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In Memory of Tony Whelan

In Memory of Tony Whelan

July 21, 2025 by Joshua Burgess

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A diminutive man with a shock of white hair sat comfortably at a papering wheel. He wore a faded blue work jacket, powdered with briar dust, as he made pass after pass against the wheel, rotating the pipe in his hand. He was, if not a natural, at least so accustomed to the work through long experience ... Read More

In Appreciation of Colorful Pipe Making

In Appreciation of Colorful Pipe Making

July 18, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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If you've ever explored the vast assortment of pipes we have on-site, you may have noticed any number of things to compare and contrast from various pipe makers. I found myself perusing our portfolio and realized that we have never really focused a blog post on the wonderful spread of color utilized in pipe making. Amid the classic browns and blacks with similarly neutral-colored stems, there are numerous selections available that are destined ... Read More

Pipes and the Skull of Doom

Pipes and the Skull of Doom

July 3, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Those of us who occasionally find ourselves watching provocative videos about Bigfoot, alien abductions, and lost World War treasures have undoubtedly heard something about the mystical ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2025

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2025

July 2, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

Fireworks decorating the dark of night with spectacular colors, the hum of creatures and insects in the still of night, and the smell of popcorn and ice cream at summer fairs — The sights, sounds, and scents of July beckon us to fully immerse ourselves in each moment, enjoying our days in the sun and basking in its rejuvenating warmth, and drifting through the days ... Read More

Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake

June 27, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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There are many famous explorers from England, but one of my favorites is Sir Francis Drake. A deeply flawed man, his exploits are numerous and worthy of remembering. He may also be one of the leading factors that contributed to the rise in popularity of tobacco ... Read More

Peterson's Carroll of Carrollton Pipes 2025

Peterson's Carroll of Carrollton Pipes 2025

June 24, 2025 by Sykes Wilford

I'm here today with Josh Burgess from Peterson to talk about this year's Carroll of Carrollton pipes, available now. This year's pipe is the fifth addition to this series, featuring a paneled Apple shape with a demi-Churchwarden vulcanite Fishtail stem, rendered in ... Read More

Employee Spotlight: Favorite Peterson Shapes

Employee Spotlight: Favorite Peterson Shapes

June 20, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson is the oldest continuously operating pipe factory in the world, and over the course of its many years of operation, the Irish firm has produced some of the most iconic pipes in the medium. Having appeared in various films, television shows, and exhibitions, Peterson's pipes boast a prestigious reputation, their tubular shaping and muscular proportions making them immediately recognizable. ... Read More

Robinson Crusoe and Pipes

Robinson Crusoe and Pipes

June 19, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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If, like most of us, you read Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe as a child, you may have missed the pipes and tobacco. I didn't notice them when I was a teenager, because pipes didn't interest me, but ... Read More

Charles Rattray and the Origin of the Pipe-Knocker Ashtray

Charles Rattray and the Origin of the Pipe-Knocker Ashtray

June 13, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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The fun of pipe smoking is more than discovering great pipes and tobaccos. The accessories that make smoking easy and convenient are also a source of satisfaction, and they needn't be expensive. Pipe rests, tobacco jars, pouches, tampers, and lighters all contribute to the experiences we seek with our pipes, and they can be simple everyday items or sophisticated and precious ... Read More

A Long-Ago Father's Day

A Long-Ago Father's Day

June 13, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) observed every Father's Day with their own tradition, and one year in the mid-'60s, they brought me along. Grandpa said, "It's time you understood this day. It for sure ain't about gifts." He hated receiving Father's Day gifts ... Read More

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