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  1. Chris from Cigarworld

    Chacom Pipes - Your Experience

    Yes, the better qualities, often with matte finish, are made by Chacom. For example the Rattray's Harpoon or Rannoch.
  2. Chris from Cigarworld

    Large European Metal Tins Re-sealability?

    They are good. Not as tight as Mason Jars or compareable products. But really ok for 2-5 years. The tins where originally designed for paint. So, they must hold in some time. Take care to close it completely with a bit of pressure.
  3. Chris from Cigarworld

    Chacom Pipes - Your Experience

    That ones with the tight slot are most certainly the Brulor and/or the Ropp Pipes, which where made in the 1930/40 and are very old Stock. Pipes where build like that at those times. But modern day french pipes don't have those tight drillings anymore.
  4. Chris from Cigarworld

    Chacom Pipes - Your Experience

    Hi and welcome to the forum! German here. Of course, i welcome you consider every product coming from Germany top notch. Although, I'm working over 20 years now in the pipe business, i would slightly disagree with you when it comes to Vauen. Vauen pipes are great, don't get me wrong. They offer...
  5. Chris from Cigarworld

    English Fatigue?

    Well there are two ways for this experience in my opinion. First, your tongue is not used to the heavy latakia- taste enough to taste the differnces and nuances. It will improve a lot when you just move on and try different types of latakia- blends. This is often the case when people begin to...
  6. Chris from Cigarworld

    Any ideas for Pipeshops in Tokyo?

    Don't know if anyone can sign up for a tour. We are dealers, and we are distributing Tsuge pipes. Don't know if it makes any difference.
  7. Chris from Cigarworld

    Any ideas for Pipeshops in Tokyo?

    You'll find my report here in our blog. Sorry, german language only: Cigarworld in Japan. Eindrücke aus Tokyo, von Tsuge und Fukashiro (IM Corona) | CIGARWORLD Blog - https://blog.cigarworld.de/cigarworld-in-japan-eindruecke-aus-tokyo-von-tsuge-und-fukashiro-im-corona/
  8. Chris from Cigarworld

    Any ideas for Pipeshops in Tokyo?

    i will report, very sure sir!
  9. Chris from Cigarworld

    Any ideas for Pipeshops in Tokyo?

    Hi Everyone, On monday next week, me and my collegue will go on a business trip to visit the Tsuge pipefactory in Tokyo, Japan. Are there any pipeshops to visit nearby? Any further idea who and where to visit? Greetings and thanks a lot, Chris
  10. Chris from Cigarworld

    Only One Blend

    Profession- wise i cannot smoke only one blend. But i could- and that would be most certainly St. Bruno RR or Amphora Virginia
  11. Chris from Cigarworld

    Why No "Made in _______" Stamp on Vauen and Barling pipes?

    Vauen stopped working with Barontini many years ago, so all current available Vauen Pipes are made in Germany.
  12. Chris from Cigarworld

    Why No "Made in _______" Stamp on Vauen and Barling pipes?

    Big Ben Pipes are made in the Netherlands, not Denmark
  13. Chris from Cigarworld

    Who is the Greatest Living Artisan Pipe Maker?

    Tom Eltang and Former, no doubt about it. Both had and still have the biggest influence on various pipemakers wordwide. They still make awesome pipes that are very very close to perfect.. And both taking care of the training and education of new and young pipemakers. Another one that came to...
  14. Chris from Cigarworld

    Peterson 2024 St. Patrick's Day Pipe

    The most i hear and read about it is quite negative. Im my personal opinion, i think it looks cheap. We will surely buy them, but definately not a big stock.
  15. Chris from Cigarworld

    Mastro Beraldi Freehand

    Btw: This is the story behind the brand "Mastro Beraldi" The Mystery It has long been speculated who is behind the Mastro Berardi brand. In any case, there was no "Signiore Beraldi". However, the German importer respected the artist's wish not to be named. Recently, however, it has been...
  16. Chris from Cigarworld

    New Here, From Finland

    Greetings from the Duchy of Lauenburg, North Germany. Is this the only pipe you have?
  17. Chris from Cigarworld

    Preview: New Barling Pipes without Filter

    The Lion Head should appear also as Barling still was as Silversmith for Meerschaum Pipes. It re- appeared as Kopp baught the brand and put it on briar- pipes.
  18. Chris from Cigarworld

    Preview: New Barling Pipes without Filter

    Regarding the length of the mouthpiece. I can agree! The new Barling Edward indeed have longer mouthpieces than the average pipe today. Which i find very handy and comfortable when clenching. Regarding availability: Sorry, i don't know about the distribution in the US. We do have them in Stock...
  19. Chris from Cigarworld

    Peterson St. Patrick’s Day 2023

    Exactly. But the smooth ones are often only 1x available, so you get the pipe displayed in the shop.
  20. Chris from Cigarworld

    Peterson St. Patrick’s Day 2023

    not necessarily, only of the amount is one or it is a handmade or individual piece. If you like to see each piece before you buy, please write a short mail to: pipes@cigarworld.de