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  1. J

    Any Castello Comparable pipes?

    My best pipe is a Castello. The smoking quality, weight and balance all factor in. The pipe was pricey. My local shop suggested I meet with the distributor for Rinaldo and I bought two Rinaldos. For 1/3 the price of the Castello I have found the Rinaldos to be of equal smoking quality. I don't...
  2. J

    Stonehaven Replacement

    I. just returned to pipe smoking and was dismayed to see Esoterica no longer available. Has anyone who used Stonehaven found a replacement? Thank you. John
  3. J

    Comoy SLE

    Thank you doctorbob - the stem logo is missing as it is a replacement stem. It is a Rhodesian style bowl with diamond stem. Shape number is 735. On the same side of the stem as the shape number is" Made"(top circle) "London" (bottom circle) with "IN (center of the circle). England is stamped...
  4. J

    Comoy SLE

    I just received a Comoy that would seem to date to the 50's based on the Made in stamp. Command Commission SLE is also stamped on the pipe (SLE = Special Limited Edition?) any information on the stampings or grade quality would be appreciated. Excellent balance and a good smoker from the first...
  5. J

    Tongue Burn

    Never thought of checking you tube - thanks - problem understood
  6. J

    Tongue Burn

    What is the cause of tongue burn, and why do some tobaccos contribute more to the problem than others?