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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 12:48:36 GMT -5
Agree ^^^^^^^^ I don’t care of what type of grain.....must be a good to excellent smoker....nothing else matters to me!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 12:56:03 GMT -5
My secret on Isopropyl is to use the green variety. Make sure it does not say MENTHOl. Pipe Sweeteners on sale for a few bucks a couple ounces are nothing more than Spearmint Alc. I got four 16 oz bottles for 8$ delivered. Good thing, as I always misplace them. Another not so secret are the crapgame mixes where you dump all your so-so vanillas or other things into one jar and let them become One with the Universe. Mixing different flavors, ie Cherry and Vanilla, are crapgame hybrids, but totally within rules. I managed some Dutch Chocolate English and Peach Ice Cream Float with crapgame's rules Great Subject, @10furlongs . All our notes in one thread , Have you tried mixing peach tobacco with some raspberry tobacco? ..it is a make your own peach melba blend.. I have some test blends of Rasp and Black Rasp coming. If they have enough umph I will give it a try. Thanks |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 12:57:39 GMT -5
@legend Lover, aren't you forgetting your most serious confession...?
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 6, 2018 13:00:19 GMT -5
I too pull apart hot pipes, use isopropyl, and have no clue how to pack a pipe "properly". And I cannot stand my Radice Underwood that was a gift, so I quietly keep smoking it even though it turns into the surface of the sun no matter how gently I smoke. That is unheard of for a Radice. Is it broken in yet? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 13:00:58 GMT -5
I use my torch lighter(Burner) after watching the Frank Method video on YouTube .
I now smoke cigars 80% of the time.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 6, 2018 13:40:26 GMT -5
Confession: I have no idea if I'm doing anything right. Well you must be doing it wrong, because MY WAY is the only right way.  OK Frank... |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 6, 2018 13:52:17 GMT -5
@legend Lover, aren't you forgetting your most serious confession...? I think I might be...care to enlighten me? Are you talking about the alleged foot fetish? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 13:58:18 GMT -5
@legend Lover, aren't you forgetting your most serious confession...? I think I might be...care to enlighten me? Are you talking about the alleged foot fetish? Ummmm.... no....  I meant that all blends just taste like smoke to you.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 6, 2018 14:13:00 GMT -5
I think I might be...care to enlighten me? Are you talking about the alleged foot fetish? Ummmm.... no.... I meant that all blends just taste like smoke to you. Oh yes. I forgot about that one. Yea, I've been called out...I honestly can't detect a burley from a Virginia from a perique. I can't detect the taste in aromatics - at least not what it says on the tin...Only thing I can detect is latakia. Phew. That felt good. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 15:47:33 GMT -5
Ummmm.... no.... I meant that all blends just taste like smoke to you. Oh yes. I forgot about that one. Yea, I've been called out...I honestly can't detect a burley from a Virginia from a perique. I can't detect the taste in aromatics - at least not what it says on the tin...Only thing I can detect is latakia. Phew. That felt good. Is the foot fetish related to pipe smoking? You keep your tobacco in a Persian slipper like Sherlock Holmes, maybe? |
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Post by jeffd on Sept 6, 2018 17:56:46 GMT -5
Is the foot fetish related to pipe smoking? You keep your tobacco in a Persian slipper like Sherlock Holmes, maybe? LOL. I love that actually. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 6, 2018 18:04:59 GMT -5
Confession: I used to like Captain Black and it was the only blend that I smoked. Oh, the shame of it... Hey man, you do you.
No shame.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 6, 2018 18:07:32 GMT -5
Ummmm.... no.... I meant that all blends just taste like smoke to you. Oh yes. I forgot about that one. Yea, I've been called out...I honestly can't detect a burley from a Virginia from a perique. I can't detect the taste in aromatics - at least not what it says on the tin...Only thing I can detect is latakia. Phew. That felt good. What is the point of smoking a pipe if you can't taste it?
Do you just love Latakia that much?
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 6, 2018 18:14:28 GMT -5
Oh yes. I forgot about that one. Yea, I've been called out...I honestly can't detect a burley from a Virginia from a perique. I can't detect the taste in aromatics - at least not what it says on the tin...Only thing I can detect is latakia. Phew. That felt good. What is the point of smoking a pipe if you can't taste it?
Do you just love Latakia that much?
I love the experience, the slow down of life, the art to packing and keeping the Tobacco lit... And I love the smell of the smoke... ...to name a few. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 6, 2018 18:55:52 GMT -5
What is the point of smoking a pipe if you can't taste it?
Do you just love Latakia that much?
