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  1. mtwaller

    I Guess I’m Obsessed With Dunhill Rollagas Lighters Now…

    Why didn’t anyone tell me you could get a clean, functioning Rollagas for less than a new Old Boy?! Probably for the best, seeing as I would’ve already bought a bunch of them. Anyway, I recently became enamored with these lighters and I might’ve overdone it, as I’m liable to do, and got a...
  2. mtwaller

    Microfiber Lighter Pouch Source?

    This might be a bit of a long shot, but I’m in search of at least 2 (possibly more, if available) microfiber lighter pouches like the IM Corona one pictured below. I can’t seem to find this exact type of pouch for sale on its own anywhere. I just bought two vintage Dunhill Rollagas and I want to...
  3. mtwaller

    Cool 16 Pipe Rack

    My wife has been on an absolute tear with antique buying lately. She surprised me with this really solid circular rack 16 pipe rack, which was super damn cool of her! She’s very tolerant of my expensive hobbies, god bless her. Anyway, she beamed and said “and it’s big enough that it’ll fit...
  4. mtwaller

    Show Us Your Neerup/P. Jeppesen Pipes!

    Any Neerup love? I’ve been really intrigued by their pipes for a long time, but a lot of them are a bit bulbous and garish for my taste. Well, for some reason I got infatuated with them recently and decided I just had to have one. I scoured the web hard for a couple days and ended up getting an...
  5. mtwaller

    Mineral Oil For Faded Finish

    I saw an old thread about this a while back, but I thought I’d revive the subject in case it could help somebody else. I recently cleaned the gunk off a Radice Rind using spit and a paper towel, and while it worked great, the finish was severely faded afterward. (Cue the mineral oil) I dipped...
  6. mtwaller

    Half & Half Cans Long-Term Storage

    Do the 7 oz. Half & Half cans stay sealed for the long haul (decades), or is it best to crack them and transfer to other storage means? I just bought a few cans, but I’ve zero experience with them.
  7. mtwaller

    Storing Italian Dry Cigars

    I picked up some Italian dry cigars and I see conflicting reports on humidifying them vs not. I’m thinking about splitting the difference and using a dedicated small tupperdor with a Boveda 49% 320 gram packet and just chucking the little cardboard 5 packs in there. Is there any reason to...
  8. mtwaller

    Replacement Silver Band on Meerschaum

    Does anyone know of a reputable person who could fashion a silver band as a replacement on a meerschaum pipe? I took a chance on this no name estate meer. It was just speaking to me. However, I love having silver bands on my pipes and I will likely replace the stainless steel one that’s...
  9. mtwaller

    Does Some Briar Inherently Smoke Cooler?

    I have two pipes for Va blends. A Peterson army mount which is well-seasoned, and a new Musico lovat which is not. The Musico is dainty and definitely thin walled compared to the Peterson which I’d say is solidly “average” sized. I’ve been smoking the hell out of The Beast 2023 in both pipes...
  10. mtwaller

    Tobaccocellar.com Issues?

    Anyone else not able to access the site? I've tried multiple times over the last few days, from my phone and now my laptop. Every time I get "403 - Forbidden: Access is denied." Never had this happen in the 3 or so years I've been using the site.
  11. mtwaller

    Verdict on Oliva 2nds?

    Wondering if anyone has smoked some Oliva 2nds, and if the quality and overall taste was what you’d expect from Oliva? This bundle on cigarpage appears to be Serie V Melanio Maduro 2nds, at least that’s what I’m inferring from the listing. Stupid good deal if that’s what they are, but I’m just...
  12. mtwaller

    Bought a Pipe I Thought Was Hideous

    Funny how tastes change. The first time I saw this pipe I laughed and said, “Wow, that’s an ugly little thing.” I kept scrolling past it for weeks and every time I saw it, a small amount of appreciation started creeping in. I finally did a complete 180 and decided I just had to have it. It’s way...
  13. mtwaller

    Natural Smooth Finish Patina

    This is in no way insightful or helpful, I just thought it was interesting to see how the finish on this Peterson Natural Silver Mounted Army 15 has changed in just 3 years since I bought it new. Different lighting, but still. This is my only Va pipe, but I rarely smoke Va’s, so this has...
  14. mtwaller

    Underrated Cheapo’s

    I have a couple of very thrifty sticks that I enjoy the hell out of. They’re not “good, for the money”, they are just plain good. 5 Vegas AAA: I recently picked up a 20 count box of Robusto’s for $50 La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte: currently getting 10 packs for around $27 Curious to...
  15. mtwaller

    Cigarillos?

    Lately I find myself sitting down for an evening cigar, only to find halfway through that I don’t have time to fully and slowly enjoy one (I have a 5 month old!). I’ve been eyeing up cigarillo/coronet sized versions of well-known sticks as a speedier alternative to full cigars. Anyone ever tried...
  16. mtwaller

    Adventures In Mylar

    I finally decided to quit being lazy and get my Gawith and SPC stuff mylar’d up for the long haul today. I used gusset 7”x5”x3” 7 mil bags from discountmylar.com and I have to say, they work perfectly. The square tins fit like a glove. I divided the big SPC tins into 2 oz. portions to keep...
  17. mtwaller

    Transferring From Jar to Mylar

    I’m positive this has been discussed in excruciating detail here somewhere before, but I couldn’t find the exact answer to my question. So, apologies in advance! Does transferring from a sealed jar to a Mylar bag cause any serious disruption to the aging process? Most of my bulk I’m not...
  18. mtwaller

    KBV Bags for Long Term Storage

    I see on their website that it says the bags they ship in are good for “short term or long term storage”. Can anyone say from personal experience how long they’ve stored blends in the bags while keeping everything in primo condition? Thanks!
  19. mtwaller

    Yet Another Ode To Peter Stokkebye L.N.F.

    For all the newly converted pipe smokers on this forum - buy 1 lb. of it. At least. I bought a couple ounces 3 years ago, and forgot about it. Now that my palette has matured alongside the tobacco, it is incredibly good. And it’s available at a price point that will seem ludicrous in the years...
  20. mtwaller

    Proper Size Mylar Bags for SPC Tins?

    I have some of the big 8 oz. bulk tins and a bunch of the regular 2 oz. tins. I’ve seen a fair bit of chatter lately regarding putting SPC in Mylar for long-term storage - I figured I’d ask around and hopefully someone has experience putting both sized tins in bags? I’d hate to order 25 or 50...
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