Pipe Line

This month we've seen new pipes from a number of talented carvers, including newcomer Gustavo Cunha of Martelo Pipes. If you missed any of these briars during the regular update, don't worry... many of them are still on the site. Here's a quick look at some of March's pipe highlights! ... Read More

Back on the fifth of March we received an email from a customer, one Christopher Sheets, directing us to a curious YouTube video. In this video Chris walks us through the construction and use of an amazing gift he made us — a lightweight cellaring cabinet made entirely of black paper-faced foam board! ... Read More

Each year, at about this time, Smokingpipes.com creates a poster. This is something we all look forward to, as it's featured not only on our website, but as an insert in Pipes and Tobaccos Magazine, and, of course, on the walls of our offices. I've had my hand in helping with the poster in years past, and of course there were many impressive designs before that, but to me, the poster this year is quite special. ... Read More

Well, International Pipe Smoking Day has come and gone, but I have to say it was one of the greatest I've ever experienced. We encouraged you all to join in on the celebration and share a picture of you smoking your favorite briars, meers, or clays. ... Read More

We usually think of pipe smoking as a solitary endeavour. Not lonely necessarily; though the number of pipe smokers around these days has definitely decreased since the 40's and 50's, the internet has largely plugged the gap and allowed existing pipe smokers to connect with one another, but aside from pipe clubs, conventions or other, informal gatherings of pipe smokers ... Read More

One of my fondest memories from high school days was one afternoon when an old friend showed up on my parents doorstep, and asked, "You want some food?" Yeah, I answered, I could eat. "Philly cheese steaks sound good?" he followed. I answered affirmative again. ... Read More

Sometimes called "Prince of Wales," or "Prince Regent," the Prince shape was allegedly designed for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales around 1920. Ever since, it's been common in line-ups across the globe, from Ireland, to France, to Greece, to even the occasional Turkish-made meerschaum number. That being said, I have to admit, I particularly like what the Italians have done with it — namely with the Savinelli "315." ... Read More

A few years ago, I received my very first Christmas pipe. Was it an expensive or artisan-grade briar? Well, no, but it was a gift from a friend, and it was given from the heart. You see, very few people outside of the pipe smoking community really understand our hobby, what drives us to keep picking up our briars and adding new ones to our collection, especially around the holiday season. ... Read More

We have pipes dedicated to work, chores, errands, and travel, and then we have pipes specially reserved for those quiet evenings at home. While tastes may vary, especially around here, churchwardens are what make up the latter group for me. In fact, my very first pipe was a churchwarden: a no-named, extra-long Dublin (not even made from briar) ... Read More

Formal occasions call for formal dress. Whether it's a slim tuxedo or just a simple nice shirt and tie, there's a variety of options for such gatherings. While choosing your attire can be a daunting task on its own, I struggled with another decision this past weekend when I prepared to attend a friend's wedding. The question, simply, was this: "Which pipe do I bring?" ... Read More