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With this looming tax cloud hanging over head I have decided that I should start cellaring some tobaccos just in case. My question is this: What are some great bulk tobaccos to cellar? I have only been able to get tins and the occasional house blend. But what are some bulk staples that I should...

yes it is very good. Perilous Realms is composed of 5 short stories and his essay for the defense of Fairy Stories. It gives alot of insight into his thought process. I enjoyed the essay and now am delving into the short stories. Ben

Finally picked up Tolkien's Tales From the Perilous Realm. Just finished his essay "On Fairy-Stories" and starting "Leaf by Niggle" tomorrow...can't believe i didn't read this stuff till now. Ben

I was just wondering what some name brand straight razors are? I have been thinking about trying it out but don't ever mess w/ cheapo anything. So if you guys could help me out i would greatly be in your debt. Thanks Ben

Thanks for the advice. What exactly do you mean by clean in good? what else besides using the pipe cleaner did you do? also u can use high proof alcohol in place or sweetener right? Thanks again Ben

I finally got my Stanwell in the mail the other day and have a question. As this is my only real pipe i plan on smoking this everyday. What kind of cleaning procedures should i take on a daily basis? and when is a good through cleaning required? also what would a through cleaning consist of? I...

I have two questions...First, When i am smoking i seem to be getting alot of saliva building up around where i have my pipe and have to take the pipe out and wipe my mouth. i don't think that is normal and was wondering if anyone could tell me what i'm doing wrong or how to remedy this problem...

thanks for the advice. Also where would you 'bite' the stem? right at the little 'lip' or further down the stem? thanks in advance. Ben

Thanks for the advice justpipes. Yea I wanted to stay away but had no choice lol. But now that i am a little more aware of things i think i will be going to online sources. Ben

Don't really have a good place around me to get pipe tobacco. I have a 16oz bag of Smoker's Choice Whiskey that i got at a gas station that carried very little pipe related tobacco. I am looking for suggestions on all types of blends. so like English, vapers and aromatics etc. that way i can try...

Detective Sgt Sims? Ben

I was wondering if you guys could help me find a blend to start with. I have heard alot about Dunhill and a few others but i would hate to shell the dough for something that doesn't measure up. If you could give me different suggestions to blends to try as a new pipe smoker i would be very...

I am new to pipe smoking and love it. I have a Stanwell in the mail but i have a question. I am smoking a corn cob at the moment and have noticed that i have left severe bite marks in the bit already. Can someone tell me the proper way to hold a pipe in your mouth to avoid as much bite mark...

Hello all. My name is Ben and i'm 24, from Ohio, and a new pipe smoker. I heard about this place from the pipe talk podcast. I am here looking for advice and just to soak up all the pipe knowledge i can. Thanks for reading this and hope to get to know you all better. Ben