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What’s Your Favorite Way to Tote Your Pipe and Tobacco?
Castello two pipe case with tobacco pouch. Small enough to fit in my winter jacket pocket and minimalist with enough space for all I need on the go.- Bigdadz
- Post #56
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Samuel Gawith St James Flake - An Exercise in Frustration
St james is an excellent VaPer, but as previously mentioned, it seems all Gawith tobaccos need to be thoroughly dried out and rubbed out to be smoked well without the need for frequent relights. I personally like prefer it close to bone dry. Whereas one of my favourites, Solani 633 is much...- Bigdadz
- Post #43
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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***What Are You Smoking, January 2021?***
Sunbathing with a nice bowl of 965 in a Joura pipe in -19°C with the windchill. Surprisingly quite bearable when enjoying direct sun.- Bigdadz
- Post #4,008
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Ghostbusting
I have found that semois or any other straight Kentucky works well as a ghostbuster. After 10 bowls or so it should exorcise your pipe of any past demons.- Bigdadz
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Pocket Pipes
Not sure if they qualify as pocket pipes, but I really enjoy my Castello opera pipes. A nice quick smoke and very comfortable when clenched. -
Artisans Blend vs. Nightcap vs. HH Latakia Flake
I tried artisans blend several years ago and was thoroughly disappointed. It tasted cased to me, like a stronger version of those cross over English blends such as frog Morton. ( I have a sealed tin from 2013 that I would trade in Canada) If you like a stouter and more traditional English...- Bigdadz
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How Do You Stay Fit?
I have been on keto for about a year now and I never felt better. Excess weight (20lbs) just melted off in a few months and I no longer crave carbs either. I can also go longer without feeling hungry between meals so no need to snack. I do time restricted eating with my first meal being lunch at...- Bigdadz
- Post #147
- Forum: General Discussion
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Dunhill/Peterson My Mixture 965
I have been smoking 965 since the Murray days. I remember being disappointed with the blend when it switched to Orlik. Maybe the recipe wasn’t correct or I smoked it too moist. Regardless of such variables, I never really thought how much aging probably had to do with it. Granted, the Murray’s...- Bigdadz
- Post #43
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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What's the Goopiest Aromatic You've Ever Tried?
Backwoods.- Bigdadz
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Revisiting Air Pocket Packing
I will typically dry some flake overnight and pack using the air pocket method. Another way I do it is to roll it in a ball when it’s still humid and stuff it in the upper portion of the bowl and leave it for a day. The dryer and more closely packed the tobacco is in conjunction with a good air...- Bigdadz
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The First Blend That Got You Into Pipe Smoking
965 was the tobacco that made me say, yes, this is what I like .- Bigdadz
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Dark Fired Kentucky
I am currently enamoured with Doblone d’Oro which has some dark fired Kentucky. A very full flavoured spicy and fragrant VaPer.- Bigdadz
- Post #42
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Is So Great About Castellos
I only recently took the plunge with Castello pipes to add to my collection. I must say I am very impressed with the fit and finish and I really like that open draw. So far they have all been great smokers. I had to sell quite a few pipes to fund these purchases, but I have no regrets. I...- Bigdadz
- Post #88
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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How Many Blends In Your Rotation
I currently have 4 tins going. Almost always a tin of 965 and the rest being Virginia / perique.- Bigdadz
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How Long Have You Been Smoking A Pipe ?
Going twenty years now- Bigdadz
- Post #56
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Dunhill Really Special?
I like my Dunhills, especially the shell briars. They are light with an open draw and the buttons are comfortable. Most of mine are pre-1990’s. I personally wouldn’t spend that kind of money on a modern production dunhill. I have 8 of them and I purchased them all more than 10 years ago back... -
If You Were a Tobacconist...
my mixture 965- Bigdadz
- Post #62
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Bonjour / Hi from Montreal
Andre3s, we are very fortunate to have the best brick and mortar pipe shop in Canada, Blatter & Blatter. I imagine you might already know of them. Mau1, my pipe smoking journey began in Ottawa when I was a student. I used to buy my tobacco from Comerfords. Do they still carry a good selection...- Bigdadz
- Post #7
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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My New Castello
Beautiful pipe! I am a new convert to the church of Castello- Bigdadz
- Post #6
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Tabaccheria Corti
I ordered a Castello from them this week. Communication was excellent. I just hope I won’t get gouged by customs.- Bigdadz
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers