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  1. americaman

    FS: Formers & Beckers (7/17/25)

    For sale are two of my Formers and two Beckers. I have two more Former Pipe of the Years that I may be willing to sell if you want to have a matching set of three, just send me a message. All pipes are around group 5 size. Former Sandblast - $590 Former Aachen Pipe of the Year...
  2. americaman

    Does Anyone Have a Contact for Tsuge or a Japanese Pipe Expert?

    Hi Everyone, I have a question about a “Tsuge” pipe from the 70s. It is marked Tsuge and also marked with the name of another artisan from Europe. I am trying to find out if this artisan carved pipes for Tsuge, or if he just licensed his shapes to them for factory pipes. Because the shape is...
  3. americaman

    Had to Evacuate From Fire Zone - I Took Tobacco

    Title says it all. This week we are a Level 3 fire zone against the hills here in Orange County; mandatory evacuation with police knocking on doors and announcing evacuation orders over loudspeakers. I packed loads of McClelland and Esoterica and got it to safety at my mother-in-law’s house...
  4. americaman

    My New Gert Holbek

    Hey, it’s been a while since I’ve been active on here. I recently got my first Gert Holbek and thought some of you might be a fan of his work. This one appears to be post-Pipe Dan era, when he was making pipes on his own. I love the shaping and blast on it and I am grateful to have it.
  5. americaman

    Who Bought This Ryan Alden Estate On This Forum In 2020?

    In October 2020 a user on this forum named f5rd2hy was selling this Ryan Alden pipe. I was on a special trip with my wife and messaged the guy and wasn’t really focused because I wanted to stay focused on my wife. The next day, I believe it was, he told me it was sold to another person on this...
  6. americaman

    Have You Noticed A Slow Down In Sales/Trading?

    The forum seems to be its typical self, with the normal amount of posting and threads. However, has anyone else noticed a slowing in pipe/tobacco sales and trades? The Facebook groups have also been unusually quiet. A few days ago the Danish Pipe Shop sent me an email reply to a question I...
  7. americaman

    Dating Former Pipes

    Does anyone here know how to date Former pipes? I found what appears to be some older ones (that look like they are from the same era), but I am unsure of the era. He has changed his markings and font several times (even recently), so I’m assuming one can guesstimate the era based on the...
  8. americaman

    PSA: Don’t Leave Your Pipes On Your Lap

    I left my Jack Howell pipe on my lap last night, and then stood up, the pipe fell on the ground and the stem snapped. I’m emailing Jack Howell to inquire about a replacement stem. Is there a way to get the snapped stem out of the mortise, or should I leave that for the professional?
  9. americaman

    Dunhill Rollagas Christmas Present: Where To Service?

    My wife found me a Dunhill Rollagas 18k for Christmas, without me ever asking for it or anything pipe related. She just knows I like Dunhill and thought it would be a unique present. Very thoughtful of her. Here’s the thing: The seller used photos of it he probably found on the internet. In the...
  10. americaman

    Rattling Stem at the Tenon and Mortise

    I just got a pipe that is unsmoked from the 2000s. The stem is rattling due to the tenon and mortise not having a tight fit. I was thinking of stuffing a paper towel in there, but is there a more permanent fix to this? I hope you are all having a great Thanksgiving week.
  11. americaman

    What Is This On My Ashton?

    I just bought an incredible Ashton from Jimmy Craig, so I was very careful the first time I smoked it. But after my first time smoking it I noticed this on the top of the bowl, left side (the lighter discoloration, which looks almost like dust or ash in the photo). I cannot remember if the pipe...
  12. americaman

    What Is This on the Inside of My Tin?

    Just curious what this is, and if I should just go on smoking it. I compared it to other tins (including tins from the same brand) and did not see anything similar.
  13. americaman

    McClelland Perique vs Other Perique

    Is there any discernible difference between McClelland Perique and other Perique on the market? Is it worth seeking out McClelland Perique? Perhaps there was a special process, but I have no idea.
  14. americaman

    Question About Salty Dogs/Mick McQuaid Package

    I have packages of Salty Dogs and Mick McQuaid laying around, and also Captain Black Grape (my all time favorite). Are these pouches good to go for long term storage, or should I transfer them to jars? They seem to be paper, wrapped with plastic. The tobacco in the Mick McQuaid packs feels good...
  15. americaman

    Share Your Best Pipe Memories

    One of my favorite things about reading Tobacco Reviews is that you will find stories of smoking experiences that often transport you to that moment, as you can relate to them and picture yourself in that moment, smoking a pipe. Since it’s Christmas time I figured it’s a good time to gather...
  16. americaman

    Smoke Shop At Irvine Spectrum In California

    Does anyone remember the smoke shop at the Irvine Spectrum in Orange County, California? I believe it closed around 2008. I am having some major nostalgia over it today. I was too young when it was open to remember everything that was sold there. Did it sell pipe tobacco? What was the name of...
  17. americaman

    Anyone Have Thoughts on Christian Ruetz Pipes

    Has anyone had any experience with Austrian pipe maker Christian Ruetz? I am not looking to buy one right now, but I saw his pipes and started wondering if they smoke well, since I have never heard of them. Cheers
  18. americaman

    How Do You Clean Pipes with Small Bores?

    I now have several pipes, mostly older pipes, that have little bores that do not allow a pipe cleaner to pass through. Either the normal size BJ Long or the tapered BJ Long size cleaners. I can jam them in there and make it maybe an inch or so. Additionally, tapered (wider) pipe cleaners wick...
  19. americaman

    West Coast Pipe Show 2021 Discussion

    November 6th & 7th, Las Vegas, NV Marty has said that the show will go on as long as Vegas is fully open by the time of the show. So let’s start a discussion. I am looking forward to the show as much as anyone else, and I think we all need a pipe show.
  20. americaman

    How Long Does It Take You to Smoke Through a Tin?

    I saw some talk about hoarding, etc., and I largely ignored it, and then seeing people saying they buy loads of tins and then go back to purchase more (which I have no problem with), but it got me thinking: How long does it take you to smoke through a tin? One week? Two weeks? Do you dip in...
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