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  1. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    New Ashton Old Church vs New Castello Old Antiquari?

    One thing I've picked up on is the opinion that since Bill Ashton is gone, the Ashton brand shouldn't exist, etc. While I can understand that thought to some small degree, it's my understanding that Castello pipes are made by a small workshop with a cast of carvers that probably changes over...
  2. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    New Ashton Old Church vs New Castello Old Antiquari?

    Thanks, yeah I have heard some of the Ashton/Bill stories, and it does seem like there are hardly any Castello complaints. Here are pics of the pipes I'm currently smitten with. The Castello would be this exact shape and finish, but I'm holding out for an KK size, or maybe KKK. The Ashton is...
  3. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    New Ashton Old Church vs New Castello Old Antiquari?

    Apologies for another one of these threads, but we're mostly here to talk pipes, right? Cutting right to the chase, I have my eye on two new pipes (as the title suggests). Between a new Castello and a new Ashton, does anyone have any tips they can share which might help me make the best...
  4. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Birthday Coming Up! Recommend Me a Pipe

    I would like to add, as someone who recently bought a very handsome brand new $200+ Savinelli Punto Oro Gold sandblasted billiard... It doesn't smoke any better than the regular old Savinelli Petite Rusticated 105 I picked up for $65 used. If you're worried about it, buy from a carver with high...
  5. Johnny_Pipecleaner

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

    2019 Carolina Red Flake in my Tinsky “P”, with a Guinness on the side.
  6. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Birthday Coming Up! Recommend Me a Pipe

    If I had $500 to spend on a pipe… oh wait, I just did exactly that. For my 40th bday. I bought one from Jose Rubio, and after spending plenty of time with it I can honestly say it was worth it. 426 EUR, with express shipping from Spain. Here are some pics of other pipes he recently had available...
  7. Johnny_Pipecleaner

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

    Capstan Blue in my Rubio. Took the softie bit off because Jose does such an incredible job on his stems it’s a damn shame not to smoke it raw dog ?
  8. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Mason Jars, End All Be All?

    This.
  9. Johnny_Pipecleaner

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

    CVP in my Tinsky “P”
  10. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Stem Tape?

    "Non adhesive, no lead stabilized product made of plasticized polyvinyl chloride film. Tape adheres firmly to itself when spirally wrapped." Sounds decent! Sold out currently, but maybe I can find it elsewhere.
  11. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Stem Tape?

    I should also mention that I recently had major work done on my top front teeth. $2500 out of pocket, plus whatever the insurance company paid. 3 crowns, an extraction, veneers, permanent bridge. So yeah, I use softie bits now. Not much choice really.
  12. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Stem Tape?

    Well I wasn't going to name names, but I think he has me muted anyhow due to a small dispute we got into awhile back regarding KBV. I was in the wrong, and gave him a little too much grief, so @hoosierpipeguy if you don't have me muted--I'm sorry. But yes, many pics he posts show his pape...
  13. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Stem Tape?

    I'm not a beginner, but I see pics from forum members showing pipes with what appears to be electrical tape on the stem. I use the rubber bits, but the tape idea interests me. Only thing is, I thought that stuff was toxic? What kind of foodsafe tape are folks using to protect their stems from...
  14. Johnny_Pipecleaner

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

    Starting the day with a cup o’ Joe and Capstan Blue in my new Rubio.
  15. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    My First Jose Rubio

    I popped a fresh tin of Capstan Gold for the Rubio's inauguration, my first time experiencing this blend (though I'm a huge fan of the Blue). I rubbed half a flake out completely, so as to fill this exquisite pipe's chamber halfway. Primarily because I only had time for half a bowl, and I wanted...
  16. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    My First Jose Rubio

    Very good question. I don't know the details of Jose's "blast" process. It could very well be more of a carve, or both The only info I picked up is that it generally takes 10-12 hours per pipe for him to complete the blast process alone, and it is (or has been) referred to as Dragon Scale. I...
  17. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    My First Jose Rubio

    Delivery driver just dropped off this stunner of a rhodie, express from Spain. Meticulously crafted from button to bowl. Almost too beautiful to smoke. Weighs 45 grams and clinches/dangles like a champ. Length 14cm Chamber 19.5mm x 3.5cm
  18. Johnny_Pipecleaner

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

    As soon as I can pick my jaw up from the floor, I’ll be smoking Capstan Gold in this Jose Rubio that was just delivered ?
  19. Johnny_Pipecleaner

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

    Watch City’s Rouxgaroux from Halloween 2020 in a Savinelli Punto Oro billiard, some unfiltered fancypants apple cider on the side ???????
  20. Johnny_Pipecleaner

    Rouxgaroux Time Again… Who Bought Some?

    I’ve also got some Flake 558 and Old Dominion tucked away that are about to be 2 years old. Can’t wait to see how they’ve developed.
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