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Polar Vortex: Smoking In Extreme Conditions

Polar Vortex: Smoking In Extreme Conditions

June 19, 2019 by Truett Smith

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The historic Polar Vortex of 2013/2014 had invaded my small Indiana hometown, dropping inches of snow and plummeting temperatures to well below zero. From the comfort of indoors, the icescape was a breathtaking sight: Pristine, unperturbed snow glistened like so many crystals in the afternoon sunlight, causing my eyes to squint. ... Read More

Grandpa & The Hay Bales

Grandpa & The Hay Bales

June 18, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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The 10 Tobys (all of my grandfather's dogs were named Toby) scratched at our door one weekend, which was unusual. Grandpa's farm was two miles down the road and his dogs didn't visit without him. One had Grandpa's Falcon pipe in her mouth; we recognized the duct tape and copper wire that had held it together ... Read More

Scottie Piersel: A Force Of Nature

Scottie Piersel: A Force Of Nature

June 14, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Piercing, inquisitive eyes. Self-assured movements. Confident body language. Scottie Piersel radiates the poise of one thoughtlessly comfortable with her skills, and down-to-earth with her self-image. Her spontaneous laugh and instantly friendly manner easily endorse that she is as without pretension as a puppy ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Kramer's Blend For Danny Kaye

Tasting Notes: Kramer's Blend For Danny Kaye

June 12, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Kramer's Pipe & Pipe Tobacco was founded in 1949 by Allen and Tina Kramer, and for years the shop served as the principle tobacconist in Beverly Hills, California — gaining worldwide recognition for its proprietary house mixtures, many of which were blended specifically for famous celebrities like Danny Kaye. ... Read More

High-Calorie Tobacco

High-Calorie Tobacco

June 11, 2019 by Truett Smith

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I'm a strong proponent of pipe tobacco and food. A bowl before lunch makes for an appetizing apéritif, a bowl after dinner the perfect nightcap. Taking the meal into consideration, the type of tobacco can make the pairing even better ... Read More

The Complete Guide To The Peterson System Pipe: Startling Revelations About Charles Peterson's Greatest Invention

The Complete Guide To The Peterson System Pipe: Startling Revelations About Charles Peterson's Greatest Invention

June 7, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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The oldest continuously operating pipe factory in the world, Peterson produces some of the most recognizable pipes on the market. Yet few realize that the marque's iconic aesthetic is largely informed by the functional design of their most important contribution to the history of pipemaking: the System Pipe. ... Read More

The Monte Cristi Pipe Wreck

The Monte Cristi Pipe Wreck

June 6, 2019 by Truett Smith

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Before briar, there was clay. Now referred to colloquially as "tavern pipes," these long-stemmed clay pieces were rendered most predominantly in Cutty and Belge forms and were a mainstay of European and Colonial American societies, especially throughout the 17th century. ... Read More

A Whole New World

A Whole New World

June 5, 2019 by Truett Smith

I had smoked Virginia blends before, but not many. At that point, I'd primarily explored the world of English mixtures. It's not that I didn't enjoy Virginias, but none had captivated me. I was a rookie to the nuance and subtlety of flue-cured leaf and, even more so, tobacco in general ... Read More

Clumsy Communication

Clumsy Communication

June 4, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

It's easy to determine how open I am to interpersonal communication at any given time by counting the number of dirty pipes on my desk, either at home or work. ... Read More

History Of Flake Tobacco

History Of Flake Tobacco

May 31, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Flake tobacco was developed for life at sea hundreds of years ago and became so popular that we continue to enjoy it today, though more for its flavor than its traveling convenience. But 300 years ago, when seamen spent months and sometimes years at sea, flake tobacco became essential for enjoying the comfort of a pipe. ... Read More

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