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  1. crazyhog

    English Blends More Expensive Than Aros?

    Hi, I have noticed that some tobacco manufacturers charge more for their English blend than their aromatics. Is the quality of the tobacco in English blends superior? Thanks
  2. crazyhog

    Rattray Meerschaum Pipe..Block or Pressed?

    Hi, I just found this very good looking Rattray Billiard Meerschaum. Does anyone know if it block or pressed? Its sells for $180. Thanks
  3. crazyhog

    Wild Skull Tamper!

    Hi, Well I found this really cool tamper at SP. It's made in the Ukraine and features a beechwood body, a metal foot, and a weathered skull fashioned from white hornbeam wood, with a metal spear piercing through it. Only $180! I think it's really cool looking and appears very well made, but...
  4. crazyhog

    Savinelli Magic Cloth?

    Hi, Has anyone used this cloth for wiping down the exterior of their briar pipes while routine cleaning? How well does it work and is it worth buying? Thanks
  5. crazyhog

    An Incredible Ser Jacopo

    Hi, I found this very special Ser Jacopo Historica 2020 Pulchra Smooth Bent Apple Sitter with Silver (19). It's a 9mm pipe, which all my pipes now are. A very difficult pipe to find anywhere and I love SJ, but I'm struggling with the price $656, MSRP $820. Just thought I'd share. Damn you SP...
  6. crazyhog

    Comoy's/Bruyere St. Claude Rare 1920's Unsmoked Ornate Carved Cutty

    Hi, saw this pipe and fell in love. I'm not really that familiar with Claudes, except being French made. Comoys, I thought were English made. This pipe has some nice, intricate carvings and a brass band. Looks like new to me after 100 years. Its 9.25" long and 45 grams. Question, is...
  7. crazyhog

    Pipe Smoking While Driving a Convertible?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) Hi, I'm thinking of buying a convertible this summer. I've never smoked in my car, since I only like smoking in the out and open. I'm planning on buying a BWW 2 series convertible, if the price is right. Has anyone else smoked with the top...
  8. crazyhog

    Ascorti Cavaliers?

    I found a very interesting and rare cavalier from Ascorti. Seller states it is designed to smoke much cooler and smoother than most pipe designs. Anyone familiar with thisrare pipe? Is it really that special? Thanks
  9. crazyhog

    Tom Spanu Cork Pipes

    Hey all, I'm familiar that Tom Spanu has made very high quality pipes. I found a new estate cork style straight billiard for sale. Anyone out there familiar with this style of manufacturing? Thanks
  10. crazyhog

    Great write up on pipe tobaccos!

    I just received this article from Al Pascia. I found it to be very informative! Enjoy! https://www.alpascia.com/moments/en/detail/145/cakes-slices-and-ribbons
  11. crazyhog

    Any knowledgeable Ser Jacopo owners?

    I recently came across a Delecta L2 Leonardo. I was surprised to read about the history behind the Leonardo and its "special" engineering. Is there any substance to what is stated? "Twin rolled terraccota cooled by air circulating in the cavity. The pipe that does not get hot". Thanks
  12. crazyhog

    Will the FDA Stop Future Sale On Bulk Tobacco?

    Hi, Does anyone know if the future of bulk tobacco is in jeopardy? I can see it headed towards tobacco tins only as a sealed "safety" packing concern. Anyone read anything? Thanks
  13. crazyhog

    For a change, a positive article on our hobby.

    Here's a recent positive article on pipe smoking. Too bad they are few and far between. Enjoy, if you haven't read it before. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/like-a-fine-tobacco-the-pipe-smoking-revival-has-been-a-slow-burn/
  14. crazyhog

    A "strong" soft flame lighter?

    Hi, I live very close to the Long Island Sound in NY. That's where I usually light up. Lately, the winds have picked up and I'm having trouble lighting up with either my bic or zippo. Is there a stronger soft flame lighter out there? Thanks
  15. crazyhog

    Any non smoking pipe collectors?

    Hi, I was just wondering if there are collectors out there that dont smoke their pipes. I'm guessing that there are some sellers, but how about hobbyists. Just curious.
  16. crazyhog

    Any currently famous pipe smokers"

    Hi, I was going through an old thread on the most famous pipe smokers and all of them are now deceased. Anyone familiar with any currently famous pipe smokers? I can't think of any. Can you? Thanks
  17. crazyhog

    OMG...the most expensive pipe I have ever seen!

    It sure is beautiful, but c'mon! https://www.alpascia.com/en/prodotto/39028/dunhill-namiki-two-carps-limit
  18. crazyhog

    Pipe smoking, the good old days!

    Hey all, I found this article from the NY Times going back to 1964. It was a glorious time for pipe smoking! https://www.nytimes.com/1964/12/24/archives/a-good-pipe-is-getting-hard-to-buy.html
  19. crazyhog

    History behind Einsteins love of his pipe.

    Hi, not sure if this has ever been posted before,but if not, it's an interesting article. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/why-albert-einstein-genius-theory-relativity-loved-pipe-180954991/
  20. crazyhog

    Have Today's Vulcanite Stems Improved?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob Hi, I'm looking at some new Petersons. Particularly, the Sherlock Holmes series. I'm seeing that they all come with vulcanite stems. I read in another forum that the vulcanite being used today is more durable and less prone to oxidation...
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