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  1. Crookshanks

    Gaslight impressions and a recommendation

    Hello my friends, Well, here we are between Fall and Winter, where many of the disposed's cravings turn toward the darker and smokier. And, as though Santa had heard our longings, we have a new treat to sample this season. GLPease Gaslight. I've spent the last few weeks smoking, nearly, nothing...
  2. Crookshanks

    Out of the tap, or in a can?

    Once when baccy shopping in Dublin, Ohio, a really nice guy who runs the Tinderbox there said something interesting in a conversation that we were having about our favorite blends. We shared a love for Dunhill blends, and especially Durbar and Early Morning Pipe. He said: "I only smoke them...
  3. Crookshanks

    Bowl Angle

    This probably isn't even worth a new thread, but... I've realized that I really, REALLY don't like it when a bowl angles forward, away from the face. It makes me feel like I'd have to stand in front of a mirror to light it. I like to be able to see as much of the surface of the tobacco as...
  4. Crookshanks

    Merry Christmas!!

    Help fuel my dreams, dear Brothers! Say that someone wanted to spend $300 on you for a pipe-related Christmas gift. What would you wish for?
  5. Crookshanks

    Tins

    There are those that you put a coin in, and pop the vacuum seal, and twist off e.g. Dunhill, Mac Baren, Germain, Esoterica etc. There are those that are taller and have old-style pop tab peel off seals like a can of peaches, and plastic replaceable lids (e.g. GLP, McClelland, Cornell and Diehl...
  6. Crookshanks

    Acidic beverages and tongue bite

    Grettings all. :) My understanding at this point is that sugary Virginias are not responsible for tongue bite, as it is usually thought. But rather, a higher pH smoke, like Burley, is responsible for the dreaded bite, which seems to be a chemical burn of sorts. And that actually, mixing...
  7. Crookshanks

    Greetings!

    Hello everyone, My name is Jonathan, and I am a new member. I have been going around, and joining all the pipe forums I can find, and I must say, this one looks great! Very active, and lots of good info. I am excited to join the discussions. Peaceful Puffing!
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