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  1. Sgetz

    Ageing Luxury Bull's Eye Flake

    I acquired some 5 year old LBF. It was heaven . Dark in appearance and similar to how I remember escudo was in the 60's. And yes I am that old! I just wanted opinions on how long to age a batch I just received. I'm after minimum period before gains diminish. All help gratefully received
  2. Sgetz

    UK CUSTOMS

    I sent off my secret Santa to the USA but it failed to arrive! Today I've had it returned by British customs. They even pinched the Xmas card. Anyone in UK had similar experiences? And any idea why they did it?
  3. Sgetz

    Looking For Pipe Shop in Gdansk

    Anyone know of a good tobacconist/pipe shop in Gdansk Poland? I'm due to visit soon and want to try to find one
  4. Sgetz

    Rattrays Marlin Flake

    I went to my local b&m to buy Marlin Flake. They told me it's been discontinued!!!! I am very sad. I don't smoke much but Marlin flake is a favourite. I shall be very sad for sometime!
  5. Sgetz

    Original Three Nuns by Bells

    You wil need to be quite old to help me on this! Like me! If you can remember smoking Three Nuns Inthe late sixties what tobacco is closes to that flavour that's available today?
  6. Sgetz

    Smoke Temperature

    Is anyone aware of a study of actual smoke temperatures at tip of pipe mouthpiece? I am aware that this will be both difficult and variable. But has anyone tried.
  7. Sgetz

    Tobacco Jar Vacuum

    I jarred up various tobaccos and noticed when I came to open them they had developed quite a vacuum. I'm assuming a bacterial process is using oxygen and hence reducing internal air volume. Does anyone know any different? Or is able to correct my thinking ?
  8. Sgetz

    Dud Pipe ?

    I first smoked a pipe in 1966. Then after a long furlough took it up again. One of my pipes is a Peterson's sitter à tankard shape. This pipe just won't smoke nice. It gets very hot! It's not cadence , as I'm a sloooow puffer, it's not baccy as I've tried many varied types. I think it's just...
  9. Sgetz

    G.L. Pease Tins

    Hi, I'm in the uk. I've bought several tins of key largo. They arrived and after paying a hefty customs charge they are mine! My question is are these tins good for aging ie are they airtight? I'm sure someone here knows ?
  10. Sgetz

    Alternative Choice to 1792 Flake

    I really like Samuel Gawiths 1792 flake. But nicotine hit is too high for me. Has anyone got a suggested alternative with a lesser nic hit?
  11. Sgetz

    Hello from North East of England

    Hi everyone, I'm Stan from the UK. Near Newcastle. Smoked a pipe for 5 years 1970-75. Then stopped when kids arrived. Now just re started. I only smoke a couple of bowls a week. I am trying quiet a few different tobaccos. Mainly Virginia based. Current favourites are :- 1792 flake Bosun...