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  1. Beast

    What are False Artisan Pipes?

    Hello all it has been awhile once I’ve posted a question, however I have been lurking. :) Today I’m shopping online for another pipe to add to my slowly growing collection and saw some referred to as ‘false artisan’ a term I am unfamiliar with. Any help on explaining would be great. Thanks guys...
  2. Beast

    Any Advice on Identifying an Unnamed Pipe?

    Good evening Hive mind! :) Just curious if there is a way to identify an unknown pipe? I was recently gifted a nice briar, never smoked before and smokes wonderfully. I’m spoiled by good friends. Lol All it says is made in England as stamped on the briar on the underside near the stem No maker’s...
  3. Beast

    Clever Little Trick to Dry a Pipe on the go.

    I smoke several bowls a day, but when I’m out and about I take two with me at most and have run into the issue of a wet and unpleasant pipe unable to dry before I wanted another smoke. This idea came to me one such day and has worked well. Gravity has held all the pipes I have tried this in in...
  4. Beast

    Why has the taste of my aromatic changed?

    Hello guys. I am back with another newbie question. :) I have smoked a pipe off and one for most of my adult life, but just this year started collecting pipes and truly experimenting with different tobaccos. As such I have developed some favorites. I have fallen in love with Erin Go Bragh Apple...
  5. Beast

    Using Rubbing Alcohol to Sweeten a Sour Pipe.

    Title edited for caps. Rule 9 on title formation. Hello everyone, after reading several threads on dealing with a sour pipe, I soaked my briar pipe in rubbing alcohol for almost 24 hours. I had run out of pipe cleaners and as a result it had gotten very nasty. However after soaking and rinsing...
  6. Beast

    Meerschaum questions.

    Hello all. I am new to meerschaum pipes, and am absolutely hooked! I am curious if meerschaums need rotated like briar pipes, I’ve been smoking it daily several bowls. Somewhere around 3-5. Also I am curious if I should smoke it completely or tap out the dottle once it gets unenjoyable. Was not...