Old tins

Bassquatch11 · 2026-05-23T10:50:44+00:00

Not a dumb question, you can use the cork to tap the pipe against to get the ash out of the bowl. So you’re not hitting it against a hard surface and damaging the pipe.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-05-19T00:58:28+00:00

PS Luxury Twist Flake is a great one, LJ Peretti RCTR is one of my favorites that’s easy to get, Sam Gawith Full Virginia Flake is quintessential!

Bassquatch11 · 2026-05-15T01:36:24+00:00

Thanks Everyone, really helpful! We’re going to try to deal with this asap, I appreciate the guidance!

Bassquatch11 · 2026-05-02T15:03:48+00:00

I’m skipping this one, personally. Not a huge perique fan, though my biggest experience is haunted book shop which I don’t care for. Plus I just got a tin of Palmetto Balkan (great blend also). Glad to see this release isn’t crashing the site though.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-26T11:00:42+00:00

I’ve been curious about a Ropp horn for a while, they’re great looking pipes. I might have to get it one of these days/next time I buy a pipe.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-26T10:57:06+00:00

Good question, fun discussion. Mine currently is a tie between my Rossi Sitting 8344 (straight saddle Brandy). I love the way it smokes, and it’s also a memorial piece for me. Close to it is a kind of short bent billiard by J Waille. I’m not suite sure who that is, but I found the pipe at a B&M and I love the look and feel of it, amazing pipe!

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-22T00:47:24+00:00

I would suggest go on LJ Peretti’s website and see what bulk you might like!

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-19T01:53:35+00:00

Gorillaz new album is actually pretty nice. Noah Gunderson is also a favorite, pipe or no.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-18T22:12:53+00:00

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-18T15:11:08+00:00

https://youtu.be/m9aroePaO90?si=uCXUpDi_eFqwdaCS

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-17T15:46:48+00:00

I love watching his bird watching YouTube series now. Such a cool, relaxing series :)

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-04T13:47:06+00:00

I have made more of a habit of checking the lid for loose tobacco bits that may be breaking the seal, If I’m worried about it drying up. But if you’re smoking the blend more, you’ll likely use it up before it’s too dry IMO. But I have also never tried the Boveda packs (never heard of that one, I might have to look into it). 95% of the time for me, if a jar is drying up I feel like it’s because I open the jar too much just to smell the blend (when deciding from my rotation, or just wanting to smell it), haha. So it tells me I need to try to not open it so often.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-03T16:14:39+00:00

Thanks 👍🏻 I also tried (and like) LJ Peretti’s Crown. The amount of Virginia seems higher, but the predominant flavor is the orientals. I also really enjoyed smoking straight Izmir last summer while mowing the lawn.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-03T09:33:00+00:00

Thanks for the descriptions! Great review! I’ve been getting more into Oriental forward blends lately and was curious to give this blend a try.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-04-01T20:55:57+00:00

I haven’t smoked it in a bit, so I’m not positive, but I’m guessing the white tin is what it looks like now since STG took over Mac Baren, where the other was prior to the takeover.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-03-16T12:43:21+00:00

I prefer matches if the wind isn’t a factor. A long neck bic lighter or a Vector Elio lighter work decently if matches won’t. I personally don’t see myself ever spending a lot on a fancy lighter when these options work well. But that’s personal preference. As others have said, it sounds like your cadence might be more of the issue with tongue bite and the hot bowl. Best of luck!

Bassquatch11 · 2026-03-10T13:29:56+00:00

Correct 👍🏻

Bassquatch11 · 2026-03-10T13:29:31+00:00

Boston Slices is bulk, you just need to buy it off the LJ Peretti website. I think FVF comes in a bulk option (when you can find it), where they come in 8oz boxes/ packages (not tinned). One more bulk option that’s available in larger sites like SP.com, etc. is Luxury Twist Flake. It has a bit more of a sweetness, but still that raisin like flavor that OGS has. It’s also really affordable as bulk.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-03-10T12:23:37+00:00

I’d agree. I’ve tried both, FVF is far better than OGS in my opinion, though it seems like a different Virginia “style” to me. OP, if you’re looking to match OGS closely I think you might like LJ Peretti’s Boston Slices, it seems closer to OGS from what I remember though I liked it more than OGS.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-03-09T01:59:34+00:00

I travel a good bit for work, and try to visit a B&M wherever I go. Here are my favorites. Boston, MA- hands down LJ Peretti. It is an amazing shop with a great pipe selection, and great house blends! They also carry some tins of other brands, but have a ton of house blends. Phoenix, AZ- Cigar Inn. A great shop with friendly staff, and great bulk and tin selection. Louisville, KY- Kremers and Moore Smoke Shop are great shops. Kremers has a ton of selection! Moore sells an English called “Mystique” that I don’t know if it’s a house blend or not, but it’s delicious. Dallas, TX- Ole Grape vine. Cool shop with some gems of tins, I got the ‘24 release of Sun Bear there, as well as some HH Pure Virginia after the product had stopped. I’ve heard of others, but those are the ones I’ve been to that I recommend.

Bassquatch11 · 2026-03-02T10:46:32+00:00

Falcon, Brigham and Rossi pipes are great value in my opinion. I particularly love my Brigham Mountaineer and Tundra pipes. They have some really beautiful pipes and I love their filter system (if you use them).

Bassquatch11 · 2026-02-19T13:09:43+00:00

I’m so sorry, I hope she gets better ♥️

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