I love the experience, the slow down of life, the art to packing and keeping the Tobacco lit... And I love the smell of the smoke... ...to name a few. Oh that makes sense. The difference between smell and taste is, err, hard to tell I guess. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 6, 2018 19:04:46 GMT -5
Agree ^^^^^^^^ I don’t care of what type of grain.....must be a good to excellent smoker....nothing else matters to me!! I must admit that the pipe has to be a good smoker but I also very much like the brand names |
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Post by hypatia on Sept 6, 2018 19:07:34 GMT -5
You guys like to talk about this stuff like it's bad! My grandfather, who is the one that started me up on pipes, always cleaned his as pipes when he was done for the day. The alcohol he used was in a little brown bottle, and he always "checked" it to make sure no one monkeyed with it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 19:49:18 GMT -5
Agree ^^^^^^^^ I don’t care of what type of grain.....must be a good to excellent smoker....nothing else matters to me!! I must admit that the pipe has to be a good smoker but I also very much like the brand names I own a number of no name no maker pipes that are excellent smokers. Most smoke far superior then my Eltang Devil Anse....so, what’s in a name!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 19:56:50 GMT -5
Oh yes. I forgot about that one. Yea, I've been called out...I honestly can't detect a burley from a Virginia from a perique. I can't detect the taste in aromatics - at least not what it says on the tin...Only thing I can detect is latakia. Phew. That felt good. Is the foot fetish related to pipe smoking? You keep your tobacco in a Persian slipper like Sherlock Holmes, maybe? You both are killing me! |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 6, 2018 20:00:12 GMT -5
I must admit that the pipe has to be a good smoker but I also very much like the brand names I own a number of no name no maker pipes that are excellent smokers. Most smoke far superior then my Eltang Devil Anse....so, what’s in a name!!! I agree. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 6, 2018 21:30:35 GMT -5
I must admit that the pipe has to be a good smoker but I also very much like the brand names I own a number of no name no maker pipes that are excellent smokers. Most smoke far superior then my Eltang Devil Anse....so, what’s in a name!!! Agreed, I like my Stanwell knock off and my bone finger pipe but I also have a tendency to like my Savinelli my GBDS and my David Johnson |
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Post by AJ on Sept 6, 2018 21:53:06 GMT -5
Very often I smoke a pipe with a filter. Been doing it for years to eliminate tongue bite. When I use one depends on the blend (Aromatics and some Virgina blends). Sometimes I find the filter may on occasion mildly inhibit the taste and/or strength of the tobacco. This effect is so small that the reduction of incidents of tongue bite makes the choucea no-brained for me. YMMV!
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 6, 2018 22:34:24 GMT -5
I must admit that the pipe has to be a good smoker but I also very much like the brand names I own a number of no name no maker pipes that are excellent smokers. Most smoke far superior then my Eltang Devil Anse....so, what’s in a name!!! I concur that the brand doesn't dictate smoking quality. Two excellently made pipes, from the same root burl, set side by side, may not "taste" as good as one another! Nevertheless, I enjoy brand names because I sometimes like the "house style." The joy of a particular shape, or stain, or flourish adds a little bit to my smoking pleasure. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 6, 2018 22:34:55 GMT -5
Very often I smoke a pipe with a filter. Been doing it for years to eliminate tongue bite. When I use one depends on the blend (Aromatics and some Virgina blends). Sometimes I find the filter may on occasion mildly inhibit the taste and/or strength of the tobacco. This effect is so small that the reduction of incidents of tongue bite makes the choucea no-brained for me. YMMV! AJ What is your preferred filter? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 22:47:34 GMT -5
I own a number of no name no maker pipes that are excellent smokers. Most smoke far superior then my Eltang Devil Anse....so, what’s in a name!!! I agree. Some of my homeliest pipes are my best smokers! |
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Post by AJ on Sept 6, 2018 22:56:33 GMT -5
Very often I smoke a pipe with a filter. Been doing it for years to eliminate tongue bite. When I use one depends on the blend (Aromatics and some Virgina blends). Sometimes I find the filter may on occasion mildly inhibit the taste and/or strength of the tobacco. This effect is so small that the reduction of incidents of tongue bite makes the choucea no-brained for me. YMMV! AJ What is your preferred filter? Dr. Perle Jr. 9mm |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 1:33:24 GMT -5
I think Sutliff is one of the great blenders.
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Post by Mork on Sept 7, 2018 11:20:30 GMT -5
I too pull apart hot pipes, use isopropyl, and have no clue how to pack a pipe "properly". And I cannot stand my Radice Underwood that was a gift, so I quietly keep smoking it even though it turns into the surface of the sun no matter how gently I smoke. That is unheard of for a Radice. Is it broken in yet? I'm 30+ bowls into it, so maybe it's just taking forever to break in. Very thin walls because of the Underwood deal- I think that's the problem, though I could be wrong. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 7, 2018 18:13:54 GMT -5
That is unheard of for a Radice. Is it broken in yet? I'm 30+ bowls into it, so maybe it's just taking forever to break in. Very thin walls because of the Underwood deal- I think that's the problem, though I could be wrong. I have Understoods that aren't thin, but I can see how that could happen. 30 bowls is a pretty good start. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 8, 2018 3:23:52 GMT -5
Maybe more of a tip than a confession...
I use falcon filters in my cobs, but I cut them in half so I get twice as many from one bag.
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