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Samuel Gawith Poor Tin Seal?
My first ever tins of FVF arrived today (stoked!), have a few other different SG tins en route. Right away these things do not seem sealed too well. I couldn’t help myself and popped a tin to throw in a mason, the lid just lifted right off. I’m used to Mac Baren tins I have to pry with a dang...- Bivymack
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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C&D Burley Flakes Ranking
I’ve developed quite a fondness for burley. I’m wondering how these flakes 1-5 stack up to one another, folks here care to rank and compare?- Bivymack
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Smoking Minutiae have You Picked Up On?
I’m very new to the activity, so my example might be pretty simple. Based on the character of the smoke I push out of my mouth I can tell if there is more water vapor than there should be, so I’ve probably been smoking too fast/hot and need to slow down. The smoke is kinda wispy and dissipates...- Bivymack
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Is there an Expected Level of Cosmetic Flaw in a New Pipe?
I recently received a new $132 pipe. On inspection I noticed some small, dark, needle point sized, shallow pock marks as well as other small indentations and marks. Some of the spots look like dents, others look like part of the wood under the finish. Ultimately it’s up to me what is tolerable... -
Purchased this lightly used Kaywoodie Saxon
Found it at an estate sale for $12, was in the market for a beat around pipe and this was in great condition compared to many other used pipes I’ve seen. Can’t find much information about this pipe, and can’t find this exact make anywhere with this style of stem. Anyone got any insight? -
How Concerned should Americans be about the Proposed Tax Hike?
Please capitalize important words in title. Being a newcomer to the pastime I can’t help but feel anxious and a developing sense of urgency regarding access and expense. Anyone with experience or historical knowledge have any insight?- Bivymack
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Greetings from Tn
About a month ago I got hooked in a big, bad way thanks to a longtime pipe smoking coworker. I love learning processes like this, previously I’ve learned about and developed my palate for scotch. The process of picking out flavors and aromas and associating them with common experiences is so...- Bivymack
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- Forum: New Member Introductions