Pipe smoking, a lost art.

[stevo4361]

I smoke a briar with capt black and my wife despises it. But I like it, gives me a chance to think.

 

[Dan]

I smoke a briar with capt black and my wife despises it. But I like it, gives me a chance to think.

There is a poem I once read about the difference between cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking.

I don't remember how it goes but cigarettes were for immediate satisfaction, cigars for celebration and pipes for thinking.

The poem explained it very well. I don't

 

[stevo4361]

Sounds good to me Dan!

 

[cluckk]

There is a poem I once read about the difference between cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking.

I don't remember how it goes but cigarettes were for immediate satisfaction, cigars for celebration and pipes for thinking.

The poem explained it very well. I don't

Is it the one that goes:
"A Cigarette feeds a habit;
A Cigar feeds the ego;
A pipe feeds the soul."

 

[Dan]

Is it the one that goes:
"A Cigarette feeds a habit;
A Cigar feeds the ego;
A pipe feeds the soul."

I think that's the one! ipe:

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

That is an out of style, and there are so many people using electronic cigarettes now. Because it is harmless and smokeless.

Yes, many of us have given the eCig up in favor of something truely satisfying with known repercussions.

 

[edds5p0]

I am wondering if any of you can help me figure anything out about my pipe. It was given to me second hand and I would like to know if it is a good pipe. On the bottom, it is engraved with a large "10", then under it is the word Svendborg, then under that it says "Danish Hand Made." I believe it is briar, but that's about the extent of what I know, any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dan]

Sounds like a nice Swedish briar. A pic would probably lend you more replies.

 

[edds5p0]

Yeah, I should have thought to do that. Here it is:

 

[cluckk]

It is a very nice pipe, but it looks like it has been abused. The upper bowl looks burned and there appears to be charring (more than just the usual slight flame licking) around the bowl. Of course, these things may all just be the picture and my monitor. If the wood is in good shape--no burned out areas--then it should be a fine smoker.

I assume it is broken in. How does the cake look? When getting a broken in pipe always look at how the cake has been maintained. It will tell you all you need to know about the one who used it and how they cared for it. Too many people buy a pipe seeing it as little more than an ancient form of bong. They fail to realize that for a pipe to smoke well and enjoyably there is a fine art to caring for it.

 

[edds5p0]

It is a very nice pipe, but it looks like it has been abused. The upper bowl looks burned and there appears to be charring (more than just the usual slight flame licking) around the bowl. Of course, these things may all just be the picture and my monitor. If the wood is in good shape--no burned out areas--then it should be a fine smoker.

I assume it is broken in. How does the cake look? When getting a broken in pipe always look at how the cake has been maintained. It will tell you all you need to know about the one who used it and how they cared for it. Too many people buy a pipe seeing it as little more than an ancient form of bong. They fail to realize that for a pipe to smoke well and enjoyably there is a fine art to caring for it.

I have been smoking this pipe for about 3 years, so it has been reamed back many times. I am more curious about how old is than anything else.

 

[Dan]

Sounds like a nice Swedish briar. A pic would probably lend you more replies.

Did I really say Swedish? You even mention Danish in the name.

I'm guessing your pipe is no older than 42 years old but probably younger than that. It has been smoked regularly and the stem, if original is not worn to much. At least the pic you added doesn't look it. Somedbody smoke it each day but there are no teeth marks (that I can see) in the stem. I'm guessing it was made in the 90's but that's just a SWAG. Svendborg Piber was established around 1969. Here's a interesting write up on Pipepedia

http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Svendborg

 

[cluckk]

I have been smoking this pipe for about 3 years, so it has been reamed back many times. I am more curious about how old is than anything else.

I was under the impression you had just now received it.

 

[edds5p0]

I was under the impression you had just now received it.

No, but your input was still very helpful as I know what kind of job I have done maintaining it. Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts. I am a bit disappointed that I haven't found a tobacco shop that sells loose blends by the ounce, so I have had to buy the stuff in tins. By the way, Ashton's Artisan's blend is a real treat!

 

[cluckk]

It may be the picture, my monitor or even my bad eyes.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I am wondering if any of you can help me figure anything out about my pipe. It was given to me second hand and I would like to know if it is a good pipe. On the bottom, it is engraved with a large "10", then under it is the word Svendborg, then under that it says "Danish Hand Made." I believe it is briar, but that's about the extent of what I know, any info would be greatly appreciated.

