***What Are You Smoking, July 2020?***

[ofafeather]

I bet if this came in a tin it would receive way more hype. Reminds me of the older version of MacBaren London Burley.

It’s funny how that works. Tin=classy. Pouch=crap. Ironic how almost everything in the U.K. comes in a pouch now.

 

[ofafeather]

This is still one of my favorites. It ages well and I have a nice stockpile

Haven’t tried it but recently discovered Royal Yacht and love it. Do you know how they compare? There is also now 5 Year Matured, I think from McConnell.

 

[ofafeather]

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Moretti and ice tea as I work in the shop making sawdust.

Sawdust is an extremely vital resource and can never be overvalued. I salute your dedication to the cause, sir!

 

[ofafeather]

Old Joe Krantz in a MM Pot 'o Gold cob with Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye.

That sounds like a perfect combination.

 

[ofafeather]

While listen to Cliff Jordan - Rotterdam Session.

Always turning me on to some hip music. Don’t know that album.

 

[ofafeather]

Had a tasty lunch, and am close to finishing this bowl of the very dry year 2010 Villager Virginia No.444 in a smooth straight late 1970s Charatan Special 4148DC Reg. No. 203573 pot with a black double comfort vulcanite stem. A very good friend sent us a pecan fruitcake and a pecan pie. They are delicious and my diet just got shot to hell! Oh well.....

Sounds like it’s worth it! Maybe a few extra walking reps will make up for it.

 

[JimInks]

Close to finishing this bowl of the very dry year 2010 Villager Virginia No.444 in a smooth straight late 1970s Charatan Special 4148DC Reg. No. 203573 pot with a black double comfort vulcanite stem. Have enough for one more bowl. Just finished my second set of walking reps in this brutal heat. Time for more ice water and bergs.

 

[JimInks]

Sounds like it’s worth it! Maybe a few extra walking reps will make up for it.

It was worth it, but with the heat index a few degrees over 100, I don't think I can do extra today.

 

[tomatamot]

TAK - Latakia Evening in one of my favourite African Meers.
A happy smoke.

 

[JimInks]

Now smoking C&D Warped: The Red Hunt in a smooth straight 1980s James Upshall Walnut pot with a black vulcanite tapered stem.

 

[ofafeather]

Planta 2012 Marula fruit aromatic, in a Ropp red stain smooth straight apple with silver-color band and deep red stem; this is one of my favorite aromatic blends, an acquired taste I've learned to enjoy. Marula fruit ferments and elephants are seen to get intoxicated on it.

Don’t know if you’ve seen or tried Amarula. It’s a cream liquor made from marula fruit. Sweet and delicious. One of the few liquors I can enjoy in coffee.

 

[petes03]

Rattray’s Bagpiper’s Dream in a Nording Eriksen bulldog.

 

[ofafeather]

C&D Carolina Red Flake with Perique.
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Not saying you missed your calling but...I know that’s a hobby block and I love the egg shape you brought. You do good work, just saying....

 

[ofafeather]

It was worth it, but with the heat index a few degrees over 100, I don't think I can do extra today.

Sounds like a good decision. Stay cool!

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Not saying you missed your calling but...I know that’s a hobby block and I love the egg shape you brought. You do good work, just saying....

Thanks ? I appreciate the kind words.
I’ve thought about trying to get into carving some. I just don’t know much about how to make the airway, which is the most important aspect of a good pipe. Maybe I should practice on some cheap wood and learn. ?‍

 

[ofafeather]

Thanks ? I appreciate the kind words.
I’ve thought about trying to get into carving some. I just don’t know much about how to make the airway, which is the most important aspect of a good pipe. Maybe I should practice on some cheap wood and learn. ?‍

I’m sure with your technical ability with forging, grinding and carving you would figure it out. You also seem to have a good eye. Just think of pipe and knife sets you would create? Sandblast briar scales for the blades, custom tampers, etc. Lol, I know it’s a ton of work but you seem to have the eye and you’re already a craftsman.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

 

[cigrmaster]

2012 Samuel Gawith St James Flake in a Rad Davis Dublin.

 

[JMcQ]

Enjoying something a bit lighter for the hot weather. Prince Albert vanilla in a Missouri Meerschaum.

 

[tomatamot]

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I`m impressed by the stem of this pipe.
Are these to buy, somewhere? Please.