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  1. TonyS

    You a 1-brander?

    I seem to notice that my collection consists mostly of Savinellis. I've been slowly adding a few other brands like Stanwell, Nording and a few others that I can't remember right now but still, I think the Savs are my favorites. This got me to wondering if some of us stick to solely one or two...
  2. TonyS

    Oriental without the pepper?

    Guys, I'm looking to try my first Oriental blend. From I've read you can't have Oriental without some pepper, true? I'm not a big pepper fan so are there any Oriental blends without a pepper blast? I was going to try McClelland's Classic Samsun. Thanks.
  3. TonyS

    Stanwell bliss

    Indeed, I'm a Stanwell fan now, guys. Got this Stanwell Antique 144 estate the other day and today was her first bowl. What a beautiful smoke! Had some Lane Black Cav and I think some CaptB Cherry ghosting adding to the mix. I usually do the S&A treatment to any estate I get but for the scent...
  4. TonyS

    Mugged

    Just finished Anne Coulter's "Mugged". I tell ya, it's amazing how Anne's so on the mark. Highly recommended.
  5. TonyS

    Stanwell listings?

    Guys, is there a site for Stanwell? I've Googled it but no luck. A friend-of-a-friend passed away and his wife is looking to let go of his pipes, one of which is a Stanwell. All I know is it's an Antique model. I haven't seen or handled it yet. I guess what I'm really looking for is a listing of...
  6. TonyS

    What type of pipe is this?

    OK guys, I've seen these pipes before. They're obviously old-world European, that I understand, but is there a specific type or name given to these types of pipes? Are they simply called a lidded pipe or .....? I really dig some of these old world pipes, though I would think they'd be a bit on...
  7. TonyS

    Nording Grading System?

    Gotta stop, I know .... but I can't! :lol: I've been looking at more pipes on Fleaabay, particularly bare rustic Nordings. I went to his site but cannot find anything on how he grades his pipes. Anyone know? Also, a lot of his pipes are on the big side...are his pipes generally heavier than...
  8. TonyS

    Filling holes/pitting in stem?

    Haven't find anything on this and I just got a nice Savinelli Estella 606KS estate. The stem has a good sized pit...about a 1/8" bite almost-thru-hole on the underside of the stem right in front of the bit. I tried taking a pix but just can't get a good enough shot of it. Should I even attempt...
  9. TonyS

    John Paul Beaumier's "The pipe smoker........."

    Anyone read John Paul Beaumier's "The pipe smoker : being an entertaining & scientific treatise on pipes & tobaccos with wholly new revelations about the pipe smoker"? The title is long but it's a great, funny read. What sets it apart from all the other books about pipes is it's mainly about...
  10. TonyS

    Pipe Makers in New Jersey?

    Didn't know which subforum to put this in so here it be. :scratch: Are there any reputable pipe makers in New Jersey? I'm not looking for anything really ornate, just a solid locally made pipe. Thanks.
  11. TonyS

    Possibly Scammed on Ebay.... Resolution question

    Here's one for you guys. I think this is a typical got-scammed case. I won an item on Ebay (not pipe related) and paid immediately after the auction closed via Paypal. That was on Oct 08. I never received anything from the seller about item being shipped, etc.. so messaged him via Ebay. After a...
  12. TonyS

    My First Tins

    As you guys pro'lly know, Smokingpipes.com has a sale going on Dunhill 'bacco. I thought I'd try some tinned bacco. I've heard Nightcap and My Morning 965 mentioned a lot so I ordered a tin of each. I received them yesterday and proceeded to give each tin a good whiff. Wow! :affraid: Am I right...
  13. TonyS

    Threaded Pipes

    So guys, I just got a new estate pipe this morning, my second pipe overall. "Earl of Essex" and "Imported Briar" are stamped on the tenon. This is an Oom Paul type, full bent. I don't know whether to be happy or disappointed with myself. This was an online purchase and I neglected to asked the...
  14. TonyS

    Ukraine pipes on Ebay?

    I hope this doesn't go against the rules.... There are some pipes made in the Ukraine on Ebay that have caught my eye. There is one seller "lovelyfrom_ukraine" selling a few that I like. The seller doesn't state their material so I queried him about that. They're probably briar but I'm still a...
  15. TonyS

    Deep flavor without being strong?

    Easy on the newbie now. :D Are there pipe tobaccos (or blends) capable of having deep, rich flavor while not being strong in nicotine. I've only smoked a few blends since starting my pipe adventure last week. They were all custom blends from Smoker's Haven in Metuchen, NJ. I used to herf cigars...
  16. TonyS

    Savinelli: Adapter or Filters required?

    So have my first pipe here, a Savinelli estate, and I've been reading around the board a bit. I've seen mention of Savinellis requiring a filter, or adapter if not using a filter. Is either truly required? Being a pipe newbie is there some consideration that would behoove me to acquire them?
  17. TonyS

    Hello from NJ!

    Well guys, I just wrote up a HELLO! post talking about myself and my Uncle who smoked a pipe, carrying it thru the Normandy invasion up till 11 years ago when he passed, but I hit the darn backwards somehow and lost it all. I ain't typing it all again. :x :oops: I''ll sum it up, if that's ok...
  18. TonyS

    My Cleaning Process

    New guy and pipe smoker here. I just found my first pipe, a Savinelli Chamgpagne 606KS estate. I want to thank everyone here for all the informative posts that makes this site great. :cheers: I'd like to contribute my little process culminated from you guys' past experiences. Maybe I can help...
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