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Nice find.
Pretty good haul (all at normal retail prices) from this recent Esoterica drop.
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That Kendal Cream tin is making my mouth water...Quote:
Originally Posted by restomod
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About a month ago I smoked my first fill of Solani 660, Silver Flake, and fell in love — it’s just flat out good. Tobacco Reviews says of it:
“An incredible blend of premium dark red and sweet Virginias from the "border belt", light yellow Virginia from South Carolina, and dark-fired, spicy Kentucky. Slow burning and because no flavoring has been added, this blend has a real tobacco taste.”
Wonderfully flavorful and slightly zippy, its form is broken flake. I just bought ten 100g tins from SmokingPipes. I have no idea what “dark-fired” means — the tobacco is fairly light in color IMO. In any case, I’ll be keeping a good stock of this stuff on hand going forward.
Local B&M got this in stock.
I usually don't buy a lot of tinned tobacco there. You can see why on the sticker (not their fault, as AR has a 68% tax on pipe tobacco).
But I haven't had Elizabethan Mixture in over a year and couldn't resist grabbing one when I saw it.
All is right with the world now.
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Let me know how the Peterson compares to the Dunhill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Breeze
I only have 5 tins of the Dunhill left and I am afraid to smoke any of it lol
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Originally Posted by Branzig
It is the same tobacco. 100%
I've got a few tins of the Dunhill that I've had practically forever. Bought them and never opened them because I always have several good VaPers on hand (and open) to choose from. One of these days I'll have to try it. For now, we'll say it's aging.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Breeze
It's really delicious. I've always been a big fanQuote:
Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg
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Trouble makers around here..
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Originally Posted by AlanS
It's only bad trouble if it isnt fun.
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That describes most of my tobacco!Quote:
Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg
Yeah most of mine too.Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
I've got 3 or 4 quart mason jars of Lancer Slices that I've only smoked one bowl of. Ever.
Ha! I've got you so beat!Quote:
Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg
I've got 3 or 4 jars of Lancers Slices, but I've smoked at least 4 bowls! :D
Hahaha! Looks like I need to get busy! :pipe:Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
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First post needs a hearty welcome mat. Hearty welcome buddy!!!! Relax, beers in the fridge!Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesgil
Welcome to the forum!Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesgil
Picked up these two at antique shop not to far away. I am researching the Falcon, found several sites and dates are a bit fuzzy. This one is stamped PP4 which I think was the Rollit era but with the 4 instead of the 3 there for the die number I am not exactly sure. Either way it seems to be in great shape, maybe a bit of polish on the metal but I am not sure I shouldn't just leave it as is. Picked it up for $5 so I don't think I am out much there.
The Kaywoodie has the entire box with all the literature that came with it. Someone went to the trouble of keeping the box but the pipe looks like it has had a few bowls in it. The only bad part about the whole pipe is it doesn't look like they wiped off the rim after the bowls so it's pretty dark there. It's a 600 Syncro-Lok and the model number is a 80b, according to wiki seems like a really late 60's or early 70's with that syncro feature.
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Nice finds!Quote:
Originally Posted by restomod
That falcon is awesome.
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Smoking metal? Kirsten!
Woo hoo! I just bought a new pipe! I need another pipe about as much as I need another hole in my head. But when I saw this Ardor Urano Rhodesian estate pipe on SmokingPipes I knew that I had to have it:
Italian Estates Ardor Urano Rhodesian with Boxwood (DR) (2019) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes
It has ALL of the characteristics I like in a pipe:
* Straight, not bent.
* Relatively broad, shallow chamber.
* Thick bowl walls that won’t get too hot (I’m a holder).
* Low-maintenance acrylic bit.
* Smooth, easy-to-clean rim.
* About the right length.
* Looks beautiful (in my eyes).
Its condition is described as “Smoked but rather clean.” I’ve purchased several of their estate pipes that were so described, and each of them was, in fact, unsmoked. The views of this pipe makes it clear that it’s unsmoked too. I’d have kicked myself if I’d let it get away.
I also ordered ten 50g tins of Capstan Medium (blue tin label) Flake. One of the few Virginia flakes that still come in the small compact-storing rectangular tins. Should arrive next week.
Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pipe Smoker
I find you ALWAYS 'need' another pipe :D
Where've you been? Thought maybe you were suffering a bout of the CoVids or something.
I was able to semi-randomly snag a 500g package of Rattray's Marlin Flake!
I was quite happy!
Idk what Marlin Flake is but I sure like my Red Rap :pipe: Wish that one came in a flake. I'd be all over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
... or maybe it's a good thing it doesn't... for that very reason
I received my Ardor Urano Rhodesian a couple of days ago:
Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes
See my May 3 post, a few above, about its purchase.
It’s magnificent! The finest Ardor (for me) that I’ve ever seen, and I follow this hand made brand closely. The SmokingPipes blurb says it’s a palm-filler, and that’s no mistake – at 3.2 ounces there’s a LOT of briar in this baby.
