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Smoking some 2013 C&D Virginia Flake in a new Moretti virgin sandblast shape 55 clone. I’m on the fence with this pipe. Smokes perfectly, and I am a sucker for a virgin sandblast. But the shape is rather bulbous and cartoony to me, although it’s not that heavy (56 grams). Trying to see if it...

Smoking some Bayou Morning on a cool and crisp Ozark morning. Smoking it in a 1979 Dunhill Bruyere 51031, a pipe I brought back from the dead after decades of smoking without a cleaning. It now is one of my favorite smokers, a pipe I reach for often. I can now understand why it was so beloved by...

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Smoking some Erik Stokkebye Morning Blend in my 1957 Dunhill 252. Coffee with cream on the side. Heavenly combination

One of my finest smoking pipes— a Radice Clear saddle bit billiard from the 1990’s. Smoking some Scottish Flake. These pipes, in my opinion, represent some of the best value in pipes today. Very close to a perfect pipe—smokes cool and dry, balanced proportions, open draw, no fills, beautiful...

Smoking some Scottish Flake in a 1953 parent era Dunhill LB. Black coffee on the side.

A good year indeed.

Ok, let me expand this offer to 3 tins of Capstan Blue, St Bruno’s, Scottish Cake, Firestorm, Barbary Coast, or any combination of the above.

Closing out the evening with some Scottish Flake in a 1967 Dunhill Bruyere LB. A cup of decaf coffee on the side. Sleep well, everyone.

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Smoking some Bayou Morning in an old Savinelli Punto Oro 101. Love the red stain on this old boy. Blast is decent too. What I’ve noticed with these old Savinellis, though, is that the vulcanite stems are close to impossible to keep shiny. I suspect they used a cheaper form of vulcanite because I...

Smoking some Scottish Flake in a Castello Old Antiquari kkkk with coffee on the side. This pipe is a true ring grain blast and just a joy to smoke. Huge open draw and always cool. Normally castellos don’t do it for me because their designs are just too whimsical for my tastes, but this one is a...

Hello Brothers, I have 3 tins of 2023 Sun Bear I’d like to swap for 3 tins of McConnell’s Scottish Flake. Obviously older is better, but I’m fine with new tins. Scottish Flake is readily available for purchase all over online, so I imagine this is a good trade for Sun Bear fans. I have tried...

Smoking a Ferndown Bark 2 star billiard with some Scottish Flake and a mug of coffee. Sunshine, contented dogs around me, and singing birds in the trees. A glorious morning.

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Soundtrack to the movie Rush. Mostly Clapton instrumentals with a very tasty Buddy Guy number at the end.

Smoking my Peterson Supreme 106 filled to the brim with some 2016 Haddo’s Delight. This blend really shines with some age on it. My wife also tells me the room note is quite pleasant. She often walks in on me reading in my chair and says, “Smells like Haddo’s.” Sleepy Time tea is my drink...

Sounds like a perfect evening. Enjoy!

Winding the night down with some Haddo’s Delight in a 1979 Dunhill Bruyere 51031. Made 4 years after they ended the LB designation, but by all means it’s an LB—exact same dimensions. Pairing it with a glass of Evan Williams and a book I’m wrapping up—Seneca’s Moral Essays.

I agree. They are increasingly hard to find, and every one I’ve ever had has smoked well. I heard a guy once refer to them as the “mini LB.” I think that’s a perfect descriptor. I always keep my eye open for them. Last year in haste I traded a truly mint 1965 Root Briar 127 and a beautiful...