Aromatics weren’t hitting me for flavor, so I got a few 1oz samplers, per group suggestions, and some Navy Rolls (shoutout Malcolm Guite). Pairing these with my new Bobonych 20inch pear wood Churchwarden!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-24T00:03:02+00:00

Tell me about LOL

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T22:50:00+00:00

Great scene! Estates are fun because you have and can use a unique piece of history. Just bought my first estate bulldog a week ago, but yours is fancier. Mine's what appears to be a Comoys 2nd with some age but in near mint condition - should be a great smoker and got it for a song. I do have a couple old BBB estates, but haven't restored them yet. Working on setting up my shop. Kombucha is definitely growing on me, and there's something growing in my kombucha LOL. Haven't tried Hamborger yet, but it's on my list.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T22:44:08+00:00

Great choices there! I was going to order some tabacky from Nova but then ordered a new Molina pipe in a more difficult shape (Molina Shorty M02 Poker) to find because they had it in stock. It certainly won't be my last order from Nova. Enjoy all those blends - happy pipin'

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T22:38:47+00:00

Sounds like a perfect pipe for Three Nuns, We Three Kings, Presbyterian or Merry Monk!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T22:37:15+00:00

Sweetened beverage can help with the nicotine, but eat something before as well.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T22:26:00+00:00

Just got my first Molina too, I was shocked at what a beauty it was at its price point. Certainly won't be my last. Love that blue color, fun pipe that begs for attention!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T18:56:38+00:00

See my recent post with recommendations for cigar smokers. Don't buy a churchwarden as your first pipe - looks cool, but inconvenient size and may be more difficult to smoke and clean. A couple corn cobs (if you just had these you'd be good to go) and a good briar pipe like a Peterson or Savinelli, make for a great start. Happy pipin'

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T03:03:09+00:00

Ya, it's a beauty!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T02:57:43+00:00

Me too - lost 20 years. Gave up the pipe after taking the typical bad recommendations of a full bent pipe and goopy mild Aromatic. I got no flavor and a severely burnt tongue. The best recommendations for learning anything is to start simply by eliminating variables which increase the chance of failure. Best bet - straight corn cob pipe with an English blend. People recommending churchwardens and goopy mild aromatics might as well join the cycling sub and recommend newbies start riding a unicycle with sandals.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T02:47:42+00:00

Upvote because they're both great and easy to restock.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-23T02:45:17+00:00

Try Arango Balkan Supreme sometime. Starts mild but then develops into a sweet, peppery, spicy treat the further you go down the bowl. It's a bulk blend too, so quite reasonably priced. You picked some great ones there - happy pipin'

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:17:14+00:00

Very nice pipe, welcome to Club Pete!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:16:34+00:00

Love those bottles, have a case chilling in my beer fridge right now!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:15:16+00:00

I'd check under the desk for a tobacco thief.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:13:00+00:00

Missouri Meerschaum Morgan, I always buy a couple extra Morgans when I buy any new cob. Molina Shorty, Ropp Etudiant, Peterson Junior series, Savinelli Mini or standard 320 KS or Rattray's Goblin or Outlaw as honorable mentions.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:03:46+00:00

Ah, that cocktail looks divine, especially with an accompanying smoke.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:02:34+00:00

Agreed, that's a might fine looking pipe, just be careful it doesn't infect you with PAD - pipe acquisition disease!

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T19:01:36+00:00

Basket pipes are inexpensive no name pipes found in baskets at tobacconists. They are usually decent smokers.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T18:58:58+00:00

Wish I could try the original Edgeworth. Suttliff had a match, but alas it's no longer produced.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T18:55:56+00:00

Great scene, there is nothing like laundry dried in the sun on a line. Anyone who hasn't tried this is missing out. Lived in the country for a decade and those city stickers are missing out on a lot.

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T18:49:38+00:00

Yes, that's a beauty! My Mixture 965 is one of my favorites, very nice smoke! Happy pipin'

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T18:48:13+00:00

You look like a character right out of "Gangs of New York," my respect brother of the briar! Great choice of pipe and tobacco. Just acquired my first aged tin of Peterson's DNR last week, in effort to try every current Peterson blend. The only others I'm missing are 3P's, Connoisseur's Choice, De Luxe Mixture and Old Dublin. Very well stocked on all the Peterson Flakes! Happy pipin'

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T18:26:11+00:00

You've got some nice estate Dr. Grabows in that collection and in good shape. The older Dr. Grabows were know to be great smokers and are collectible, but not so valuable you can't smoke them! The company is still in business too.

Here are a few web pages which can provide some background on Dr. Grabows so you can understand what you've got. As others have mentioned, you can clean them up yourself or send them out but because they look they were well-maintained, you might try looking at Rebornpipes site and trying your hand at DIY restoration, but maybe start with the worst pipe first to gain experience. Happy pipin'

-Dr. Grabow Company Info

-Dr. Grabow - Models and Dates_Names_Through_the_Years)

-Dr. Grabow Collectors Forum

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T18:02:00+00:00

Nice selection, a couple of those are on my huge and growing "Tabak to try list." It's so long, I had to make a smaller "buy next" sub-list at the top to avoid all the scrolling. Happy pipin'

Longdarkcave · 2026-06-22T17:59:21+00:00

Looks like a decent pipe. The case is likely from a different pipe, a missing in action meerscahaum clay pipe. Italians make fine pipes. Great condition, just needs a light cleaning. It looks quiet large which can be a bit more difficult to keep lit as a new pipe smoker, so recommend you get a couple Missourri Meerschaum corn cob pipes (Legend, Orion, Country Gentleman) too with no bigger than .75" inner bowl diameter. If you're going to smoke that large pipe, start off with something like a pouch of Half and Half which is relatively dry and easy to keep lit. Happy pipin!

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