We’ve mentioned recently how much fun it is to work with new makers. When Matt Van, a Florida-based tobacco pipe lover like us happened upon us, we considered it serendipity.A family legacyMatt Van may be a newcomer to handmade tobacco pipes, but he has been carving and working with wood since his p …

Ron Orr, a tobacco pipe smoker for just over a year, is a graduate student in Lubbock, Texas. Once a month or so we share the stories of pipe collectors at all stages. In the third installment of our continuing series of Tobacco Pipe Collector Spotlights we talk with Ron about seven day sets, F …

Approaching their 150th birthday, Peterson of Dublin seems more relevant than ever. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?Maybe, in the case of Peterson, it isn’t so much about new tricks, but a dogged commitment to the soul of tobacco pipe smoking.Slow down, smoke a bowl with meMuch has be …

We’re busting at the seams with good news in the office today.In fact, if you’re reading this right now, you’ve probably already experienced our most exciting update since our launch back in 2010...That’s right, we’ve had a facelift!TobaccoPipes.com is turning four, just in time for The 4th of July! …

It’s so Italian, it’s almost a cliche, flashy design to make something naturally spectacular even more show-stopping. The Savinelli Pigna Series follows in the footsteps of ancient and modern artistic giants by paying homage to the simple, but mysterious pine cone.The Pigna’s significancePigna liter …

Charlie Dunn, a veteran tobacco pipe smoker enjoying life on the side of a North Carolina mountain, is the second in our series of Tobacco Pipe Collector Spotlights. Once a month or so we share the stories of pipe collectors at all stages. If you would like to be featured in this ongoing series, con …

Most of us here at TobaccoPipes.com are familiar with Nat King Cole’s iconic phrase, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Just six words and we’re transported to a fireside Christmas much colder than the ones we celebrate here in tropical Florida. The glittering stems and warm chestnut bowl …

What better way to celebrate a classic piece of Italian history than with a Savinelli tobacco pipe?In recognition of the prefered instrument of the most famous Italian composers, Savinelli debuted the Pianoforte Series this year. Italy and it’s beloved pianoThe Pianoforte, commonly shortened to …

Tobacco pipes have a long history with the military in most countries. We couldn’t think of a better time to kick off our first ever sitewide sale (more on that later). First, a little history… Memorial Day Weekend, for those of us in The United States, is the kickoff of the summer season. …

If you grew up sitting at your father’s knee while he smoked his favorite tobacco pipe, a new pipe or accessory could be the perfect way to honor your shared memories this Father’s Day. In addition to childhood memories, a brand new crop of smoking enthusiasts has popped up in the last 10 years, as …