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Luxury Estates or Excellent New Pipes?
When looking at a pipe or pipes, which I probably do far too often, it's my eyes which define any interest first. My secondary view level is the brand. Is it one I've had good luck with or not. If the latter, I back off and move along. I guess I've been at this long enough, that I'm not...- briarblues
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Show Off Your Castello Pipes Here!
Some shape 44's are available with taper stems. They tend to be on the larger size.- briarblues
- Post #723
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2024!
Depending on arrival time, I might see you this evening Dave.- briarblues
- Post #86
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Castello Reg. No.
Sorry, I just saw your question. The HAND MADE stamp on the shank was only used in 1969.- briarblues
- Post #14
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Will Italian Makers Ever Switch Back to Ebonite/Vulcanite Stems?
But, But, But ....... IF a stems air passage is an oval ( wider than tall ) you may achieve a very open draw without additional stem thickness ......- briarblues
- Post #61
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Will Italian Makers Ever Switch Back to Ebonite/Vulcanite Stems?
Mike, check out Le Nuvole Pipes. Maurizio uses Ebonite on most of the pipes he creates. Plus Radice also offers pipes with Ebonite stems. They carry an E stamp on the shank.- briarblues
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Canadian Everclear Alternatives?
I've only seen issues using Everclear on Perspex ( clear ) acrylic stems. Oddly enough, not on all Perspex stems though. It's hit and miss .... or ya just never know if it will "craze" the material, or not.....- briarblues
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Canadian Everclear Alternatives?
Bassman, since I don't know what province you're in .... I can offer a couple of ideas, being based in BC. IF you have a good relationship with your pharmacist, you might be able to convince them to let you have a small amount, since they use it. In BC you can arrange to purchase Everclear...- briarblues
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Adverse Reactions to Toothpaste?
I have found some toothpastes leave my mouth more sensitive. Not only smoking, but they react with some foods. I started to look more into oral hygiene. It opened a rabbit hole. The main takeaway, without going into long winded explanations is, read the ingredient declaration. There are...- briarblues
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Show Us Your Opera Pipes!
Just arrived. Custom ordered from Glenn Tinsky ( American Smoking Pipes ) . Inspiration was the Castello shape 44. Landed at my door cost was under $200.00. Yes, you can still get a custom made pipe for a very reasonable price.- briarblues
- Post #69
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Stolen or Style or Innovation
So, something I've noticed over the last decade, is that whenever another Scandinavian pipemaker makes stride forward in fashion design for their pipes, Erik Nording seems to copy that in his designs. I'm not sure if it is just because I love the Scandinavian designs more that I notice them...- briarblues
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Show Us Your Most Prized Pipe!
It wouldn't sit on the hanger to display it the way I wanted, as to show the 80......- briarblues
- Post #27
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Show Us Your Most Prized Pipe!
That is a tough one to answer, for me. I have been blessed to have been given a few pipes, over the years, which are highly prized in my collection, but this one stays in my guitar room in a domed display case. Given me by Luigi Radice to celebrate his 80th birthday. One of only one made...- briarblues
- Post #22
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Tom Eltang Celebrates 50 Years of Pipe Making
No worries. How we each define greatness is subjective.- briarblues
- Post #34
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tom Eltang Celebrates 50 Years of Pipe Making
I always smile when I see any group try and offer a 10's best of anything. Pipe makers, watch brands, guitar players etc. I applaud Tom's 50 years. Tom has helped a great number of pipe makers over the years. Some might be on a list of those "top 10", for some. As far as bamboo shank...- briarblues
- Post #32
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Show Off Your Castello Pipes Here!
My first pipe purchase this year, which is a truly mindboggling realization, for me. A mini ( 4.4" long ) Castello Sea Rock, slightly bent billiard. Ordered around midday Thursday, from Tabaccheria Corti and at my door just after noon yesterday ( Tuesday ) . Luca and Pietro never cease to...- briarblues
- Post #667
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Giulliano Spitaletti Pipes
Here is an example of his skill. Silver tamper, with silver pick, and name tag.- briarblues
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Giulliano Spitaletti Pipes
Mike, Giulliano is a very talented artist. His tampers and other metal items are exceptional. He has been trained in a number of artistic realms. I have yet to acquire a pipe from him.- briarblues
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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VaPer Lovers, Please List your Top Five
Escudo Escudo Escudo Escudo and yes Escudo- briarblues
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Do You 'Trust' This Style of Rack?
I'm with bullet08. Gravity is a law. I always obey the law. Not a fan of pipe racks any longer. One too many bumps with an elbow or slippery fingers .......- briarblues
- Post #25
- Forum: Pipe Talk