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Offline RATTFINK

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Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« on: May 22, 2009, 09:15:51 PM »
So I was wondering how many of the guys here in AHII smoke tobacco pipes?

**Disclaimer: I do not want any reference to the illegal substance or paraphernalia mentioned in the thread.  Thank you.**


I would like to hear/see what pipes, tobacco, pipe stands, pipe tools, books on pipes, pipe shapes, favorite websites on the subject. etc.


I have only been smoking tobacco pipes for 7 months now and I cannot see why anyone would want to smoke cigarettes.


I have three pipes in my rotation as of now.

Stanwell: Featherweight Sandblasted (239), Shape: Brandy
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/stanwell/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=48044


Peterson: Donegal Rocky (69) Fishtail, Shape: Bent Billiard


Randy Wiley: Partiall Rusticated Cherrywood (55), Shape: Poker
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/randy-wiley/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=44294



The pipe tobacco I smoke is Captain Black

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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2009, 09:29:43 PM »
I smoke a clay tavern pipe (like the two shown below) when I'm in 18th Century reenactor mode, whatever generic mild smelling blend I can find. I'm normally a cigar smoker, but they hadn't been invented yet, so I go with the pipe when I'm in old-school mode.

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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2009, 09:35:31 PM »
WOW!  Those are awesome!! 

Clays burn hot, but with that long stem/shank it must be a really cool smoke to enjoy.

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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2009, 10:34:55 PM »
As long as I don't smoke it too fast it stays cool, but the bowl and far end of the stem can get REALLY hot. I've actually seen wisps of smoke coming from the far end of the stem at times.
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2009, 10:42:19 PM »
I'm sure there was one innovative person back then. That thought to use glass has a pipe. :D

I'm sorry I'll stop just to easy. :noid
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2009, 12:09:54 AM »
Quote from: Treize69 on May 22, 2009, 09:29:43 PM
I smoke a clay tavern pipe (like the two shown below) when I'm in 18th Century reenactor mode, whatever generic mild smelling blend I can find. I'm normally a cigar smoker, but they hadn't been invented yet, so I go with the pipe when I'm in old-school mode.

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I do reenactment too.  I am doing western frontier.  What do u do?
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2009, 07:37:32 AM »
Revolutionary War. Used to do the Civil War too, but I don't have time for it anymore.
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2009, 08:05:44 AM »
Favorites:
Peterson Sherlock Holmes Professor (Its one of the finest smoking pipes Ive ever owned!)
Dunhill Shell Group 4 Rhodesian(yes I am a member of the Fellowship of the Whitespot)
Peterson System Rustic #307
Viking Crown
Savinelli Hercules #316
Several Eric Nording Freehands

I also have a Peterson that is a tall deep bend much like the Hungarians. I cant remember the model of this pipe, but it has a very deep bowl and it is without a doubt my favorite pipe.

The Nording Pipes in my collection are very unique in that no two are identical. Maybe very similar, but not exact copies. The "Freehands" can be testing pipes......some dont smoke as well as they should.

I spent a number of years working in a local shop selling both pipes and cigars. I have two blends that are my own recipes, one of which is sold in the shop. The other is more expensive to blend than it is worth, but it is sooo good!

I do enjoy Dunhill Mixture 965 on occasion but have a blend called Mariners Delight that I use for a "working" bowl. This blend is heavy on the cavendish and very tasty!
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2009, 09:13:15 AM »
I liked pipe tobacco so much that I immediately stopped the beginning of smoking.
My dad had a Dunhill and smoked a blend called "Sweet Dublin". It smells very good.
(being in a non-smoking home, I would invite a pipe smoker inside to smoke just one in the living room!)
Other brands that I grew up with were Half and Half and Raleigh, both nice. Sweet Dublin was my fav though.
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2009, 10:29:31 AM »
Quote from: Treize69 on May 23, 2009, 07:37:32 AM
Revolutionary War. Used to do the Civil War too, but I don't have time for it anymore.

I would like to do some Rev war and F&I war.  If i can get over there. 
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2009, 06:14:02 PM »
I used to smoke a pipe occassionally about 25 years ago. I had a couple meerschaum lined full bents, not the sherlock holmes style. I also used small disposable corn cob pipes when on active duty. I bought the little corn cob full bents in the convenience store as they would fit in a fatigue shirt pocket. I used to smoke Borkam Rift (sp??) and some mild mixtures from a tobacco shop near where I lived. My Father used to smoke Sir Walter Raleigh. I get a strong memory of him on the odd occasions I smell it.

It's a good thing that the taste isn't the same as the aroma or I'd be like a chimney all the time. I really like the aroma of some good pipe tobaccos.
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2009, 06:20:13 PM »
Quote from: Maverick on May 23, 2009, 06:14:02 PM
It's a good thing that the taste isn't the same as the aroma or I'd be like a chimney all the time. I really like the aroma of some good pipe tobaccos.

I actually like the taste of the generic cherry blend I get by the pound at Wal-Mart (a pound lasts me a full season and then some) for a few bucks. "Top Value All Natural Cherry". Good stuff, mild scent and flavor, but very tarry.
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2009, 07:48:37 PM »
My great uncle smoked a pipe and drank beer till the day he dropped off his perch at 93
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2009, 07:57:30 PM »
SIM, does the pipe store you work(ed) for have a website?


Have any of you tried Samuel Gawith Pipe Tobacco?  I have some Full Virginia Flake.

Mav, I also have "Borkum Riff" cherry & whiskey.

I love Captain Black - white most of all thus far but I plan on venturing out to a pipe shop soon to try out new blends and talk their heads off.
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Re: Pipe Tabacco Smoking
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2009, 08:07:28 PM »
Quote from: phatzo on May 23, 2009, 07:48:37 PM
My great uncle smoked a pipe and drank beer till the day he dropped off his perch at 93
did he do that while snoking his pipe and drink beer?
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