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Techniques for Smoking Extra-Large Pipes

February 17, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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There are pipes large and small, and both can be artfully rendered and enjoyably smoked. Some of us like smaller pipes because they're light, easy to carry and clench, and manifest a pleasing footprint and lightness in hand. Others prefer large pipes because of their reassuring mass and large surface area highlighting grain and texture, and for their large tobacco chamber requiring infrequent refilling. ... Read More

Dayton Matlick: Lifelong Tobacco Man

February 15, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Dayton Matlick has passed at age 88. He was far more influential than most suspect, and no one can estimate his full contributions to our hobby. He was a quiet man who did not talk about his accomplishments, but I often lunched with him and heard some stories. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: New Savinelli Pipes for 2023

February 9, 2023 by Andrew Wike

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In today's episode of All Pipes Considered, we're taking a closer look at Savinelli's fantastic new pipe releases for 2023. And to make things interesting, I asked my old friend Kaz Walters — National Account Manager at Laudisi Distribution Group, the exclusive US distributor of Savinelli pipes ... Read More

Harlan Ellison: Writer and Pipe Smoker

February 3, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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Harlan Ellison was called many things — abrasive, crass, hard-headed, egomaniacal, rude — but no one ever accused him of being quiet, or claimed he was one to hold his tongue. In fact, Ellison was one of those larger-than-life figures whose personality, wit, and passion seemed at times to overshadow his artistry ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2023

February 1, 2023 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution ... Read More

The 25th Anniversary of Peterson's St. Patrick's Day Pipe

January 27, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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All kinds of pirates rampaged around the British Isles in the fifth century. The Roman Empire was disintegrating, and Roman rule had all but evaporated, leaving only roads and dilapidated structures behind. Marauders became a common threat, raiding homes and estates in different lands for anything of value, including people. Slavery was profitable. ... Read More

New Savinelli Pipes For 2023

January 25, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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Savinelli maintains their annual tradition of releasing innovative series at the beginning of each new year, and for 2023 has released six unique lines. Savinelli pipes are highly regarded for their lively aesthetics, Italian flair, and recognizable craftsmanship, and these new releases are no exception. With their custom-sourced, proprietary stems and unique, stylish finishes, the 2023 ... Read More

Rick Newcombe’s Pipe Dreams

January 20, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Rick Newcombe's curiosity and motivation reside in the primordial lizard area of his brain stem, as basic to his survival as breathing or temperature regulation. Early in his journalism career, he became interested in newspaper syndication and became the youngest vice president of the Los Angeles Times Syndicate ... Read More

A Closer Look at Briar Grain

January 13, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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We've all admired beautiful grain on a fine briar. That grain is coaxed by the briar cutter and the pipemaker into sometimes spectacular visual enhancements for a smoking instrument, but it's difficult to understand grain without understanding the plants that create briar and the way that briar is prepared. ... Read More

David Bowie and Pipes: The Mystery of The Bewlay Brothers

January 6, 2023 by Gabriel Bass

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In 1971, David Bowie returned to the studio to begin work on a follow-up to The Man Who Sold the World. While many consider that album to be a classic today, it was a commercial failure on its release, and the pressure was on to produce a hit, or at least something that would make it onto the charts. Hunky Dory's ... Read More

Techniques for Smoking Extra-Large Pipes

Dayton Matlick: Lifelong Tobacco Man

All Pipes Considered: New Savinelli Pipes for 2023

Harlan Ellison: Writer and Pipe Smoker

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2023

The 25th Anniversary of Peterson's St. Patrick's Day Pipe

New Savinelli Pipes For 2023

Rick Newcombe’s Pipe Dreams

A Closer Look at Briar Grain

David Bowie and Pipes: The Mystery of The Bewlay Brothers

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