"Svendborg Piber was Founded by Poul Ilsted and Tao Nielsen in the 1970's in the city of Svendborg, Denmark. They Employed Kaj Rasmussen and Henric Jorgensen. This Classic LARGE BRANDY is of the HIGHEST QUALITY and in EXCELLENT CONDITION. A Heavy Pipe with WIDE OVAL Shank. Beautiful Birdseye Bowl. Stamped SVENDBORG 10 DANISH HANDMADE."

excerpt taken from a pipe auction site.

 

[edds5p0]

"Svendborg Piber was Founded by Poul Ilsted and Tao Nielsen in the 1970's in the city of Svendborg, Denmark. They Employed Kaj Rasmussen and Henric Jorgensen. This Classic LARGE BRANDY is of the HIGHEST QUALITY and in EXCELLENT CONDITION. A Heavy Pipe with WIDE OVAL Shank. Beautiful Birdseye Bowl. Stamped SVENDBORG 10 DANISH HANDMADE."

excerpt taken from a pipe auction site.

Nice, thanks.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

old thread, buried in the deep, I resurrect thee!


apparently if you have a bowl of Captain Black after not smoking any tobacco for 3-4 months, you get a little head buzz.

 

[EHV]

I love the smell of Captain Black but the taste is something to be desired.
Frog Morton and SPC Mississippi River for this guy.....(and this is where I grab my Poker and head to the porch).

 

[adiochiro3]

I mostly enjoy a K&B Peterson Pipe. Looks like this:

Nice, cool smoke. The stem hole points up and rolls the smoke over the roof of your mouth. Also has a basin for saliva that makes a big difference.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I love the smell of Captain Black but the taste is something to be desired.
Frog Morton and SPC Mississippi River for this guy.....(and this is where I grab my Poker and head to the porch).

I agree the taste can be a bit harsh, but I usually enjoy it with a nice Imperial or Bourbon Stout. the slight harshness fades away and the aroma shines through nicely.

 

[BadDeacon]

Pipe smoker for over 18 years. Usually have 2-3 bowls per day. Like the straight English blends. My first pipe which I had for 17 years cracked earlier this year. Now I uses small semi-warden. About 10 inches. Favorite mixture is Presbyterian Mixture when I can get it. Closest decent store is 90 miles away.

 

[Shooter]

I mostly enjoy a K&B Peterson Pipe. Looks like this:

Nice, cool smoke. The stem hole points up and rolls the smoke over the roof of your mouth. Also has a basin for saliva that makes a big difference.

How do you smoke it when it's cut in half like that?!?!

 

[Rahahb]

I've always wanted to try a pipe. Especially one of the Gandalf pipes.:rockin:

 

[cluckk]

Pipe smoker for over 18 years. Usually have 2-3 bowls per day. Like the straight English blends. My first pipe which I had for 17 years cracked earlier this year. Now I uses small semi-warden. About 10 inches. Favorite mixture is Presbyterian Mixture when I can get it. Closest decent store is 90 miles away.

I've been looking for a source of Presbyterian Mixture for a couple years. I used to smoke it almost exclusively before that. It's a nice smoke.

 

[cluckk]

I've always wanted to try a pipe. Especially one of the Gandalf pipes.:rockin:

There are places that sell the pipes seen in Lord of the Rings.

 

[BadDeacon]

Iwan res in Chicago has it. I think it is about $15 a tin. Great stuff.

 

[cluckk]

No, but your input was still very helpful as I know what kind of job I have done maintaining it. Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts. I am a bit disappointed that I haven't found a tobacco shop that sells loose blends by the ounce, so I have had to buy the stuff in tins. By the way, Ashton's Artisan's blend is a real treat!

Have you tried aging your tins? I've heard of putting them up in the top of a closet for 6 months to a year to improve them before opening. I haven't tried it, but am interested in hearing if anyone else has.

 

[cluckk]

Iwan res in Chicago has it. I think it is about $15 a tin. Great stuff.

I'll see if they have a web store. Every other online and local shop I know of has been out for a long time.

Added: "Awe! They're out of stock too!"

 

[luke_d]

Love a nice smoke of Mellow Mack from McClelland's out of my meerschaum.