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about half of all my pipes are full bent. I have some lower end ones and some higher end ones. I have never, ever been able to pass a pipe cleaner fully thru a full bent. I know some say the cheaper ones won't, but even the one Dunhill I have won't. I've heard you have to twist it, push it...

I need help from a pipe smoker who is almost entirely into aromatics, has sampled countless aromatics, prefers aromatics over all else, and is well versed in them. While I guiltlessly enjoy aromatics, my explorations in the world of tobacco has taken me in different directions, here's where I...

I understand the Altadis division of pipe tobacco was purchased by MacBaren. With the change in hands, was there a change in the blends as well? I was a fan of Lane's Rum and Maple before it was discontinued (yeah, I know, the horror) and the only replacement I seem to be able to find is...

So, I occasionally go online to see if I can find a tin of Balkan Sobranie and Penzance, tobaccos that are almost always out of stock, as you are aware. Yeah, these are tobaccos with a huge following but nothing special for me besides a tin once in a blue moon. It has been a while since I've...

Any fellow pipers build scale models? I have a stressful job and was in dire need of a hobby to take the edge off a long day. I love music and collect vinyl records and cd's, I have a 125 gallon fishtank, and these are hobbies I enjoy, but they don't provide me with a steady flow of "something...

Sometime ago my wife's grandma sold her house, and everything in it. Looking at the stuff she was selling I came across this little radio and had to have it. This isn't mine, just one like it. Mine is in great shape and works flawlessly. Sound quality was surprisingly good, and there is just...

Two topics in this thread: Jazz and music format I did a bunch of chores around the house today and I'm tired, just sitting with big headphones on listening to Miles Davis Kind of Blue and having a lazy sunday night. I started surfing the web and thought "hey, let's see if some of those guys at...

Hello everyone, Would you recommend works by contemporary philosophers? Mainly, I am looking for books that take the ideas of past philosophers and expand them or criticize them. Say, for example, a contemporary philosopher's take on Immanuel Kant (just an example) Any help is appreciated

I am looking for a piezo lighter that is cheap and will last about 2 years or so. I like my zippo but get tired of changing flints, fueling, cutting the wick, etc. I had a Colibri which I really liked but failed after two months. I then tried a Vertigo (I think it's a governor, not sure) and...

Are they the same thing? I mean like 1-Q is Royal, RLP is White and so forth? OR are they apples and oranges?

Guys, Wondering if you can recommend a tobacco pouch (for tobacco only, not a pipe/tobacco combo) that is compact and keeps the tobacco at a decent moisture level for more than a day. I have tried a couple (A roll up and a leather one with a zipper) but my tobacco seems to dry incredibly fast...

Ok, so, I have heard of some people engaging in "pipe smoking competitions" where they light up some tobacco and whoever can get it burning the longest wins. Got it, so far so good. As I don't really know very many people and spend most of my non-working hours at home (I love peace, quiet and...

Hey guys, I see some of you are snuff fans too and order from MR. Snuff, a British site. I saw that Mr. Snuff also sells pipe tobacco and I thought about getting some of my beloved Condor. However, there is some credit card nonsense with British e-tailers and a lot can't ship to the U.S. I...

I was reading a thread started by Cartaphilus regarding Escudo and how it changed, which made me think of some things and wanted to get your input. We know most blends change overtime. We know that sometimes they change for the better, for the worse, or whatever. We know we judge those changes...

You spend a long day at work and come out ready to bust a nut the next time a phone rings, spent a long day dealing with less than reputable characters, go home annoyed and with a high blood pressure. What's the one thing you do at home to help you out? What do you do to take your mind off work...

Hey, Hopefully there is someone here from West Michigan who can help, though the odds I guess are non-existent. Anyhow, I would like to know if you know where I can find Five Brothers locally. I used to drive to Chicago once a week and got it there, but now I don't and have not been able to...

Can someone recommend a durable cigar cutter? I don't much care for looks, I am interested in function and durability. Thanks,

Hi guys and gals, I thought we could start a thread listing some of our own custom blend recipes. I'm not remotely close to a pro blender but have mixed some stuff at home with varied results, sometimes quite good. I think some of you might have some home interesting home recipes to share. I'll...

Hi there! New guy here. A little about me: In my 30's, laid back, easy going. I have an inappropriate sense of humor that sometimes earns me a whack from my wife (though my friends always laugh until they pee their pants) Been a long time pipe smoker, and while I have my preferences there are...