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Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

August 26, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

September approaches soon, with the first inklings of fall in the air as we say goodbye to the summer season. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos to enjoy. ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Jolly Old St. Nicholas Returns: A Christmas Classic

August 25, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl shares the story behind this year's holiday blend, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, inspired by a Christmas memory from his childhood ... Read More

History of Cigar Bands

August 21, 2026 by Davin Hylton

The band — that subtle flourish at the head of every cigar, the signpost that attests to a blend's origin and name — has told the same story for nearly two centuries: this cigar is worth your time. But where did the cigar band originate, and why has it stayed so central to the craft ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Alan Britt

August 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Every pipe smoker enters the hobby in their own way and with different motivations for why they started. Alan Britt, Customer Service Manager, gives credit to Truett Smith, former Purchasing Manager, for inviting him in and providing him with guidance as his interests in pipe smoking grew. Let's dive into Alan's ... Read More

Breaking Down Canadian Family Shapes

August 20, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Today we're taking a bit of a side quest into the world of Canadian pipe shapes, diving into what defines this family ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

August 26, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

September approaches soon, with the first inklings of fall in the air as we say goodbye to the summer season. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos to enjoy. ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Alan Britt

August 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Every pipe smoker enters the hobby in their own way and with different motivations for why they started. Alan Britt, Customer Service Manager, gives credit to Truett Smith, former Purchasing Manager, for inviting him in and providing him with guidance as his interests in pipe smoking grew. Let's dive into Alan's ... Read More

Breaking Down Canadian Family Shapes

August 20, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Today we're taking a bit of a side quest into the world of Canadian pipe shapes, diving into what defines this family ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2026

August 18, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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I was recently on location at the Kapp & Peterson factory in Ireland with Glen Whelan and Giacomo Penzo to discuss something super special. It's a release that I look forward to every year: the Pipe of the Year for 2026 ... Read More

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

August 6, 2026 by Truett Smith

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When I was growing up, my mother enjoyed restoring old furniture in her spare time (when she had it). Odorous mélanges of turpentine, paint remover, and wood stain often permeated the garage while her latest project occupied the back corner, paint chips and crusted rags surrounding. Honestly, I don't remember seeing her work on many pieces, but she must have ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Jolly Old St. Nicholas Returns: A Christmas Classic

August 25, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl shares the story behind this year's holiday blend, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, inspired by a Christmas memory from his childhood ... Read More

Top Summertime Smokes

August 14, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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August, despite the influx of fall and winter holidays barreling into stores, is still summer. We here at Smokingpipes are prepared to aid in locking in your summer smoking rotation with our summertime smokes. Here are some blends we hope you'll enjoy this season. ... Read More

Seattle Pipe Club: The Definitive Guide (with Jeremy Reeves)

August 12, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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We're here today to talk about the Seattle Pipe Club project. As many of you out there know, Seattle Pipe Club has been a cult-classic favorite among the community for many years now, and within the last two years, production shifted from Sutliff ... Read More

Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

August 5, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another roundtable discussion. Today we are joined by our longtime friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee, to chat about coffee and tobacco pairings. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

August 4, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Summer is upon us, and that means that it is officially Sun Bear season. Today I'm here to talk about the 2026 release of Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch, Sun Bear — this year, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask. One of the things about Sun Bear ... Read More

History of Cigar Bands

August 21, 2026 by Davin Hylton

The band — that subtle flourish at the head of every cigar, the signpost that attests to a blend's origin and name — has told the same story for nearly two centuries: this cigar is worth your time. But where did the cigar band originate, and why has it stayed so central to the craft ... Read More

What A 3,000 Square Foot Humidor Looks Like

August 13, 2026 by Kane Coles

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Want to see what a 3,000-square-foot humidor looks like? Tyler Caldwell and I are here to share some insights into our humidor here at Smokingpipes, and answer some commonly asked questions ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 31, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

August is upon us, and with it, we have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month ... Read More

Lost & Found Give a F*CK Cigars — Supporting Pets In Need

July 28, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Give a F*CK is a meaningful cigar for Lost & Found, first released last year in partnership with Project Unleashed at the Miami Veterinary Foundation. The cigar raised funds for their monthly, volunteer-powered clinics serving the pets of those in need. This year, Robert Caldwell is proud to support their initiatives again — Give a F*CK cigars ... Read More

The Story Behind Casdagli Cigars' Daughters of the Wind with Jeremy Casdagli

July 17, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

I am here with Jeremy Casdagli of Casdagli Cigars. Today we want to talk to you about something new from the Daughters of the Wind line, the Rosado, as well as share the story of Casdagli and the line's inspiration. ... Read More

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

August 7, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Summer — a time for BBQs, beach trips, and fun in the sun. But with summer fun comes summer heat, and a unique set of challenges for our beloved hobby. Our own Kayla Ivan explored this topic in a previous post, but now that we're deep in the dog days of summer, we wanted to discuss some additional ... Read More

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

September 5, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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When you're just beginning your pipe-smoking journey, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad brands, sizes, shapes, and styles of pipes available. Do you start with a straight or bent pipe? Briar or meer? And which stem material? While selecting your first pipe ... Read More

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

May 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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As Memorial Day approaches, remembering and honoring the sacrifices of the bravest among us in the United States Military and unofficially commemorating the beginning of the summer season in the U.S., we'd like to describe a few ways your summer smokes can hopefully ... Read More

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

March 21, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Today we're going to be talking about pipe smoking EDC, or everyday carry. EDC is a theme across numerous industries, but it's especially applicable to pipe smoking for those of us who like to smoke a pipe every day; We need a setup that allows us to do that as easily as possible. These are my essential tips ... Read More

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

March 13, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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If you're new to pipe smoking, you've probably already noticed we have some pretty unique jargon. When we write our pipe descriptions, blog posts, and newsletters, we try to describe the pipes as accurately as possible; often that means using a specific set of terms recognized by the pipe community to mean very ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

Cornell & Diehl's Jolly Old St. Nicholas Returns: A Christmas Classic

History of Cigar Bands

First Pipe Stories: Alan Britt

Breaking Down Canadian Family Shapes

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

First Pipe Stories: Alan Britt

Breaking Down Canadian Family Shapes

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2026

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

Cornell & Diehl's Jolly Old St. Nicholas Returns: A Christmas Classic

Top Summertime Smokes

Seattle Pipe Club: The Definitive Guide (with Jeremy Reeves)

Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

History of Cigar Bands

What A 3,000 Square Foot Humidor Looks Like

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

Lost & Found Give a F*CK Cigars — Supporting Pets In Need

The Story Behind Casdagli Cigars' Daughters of the Wind with Jeremy Casdagli

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

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