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Penny Farthing - What's Changed, and When?
It hasn't changed. But, being a shag cut, it is prone to burning according to how the person behind the pipe smokes it -- fast or slow. The rate of smoking can really change the experience. The blend was introduced in the last half of 2019, so it really hasn't been around long enough to...- Sonorisis
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Rossi vs. Savinelli
Rossi's often come without the damn filter that seems to be on almost all Savinelli's. Also, many Rossi's have vulcanite stems. Quality seems the same to me. -
Codger levels
With time, and lots of practice, I've gotten pretty good at ignoring ass clowns. Hang in there!- Sonorisis
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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1970s Unsmoked Castello Sea Rock bent Billiard with Military Mount
To some people, Carlo Scotti era Castello's are prized. To others, the draw of Scotti era pipes is undesirable. So, depending on which camp a person is in, the price might range between 250 and 400 bucks. I agree with you, it is a nice looking pipe.- Sonorisis
- Post #4
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Question about Peterson Nightcap
MM 965 is your huckleberry.- Sonorisis
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My first Castello and so far, I am having a it of trouble with it.
Often, a new pipe has wood chips or 'splinters' in the draft hole. Don't assume that the final finishing, or clean up, of the draft hole was accomplished at the factory. Or, that some wood chips have not collected there during manufacture. Seems like more often than not an airway cleaning...- Sonorisis
- Post #16
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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WTB/WTT Penzance and Reiner LGF
I've never seen either one of those, two tobaccos offered in bulk. Penzance always comes in a sealed bag or tin, and Golden Flake is only offered in their paint can.- Sonorisis
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pipes You Don't Smoke?
I have a few pipes that I haven't smoked. Sometimes they just look too good when new to endanger them with fire.- Sonorisis
- Post #51
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Ageing Luxury Bull's Eye Flake
Impatient? Get some KBV Raven's Eye and see what stoving can do to LBF.- Sonorisis
- Post #22
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, December 2022?***
Just finished some Ken Byron Verge Engine Santa Drive in a Radice silk-cut billiard.- Sonorisis
- Post #2,860
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Beginner Lighter Recommendations for Cigars?
Definitely a torch. Just DO NOT USE IT ON YOUR PIPES. A torch is necessary for cigars because of the amount of heat, the precision of the flame, its ability to light the whole end of the cigar, and most important the ability to precisely touch up a wrapper that isn't burning straight. The...- Sonorisis
- Post #4
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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Talk To Me About Boats
Several people have observed that there is an inverse relationship between the size of a boat and the amount it gets used. This is not a witty aphorism, but an empirical observation. Less is more.- Sonorisis
- Post #47
- Forum: General Discussion
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F-1, Formula-1, Top Dedicated Racing
I watched the race pretty carefully and I have absolutely no idea how Verstapin ended up in first. He didn't have the fastest car, he wasn't the best driver today, how did he get up there? Apparently, Red Bull's tire changes came at just the right time. Five more laps, or rain, and Lewis...- Sonorisis
- Post #304
- Forum: General Discussion
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Who Likes 9MM Pipes?
I can't stand 6mm filter pipes. They don't draw well and are a mess to clean. None-the-less, I recently bought an inexpensive Savinelli 9mm and absolutely love it -- with Savinelli balsa filters. The draw with the filter is perfect. The smoke is cool with normal flavor. The clean up is a... -
Problem With Swollen Briar After Cleaning
I use bees wax to smooth out sticky stems. Also, I only take a pipe apart as a very last resort for the reasons described here.- Sonorisis
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance