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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 18, 2019 19:13:24 GMT -5
As you can see in my photo I am smoking a great Medico Frank bulldog which was a gift from a brother here on the forum.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend me some other Medico bulldogs that smoke VERY well - I mean this thing smokes like a top. I only have one other Medico pipe and I am just so impressed with the Frank bulldog.
The reason is I am going to start smoking more aromatics because I have to cut my nicotine down. Virginias are just too heavy. Medical problems means I need less stimulants, especially nicotine and caffeine.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 18, 2019 19:14:54 GMT -5
To clarify, I don't want to ruin all of my other pipes with black cavendish, lots of PG, and all of the other gooey mess they put in aromatics in my more expensive pipes.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 18, 2019 20:18:47 GMT -5
 I mean for $30 what do I have to lose.. I may just buy a bunch of them, Guardsmans, Crest 80s, Medalists, Ever-dris etc and see what I like. I just can't put a tobacco like Vanilla Custard or even aromatic American English tobaccos like Spilmans in a $100-300 pipe. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2019 4:02:51 GMT -5
I'm sorry I can't help. Does it have to be a medico bulldog?
Do I also take it you're not a cob fan?
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2019 4:04:38 GMT -5
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 19, 2019 9:58:43 GMT -5
I'm sorry I can't help. Does it have to be a medico bulldog? Do I also take it you're not a cob fan?
I love cobs and I have many, many of them.. They're so cheap, and I don't mind dropping them on the pavement. A nick here in there gives them character. Not so with my briars.
There's just something special about a briar pipe.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 19, 2019 10:41:23 GMT -5
I'm sorry I can't help. Does it have to be a medico bulldog? Do I also take it you're not a cob fan? I guess medico isn't a requirement. I just like their old pipes A LOT. The stingers in kaywoodie pipes aren't as fun to deal with. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2019 10:48:13 GMT -5
I'm sorry I can't help. Does it have to be a medico bulldog? Do I also take it you're not a cob fan?
I love cobs and I have many, many of them.. They're so cheap, and I don't mind dropping them on the pavement. A nick here in there gives them character. Not so with my briars.
There's just something special about a briar pipe.
I agree. There is something special. Which is why I try to make my cobs look like briars. |
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Post by pipefan on Oct 22, 2019 8:19:05 GMT -5
I mean for $30 what do I have to lose.. I may just buy a bunch of them, Guardsmans, Crest 80s, Medalists, Ever-dris etc and see what I like. I just can't put a tobacco like Vanilla Custard or even aromatic American English tobaccos like Spilmans in a $100-300 pipe. The Guardsman pipes have a bowl grate and carburetor / ventilator system which are designed to produce a cool smoke. Fresh air is drawn into the carb hole at the bottom of the bowl while smoking. A grate like effect, a metal tube with holes, an extension of the filter holding mortise, is used to keep the very bottom of the bowl free of tobacco while smoking. The combination works to produce an easy draw and cool smoke. The draw is somewhat reduced if an optional 6mm filter is used. The following post from the another forum shows pics and describes the features. www.tapatalk.com/groups/drgrabows/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6496&p=106868&hilit=Medico+Guardsman#p106868Show us what you buy. |
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Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 22, 2019 8:40:53 GMT -5
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First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 22, 2019 8:48:11 GMT -5
If price is an issue, Dr. Grabow's Royalton line can be had for $30-$40. Nice little pipes with acrylic stems.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 9:21:12 GMT -5
I mean for $30 what do I have to lose.. I may just buy a bunch of them, Guardsmans, Crest 80s, Medalists, Ever-dris etc and see what I like. I just can't put a tobacco like Vanilla Custard or even aromatic American English tobaccos like Spilmans in a $100-300 pipe. The Guardsman pipes have a bowl grate and carburetor / ventilator system which are designed to produce a cool smoke. Fresh air is drawn into the carb hole at the bottom of the bowl while smoking. A grate like effect, a metal tube with holes, an extension of the filter holding mortise, is used to keep the very bottom of the bowl free of tobacco while smoking. The combination works to produce an easy draw and cool smoke. The draw is somewhat reduced if an optional 6mm filter is used. The following post from the another forum shows pics and describes the features. www.tapatalk.com/groups/drgrabows/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6496&p=106868&hilit=Medico+Guardsman#p106868Show us what you buy. That's helpful stuff. And welcome to the forum. |
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Post by pipefan on Oct 22, 2019 11:37:17 GMT -5
That's helpful stuff. And welcome to the forum. Thanks I am actually a long time member but when signing in the other day I guess I messed up and could sign in only as a new member. Not complaining, I must have mixed up my Tapatalk and forum sign in credentials. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 11:44:08 GMT -5
That's helpful stuff. And welcome to the forum. Thanks I am actually a long time member but when signing in the other day I guess I messed up and could sign in only as a new member. Not complaining, I must have mixed up my Tapatalk and forum sign in credentials. oh... So do reveal who you are. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 22, 2019 12:31:25 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch, Pipefan, from central north Florida.
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Post by pipefan on Oct 22, 2019 12:37:45 GMT -5
Thanks I am actually a long time member but when signing in the other day I guess I messed up and could sign in only as a new member. Not complaining, I must have mixed up my Tapatalk and forum sign in credentials. oh... So do reveal who you are. Pipefan, from Indiana. Member since late 2017 if I remember right. Same username Ive had all along. Just found an old post I made and my username is noted as a"Deleted Member" I guess when I mess up a sign-in, I really mess up. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 15:44:32 GMT -5
oh... So do reveal who you are. Pipefan, from Indiana. Member since late 2017 if I remember right. Same username Ive had all along. Just found an old post I made and my username is noted as a"Deleted Member" I guess when I mess up a sign-in, I really mess up. Lol. Well it's good to have you back. |
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