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  1. Doctor Chopper

    Any Castello Comparable pipes?

    I have 2 Castello sea rock pipes that I bought in Italy, and they smoke great. I like the saddle bits and the way they smoke, but they are pretty expensive! I know.... you get what you pay for. I don't mind paying for a nice pipe for my collection, but I would love to get a cheaper daily...
  2. Doctor Chopper

    Stem Plugged

    I have a bent pipe from Meerschaum Market which smoked great for about 10 bowls. It suddenly would not draw well. I took it apart and the restriction is in the stem. I was able to run a pipe cleaner through it with difficulty once, but the problem returned on the next bowl. Now I can't get...
  3. Doctor Chopper

    Pot shape recommendations

    I am looking for a good pot shaped pipe. Any recommendations or advice?
  4. Doctor Chopper

    Iron Butt Swap Ride

    To all my fellow hard core long distant biker and piper friends! I am sure there is a plethora of these types out there (Not!). I challenge you to do a Rendezvous / Swap ride for the Iron Butt Association- Rendezvous - Swap Rides) - https://ironbutt.com/themerides/rendezvous/ The Iron Butt...
  5. Doctor Chopper

    Smoked once - Really?

    How many times can a pipe be smoked, and sold as "smoked once"?
  6. Doctor Chopper

    Oriental Blend Recommendation

    Capitals! Title edited for same; Rule 9 Looking for an oriental heavy blend. Got C&D Oriental Silk in my cart. What are your thoughts?
  7. Doctor Chopper

    New Stokkebye Night Slice Blend

    Anyone try the new tobacco from Erik Stokkebye, Night Slice? I smoked a couple of coins he handed me in Chicago at the pipe show and it was pretty good.
  8. Doctor Chopper

    Souvenir Pipe Purchase

    I will be taking a trip to Paris and Italy. I plan on buying a souvenir pipe in each country. My plan is as follows: Paris: Buying a Chacom from A la Civette. Rome: Buying a Castello from Novelli I will be going to Venice and Florence as well, but don't plan on buying from these locations...
  9. Doctor Chopper

    Stem Stuck

    I have a Nording Volcano Spigot pipe that I can no longer remove the stem from the shank. If I try any harder, I am worried I will break the pipe. Any ideas before I do something foolish?
  10. Doctor Chopper

    Meaning of Pipe Marking?

    I need help with deciphering the pipe marking on this Korean pipe maker, Kim Jong Wook pipe. Can anyone help me figure out what this means? Is 2022 the year it was created? Thanks, -Doc
  11. Doctor Chopper

    Birth Year Pipe

    What do you suggest as the best way to find a pipe made in a particular year?
  12. Doctor Chopper

    Aftertaste??

    I am smoking C&D Gentleman Caller with deer tongue. I noticed a very distinct aftertaste, which I never experienced with any other tobacco yet. I am reading reviews, and not surprised that only @JimInks mentions this. I find myself taking a puff, and then stopping to enjoy the aftertaste...
  13. Doctor Chopper

    Advise on Stands

    Looking for a nice pipe stand to display my pipes. I like longer pipes like churchwardens but have all sorts of sizes as well. What is your advice?
  14. Doctor Chopper

    Scientific Approach to Tobacco Choice?

    I have been a very casual pipe smoker, and becoming more interested recently. I have difficulty choosing tobacco or knowing what I really like. Embarrassingly, I usually choose tobacco based upon name or appearance. My question is if anyone has made an algorithm or system approach to testing...
  15. Doctor Chopper

    Greeting from the Frozen Tundra

    Been smoking a pipe more off than on for 30 years. Kids grew up and now I find myself smoking more often. I love riding motorcycle, and found the website while investigating pipes with caps to smoke while riding. Enjoying the forum which has lots of great information and good natured banter.