I finally got this Two Cousins 28 count pipe rack with storage permanently mounted here in SoAZ. I like that I can spin around in my chair to access it. This Thomas Cristiano (RIP) 200 count case that you’ve seen before is back in WI.
LaCrosse is a college town with lots of taverns near the Mississippi River. For a time there were so many drownings that the school posted volunteer river watchers in Riverside Park at bar time.
Relaxation! After almost 40 years I’ve never woke up needing a smoke but I have woken up to check eBay and checked a pipe in transit. I’ve been living a smoke filled life at PCA here in Vegas and I left the convention center a little queasy from the smoke.
I think the UPCA is the primary governing group for the USA and sponsors the US Pipe Smoking Championship that follows the world rules.
The IASPC is the very long time group from Michigan that has their own rules and championship.
Ask @lestrout
I’m the opposite. I prefer a crisp line. I’ve found beveled or a rounded edge seems to darken easier. Not Italian but Butera, Parks and Roush rusticated pipes are as good or better than a good Sea Rock carving.