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I'm too young to be this old!!
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First Name: Gary
Favorite Pipe: IL Duca Morta and Radice Silk Cut Stack
Favorite Tobacco: Levant Mixture and Black Gold
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Post by gww on May 15, 2019 20:20:54 GMT -5
Just got in the mail today from SPC a brand new Radice briar. I didn't have time to fire her up today and was a little bit shy about it since I am worried about burn out. I have just returned to smoking after about a 3 year hiatus and had experiences in the past of pipe burn out. Each time SPC replaced the pipe or gave me store credit on those high end pipes. I just want to make sure that a) I don't have any darkening on the rim and b) don't have any signs of a burnout. I have a Kiribi soft flame lighter and will make sure I just touch the tobacco and lift off before any darkening can occur. I will also smoke the pipe very slowly and if it gets warm at all, I will set it down no matter how many relights to complete the bowl. If you all have any suggestions I am all ears!! This pipe has a nice overall length of about 6.41 inches and has bowl depth of about 2.02 inches. The sandblasting shows extremely nice rings of grain which really are striking on this black pipe. I am excited to see how she tastes with Levant Mixture by Drucquer and Sons. This should be a treat!!
Thanks!
Gary
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Post by papipeguy on May 15, 2019 20:57:32 GMT -5
Congrats on the new pipe. We love pictures here so please post some.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2019 21:20:47 GMT -5
Break the pipe in slowly, you should have no issues building up a thin layer of cake fairly easy. I usually break in a new briar with Carter Hall or a Butternut Burley.
May you enjoy your new pipe for many happy and healthy years of smoking pleasure.........CONGRATULATIONS 👍👍👍
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Post by puffy on May 15, 2019 21:26:54 GMT -5
Congratulations
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Post by Legend Lover on May 16, 2019 2:38:53 GMT -5
Congratulations. It would be great to see it. Take the break-in easy and you'll be grand.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 16, 2019 18:14:10 GMT -5
Just got in the mail today from SPC a brand new Radice briar. I didn't have time to fire her up today and was a little bit shy about it since I am worried about burn out. I have just returned to smoking after about a 3 year hiatus and had experiences in the past of pipe burn out. Each time SPC replaced the pipe or gave me store credit on those high end pipes. I just want to make sure that a) I don't have any darkening on the rim and b) don't have any signs of a burnout. I have a Kiribi soft flame lighter and will make sure I just touch the tobacco and lift off before any darkening can occur. I will also smoke the pipe very slowly and if it gets warm at all, I will set it down no matter how many relights to complete the bowl. If you all have any suggestions I am all ears!! This pipe has a nice overall length of about 6.41 inches and has bowl depth of about 2.02 inches. The sandblasting shows extremely nice rings of grain which really are striking on this black pipe. I am excited to see how she tastes with Levant Mixture by Drucquer and Sons. This should be a treat!! Thanks! Gary A Radice should be very resistant to burnout, but if you make a habit of it then I suggest that you wipe some warm honey inside the bowl to speed up the carbon buildup. |
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gww
New Member
I'm too young to be this old!!
Posts: 6
First Name: Gary
Favorite Pipe: IL Duca Morta and Radice Silk Cut Stack
Favorite Tobacco: Levant Mixture and Black Gold
Location:
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Post by gww on May 22, 2019 16:06:23 GMT -5
Hi folks, I have smoked my Radice Stack about 6 times now and am seeing just the faint start of a cake. Anyways, there are no burnout spots seen which I am really greatful. I have been taking it slow and letting the pipe go out every time it gets hot to my finger tips. The pipe really draws great and does not gurgle. I can smoke it easily to the bottom of the bowl with a fine ash. All in all I am extremely pleased with the pipe and see many years of enjoyable use.
My Best,
Gary
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2019 16:14:03 GMT -5
You made a wise decision with your purchase of a Radice pipe. JMHO......Radice Pipes are made from high quality materials, extremely well crafted, no finer pipes are manufactured in Italy. That’s a pipe you’ll enjoy for a lifetime 👌👍👍
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Post by sperrytops on May 22, 2019 16:51:55 GMT -5
Enjoy that pipe, it sounds like a fine one.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 22, 2019 16:58:31 GMT -5
Hi folks, I have smoked my Radice Stack about 6 times now and am seeing just the faint start of a cake. Anyways, there are no burnout spots seen which I am really greatful. I have been taking it slow and letting the pipe go out every time it gets hot to my finger tips. The pipe really draws great and does not gurgle. I can smoke it easily to the bottom of the bowl with a fine ash. All in all I am extremely pleased with the pipe and see many years of enjoyable use. My Best, Gary Glad to hear it. Radice pipes are a great bargain. Artisan quality at a factory price. Can't beat them. |
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