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 …

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 …

[Updated 2/11/2021]Do a quick search on tobacco pipe bowl coatings, and you'll find about a million different instances of smoking enthusiasts arguing the merits of coated or uncoated pipe bowls.What is pipe bowl coating?Many pipe makers, large factory makers like Peterson, for example, paint the to …

Perhaps the most famous type of tobacco pipe in pop culture, the Churchwarden shape features an exaggerated long stem and small bowl. Commonly known as a “Wizard” pipe, the Churchwarden is prominently featured in The Lord of the Rings films.Peterson Churchwarden CharacteristicsThe Peterson Churchwar …

Peterson has perfected the art of making affordable tobacco pipes to get excited about. The Rosslare Classic series may not be brand new anymore, but it’s been delighting and exciting pipe smokers both old and new since its launch in 2003.Distinguishing a Rosslare Classic tobacco pipeWith amber acry …

Developing a proper cake inside the bowl of your new tobacco pipe is a critical step in ensuring your pipe lasts for years to come. This can be one of the most frustrating parts of learning to smoke a pipe--knowing when you have just the right thickness and developing it in the first place.Why …

With over two dozen different tobacco pipe series and hundreds of variations within them, it’s easy to see why choosing a Peterson pipe could quickly become confusing. To help you narrow it down, we’re taking a look at our five most popular series of pipes from Peterson today.Who cares if a pipe is …

There is plenty of advice on how to smoke a tobacco pipe, especially on the subject of filtered versus unfiltered pipes. These are our thoughts, we’d love to read yours in the comments below.In the United States most tobacco pipe smokers prefer unfiltered pipes, but in many European countries only f …