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  1. PaulTheScandinavian

    I've Found My Kind of Dunhill -The Classic 197

    After a long search and waiting I've finally found my most beloved Dunhill shape,the timeless long billiard mod197Tanshell (1968) in Pristine condition. Its a NOS from an elderly private collector in Germany ,regardless of the relative rarity, I'm planning on smoking this at least by...
  2. PaulTheScandinavian

    Stanwell Pipes on SPC

    Does anybody know what did happen to Stanwell pipes supply on SPC, I don't see brand new pipes listed from this manufacturer on their U.S nor on their EU site
  3. PaulTheScandinavian

    Ordering Online / EU Customs Regulations

    New rules on imported goods are about to get into effect starting of First June 2021 Europewide, all merchandise coming from outside of EU commercial zone is supposed to become a subject of import taxes regardless of items commercial value (except Gifts )
  4. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question on Falcon pipe Stems

    Does anybody know here if Falcon in England still does their Black Hunter stems or Gold plated ones with white or black bits?
  5. PaulTheScandinavian

    Stanwell Pipe Stems

    Just got wondering does anybody know when Stanwell switched using Acrylic stems on their pipes,as we all know the older Denmark made ones did come with vulcanite stems and current production uses Acrylic,however I have few Made in Denmark Stanwells which are fitted with Acrylic stems like the...
  6. PaulTheScandinavian

    Faded Finish

    I have few estate pipes of which finish have somewhat faded, here I bring to Your attention BBB Best make and Dunhill Root My question is how I should proceed further in order to get more or less factory like stain established, I'm not that interested in high gloss finish but I'd rather love...
  7. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question About ''Semi Aromatics'

    Been wondering how one should go with so called semi-aros on which casings have been applied such blends like as Erinmore, St Bruno,Amphora Red full or some G&H Lakeland offerings,for the best outcome, do you prefer leaving them drying prior to smoking or whether do You enjoy them right the way...
  8. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question about Glass jars

    Are these like jars with silicone rubber gaskets dependable in storing tobacco, I have my doubts..
  9. PaulTheScandinavian

    Public Service Announcement on St Bruno Ready Rubbed for German Market

    Just thought I will bring up this piece of news announcing that limited run of 3000 pouches of St Bruno RR were introduced to German market just recently ( price 10.20e for 1,75oz) ps://www.cigarjournal.com/de/st-bruno-ready-rubbed/
  10. PaulTheScandinavian

    Do You Find Something Might be Wrong with this Peterson Cara

    Another day I received this very Peterson Cara from Spc and while the drilling is death straight and centered,and the pipe was said to be successfully passed pre-shipping inspection executed by sales clerk,I however noticed something to be weird with this Peterson, at the closer look I have...
  11. PaulTheScandinavian

    Look at This IMCO

    Just throwing a suggestion for those who are looking for robust but affordable pipe lighter,got this China Imco6300 from Aliexpress Wondering if back in the days this very model has ever been originally manufactured in Austria , heavy weight solid metal construction with different color options
  12. PaulTheScandinavian

    Medium Term Pouch Tobacco Conserving

    How do You see if this is good method for medium term pouch tobacco conserving? with this pump I'm able to create more or less firm vacuum in these Bags, yet these are reusable
  13. PaulTheScandinavian

    Bought a Brand New Dunhill Chestnut 3203 / 2017 Did it Meet My Expectations?

    Just a quick inquiry, another week I bought this 3203 Dunhill Chestnut(2017) from UK based vendors, asking their staff to check the drilling prior to shipping it anywhere, maybe somebody did inspect the pipe but more probably it wasn't the case since when I received the very pipe today I...
  14. PaulTheScandinavian

    Best Filters So Far

    Generally speaking I do avoid any filtering methods but I'd like to bring these to your attention If you haven't heard of these meerschaum chips,these do work fairly well and definitely absorb extra moisture,perform way better than those Nordic Keystones, Deutscher product
  15. PaulTheScandinavian

    Castello Pipe Sizing

    Until the day I acquired this Old Antiquari Grop G Liverpool,I was under the impression that all G group Castellos are heavyweight with huge chambers which weren't the case with this one, the chamber and overall weight are rather moderate with this one, being not a Castello connoisseur I'm a...
  16. PaulTheScandinavian

    Pipes De Genod-St Claude France One Another Canadian

    Finally, after several weeks of waiting period(Covid19) I was pleased to receive my brand new long Canadian shaped pipe from MaitrePiper.fr fabrication des pipes de Genod, this is now my second or third pipe I had from this manufacturer, and I'm quite surprised on how well-executed and finished...
  17. PaulTheScandinavian

    Re-Fitting the Silver Band at Home

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) Now,some of You may remember when I was sharing photos of poorly performed banding job on my Dunhill , it was fitted hastily and was not in accordance to the shank form, this took me a full 3 hours of intensive labor to get the band fitted more...
  18. PaulTheScandinavian

    Solani Blends in 100gr Tins

    Now Just a quick inquiry, as we all know Solani 100gr blends come in not airtight tins and tobacco is wrapped in cellophane when jarring these blends in airtight containers, is it advisable to remove the cellophane out?
  19. PaulTheScandinavian

    Banding with Silver Where and When

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob Just for my future reference,in case I decide to send this my Dunhill shell from 75 for re-banding, the story goes ,not long ago I got this very pipe back from a reputable pipemaker&repair shop here in the EU, but frankly,I was expecting...
  20. PaulTheScandinavian

    Condition of Estate Dunhills and Other Britwood Pipes on eBay

    Have anybody of You paid attention to how in heavily used conditions many of no refurbished Estate Dunhill pipes are when these show up on eBay, in a lesser degree the vary same phenomena seems to be true with the majority of Old Britwood, especially GBD brand