1 Grabow for 1 Year (8/2/19)

[Reginald]

What a great thread & story! I have been piping for less time than this experiment so it helps me to "keep it real" in terms of being obsessed with how much rest a pipe gets and needing an unlimited supply of pipes. I think it was you that said, "My pipes work for me, I don't work them"

Good luck in the homestretch! I fire up my Grand Duke later in your honor...

 

[davidintexas]

Don't forget what Weezell said. Just 3 months to go...

 

[didimauw]

Don't forget what Weezell said. Just 3 months to go...

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Yeah yeah I haven't forgotten, just not sure if I'm going to go through with it or not. I miss my cobs... Haha

 

[Casual]

Yeah yeah I haven't forgotten, just not sure if I'm going to go through with it or not. I miss my cobs... Haha

Definitely take time in between

 

[didimauw]

So I ordered a pound of D&R RYBACK this week. Being a fan of cheap blends, and Burley I thought it would be a great option. Even cheaper than Carter Hall.
First of all it's cut like cigarette tobacco, which I wasn't expecting. But I don't mind the very fine ribbon cut, I actually kinda think it's fun. After about three bowls, I have an opinion on it. And I'll attempt to do a review. My second review ever actually I believe.

So at first light, it's a harsh hot burn. Definitely like a cigarette tobacco. Then halfway through the smoke it becomes very mild, and almost buttery. Then, it's gone.

I've come a long way since my first review. Which you can read here.

Didimods First Attempt At A Tobacco Review :: Pipe Tobacco Discussion

Dunhill Nightcap. I bought this tin when I first started smoking a pipe, almost 5 years ago. I never got around to try it, because I found my one true love, Carter Hall. Since then I RARELY stray from it. Well I'm getting my pipes and tobacco ready for a trip to Minnesota this weekend...

pipesmagazine.com

 

[canucklehead]

So I ordered a pound of D&R RYBACK this week. Being a fan of cheap blends, and Burley I thought it would be a great option. Even cheaper than Carter Hall.
First of all it's cut like cigarette tobacco, which I wasn't expecting. But I don't mind the very fine ribbon cut, I actually kinda think it's fun. After about three bowls, I have an opinion on it. And I'll attempt to do a review. My second review ever actually I believe.

So at first light, it's a harsh hot burn. Definitely like a cigarette tobacco. Then halfway through the smoke it becomes very mild, and almost buttery. Then, it's gone.

I've come a long way since my first review. Which you can read here.

Didimods First Attempt At A Tobacco Review :: Pipe Tobacco Discussion

Dunhill Nightcap. I bought this tin when I first started smoking a pipe, almost 5 years ago. I never got around to try it, because I found my one true love, Carter Hall. Since then I RARELY stray from it. Well I'm getting my pipes and tobacco ready for a trip to Minnesota this weekend...

pipesmagazine.com

I ordered a little tub of that that should hopefully arrive soon, US to Canada mail has been somewhat irregular lately. Based on your review I think I'll like it.

 

[didimauw]

I ordered a little tub of that that should hopefully arrive soon, US to Canada mail has been somewhat irregular lately. Based on your review I think I'll like it.

Yeah it's not necessarily a bad smoke. But I think I'll be ordering tubes and smoke it as cigs.

 

[jaytex1969]

Was that the regular Ryback or the Gold (with added VA)?

I've been working on a pound of the regular for a year now.

I enjoy it when I want a no fuss rather quick burner.

 

[didimauw]

Was that the regular Ryback or the Gold (with added VA)?

I've been working on a pound of the regular for a year now.

I enjoy it when I want a no fuss rather quick burner.


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Regular Ryback. With Burley Virginia and old dark fired.

 

[mso489]

Will you ever want to smoke it again? Maybe annually on the start date of this adventure.

 

[didimauw]

Will you ever want to smoke it again? Maybe annually on the start date of this adventure.

Oh the pipe? Not decided yet. I started making an impromptu plaque for it. But once a year, doesn't sound like a bad idea!

 

[didimauw]

Why is it, that if I smoke crispy dry Carter hall, the cake ends up wet. But when I smoke fresh C&D Burley Flake #2, the cake ends up dry as a bone????

I don't understand the universe....

 

[didimauw]

Bowl 900.





And here you can see the cracks in the stem. They are slowly getting bigger, but holding up pretty well.

 

[Casual]

It’s holding up impressively, as are you. The lure of novelty would have gotten me by now. It’s a heck of a commitment. You deserve a break from the monotony when it’s over.

 

[Old School 3319]

Love Dr Grabow but I do smoke a lot of cobs but they are a great pipe

 

[Mr.Mike]

Bowl 900.

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And here you can see the cracks in the stem. They are slowly getting bigger, but holding up pretty well.
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Is it part of the experiment to not ream the bowl. I think you lost half the diameter by now lol!

 

[Slowpony]

Wow impressive! I’ve been smoking a cardinal smooth for about a year. Not as frequently but it’s my beater/camp pipe. I have a rubber bit on it and it’s been holding up great!

 

[weezell]

[Don't forget what Weezell said. Just 3 months to go... /QUOTE] and I'm still in!...

 

[Pipelady20]

Picked up this Dr. Grabow Grand Duke brand new in box. It arrived today. Planning on smoking only this pipe, for an entire year. Similar to my cob thread. I'm interested to see how these inexpensive pipes will hold up. I'm not going to baby it, it will get treated like all my other pipes.
This pipe is larger than I'm used to, so the bowls will be fewer I believe.
It's actually not a badly made pipe. The drilling of the draft hole is spot on. There are some fills, and the bowl walls aren't exactly center. And of course I had to sand and micro mesh the stem, to my liking.
The first bowl actually smoked very good for me. No gurgle, burned nicely but at times slightly warm, but not hot.
Here we go.

Edit. Added date in title.

I look forward to seeing how this goes. I have a Grand Duke and I enjoy that pipe, and the price. It was also appealing that it's made "next door" in NC (I'm in VA).

 

[augiebd]

Yeah yeah I haven't forgotten, just not sure if I'm going to go through with it or not. I miss my cobs... Haha

Next you need to do one cob, one day for a year...build your 365 day rotation of cobs. It is the opposite of sell everything but 3, but it is an option.