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Updated on September 23rd, 2023 Smoking a pipe only needs to be as complicated as you want to make it. Still, a few things may feel counter-intuitive until you're used to the hobby. The follo

Updated on September 23rd, 2023 All tobacco pipes need to be cleaned well and regularly. Proper cleaning could not only make your tobacco last longer, but it could even help you tailor the ex

Updated on August 30th, 2023 Blowing smoke rings is often the number one request a pipe smoker may get at a social gathering. It's an impressive-looking talent and the better you get at it, the more

Like wine, quality pipe tobacco can be stored for extended periods of time in order to improve its aesthetic qualities such as aroma, taste and burn quality. This process is called “cellaring”, althou

Quality tobacco pipes are works of art, and like any work of art, there is a right way to care for them and a wrong way. Take good care of your pipe and it should last many years. If you have a num

The “upper crust” of society – think Hollywood, ultra-expensive gated communities, Wall Street, or wherever perceived elites live and congregate – has always been about outward appearances. The clothe

As your enthusiasm for tobacco pipes starts to grow, you may begin accumulating a collection of various tobaccos. Because one tin of pipe tobacco can last a while, you could end up accumulating a grea

Updated on September 23rd, 2023 Smoking pipes have been around for a really long time. How long? According to some archeological evidence, tobacco pipes appeared in Egypt as early as 2000 B.C.

Long thought of as the “aristocrat” or diplomat of pipes, the venerable meerschaum is a classy, history-rich smoking pipe that evokes a sense of calmness and serenity to anyone who comes in contact

If our perception of beauty is in the details, then meerschaum pipes are some of the most beautiful ever made. These intricate pipes are born from a natural stone that’s mostly unearthed in central Tu

Updated on August 30th, 2023 You've long considered yourself to be a casual pipe smoker, more as a way to relax after a long day on the job or at the office than anything else. Back in the day,

Whether you’re completely new to the world of pipes or you’ve only tried one type so far, it's crucial to determine which type of tobacco pipe is best suited to your needs. How do Corn Cob Pipes an