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  1. PaulTheScandinavian

    FS: BBB* Classic 675 Long Billiard( 01/14/25)

    Bringing Up for sale this classic full size (group 4) long stem billiard shape by BBB Pipe factory in England. This pipe is in mint condition without any blemishes or known issues, Clean,ready to smoke condition, inside and out,chamber is clean with minimal carbon build up. Draw&drilling are Ok...
  2. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question about G&H Co Kendal dark

    I saw This new offering from G&H Co widely available at major central European tobacconist shops ,yet,I'd assume this and few others G&H offering being distributed to main tobacco outlets in Spain &Italy as well,but to my question ,is this Kendal dark basically the very same as G&H Co Dark...
  3. PaulTheScandinavian

    Tips on Cleaning This BBB Stem

    Prior to attempting restoring this very stem in the picture , I'd love to hear Your opinion for the following short questions. in order to facilitate sanding work,how would You think,is there any significant benefit to submerge it in a light bleach solution?,of course Emblem covered with...
  4. PaulTheScandinavian

    Advice on the Restoration and Clean-up process

    Hi Folks , I just bought this beautiful heavily smoked somewhat boverpriced old BBB Best Make Bolder grain on eBay , and I may attempt to make it shine again by myself or alternatively will send it for overhauling to Germany, how would you think, after the lava has been removed from the top may...
  5. PaulTheScandinavian

    Re Staining my Old Dunhill Bruyer anno 73

    I have this older reddish color Dunhill bruyer pipe where the stain has started to fade and getting dull, I recon this very pipe has alredy been restained by the seller, but the final result left something to be desired.Nomeclature on this pipe is somewhat worn from overbuffing, now my concern...
  6. PaulTheScandinavian

    What Are Capitello Pipes?

    Just recently I bought me this lovely Capitello Corinzio long lovat shape without having much of the information about the manufacturer itself, What I know now they stopped production somewhere in the mid 90ies , Does someone have experience with capitello pipes?,I see this brand gets...
  7. PaulTheScandinavian

    Some Bad News for the Condor Lovers

    Just a week ago ,I was told that the time tested and trusted Condor Long cut is being discontinued. Could anybody provide additional information on the subject?
  8. PaulTheScandinavian

    Determining the production Date on Mc Barens Pouch Blends

    Does anybody have any idea on how to determine the production year on Mc Barens-produced blends that come in pouches, such as Bruno& Amphoras, Symphony ,and Golden Extra?
  9. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question on Erinmore Flake Tobacco

    As it happens, I was wondering if anybody does recall how this current STC Erinmore differs from that old Murray Era product? Thank You for sharing Your memoiries
  10. PaulTheScandinavian

    What sort of Leaf They use in Condor Tobacco

    Out of curiosity ,does anybody have an idea what leaf they may use in the manufacturing of current Condor tobacco, ? I have hard time to pin point' the nature of the leaf, perhaps they'd put some fire cured virginia and some burleys in there ?
  11. PaulTheScandinavian

    Piping While Driving

    Have anybody noticed them pipes getting hotter when you are smoking inside of the car , Fan or A/C engaged?
  12. PaulTheScandinavian

    How to Effectively Clean Pipe Rim?

    Title reworded a touch.-jpm Despite the fact I'm trying to keep this very Dunhill clean , smoking it only indoors, keeping the flame 1 inch away from the rim it still seems to be very prone to darkening,same way as my other natural /light stain finished sandblast pipes,I already have cleaned...
  13. PaulTheScandinavian

    Torch Lighter and Pipes

    After watching the video below I started pondering if the Burners/torch lighter might still be usable(in right hands ) for pipes,especially outdoors,on occasion I have seen some older pipesmokers using them here,what is your take on this?
  14. PaulTheScandinavian

    In Regards to Zippo Lighters

    To those of you who have more experience using Zippo lighters with pipe insert, do the continuous use of this very lighter cause soot accumulating on pipe rims more than say the use of Bic or matches?
  15. PaulTheScandinavian

    Meershaum pipes and tonque bite

    I have this almost brand new meerschaum pipe which stem has this infamous type of cheap plastic tenon, draw is rather a bit restricted,drilling is spot on , now smoked three bowlfuls in it and each time afterwards I'm feeling that light tongue irritation,could this type of stem tenon with...
  16. PaulTheScandinavian

    Frustrating Estate Pipe Acquisitions

    Over the past few months I have been buying a few refurbished estate pipes from reputable outfits,(Novelli,Danishpipeshop, Estatebriarpipes,dk,all in Europe)for which I have paid what we call top dollar,nontheless upon arrival of all these pipes I gotta face some cleanliness 'related...
  17. PaulTheScandinavian

    Question on BBB pipes

    Can anyone clarify why is that than almost each and every estate BBB pipe I'm seeing listed on internet is sold by Denmark based vendor or private individual ?Likewise most of the GBD pipes what I see for sale are listed in the US despite the fact that this mark was produced in England(and France)
  18. PaulTheScandinavian

    New EU VAT Regulation Changes Import&Exports

    This YTPC content creator video Pipe&Tobak* video explains pretty well changes that are about to come, how this all will play out I have my doubts
  19. PaulTheScandinavian

    Looking for Tips : Moderate Oxidation Removal on Vulcanite Stems

    Recently I got This NOS Dunhill pipe , and all I knew ,based on my experience in the past, I may have to deal with hidden' stem oxidation, eventually my expectations come true,,there is an easily detectable underlaying stem oxidation which ,in all probability, will be getting worse in the...
  20. PaulTheScandinavian

    I've Found My Kind of Dunhill -The Classic 197

    After a long search and waiting I've finally found my most beloved Dunhill shape,the timeless long billiard mod197Tanshell (1968) in Pristine condition. Its a NOS from an elderly private collector in Germany ,regardless of the relative rarity, I'm planning on smoking this at least by...
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