Another interesting find, I also found three of the original tobacco tins with the promotion sticker and maybe even a sealed one too but they are still on their way from Ireland
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The smooth stain from 2024 was the one that grabbed me. So much going on here and it all works together.
Yeah those are sweet "oddities" (for lack of a better word).
I'm sure you already found this article but for anyone else who hasn't:
272. Life’s Little Pleasures: The Gold Block System
“Never underestimate the big importance of small things,” Mrs. Elm said. ‘You must always remember that.’ —Matt Haig, The Midnight Library 86. More than once I have suspected that what holds the wo…
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I think we all are. Its just kinda boring.What do you guys think of the 2025 Christmas Pipes? As an owner of a gorgeous 2024 Christmas Pipe I have to say that I'm underwhelmed with the 2025 versions?
I was disappointed it wasn't the new "cobble", but I don't have a Christmas pipe, and I like the copper and P-lip so I got one that I can dedicate to "aromatic" - ish holiday type blends that I may only open and try during holiday seasons. I think the stain color and copper compliment each other. I haven't gotten it in hand yet though.....What do you guys think of the 2025 Christmas Pipes? As an owner of a gorgeous 2024 Christmas Pipe I have to say that I'm underwhelmed with the 2025 versions?
I had a 314 Gold Block but never took to it as the gold plating was disappearing and I knew better than to try and do anything to it; at the same time I didn't want my daily use to continue to wear it off. Since I couldn't enjoy it, I sold it off. Hopefully the buyer has a pipe they love and can take better care of it than I felt I could.
We will see how this goes for me, I would love to keep this one
I love the unusual grain on this Dublin&London 999
Btw please keep in mind the pipe hasn't been restored yet (at least not by me), hence the rim 
I already received a couple of questions, if those were my restoration standards 
I already received a couple of questions, if those were my restoration standards 
I must be pretty low-brow, because it looks good to me!Btw please keep in mind the pipe hasn't been restored yet (at least not by me), hence the rim
I like old pipes with character however…
Just cleaned up this Paddy Larigan Hand Cut Stem 9S Deluxe. Circa 1950-58.
Its better than those rubber glovesThose make me think of all the silly covidness.
Oh Jesus now I have one more thing to think about when taking photos... Thanks @Briarcutter
Not sure if you’re aware of this rubber glove trick—Susan just found it on Instagram and we tried it—it works!
Kevin Winnik on Instagram: "Had to repost this gloves tutorial ✌🏻 #tutorial @bombeira.paulamedeiros"
793K likes, 2,393 comments - kevkevkiwi on September 8, 2025: "Had to repost this gloves tutorial ✌🏻 #tutorial @bombeira.paulamedeiros".
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Ok that's a game changer...Not sure if you’re aware of this rubber glove trick—Susan just found it on Instagram and we tried it—it works!
Kevin Winnik on Instagram: "Had to repost this gloves tutorial ✌🏻 #tutorial @bombeira.paulamedeiros"
793K likes, 2,393 comments - kevkevkiwi on September 8, 2025: "Had to repost this gloves tutorial ✌🏻 #tutorial @bombeira.paulamedeiros".
Ok that's a game changer...
We were shocked how much easier that is. Usually, we inch them on like a tight sock from side to side. I had hoped it might help you.
It definitely does help - I go through 20 pairs on a good, focused day of restorations...