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  1. retrogrouch

    Fisher Pipes

    I don't know if it is relevant but one of the Fisher pipes looks like it is meerschaum lined.
  2. retrogrouch

    PS Luxury Bullseye Flake vs Macbaren Dark Twist

    Feel free to correct me, but memory says that the dark tobacco in the center is cavendish.
  3. retrogrouch

    Is a Zippo Suitable for Pipes?

    They make butane, pipe lighter inserts for Zippo lighters.
  4. retrogrouch

    What Pen are You Using Today?

    Today was the Pilot Custom Heritage 92.
  5. retrogrouch

    Chinese Fountain Pens

    I haven't seen one before but it appears to be MB 149 size. Is the whole pen resin or does it have a metal liner like many of the Chinese pens?
  6. retrogrouch

    Anyone Smoked a "carburated" pipe?

    As has been said, the carburetor seems to have little to no effect on the way the pipe smokes. The metal carburetor part gets very hot. You would probably not put your finger on it intentionally more that once when smoking.
  7. retrogrouch

    Fountain Pens.

    India ink is for dip pens. By my observation only, so ymmv, India ink dries hard and when dry is not very water soluble. Fountain pen ink can be mostly rehydrated. If you use India ink in a fountain pen it will dry hard within the pen. Which pretty much destroys it. I found that when I used...
  8. retrogrouch

    Fountain Pens.

    #2 nibs have been sort of the standard size nib for a long time. Most of the smaller Waterman pens had them. The Pelikan 200 series also take them. Do you have a pen in mind that you want to install one in or are you looking for recommendations for an inexpensive host? If you are looking for...
  9. retrogrouch

    Fountain Pens.

    To reiterate what has been mentioned above, do not use India ink in your fountain pens. It will destroy them. Sheaffer’s used to sell inexpensive fountain pen calligraphy sets with several width nibs. They are frequently available on the usual auction sites. I used to use Bernanke Blue from...
  10. retrogrouch

    I bought this out of curiosity yesterday at an estate pipe sale.

    Pipedia associates Garrison Pipes to the Ben Wade company through the Whitehall company. I am not sure if this kind of thing interests you.
  11. retrogrouch

    I bought this out of curiosity yesterday at an estate pipe sale.

    If you prefer it with the stinger, you can always re-install it. I hope you enjoy your new to you pipe. is there a brand name or any markings on the pipe?
  12. retrogrouch

    I bought this out of curiosity yesterday at an estate pipe sale.

    The stinger, the metal bit at the end of the threads, looks like it is a friction fit in your pipe. So, it should just pull out, leaving the threads.
  13. retrogrouch

    Maddness in Oz...

    Can you grow tobacco there or order whole leaf and make your own?
  14. retrogrouch

    G & H Balkan

    G&H tobaccos used to come in a plastic baggie inside the tin. I guess they stopped doing that at some time.
  15. retrogrouch

    Ebony pipes

    I seem to remember wood workers being warned to take extra precautions when working with ebony because it is toxic. I believe the warnings were specifically about ebony saw dust, so it may not apply.
  16. retrogrouch

    ***What Are You Smoking, July 2022?***

    This morning I am having a bowl of C & D Repose. This is the first Serenity series tobacco i have tried and it is pretty tasty. The tin was packed in 2020 and this may have given the rum topping time to integrate better. Delicious.
  17. retrogrouch

    ***What Are You Smoking, December 2021?***

    Having some Daughter’s and Ryan, “Ramback Gold,” in a ‘40’s Kaywoodie. Last time I had, “Ramback,” it was under the, “Two Daughter’s,” label.
  18. retrogrouch

    Amazon's Wheel of Time Series

    The series is a great disappointment. They lifted the ferry scene directly from LOTR.
  19. retrogrouch

    Lee Pipes are Bargains

    Congratulations on the new pipes. I have a couple of pipes by Lee and they are good smokers.
  20. retrogrouch

    ***What Are You Smoking, July 2021?***

    Cornell and Diehl Oriental Silk in a Hardcastle Lovat. It is quite good.
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