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Mystery Tobacco Review: June 2021

June 29, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of The Mystery Tobacco Review. Mystery Tobacco Review! For this month's installment, we were honored to welcome another new guest Inquisitor: the master leatherworker, pipe smoker, and industry icon, Mr. Claudio Albieri. ... Read More

The Histories, Writings, and Pipe Smoking of Shelby Foote

June 25, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Shelby Foote found himself elevated to celebrity status following his multiple appearances in Ken Burns', The Civil War in 1990. In that 11-hour documentary, Foote was seen in 89 segments, dominating substantial screen time. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Carroll of Carrollton

June 22, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. On this special episode Sykes and Josh take a look at a new, limited edition series from Peterson Pipes – The Carroll of Carrollton series. ... Read More

C.S. Lewis: Inventor of Worlds, Smoker of Pipes

June 18, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Brilliant, imaginative, creative, scholarly, and a pipe smoker who loved Capstan and Three Nuns, C.S. Lewis has made an indelible contribution to literature, Christian apologetics, and world culture. He is the author of more than 30 books that continue to enthrall readers almost 60 years after his death, including the highly influential Mere Christianity, exploring the logical ... Read More

Traditionally Pipe-Centric Father's Day

June 17, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Father's Day isn't as connected to pipes as it once was. In the '50s and '60s, pipes were among the most popular gifts for the informal occasion, second only to neckties, though hammers and golf clubs were also popular gifts. Indeed, it was a lucky father who got a pipe instead of a necktie, because ties chosen by their children were usually pretty awful. I know, because I bought a tie or two for my dad, and he did not wear them. ... Read More

Classic OTC Blends: First Impressions of Prince Albert

June 16, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts

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Perhaps pipe smoking's most iconic and enduring tobacco, Prince Albert is a beloved over-the-counter (OTC) blend championed by both veteran and newer pipe smokers. It's also a tobacco that I've unfortunately overlooked since I began my pipe smoking journey. However, I've made it a personal goal to try as many classic over-the-counter as possible, Prince Albert was the next obvious choice. ... Read More

Larry Roush: The Phoenix of Pipe Makers

June 11, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Larry Roush began pipe collecting in the 1980s, particularly enjoying vintage Charatans, Castellos, and Barlings. He was also a jeweler and a machinist, and at some point he had an epiphany and decided he could combine his skills by fitting his favorite pipes with silver and gold bands, some with complex and sophisticated interwoven patterns, some leaf patterns, some with the elegant ... Read More

Pipe Smoker: Aaron Spelling

June 10, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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You probably recognize the name Aaron Spelling, especially if you lived through any part of the '70s, '80s, or '90s when the television shows that he produced dominated prime time. His shows included The Mod Squad (1968-'73), Charlie's Angels ('76-'81), The Love Boat ('77-'86), Hart to Hart ('79-'84), Dynasty ('81-'89), Beverly Hills 90210 ('90-2000), and Charmed ('98-2006). There were more; a lot more; a list of his shows contains more entries than there are lines in this article. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: June 2021

June 9, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review! For this month's installment, we were privileged to host yet another guest Inquisitor: the celebrated Robert Caldwell, founder of Caldwell Cigars. Tune in as Shane, Truett, Tyler, and Tim put their palates to the test against this cigar industry giant. ... Read More

Elegance Through Fungus: Spalted Wood Accents

June 4, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Accents can certainly add much to the handsomeness of a pipe, offering contrast of color and texture while elevating particular compositions by using rare and attractive materials. They are jewelry for pipes, and in many cases they could easily be mistaken for jewelry. Larry Roush, for example, is a jeweler who applies his expertise with precious metals to his craft of pipe making, adding ... Read More

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