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    Sutliff Nightcap Match

    During the nightcap drought i started smoking sutliffs nightcap match as i couldnt get my hands on any dunhill. Now that we have access to peterson nightcap, my question to anyone whos tried both is- is sutliff’s match even close? Ive never tried the real thing and want to make sure its...
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    Tobacco Similar to Gawith Hoggarth Rum Flake

    So i recently got my hands on some GH rum flake and im in love. My favorite blend to date. Can anyone recommend some blends that are similar? I know theres plenty of rum topped blends out there but thats not really what im looking for. I never really tasted much of the rum on this flake Anyways...
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    What Do You Do With The Blends You Dont Like

    As someone fairly new to the hobby/lifestyle i try and do my research and read reviews/descriptions of tobaccos before purchasing. However ive found that blends that i thought i was going to LOVE turned out to be awful or just not my speed. I know the advice is "jar it up and come back to it...
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    Famous Living Pipe Smokers

    I know theres countless historical figures who enjoyed pipes, but Do you know of any current celebrities or living notable public figures that are pipe smokers. I saw an old clip of Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking about cigars and was curious if theres anyone famous whos a pipe smoker? just a...
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    First VaPer Blend Recommendations

    looking for recommendations for a first VaPer blend to try. got my eyes on some Escudo Navy Deluxe but interested to hear everyones take on what youd recommend for my first blend. Wanna know what worked for you or what you would not recommend trying. ive been told to perhaps ease into it w a...
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    About To Give Up On Non Aromatics

    So fairly new to the hobby but have been trying every blend i can get my hands on. have acquired a handful of pipes i rotate and have really been focusing on my cadence and breathing. I feel like im really hitting my stride and sipping rather than puffing. Its all coming together. Whenever i see...
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    Cant Stop Smelling My Jars

    anyone else have this problem? my tobacco jars/pipe holders are situated near my work desk. i work from home and im on conference calls most of the day. i find myself opening jars, taking a huge sniff, and closing them back up over and over again throughout the day. im sure this will effect how...
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    Hate The Smell, Love the Taste?

    im working through 2oz of C&D Caps blend and i swear the stuff smells like mulch to me. if i open the jar around my wife she about gags. however, i love the way it smokes and honestly its become one of my favs. so 2 questions - are there any blends that you hate their tin note but love smoking...
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    Just Watched Father the Flame - Any other Documentary Recommendations?

    loved father the flame! curious if theres any other good documentaries out there regarding tobacco or pipe smoking. any recommendations would be great. thanks!
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    Plum Pudding - Help My Nose

    Im new to the hobby so be gentle. been trying out just about everything i can get my hands on. Lots of trips to my local B&M and smokingpipes purchases. Thank goodness for bulk tobacco! been trying mainly aromatics but also quite a few red virginias. i purchased a tin of Plum Pudding as everyone...
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    Corncob Issues

    so fairly new to the hobby. have a few pipes, nothing expensive but decent and enjoy smoking them. Figured i see such high praise of the corncobs that i would pick one up. I got a MM rob roy and it arrived last week. gave it a spin this weekend and was honestly a bit disappointed. felt like it...
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    C&D Caps Blend question

    tried this one for the first time and really enjoyed it. Tin note isnt great but once I started smoking it i fell in love. Doesnt seem to have great ratings but to each his own. my question is in the description C&D says "remarkably similar to one of the world's most popular pipe tobaccos" i...
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    My First Bones Pipe

    fairly new to pipe smoking and have been using basic basket pipes thus far. bought my first Morgan Pipes Bones pipe (Brandesian style) and had my first smoke in it this morning. Really enjoying it. draws great, feels good in hand, and looking forward to see how the color darkens over time. i...
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    Bulk vs Tin

    apologize for the newb question but what differences will i see when buying the same tobacco in bulk vs tin? as a new smoke im looking to try as many blends as possible looking to find exactly what i like and what i dont. Bulk seems to be a cheaper way to buy smaller quantities of more tobacco...
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    Sutliff Maple Street

    was gifted a bowl of this delicious tobacco recently and man am i enjoying it. i imagine its too sweet for most but is really hitting the spot. great consistent flavor all the way through the bowl. will definitely be investing in this now that ive got a taste for it. any recommendations for...
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    How Long Can You Survive With One Pipe

    So ive been smoking my only pipe for a few weeks now. Its a cheap briar pipe, nothing awful. I smoke once a day or once every two days and clean it well. How long can i go before needing to add a new pipe. I smoke mainly aromatics. plan is to add a pipe in the next two weeks and then ill be able...
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    Unpopular Opinion - I Dont Like 1-Q

    im fairly new to the hobby and im in the "try everything i can get my hands on" stage. Obviously 1-Q comes highly recommended from just about everyone but i have to say it is not for me at all. Someone had mentioned the room note being "old lady perfume on cardboard" and man did that stick with...