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Any Other Nording Fans Out There?
I don’t think I’ve ever bought a Nording pipe that wasn't a great smoker. Reasonably priced, great Danish design and finish, and always a good draw. Here are three of mine; tap on photo to enlarge.- Mike N
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Disappointed With My New $180 Morgan “Workshop” Pipe
I understand that a Chris Morgan handmade pipe can sell for $800 or more. But after watching an old Virtual Pipe Club interview with Morgan, I decided to check out his website. I settled on a $179 “Workshop” model. The pipe arrived unceremoniously in a plain white box with the Morgan name...- Mike N
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Museum Quality Wax for Briars
I used to use Carnauba wax on my pipes. The only problem was that it turned white in any of the cracks and crevices of my rusticated or sandblasted bowls if not thoroughly removed. Problem solved- one pipe maker recommended Renaissance wax polish made in England. I researched it and saw that it...- Mike N
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Does Anyone Wrap a Pipe Like MBSD?
Just an joy to receive and unwrap a pipe from MBSD.- Mike N
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Ugh…Breaking In a Few New Pipes
I’ve come to the point where I dread breaking in a new pipe and tasting that briar char topping the first 4-5 bowls. So, I’ve resorted to my uncle‘s old method of coating the bowl with a high quality local artisan honey (love the corked bottle.) The honey was $7 and I only use it for pipes...- Mike N
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Does Pipe Smoking Reduce Stress and/or Blood Pressure?
I posted this thought on another thread but felt the topic deserves its own discussion: I don’t think it’s debatable that ”stress“ in our daily lives contributes to high blood pressure and a myriad of other health problems. Likewise, I think it’s clear to me at least that an evening pipe...- Mike N
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Anyone Visited McCranie’s Pipes & Tobacco in NC?
Admin— since I am not affiliated with McCranie’s and did not post a link, I assume this thread is OK. If not, let me know and I will delete it. Thanks. I have family in Charlotte and have visited the Queen City many times. Over the past few years I’ve always stopped at the Tinder Box in the...- Mike N
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Pipe Racks for Wide Stems
In the category of First World problems, none of my wide stem pipes would fit through the round circle cut out holes of my current pipe racks. So, I ordered 2 new ones with open cut outs and 2 more where the bowl sits with no stem holders. Ugh, as shown in the photos below, even the new pipe...- Mike N
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Short Stem Clipper Lighters
I noticed on YouTube that Simon on his “London Calling“ pipe channel uses a.n inexpensive short stem Clipper refillable lighter to prevent rim burns. Our local vape shop had a few, but they were in psychedelic colors or decorated with cannabis leafs, which is not my vibe at this age. So I went...- Mike N
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Do You Own a Pipe 5” or Less in Length?
It used to be that if you owned a shorter pipe like the vintage 5-1/2“ GBD Fantasy lucite below on left (one of my all-time favorites), it was to bring along in your hunting vest or in your tackle box. The average pipe was 6” or more in length. Now when I watch videos of the the Chicago and...- Mike N
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Are Some Acrylic Stems Better Than Others?
Having moved from ebonite stems to mainly acrylics, I would appreciate any insight about whether there are “grades” of acrylic stems, or if they are all essentially the same? I don‘t think I’ve ever seen a thread that addresses that issue. I’m in the process of breaking in the mid-range ($100...- Mike N
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Who is the Greatest Living Artisan Pipe Maker?
New edit: Thread locked by me prematurely; now open. Mike N.: Have you introduced yourself? Not required, but often helpful. Also, location is "a good thing". Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but I’m interested in who the pipe smokers here believe is the greatest living artisan pipe...- Mike N
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A YouTube Video on Italian Pipes
There is a 4-year old video I found on YouTube titled “Italian Pipe Show 2019-Saturday Smoking on the Lake” that is definitely worth watching by any pipe enthusiast. Unlike some pipe show videos, this one breaks it down by artisan as he slowly pans the camera over the table of pipes offered by...- Mike N
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Old Toby from The Country Squire
At the recommendation of the Cottage Piper on YouTube (he’s an interesting college professor), I ordered a few ounces of Old Toby blend from The Country Squire in Mississippi. Oh my, what a treat. It was literally delicious from the true light to the end of the bowl- an aromatic without any bite...- Mike N
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