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  1. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    I wish I had found a moment to join you and try that ancient Skiff Mixture. But it was great to see you, nevertheless.
  2. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    Thanks so much for your kind words, Mike. But even more importantly, I'm delighted you enjoyed the show. I'll be sure to pass on your comments. And yes, the Milwaukee (MKE) club and CPCC are very tight. Several of their members are extremely important contributors to the show and nice people, to...
  3. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    Thanks very much. Sometimes folks forget that this is a 100% volunteer, non-profit show. A relatively small handful of people put a TON of work into making the Chicago Pipe Show happen. Maybe because it's SO big and fancy, folks sometimes assume we're some sort of big money-grubbing organization...
  4. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    No $20 one day ticket, but we do offer FREE Sunday Only admission without drink tickets . You can even pre-register at our website. The drink tickets are crucial to the show's financial health. We are nonprofit and volunteer run. The show is able to hold the event at this beautiful hotel by...
  5. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    It turns out that there will not be a commemorative blend this year. We are working on one for 2026, though.
  6. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    Gotcha. As for a pocket jar, a few years ago, The Pipery began offering a 3D printed shallow jar which could be sealed with a standard Mason jar lid. Here’s a link to one customized for The Country Squire.
  7. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    I believe that C&D is producing two or three commemorative blends. Or are you referring to the pocket tobacco jars? We will have t-shirts available this year along with some very cool dual pipe/cigar lighters. The tees will be plentiful, but there will be only 50 lighters.
  8. craiginthecorn

    2025 Chicago Pipe Show!

    FREE Sunday Only Registration Now Available Online This year, Sunday is free at the Chicago Pipe Show and online registration opened yesterday at our website. This includes access to all parts of the show, including the smoking tent. Registering in advance helps speed along your entry to the...
  9. craiginthecorn

    New Gawith Releases (in US) Confusion

    My favorite Gawith Hoggarth blend is Westmorland Slices . I have only seen it in the UK and once in Switzerland. Is it available for import to the USA?
  10. craiginthecorn

    Show Us Your Jody Davis Pipes!

    I think I have seen every one of Fred Hanna's amazing collection of straight grain pipes. My absolute favorite is one by Jody. Halo grade. I wish I had a photo to share.
  11. craiginthecorn

    Show Us Your Jody Davis Pipes!

  12. craiginthecorn

    Congratulations to the 2025 Doctors and Masters of Pipes

    Hearty congratulations to the following individuals who have been selected by their peers to receive a Doctor or Master of Pipes award at the upcoming 2025 Chicago International Pipe and Tobacciana Show. Master of Pipes Hobbyist: Tom Kuhn, known for his Pipes, Tobacco, & Whiskey YouTube Channel...
  13. craiginthecorn

    What Is The Origin Of The James Upshall Name?

    I couldn't locate the video that Jesse mentioned, although I feel quite sure that I have a copy somewhere. I did locate this photo that Ken sent me of him cutting blocks at Charatan.
  14. craiginthecorn

    Dunhill Pipe with Strange Number Marking???

    Sounds like a quaint.
  15. craiginthecorn

    Broken Pipe --- Chuck Gray

    Being a more recent member of CPCC, I didn't know Dr. Chuck as long as Dino did. Chuck retired from pipe repair around 2019 at the urging of his wife. He had a remarkable range of skills and an equally impressive array of tools. It was sure great to have a repairman of his caliber in CPCC. We...
  16. craiginthecorn

    Do Not Overlook Chinese Pipes!

    My understanding as that this is correct, with the added clarification that "the Chinese" is GH Zhang and not the government of China.
  17. craiginthecorn

    Do Not Overlook Chinese Pipes!

    Look, here's what I know about GH Zhang's agreement with the artisans, based upon a direct face-to-face conversation with one of the American carvers. Not speculation. Definitely not "total bullshit." The carvers I mentioned get a stipend for every pipe that GH Zhang makes which is based upon a...
  18. craiginthecorn

    Do Not Overlook Chinese Pipes!

    They are licensed, not trademarked. In other words, the original artisan gets a portion of every pipe sold using their licensed shape. Carvers include Jeff Gracik (J Alan), David Huber, Alex Florov, Abe Herbaugh, Sergey Ailerov, Ping Zhang, Brighton James, and others.
  19. craiginthecorn

    Do Not Overlook Chinese Pipes!

    It sounds like it is highly unlikely that there is anything I could write to persuade you. However, I do have some personal experiences that inform my position. I served as the liaison for the Chinese carvers at the 2024 Chicago Pipe Show. I know a few Chinese carvers and one factory owner. I...
  20. craiginthecorn

    Do Not Overlook Chinese Pipes!

    At the 2024 Chicago Pipe Show, Guohui Zhang (GH Zhang pipes) and his brother Guiding brought hundreds of handmade pipes made by Chinese artisans. They were beautiful and many had a distinctively Asian design aesthetic. I bought one of the artisan pipes and also a couple of GH Zhang's pipes. They...
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