My name is John and I am getting back into pipe smoking after a long absence. I have been smoking on and off for over 40 years. I also am a ham radio operator.My preferences are Burley aromatics and English blends. My favorite pipes is a 1970s Preb Holm Ben Wade Freehand. Several pipe smokers in the family. My grandfather smoked Half and Half and always had his pipe around. My uncle enjoyed IRC Black and Captain Black. I am a WV native.