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  1. PaulTheScandinavian

    One Country Where Pipe Tobacco and Cigars are Still Cheaper Than in America

    Just a quick note, a fried of mine come back home from his visit to Spain's Canary Island where tobacco is still more affordably priced (cigarettes &cigars included)than even in The U.S, here the example of a pack of Amphoras where stricker shows a price of 4.50e which equals roughly to $5 ,he...
  2. PaulTheScandinavian

    Enjoying Those Great G&H Blends, This Is What You're to Face..

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob Well, quite interesting,it does not necessarily take long when after smoking Lakeland aroma' blends I had to proceed this booze&alcohol treatment, imagine If I had been smoking Lakelands in all my pipes,,:oops: but Yes, I have been...
  3. PaulTheScandinavian

    Before Attempting to Remove Oxidation

    I have noticed that one of my estate Dunhill which I had recently bought from a reputable online vendor has still some hidden oxidation left, so my sense says I have to face clean up procedure down the road, therefore I must ask if it is advisable to give the stem a half-hour blech bath before...
  4. PaulTheScandinavian

    Matches-John Special Edition Savinelli

    Haven't You happen to hear Savinelli company is about to produce limited-run Savinelli 673 Matches860 edition pipe preorders are taken in by E Gray at ThePipeNook.com, the pipe itself will cost around $150
  5. PaulTheScandinavian

    Faded Stain on Sandblasted Pipe

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title ( See Rule 9 ) - Bob Another day I was cleaning surface of my sandblasted estate Cumberland Dunhill pipe with Murphys soap oil and smooth tooth brush, this resulted than the finish come out a bit and faded somewhat,now can I restain it using a brown leather...
  6. PaulTheScandinavian

    USPS Sorting Facilities (International Mail)

    Just a quick notice,in accordance to our Postal Branch(Finland) public announcement at 01/20 The USPS has informed them that have in their sorting facilities significant amount of unsorted parcels from overseas and that they are working to get this straighten out as soon as possible,suppedly...
  7. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question on Stem Tenos/Mortise

    I was wondering could the stem tenon which is not long enough to reach the very end in the mortise result in gurgling/wet smoking pipe ? I mean if there is a gap in the mortise between the tip of the tenon and where the drafthole drill starts in the shank?
  8. PaulTheScandinavian

    Andreas Bauer Question

    Not now but rather in the distant future, I might be considering acquiring Bauer meerschaum since these are a bit cheaper here in Eu than in U.S but definitely far from being affordably priced that is sure, now my question are these Bauers still being made in Austria and not in Turkey? Thanks...
  9. PaulTheScandinavian

    Why Dunhill Shell Briar Pipes Seem to be So Fragile

    Now my bad luck with Dunhills never seems end ,this is now second time I have caused a hairline crack to Dunhill Shell Briar shank, First time it was canadian model with very thin shank walls and this time around it was my recently acquired Estate Shell Dunhill from 70ies, one brisk twist when...
  10. PaulTheScandinavian

    The Long Wait is Over, But it Was Worth it-The Pipe from NortherBriars

    Now, finally, I got my pipe back from Northern Briar England Repair services, it took quite a time to get this pipe back but the had cut(lucite) stem was definitely worth the wait,I knew it all along they would do it top-notch,and they did, clearly, it is the experience which counts here,only...
  11. PaulTheScandinavian

    A Little Problem Seems to be Arising: My Dunhill Started to Show Symptoms

    Just not a long ago I got me an estate Dunhill straight shell Briar form 70ies, and now I when I had smoked it few times I have noticed this very pipe is starting to show some symptoms of the slight gurgling, I checked the drilling and mortise, both these seem to be spot on(drilled something...
  12. PaulTheScandinavian

    What Are Hotel Administrations Thinking-Smoking Banned

    Just come back from my short border-crossing overnight trip to Russia(bringing some tobaccies along, which was the main purpose of this trip)now, this was the second time when I couldn't find any smoking lounge nor ashtrays anywhere in these Hotels,and note, this was in Russia not in California...
  13. PaulTheScandinavian

    The Hunt is Over, Finally I Managed to Find What I Was Looking For: The Dunhill Shell 1975 F/T

    Now after a some prolonged search and efforts I come upon to this 1975 pipe from one reputable estate seller over here. I'm quite pleased with the pipe itself but the stem finish left something to be desired,contrary to my expectations it wasn't to my standards, so to say,micro scratches from...
  14. PaulTheScandinavian

    Tabaccheria Corti It -Some New Pipes In

    Just a quick update if somebody did not already know, Corti has got a new restock of Castellos and some other estate pipes
  15. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question on How Do You Prefer Your St Bruno and Condor

    Those of You who are smoking either of the highlighted tobaccies on a regular basis, how do you like having them?Do you prefer leaving these tobaccos to air dry before loading up or whether do you prefer enjoying them as they come,right from the pouch, I'm finding these would taste a little...
  16. PaulTheScandinavian

    Al Pascia-What a Great Attention to Details,

    Just recently got me a package from Al Pascia-Milano It and it came in only one day packaged like this,Italian flair,and style,
  17. PaulTheScandinavian

    Georged* Where Are Thou''

    Do You have any idea about the whereabouts of our good ole chap 'George D haven't heard from him in awhile,,
  18. PaulTheScandinavian

    Pipe Rolls for Those Who Travels Long Period of Times

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title - Bob In most cases I have noticed so called pipe rolls being rather bulky and having rather unrefined looks,heres an exclusion to this rule, full leather pipe roll from China at pretty reasonable price point $35 from AliExpress
  19. PaulTheScandinavian

    Someone Went a Little Overboard, Another Dunhill Shell 3107

    Well seems like I went a little wild during this thanksgiving weekend and ordered me another brand new long stem Dunhill shell prince groupe 3 ,this time from England, and still, with no discounts, my question is seems like these prince shape pipes come with this idiotic long stringers,can I...
  20. PaulTheScandinavian

    Interesting Take on Amphora Kentucky Blend

    Just come to read an interesting tobacco review on Amphora Kentucky blend,where the reviewer finds this new Amphora blend something similar tasting to old Ogdens era St Bruno tobacco, can't comment on this since I have never smoked St Bruno from old days,but those of you who did may find this...
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