Its craftsmanship is superb. E.g., rhe acrylic bit is melted into the boxwood accent piece, creating a smooth fillet. I’ve never seen that before on any pipe, and the acrylic-boxwood boundary is undetectable by touch. Better seen in the fourth photo in this link (the original offering):
http://www.pipe-24.de/epages/8076993...roducts/AR4607
The boundaries between the smooth and rusticated regions are interesting too. The mortise is perfectly centered in the round shank – twist the bit 180° and the bit and shank are still perfectly aligned. Uncommon.
I got it for $153, about half the price of most new Ardor pipes currently on SmokingPipes:
www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/ardor/
None of which I like as well as mine. Cheap on a $/oz basis. :)
And it’s a sitter, very stable on smooth or hard surfaces. Yeah, I like it! Haven’t smoked it yet – want to gaze at it in its pristine state for awhile. :)
I did it again – bought yet another pipe that I scarcely need – a L’Antra freehand:
Italian Estates L'Anatra Smooth Freehand with Silver (Two Egg) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes
I couldn’t resist – it’s one of the most beautiful pipes that I’ve ever seen. So graceful and classy. Nicely grained, and I love its color. Its chamber is relatively shallow and wide, as I like. I usually avoid bent pipes, but this one is only barely bent.
“L’Antra” is Italian for “The Duck”. Notice the tiny silver duck head atop the bit. Very distinctive compared to the usual “spot” that most makers use to mark their pipes.
$130 – very reasonable for such a gorgeous pipe.
Just bought a Missouri Meer Dagner Poker. Bought it per Amazon Prime for 28 bucks.
Steep price for a cob pipe but it comes with an acrylic bit. When you look at putting a Forever Stem on a cob, you're looking at around 30 for the stem and shipping alone and you don't even have a pipe yet.
Supposedly these tend to gurgle but I plan to mod it quite a bit what with a spherical heel and possibly a cherry stem. Safe to assume it won't smoke anything like it would have out of the box - be it for better or worse...
Anyway, another hunting coat / fishing shirt pocket pipe is the idea.
I now have the L’Antra in hand. It’s as-described, and beautiful. Craftsmanship is top-notch in all respects.
It’s apparent that the “silver” is german silver (a copper-nickel-zinc alloy), rather than Stirling. I’m good with that. German silver isn’t quite as bright as Stirling, but it’s still very bright. And german silver is much harder (more scratch resistant), and doesn’t tarnish (less maintenance). The silver-briar boundary is undetectable by touch.
The briar finish is satin (my preference), rather than glossy. The prettiest grain of any pipe that I’ve ever owned, and I love its color. A keeper!
Bought another Dagner Poker to mod... brother wants one too...
I might even post pics when they're done.
Yes, post those photos!Quote:
Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg
I got a used Savinelli Punto Oro 8005 for Father's Day.
Okay, I found it for a good deal; and then handed it to my wife and said, "This is for Father's Day."
I forgot to take before pics (of course), but I mostly finished restoring it last night. I need to at least take a few "after" pics!
I posted some in the DIY pipe section. The project is about half done. Haven't had time to mess with it again... maybe tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
I’m a pipeaholic! After recently purchasing the Ardor and L’Antra, (described above) neither of which I really needed, I found yet another pipe I couldn’t resist. This Mark Tinsky bulldog — a bulldog like no other:
American Estates Mark Tinsky Mocha Bulldog (5) (Four Star) (2017) (Unsmoked) | Buy American Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes
The L’Antra is beautiful, but this masculine Tinsky is better described as handsome. In fact, I think it’s the most handsome pipe that I’ve ever seen. I like everything about it. Its chamber is relatively broad and shallow, as I prefer. All of its other physical characteristics suit me too. Wonderful straight grain all around its bowl, and I like its color. The wood accent on its stem is harmonious (close harmony) with the briar.
The Ardor was the best Ardor I’ve ever seen. The L’Antra was the best L’Antra I’ve ever seen. And, yes, this Tinsky is the best Tinsky I’ve ever seen. Now: no more pipes! I swear...
^^^ That is a nice looking pipe! Thick walls too, good Va pipe :pipe:
Been seeing this on all of the pipe Facebook pages and the forums.
My local B&M had a few tins so I grabbed one today to see what the fuss was all about.
10 year old Virginia and 17 year old Perique. Sounds good.
And yes, that's the correct price. 68% tax here in Arkansas.
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Stopped by a local antique shop today and picked up this great pipe rack and these 2 pipes.
The bent one is just a run of the mill Grabow, and is unsmoked.
The straight pipe is a BB&S Rallye. Never heard of the brand, but upon some research it is a sub-brand of Barling.
Not sure when it was made. It seems like a solid pipe.
Great trip to the antique store.
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Ron Smith is a pipemaker and is a member of our pipe club. I approached him to buy a pipe and he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Came back with three of his hand-made pipes. They should arrive in the mail today.
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Very nice, all of them.
But I especially like the one in the middle.
Thanks, that's my favorite of the bunch too. He has recently started sandblasting some of his pipes and this is one of them. I would have bought more of his sandblasts but didn't care for the rest of them. That's a good haul that you got at the antique store, congratulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Breeze