In the world of pipes, Ashton stands out with a devotion to tradition and craftsmanship. Their story begins with William "Bill" Taylor, a determined young man whose curiosity led him to an apprenticeship at Dunhill where he honed his skills and passion for pipemaking. Paired with the business a …

In an industry full of companies whose histories stretch back ages, BriarWorks have become an institution of modern pipe smoking in their little more than a decade of existence. The operation out of Columbia, Tennessee offers a  line of pipe tobaccos, hosts the Muletown Pipe Show, and …

With Glacier pipes, Sean Reum brings artisan shaping and engineering to a more accessible price point. Replacing his usual Ebonite stems with quality Lucite pre-cuts, Sean has introduced the Glacier brand as an affordable option that still offers the precision and care of artisan shaping, dr …

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 …

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 inventi …

Contents General maintenance Cleaning airway Wiping out chamber Routine deep clean Reaming a meerschaum pipe Cleaning the chamber and shank  Cleaning the stem For many pipe smokers, having a variety of pipes made from different materials is important, as it offers another way of e …

Table of Contents: Pipe Stem Anatomy Materials Ebonite (Vulcanite) Cumberland Acrylic (Lucite) Styles Straight/Bent Fishtail/P-Lip Tapered/Saddle Military Mount The stem of a  tobacco pipe is perhaps the unsung hero of the apparatus. It defines our smoking experience in ways …

Table of Contents Sherlock Finishes Sherlock Shapes Bonus Dark Smooth Original Hansom Holmes Tobacco Ebony Baker Street Hudson Holmes Tamper Heritage Baskerville …

Figuring out the world and culture of pipe smoking can seem complex. Just like any other hobby or practice in life, the right resources make developing a meaningful connection to the activity considerably easier. When you dig into pipe smoking, you will quickly be bombarded by a vocabul …

Table of Contents What is a pipe rotation Why do tobacco pipes need rest How long should a pipe rest between smokes Building a pipe rotation Quality and affordable briar pipes Dedicating pipes Establishing a pipe rotation can be a confusing subject for newcomers to tobac …