdom teeth and will often get them in the back as I assume I might bit my cheek with my wisdom teeth in my sleep (sorry for the tmi). I have...
  16. fishmansf

    Drying flake tobacco

    Hey all, I’ve had the worst luck with flake tobacco, I’m most always on the move when smoking a pipe and can never find the time to rub out my flakes (the only method I’ve found that works for me). Is there a way to dry out the flakes themselves so I can put them in my jacket, rub, and smoke...
  17. fishmansf

    PSA: Used snus/dip cans are great for taking your tobacco on the go for short periods of time

    Some companies make tobacco tins made out of real aluminum but can be quite pricey. I've recently had great luck using a little snus tin as my on the go tobacco storage. I used to use a pipe pouch but just found it to be awkward to carry and would dry out my tobacco in hours. The snus can is...
  18. fishmansf

    Help a Fella Out with Burley

    I’ve been really enjoying burley blends lately. It started out this thanksgiving when I bought cake of LJP TGD. I love that deep earth, savory, nutty, mushroomy, barky flavor of burley in that blend. I’ve also REALLY enjoyed C&D Old Joe Krantz because of that rich, almost cigar-esque, salty...
  19. fishmansf

    Do's and Don'ts of Estate Meerschaum Buying

    Looking to buy a few meerschaums from Ebay that already have some beautiful coloring. However, many of you may feel the same way, but estate pipes can often be a bit... Gross.. Are there any do's and don'ts/tips for buying estate meers?
  20. fishmansf

    Does cigar smoke ghost meerschaums?

    Been working on coloring this meerschaum lately and while I love my good ol' Va's, I've been craving cigars as of late. Been thinking on putting one in the chamber so I can kill two birds with one stone but im not sure if cigar smoke will ghost my meerschaum too much. Advice is welcome!
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