The exploration of the vast selection of pipe tobacco blends is one of my favorite aspects of pipe smoking. Despite the many blends I have great appreciation for, I always have to be trying something new—it's not how everyone engages with the pastime, but I know plenty are like me. What's reall …

Compare & Share July is now live! Pipe Tobacco Compare & Share Another fine month of mystery tobacco tasting! The pipe blends May 2024? Mystery Blend No 1 - Missouri Meerschaum Intendance Day Crumble CakeMystery Blend No 2 - Cobblestone Brick Burley Plug Thank you to all who part …

Skip to how-to One of the hobbyist side of pipe smoking’s greatest charms is the wealth of DIY fixes and techniques that memetically spread from clever artisans to armchair tinkerers like myself who get a kick out of the exploration of it all. Pipe mud is one of these wonder solutions for the acce …

We’ve made it to the penultimate blend in the Pipe Force series—the second collaborative effort between Per Jensen and the Sutliff Tobacco Company—Pipe Force Episode II - Sergeant Kimble.  Sutliff - Pipe Force Episode II - Sergeant Kimble A mellow, sweet mixture of Brigh …

Contents: Fixing a loose stem Fixing a tight stem Clean after each smoke Rotating pipes Reaming the bowl Reaming the shank Deep cleaning The virtue of the  corn cob pipe goes beyond its reputation as a fine smoking pipe for such an affordable cost. The iconic …

I opted not to write a Tobacco File for April. It’s a busy month with the Chicago Pipe Show, and I figured I’d be spreading myself pretty thin already. But rolling into May, things settle down and the spring heat keeps rising, prompting the question—what two pipe tobaccos should be featured for …

There are plenty of blogs out there listing some of the best pipe tobaccos to try within a given blend family. Our blog features several, curated with consideration given to popularity as well as personal recommendation. I usually make a point to include a blend or two in these lists that is …

Eugene Falco is a man of many hats, and not just the flat caps—proverbial hats too. He is the pipe maker behind the brand UNCANNY?! Material (often abbreviated as U?!), a visual artist, co-host of the Greywoodie Show with Nathan Davis of Greywoodie/Kaywoodie, and helps to run and organi …

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The Chicagoland Pipe Show is a beloved event for the industry and hobby. From informative and fascinating seminars to friendly competitions, conversation over a smoke with friends old and new, and the opportunity to peruse an extensive array of pipes, tobaccos, accessories and more, straight from …