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    Exploring the Evolution of Pipe Shapes

    I'm really enjoying this exploration into pipe shapes and everyones personal favorites! I particularly resonate with the simplicity and grace of billiards as burleybreath and Lumbridge pointed out. There's something timeless, about their design that never goes out of fashion. Lumbridge also...
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    Exploring the Evolution of Pipe Shapes

    Your description of the lapis lazuli mortise and tenon pipe is absolutely captivating. It's truly remarkable how long after the carver has departed their creation continues to captivate and inspire. It serves as a reminder that each pipe's more, than a smoking accessory; it's a genuine...
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    Exploring the Evolution of Pipe Shapes

    I completely understand what you're saying about favoring pipes, for comfort. It's fascinating how the shape of a pipe can impact not its appearance but the overall smoking experience. Like you I've noticed that bent pipes offer an advantage especially during longer smoking sessions. It really...
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    Exploring the Evolution of Pipe Shapes

    It's really wonderful to witness the range of preferences and stories, behind the pipe shapes in our community. I'm genuinely fascinated by the choices ranging from the timeless billiard to more unconventional designs like volcanoes and skulls. Its truly captivating how each shape not showcases...
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    Exploring the Evolution of Pipe Shapes

    Hey everyone I've been delving into the history of pipe shapes. Its truly amazing how they have transformed over time. I started off with a Billiard shape, which seemed like a choice, for a beginner. However recently I stumbled upon a book on pipes. Let me tell you the shapes they had back...
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    How Pipe Tobacco Recipes Evolve with Age

    Salutations, esteemed members of the smoke ring society! This thread is a tribute to the subtle craft of aging pipe tobacco, an art form that blend masters have refined over generations. Much like a seasoned sommelier can discern the vintage of a wine, a pipe smoker may taste the maturity in a...
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    Smoking as a Fine Art by A. A. Milne

    Elric, your post is a delightful throwback and a reminder of the timeless nature of our hobby. The mention of A.A. Milne's encounter with tobacco at such a young age and his progression to pipes at Cambridge really highlights the personal journey many of us take with tobacco. It's fascinating...