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Scott W
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Velvet smokers Nov 29, 2020 19:24:53 GMT -5 via mobile Darin, Ronv69, and 2 more like this

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Post by Scott W on Nov 29, 2020 19:24:53 GMT -5

Hey guys.

I purchased some vintage Velvet from the late 70’s early 80’s and have enjoyed it. I shared a tin with a friend recently and was asked what is like it in the market today? I don’t know much about pipe tobacco for sure so curious to see if any of the long time pipers could weigh in on this. I know the new blend is very different from the old and I like them both but if anyone has any experience with this blend from the older days, I’d appreciate some input.

Thanks!

“Ray, when someone asks if you are a God, you say YES!”

papipeguy Moderator Consigliere Posts: 5,577 First Name: John Favorite Pipe: Any of my 6 Gabrieli's, my 2 RD Pipes and 2 JZP pipes. Favorite Tobacco: Warrior Plug and War Horse Bar. Location:	Velvet smokers Nov 30, 2020 11:53:38 GMT -5 Ronv69 and Scott W like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by papipeguy on Nov 30, 2020 11:53:38 GMT -5 I had smoked it in the '70's but not since then. I guess you're the only one I know who does smoke it. The fact that it is still available tells us that there are other who enjoy it.
	Blowing smoke since 1970.

bigwoolie Pro Member Posts: 3,028 First Name: Dewayne Favorite Pipe: Joe Case bent egg Favorite Tobacco: my own "Old Dad" Location:	Velvet smokers Nov 30, 2020 17:48:46 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69 and Scott W like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bigwoolie on Nov 30, 2020 17:48:46 GMT -5 I smoked it briefly in the late 80's. About 1 pouch as I recall. All I remember was a really bad tongue bite, a nic hit, and no desire to buy a second pouch.
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Scott W
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Velvet smokers Nov 30, 2020 19:31:14 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69 and taiguy66 like this

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Post by Scott W on Nov 30, 2020 19:31:14 GMT -5

Yeah, I enjoy it. It’s not a premium smoke but I be liked it for a while. Never got tongue bite from it. I remember hanging out in Brooklyn with a friend of mine and we came across this older gent who was walking his dog and smoking a pipe. My friend asked him what he likes to smoke and he said “Velvet but I can’t get it around here anymore” so we gave him a few websites to look at to get some. I was intrigued ever since and bought a good amount of it after trying my first pouch.

“Ray, when someone asks if you are a God, you say YES!”

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Post by Scott W on Nov 29, 2020 19:24:53 GMT -5

Post by papipeguy on Nov 30, 2020 11:53:38 GMT -5

Post by bigwoolie on Nov 30, 2020 17:48:46 GMT -5

Post by Scott W on Nov 30, 2020 19:31:14 GMT -5