Recent content by Kelhammer

Lane Black Raspberry is a dirty secret in my cellar. Let me know if you are curious? I have a puond to jar up, and am sure to keep some out.

So I have enjoyed half a dozen bowls. It tastes like what I expect when Balkan comes to mind. It has the smokey smell. A sweet smokey smell that even my wife said smelled slightly of mild Bar-B-Que. The smoke to me is very balanced. Sweet, smokey, and the zing of oriental spice. Not once did...

Thursday I stopped into my local B&M. This would be in Fort Wayne. Just as I am walking into the store the clerk is setting out 3 tins of Balkan Sobranie. I believe this may have been the first time in my life, since wanting to try this blend, that I have had the chance to purchase it. I picked...

According to my friend Chuck they are Indian disk pipes. I am no athority and have taken his word on the matter.

Breaking in a new one. Cold days call for the capote.

Now this is a topic dear to my heart. These were both made by a close friend. He has hinted they may be for sale some day. I think he is just waiting for a rainy day to decide.

I was borne 140 years to early, to the day. I swear I was.

Thank you all!  Because of you guys I have a hobby I truly enjoy. Your knowledge and insight has been key to this. I remember the days of believing the bite and burn from hot rodding my pipe was something my tongue would tuffin up too.  After reading, and then understanding what I was reading, I...

It is not a pitch black. More of a dark gray with black lines.

Having recently received my first morta pipe I have a question. Does a pipe made of morta, in general, smoke wetter than a pipe made of briar? I only own one morta pipe and it is one wet, gurgling smoker. I smoke in my garage which is at around 50 degrees with the heat on. My favorite briar...

Welcome Mike. The thought of sitting down with you for a conversation intrigues me. As one who prefers to print in caps I also have never understood the hatred people have for using them in type. It is simply easier to me. God willing you will not be chased off for being a simple gentlemen. Cheers.

Thats a beauty.

Pipe was received today by the maker. New pipe is supposed to be ready by the end of the week! So far so good.

I could not help to think the above pic is making Cartaphilus's mouth water.

For anyone wondering the pipe went back on Friday for evaluation.