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  1. Talon

    Sidelined by Carter Hall

    I have never tried it, but upon reading the notes online it seems like it would be quite nice!
  2. Talon

    Sidelined by Carter Hall

    So let me preface this by a small anecdote; I'm still new to the world of pipe smoking. I've only been smoking for about 2 or 3 years. In that time I've amassed quite a bit of tobacco. The frog series by McClelland, a healthy dose of Capstan Blue (Which I absolutely love), Lane 1Q, Some...
  3. Talon

    How to cellar this tub of Carter Hall?

    Do you know why that is? I'm mainly asking because about 5 months ago I cracked a tin of Peterson EMP and had a couple bowls and threw it in the back of my cabinet and then I went to smoke it and it was literally as dry as sawdust. Perhaps the seal on the tin wasn't that great? Is it just the...
  4. Talon

    How to cellar this tub of Carter Hall?

    Acquiring tobacco in Canada is nothing short of robbery and I had an oppurtunity where a friend was going to be in the states so I asked him to bring me back a bunch of tobacco sans the vicious taxes.
  5. Talon

    How to cellar this tub of Carter Hall?

    Hello! I don't see myself cracking this big jar of Carter Hall for probably a few years. My question to you all would be should I switch this one out to a couple mason jars or do you think it will be fine in its original jar ?
  6. Talon

    Vintage literature on Pipe Care

    Hi! I was browsing through a thread on here that contained tons of vintage pipe ads and it was really cool. I noticed some of the ads said they include pamphlets or brochures on proper pipe care and cleaning. Does anyone have some of these I can read? I can't seem to find any online pdfs...
  7. Talon

    Throat irritation sometimes..

    I don't have concerns. Not sure if I was clear but I'm not reaching out here in place of seeing a doctor. It's sort of a direct random irritation that occurs from pipe smoking sort of how hot sauce can give certain people heartburn and others not so much.
  8. Talon

    Throat irritation sometimes..

    Just wondering if anyone else experiences a sort of irritation or a throat burning sensation when smoking sometimes? It almost feels like heartburn low in your throat. I find it often happens to me when I relight a bowl that has been sitting for a little while that has been half smoked or more...
  9. Talon

    Summer evening moments

    Nice! I agree these pipes are cool for a sort of unique novelty smoke. They aren't very practical but they do scratch a strange itch every once and while.
  10. Talon

    Summer evening moments

    Lol fair enough! I should definitely change it to spring evenings! Feels like summer here in Canada !
  11. Talon

    Summer evening moments

    Enjoying some Briar works Back down south in my macqueen pipe. I rarely smoke this pipe but tonight seemed like the perfect evening. I enjoy the tobacco as well despite its mixed reviews. Anyone else enjoying their summer (EDIT: Spring) evening smokes? Would love to see some pictures and...
  12. Talon

    I Dropped My Lunting Pipe

    I love that the humor of this one went over most peoples heads. Good one !
  13. Talon

    Attempting to make this pipe useable! Seeking wisdom!

    They offered to send me another while I can still keep this one. They said no need to send back they will just send another. Also thank you for the advice everyone !! So I guess if it's a natural void there's less chance of a true "burnout" that's interesting and makes sense
  14. Talon

    Attempting to make this pipe useable! Seeking wisdom!

    So recently I ordered this pipe off of a site that provides unfinished pipes that are smokable. I loved the look of this pipe and purchased it. Upon arrival it had a crack that goes all the way inside the bowl. I contacted the site and they were apologetic and unaware of the issue. They offered...
  15. Talon

    Remedies for a Straight Billiard that Collects a Lot of Moisture?

    Honestly that's a great question. I have contemplated throwing it away a few times but I payed for it and enjoy how it feels and looks. If the above mentioned remedies don't work it's going to become firewood ! Or a flower pot haha.
  16. Talon

    Remedies for a Straight Billiard that Collects a Lot of Moisture?

    Will do thanks for your inputs Mountain!
  17. Talon

    Remedies for a Straight Billiard that Collects a Lot of Moisture?

    These are both some good points! I will try and dry my tobacco out more upon lighting up in this pipe! I don't really dry my tobacco out too much when I smoke so this one may be particularly susceptible to it.
  18. Talon

    Remedies for a Straight Billiard that Collects a Lot of Moisture?

    It seems to mostly collect in the shank but it almost always leaves the dottle virtually soaked, to the point where I've never fully burnt a bowl down in that pipe without puffing like a clown.
  19. Talon

    Remedies for a Straight Billiard that Collects a Lot of Moisture?

    I have tried many different blends from Straight Virginia's, English, VaPers and Aros. They all seem to yield the same problem unless the tobacco is dry like sawdust.
  20. Talon

    Remedies for a Straight Billiard that Collects a Lot of Moisture?

    So I've had this pipe for about a year or so now .. but every single smoke I have in it has really not been enjoyable. It's a nice enough pipe I think but it gets really soggy and starts gurgling shortly after the middle of the smoke and sometimes if I tilt it even the slightest bit it drops...