Hola from Toronto!

[Templekeeper]

Welcome, from another Californian!

You are an excellent writer, friend! And you have much to look forward to. I can't wait to read about your experiences as you explore this hobby!

I have family in Canada, not too far from you in Kitchener. And they were kind enough to gift me a pipe last Christmas in a shape called a "Canadian". I truly love it and will surely be enjoying it on July 1st

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Loll.... I just learned about the "Canadian" shape a couple of weeks ago and found it both flattering and funny that there's a specific shape named after the country.
Also, that is a marvelous, brilliant red color and marbling in the wood! Is it briar?

 

[Templekeeper]

Howdy & welcome, from Korea.

Hey Honytonk Man! It's probably of no surprise, but living here in Toronto, I've managed to make a few friends from Korea (Also, there's been a recent influx of Koreans to Mexico after the new Kia plant set up there)

 

[Templekeeper]

Welcome from Durham in the UK. Haunted Bookshop is the only tobacco I have thrown away. It was awful!

Such a shame! I'm hoping to find someone local that I can trade what's leftover with. Local prices make this tin a bit hard to just "throw out" for me...

 

[anotherbob]

You have a bunch of churchwardens and you're name is Templekeeper. I am sensing a trend here, I can't put my finger on it but there seems to be a connection. Hi welcome aboard.

 

[Templekeeper]

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Welcome from New Mexico, USA.

Thanks reloader! That's a nice Oom Paul. I'm hoping to give that shape a try next.
Also, nice Stetson! I've got a collection of cowbot hats that I'm waiting to break out again come spring.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[Templekeeper]

Welcome from a fellow Torontonian. I'm about a year ahead of you on this journey and would be happy to share some of my experiences with you. Buckle up though, it's a very addicting sport! DM me anytime. Also, a local B&M of mine in the west end has pipe events every now and then. Would be good to meet you and enjoy a smoke with some of the other pipe smokers here in Toronto.

Thanks JS! That sounds great and I'd love to take you up on that!

 

[yanoJL]

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Also, that is a marvelous, brilliant red color and marbling in the wood! Is it briar?

Yes It is Briar, and made by a Canadian company, Brigham. As I understand it, their pipes are no longer manufactured in Canada, but the company still maintains its headquarters just outside of the Toronto city limits in Etobicoke, ON. (Near Mississauga)

The "Canadian" Shaped pipe that I have is from their Heritage line (model #19).

They have an interesting history available on their website too...
Brigham Pipes

 

[Templekeeper]

Welcome from a fellow Torontonian! Glad to see another Canuck on here! You will find that pipe tobacco here in Canada is a huge ripoff!

I knowww.... I'm so glad I discovered SmokingPipes.com on "day 3" of my journey. I kinda feel sorry for not being able to "support local". But for 80% discount on the price... I don't see myself buying tobacco locally again anytime soon...

 

[Templekeeper]

You have a bunch of churchwardens and you're name is Templekeeper. I am sensing a trend here, I can't put my finger on it but there seems to be a connection. Hi welcome aboard.

Damn! I've been found out!

 

[anotherbob]

Damn! I've been found out!

didn't know that job was still a thing.

 

[Templekeeper]

Yes It is Briar, and made by a Canadian company, Brigham. As I understand it, their pipes are no longer manufactured in Canada, but the company still maintains its headquarters just outside of the Toronto city limits in Etobicoke, ON. (Near Mississauga)

The "Canadian" Shaped pipe that I have is from their Heritage line (model #19).

They have an interesting history available on their website too...
Brigham Pipes

Wow! They are so beautiful! And the distillery system is interesting as well. Will definitely have to look into them more!

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[Templekeeper]

didn't know that job was still a thing.

Don't know if it still is, but I'm not! I was just being cheeky about churchwardens. I do really enjoy how well they work for reading and writing though!

 

[Servant King]

Thanks for the suggestion! I recently ordered BCA and have yet to try it, so RLP-6 will definitely go on my list next!

BCA is fantastic, good pickup for sure. Another RLP-6 clone by Lane is LL-7; I'm virtually unable to tell the difference in any way other than visually. So many blends, so little time! Just make sure to give ample dry time.

 

[anotherbob]

Don't know if it still is, but I'm not! I was just being cheeky about churchwardens. I do really enjoy how well they work for reading and writing though!

I like that style a lot. I find it does sort of encourage a more contemplative smoke. Like you have to pay just that sliver bit more attention to it when smoking.

 

[dunnyboy]

Welcome from NYC.

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Alabama.

 

[fMf Piper]

Welcome from Kentucky.

 

[FHlight]

Smoking a pipe is a very pleasant thing.