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  1. isaac

    Meerschaum Coloring End Game

    So I have been working on a Meerschaum claw, and think I’m at the end of its coloring journey. I haven’t really noticed any further coloring or saturation. Is there just an end point to how much a pipe that colors will color?
  2. isaac

    Flavors Are Off

    Recently I began to notice that my daily driver of McClelland Va blends has lost its smoking characteristics. I’m no longer experiencing the characteristic sweetness that I enjoy from blends. I wouldn’t say it’s sour, but it’s definitely changed. When I got this pipe several months ago it was...
  3. isaac

    WTB/WTT: McClelland No 27 02/03/2024

    So i want to pick up a few tins of McClelland No 27. I could either buy or trade some of my 40th anniversary (blue tin). Thank you for your time.
  4. isaac

    FS: Larrysson Club Pipe 02/01/2024

    Selling a pipe from Larrysson that was done as a club pipe for the Badger and Blade forum. Cumberland stem. Sadly, Larrysson has retired from the pipe making business. Weight is 78g Bowl diameter 18mm Bowl Depth 43mm Fantastic blast in this. Minor darkening in rim that I tried to capture in...
  5. isaac

    I did Something Stupid

    So i was sitting here thinking. I wonder if i heat up the pipe, with a hair dryer, and smoke immediatly after, i wonder if it may help with the coloring a bit. Opening up the meerschaum to take in more coloring material. well...the color darkened immeditaily with the heating, as expected...
  6. isaac

    Ghost In a Meerschaum.

    So I've already put about 8 bowls in my new estate. I was told aromatics were smoked in it. I did do a wipe out with everclear. But, 8 bowls into it with Virginia blends, i still getting aromatic hints. There is absolutely no cake to remove. Any suggestions?
  7. isaac

    Dating Artisans Blend

    I have these two tins of Artisans blend. Now there are no manufacturer codes. The tins themselves are not really like current production. They have indentation for stacking. I don’t doubt they are the 2008 written in the tin, but how would one tell the age?
  8. isaac

    Tekin Meerschaum

    Does anyone recommend Tekin Meers? It appears he does not use the screw in tenons, which is a plus. Not sure on the drilling/airways. Looking at one of his pipes and would like some feedback.
  9. isaac

    P.S. Luxury Twist Flake

    I was able to smoke a sample of six year old Luxury Twist Flake. It was sublime. Probably one of the sweeter Viriginias, much like Newminster 400. Im wondering how much age played into that? Those of you that smoke thiss blend on a regular basis, how would you compare fresh to aged? I plan...
  10. isaac

    Jewelers Cloth

    Ive seen jewelers cloth mentioned several times for briar and meer Polish/shine. Are you all using the treated and untreaded portions of the cloth, or just the untreated?
  11. isaac

    Making the switch from Virginia to English/Balkan blends..

    I am breaking in a new pipe. Ill usually start off with burley blends or virginias. I try various blends to see if the pipe brings out the qualities I enjoy about that tobacco. This lead me to wonder, how many blends will youu put through a pipe before you decide to move onto english blends...
  12. isaac

    Changing a Castello stem

    I found something rather interesting today. I just received a new castello 15 with a tapered stem. I was looking at an old sea rock that i had with a saddle stem. Both pipes are a #15. The stems actually fit one another pipe wise. There were no gaps. You wouldnt know which stem was...
  13. isaac

    Can a Replacment Stem Cause a Gurgling Mess?

    Title edited for capitalization and brevity. I had a replacment stem made for a Baki. I decided to go the route of ebonite. Now this was my best smoking english pipe. Affter receiving the pipe back, i noticed the bowl would ofter gurgle. Quick pipe cleaner down the stem would alleviate...
  14. isaac

    Tooth Chatter/Teeth Marks

    So I seem to be blessed with amazingly sharp teeth. No matter what position I place the stem in my mouth, I without a doubt will mark up my stems. I had been using Softy Bits, and they are great. But, I also wanted to experience the pipe without the. Ive done acrylic, which dont mark up as...
  15. isaac

    ISO Huber Golden Virginia Flake (07/22/2022)

    7/9/23 Moved to Food and Drink given new content. Isaac: Feel free to start same thread again in WTB Title says it all. I would love to try this blend.
  16. isaac

    When Does your New Pipe Begin to Sing?

    Title edited. See rule 9, please. So I'm breaking in a new pipe now. I have 9 bowls through it. Smoking mainly Virginias and VaPers. I dont think the pipe is singing quite yet. It had me thinking, typically, when do your pipes begin to shine? I have a Meerschaum that was mediocre, then...
  17. isaac

    Castello Inclusion

    So I have been looking for a certain Castello 15 with sea rock brown and a saddle stem for awhile. One finally popped up and I purchased it. I received it yesterday but noticed an inclusion in the bowl. It’s noting I can fell, but obviously you can see it. The seller is offering a guarantee if...
  18. isaac

    ST DuPont Pipe Lighter Nozzle

    I recently sent my Ligne 2 in for a nozzle swap. I just received the lighter back and was confused in the orientation of the flame. I thought it would be directed toward the flicker wheel rather than the side. Is the way I received it to be expected ?
  19. isaac

    Meerschaum Wipedown

    Is there any reason that you wouldn’t be able to wipedown a meerschaum with a damp cloth? I’m assuming the wax isn’t sitting right in top, and it imbeds somewhat. i can see some considerable smoot that I would like to take care of
  20. isaac

    Rouxgaroux vs. Rhythm & Blues

    Title sums it up. How would you compare the two? I recently received a sample of R&B. I really enjoy Rouxgaroux and would really put it almost in a daily smoke category.
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