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  1. Mike N

    Quality of Modern Pipes vs Good Quality Vintage Pipes

    Few pipes smoke better than a classic briar from the 1960’s with a soft ebonite stem that has been (and this is the key) expertly cleaned and refurbished by a reputable reseller. Buying a 50-year-old briar pipe on eBay from just any seller is a gamble. I hesitate to list names, but a pipe from a...
  2. Mike N

    Anyone here know much about muxiang?

    For about the same cost of a muxiang, you can get a 60-year-old British briar estate pipe with a soft ebonite stem that has been cleaned and refurbished by a reputable re-seller. The difference in smoking quality is obvious. An old Charatan may not look as cool, but oh the smoking experience…
  3. Mike N

    Visit To The Tobacconist- Miami

    Brick and mortars may charge a little more, but when you factor in the cost of online shipping and the ability to immediately enjoy your purchase in their smoking lounges, the few dollars is well worth it. As the saying goes, use it or lose it.
  4. Mike N

    Columbus, OH Pipe Clubs

    I attend the Columbus and Chicago shows. What a great experience. I urge all pipe smokers here to put both on their to do lists and support these shows. You won’t be sorry. Just the amount of vintage tobacco’s and estate and artisan pipes available at great prices is mind-boggling. The...
  5. Mike N

    Overcoming Latakia Burnout

    I still like my Latakia but only with a pinch of Perique for some reason. But don't throw those lats away. A few years in a jar, and a change in the old taste buds (again), and you may just become a Latakia recidivist.
  6. Mike N

    Firebird Flake Release Must Be A Success

    Firebird is also available at Watch City Cigars. One tin limit.
  7. Mike N

    UK Pipe Smokers

    I love to get my Pipe Club of London quarterly newsletters here in the states. Also, the PCOL’s Pipe of the Year is always a treat. Simon of LCSBriars is located in London and makes incredible pipes. Follow him on YouTube under London Calling With Simon. There are also a few other good YouTube...
  8. Mike N

    Organized a tasting of component tobaccos yesterday

    Just a great event to enjoy some tobacco with friends while also teaching your palates to recognize the nuance of each variety.
  9. Mike N

    Visit To The Tobacconist- Miami

    Here’s a cool story: while I was talking to Ben in his shop today after posting this thread from my phone, he excused himself to take a call and check for some tins he had of a C&D blend. He had several and sold them to the caller with shipping. A few minutes later I got a private message from a...
  10. Mike N

    Visit To The Tobacconist- Miami

    Prices for most tins you can buy for $14.50 on line were about $2 higher. Prices for the 2022 and 2023 Sutliff Cringle Flake and 175th Silver Quarter and Old Boss were about $25 tin, but of course, these were all limited issues that you can’t find anywhere outside of Tin Bids now. I have...
  11. Mike N

    Out of Pipe Cleaners

    I too like to add a few packs of $1.99 tapered pipe cleaners to every online order once I reach the free shipping threshold. One of these with the built in drill bit is handy to have around, too, when the shank is blocked.
  12. Mike N

    STG Enough Already, Chicken Little, Or What?

    The UPCA is the United Pipe Clubs of America. One of its officers, Andre, posts here. Andre is a major presence at the Chicago Pipe Show and runs the slow smoke contest. They have a virtual on-line meet-up and send a contestant to Europe to compete in its slow smoke. I bought a pipe last year...
  13. Mike N

    Pipe Tobacco Shops In Miami?

    Here you go: https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/visit-to-the-tobacconist-miami.108306/
  14. Mike N

    Visit To The Tobacconist- Miami

    Nice pipe and Seattle Pipe Club etc selection, too.
  15. Mike N

    STG Enough Already, Chicken Little, Or What?

    You wrote “ Mac Baren had been poorly managed by the son for years. He is to blame.” Simon was not a “son” as you previously posted.
  16. Mike N

    Visit To The Tobacconist- Miami

    Got a chance to visit this little gem in Palmetto Bay. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of Sutliff & Mac Barren tins still in stock and picked up several. The owner Ben is a young guy who is super cool. The Miami Pipe Club meets here. A must visit! I
  17. Mike N

    STG Enough Already, Chicken Little, Or What?

    Um, no. In 1887 the company was acquired by Harald Halberg (“HH”) (1850- 1919) and later taken over by his son Einar Halberg (born 1881) and grandson Jørgen Halberg (born 1915). The company was renamed the Mac Baren Tobacco Company in 1995. Jørgen’s son, Henrik Halberg ran the company until...
  18. Mike N

    “Spun Cut” Tobacco Question

    I assume this Stokkebye spun cut will also still be available in bulk.
  19. Mike N

    STG Enough Already, Chicken Little, Or What?

    I thought the world was over when I was 6 and the networks canceled Leave it to Beaver and Jonny Quest … then 40 years later the re-runs popped back up on TV Land. The only problem with hoping that the same thing happens with HH Rustica and Sutliff Cringle Flake is that in 40 years I’ll be 107...
  20. Mike N

    “Spun Cut” Tobacco Question

    Love the small rolls in Cabbie’s for packing.
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