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  1. oldguyoldpipes

    Liking My Bones Pipes

    I have to give a thumbs up for my Bones pipes. Just started smoking a 2020 St Patrick's Day Short Churchwarden and she draws beautifully. I am not usually a Churchwarden style person, but I must admit this one really does draw nicely and although a bit long for a clincher, she does hold well...
  2. oldguyoldpipes

    Licorice Flavor From PS 403 LBF

    I am really starting to like PS 403 Luxury Bullseye Flake. Especially in my small pipes. I sperate the coin in half and then rub it out into smaller strands and then smoke it in my smaller pipes. This is just enough for me to enjoy, but as I smoke it more and more, I am getting a licorice flavor...
  3. oldguyoldpipes

    Thoughts On Brunu Nuttens Pipes?

    I have two BNs and I like them both. Each is a very petite bowl and both have pencil stems. Anyone else smoke them and have an opinion? I just placed an order with him for a Chubby Bulldog.
  4. oldguyoldpipes

    Can Tobacco Ever Be Too Dry?

    I forgot about a tin of Squadron Leader that I recently found. I had marked the tin that I had opened it 04.02.2019. One year old. When I opened it again, it felt seriously dried out. Smoked it in a new Peterson and it smoked fine. I usually transfer my opened tins to sealed Ball/Mason jars and...
  5. oldguyoldpipes

    Anyone Else Not A Fan Of The P-Lip

    Just got a new Peterson Tankard. It came with a P-Lip and I just don't seem to be a fan of these. I drool too much when I smoke them compared to a fishtail stem. Also, it is a damn site harder to run a pipe cleaner through them. Any suggestions for smoking a P-Lip or should I just replace it...
  6. oldguyoldpipes

    New Pictures For My SW Triangle Mystery Pipe Questions

    Am still in the dark about this Semi Bent Opera pipe I believe to be of Italian origin. When I bought it, the seller believed it to be a Savinelli Punto Oro because of the single brass dot on the stem. I reached out to Savinelli website describing the name and stamping and they replied it was...
  7. oldguyoldpipes

    Dunhill FE Question

    I bought a repaired Dunhill FE Tanshell and the stem repair required a metal band be used. Unfortunately, when they repaired the pipe, they cut off the year stamp, group sizing and the T. I was hoping to get lucky and the repair would have at least saved the year. No luck. Obviously the pipe is...
  8. oldguyoldpipes

    Celestron Digital Microscope Pro For Looking At Stampings. Anyone Else Crazy Like This?

    I finally decided to see if a digital microscope would help me clarify the stampings on my pipes. Some of my stampings are unreadable using my hand-held magnifying glass and the 40x jewelers loop so I decided to by a Celestron Digital Microscope Pro to see if it would make it easier. Anyone else...
  9. oldguyoldpipes

    Dunhill Question 1955 or 1965

    OK, I always feel stupid asking this question, but does this underlined 5 make this Dunhill a 1955 (because the underlined 5 is smaller than the letter D in England) or is it a 1965 (because I have seen reference where a 1955 will NOT have an underline, but a 1965 may or may not). I am guessing...
  10. oldguyoldpipes

    Sea-Dog Pipes Anybody? Anybody?

    I just picked up a Sea-Dog all briar pipe. It is a one piece all briar pipe. I think they were made by GBD or Oppenheimer, but so far I have found very little information, although I do know more about GBD now. The only markings on the pipe are: Sea-Dog (fancy script in an arch) (over) Reg...
  11. oldguyoldpipes

    Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake (No. 403) Nicotine

    I really LOVE this blend, but my God, it kicks my ass with the nicotine hit. I have had to start smoking it in Group 1-2 sized pipes to get the flavor, but not "the mule just kicked me" Nic-hit. I think I am biologically a nicotine wimp. Any other Stokkebye blends that y'all can suggest that...
  12. oldguyoldpipes

    Dunhill 41 Billiard With No Made In England Stamp Question

    I recently came across a small billiard that I am suspecting of being from the 1920s. However, as with most things Dunhill, they love to hide their secrets. The stampings on the pipe are: On the left side of the pipe: A DUNHILL (over) LONDON On the right side of the pipe: "INNER TUBE" (over)...
  13. oldguyoldpipes

    Dunhill Dating Question For 312/24 Stamping

    Would anyone agree that this stamping might reflect a year of manufacturer of 1924. The pipe doesn't seem to have any year stamp after ENGLAND or the patent number, but it has a stamping of 312/24. What do are Dunhill Experts think?
  14. oldguyoldpipes

    Button Hole Stems?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob I have noticed that my turn-of-the-century pipes (early 1900s) seem to have button hole stems more than my pipes from decades since. Anyone know why the button stem pipes fell out of popularity or any pipe stem evolution theories/knowledge...
  15. oldguyoldpipes

    Flake Tobacco and Nicotine

    I am really liking flake tobaccos recently, but am I correct that flake tobaccos are usually higher in nicotine? I would prefer low-nicotine tobacco and have heard that, in general, the higher the sugar content=lower nicotine? I tend to like Latakia blends, but often find the Virginia's a bit...
  16. oldguyoldpipes

    Dunhill Shape 24 Dating and Twin Bore Stem Question

    I have a Dunhill pipe with the following markings: 24 (serif style) DUNHILL's "Shell Briar" Pat. Nos. 119708/17. 5861/12 No COM stamp. It also has a twin bore stem. Everything I can find leads me to believe that the pipe is 1921-1931, but because it has no date code stamp, I cannot narrow it...
  17. oldguyoldpipes

    Bari Topaz 9233

    Would anyone happen to know what decade my Bari Topaz 9233 was manufactured? It is becoming one of my favorite pipes. Thank You
  18. oldguyoldpipes

    Savinelli Autograph With No Number?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title ( See Rule 9 ) - Bob Hello, I recently purchased a Savinelli Autograph and when I looked at the stamping, I noticed there is no number? As you can see by the attached pictures, the stamping reads: SAVINELLI (over) AUTOGRAPH MADE IN (over) ITALY No grading...
  19. oldguyoldpipes

    Lion's Head Pipes ??

    Anyone have any history for Lion's Head pipes? Years of manufacturer? I know they are listed as a Comoy's Second, but information seems to be scarce. I have a Lion's Head 441 8-panel that is a great smoker. Especially for Boston Slices. Just asking so that I get schooled and get some more...
  20. oldguyoldpipes

    Is LJ Peretti No Name Considered a Lakeland?

    Well, well, well, I think I may officially be an Old Codger. As I have posted previously, I have decided to smoke only Lj Peretti since Nov. 1st to decide which blends I like. I just smoked some No Name (listed as a Burley-Virginia blend) in a '72 Dunhill Apple. Prior to lighting it up, I could...