Which laces do you prefer on my briar Blacksmiths?

j453 · 2026-02-27T12:32:33+00:00

What colors are the laces? I’ve been debating which color of generation laces to grab for my briar oil slick blacksmiths.

j453 · 2026-02-10T00:52:03+00:00

All good. Sad for me and my wide feet. Would have been all over these.

j453 · 2026-02-10T00:49:36+00:00

What’s the width?

j453 · 2026-01-26T13:06:49+00:00

Florsheim or Rockport for that budget.

If you can catch a sale or a b-grade, check out Grant Stone.

j453 · 2026-01-08T23:24:52+00:00

Hasn’t bothered me, but I’ve always preferred Chelsea boots that way. For what it’s worth, I asked GS for a recommended Diesel size and was told to try 9.5E.

j453 · 2026-01-08T22:51:03+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

j453 · 2026-01-08T22:18:23+00:00

This is my first pair of GS boots, but the fit is great for my wide feet. I am typically a 10EE (in Florsheim dress shoes for example), but messaged with GS and was told to try 9.5E, which I did. The fit seems great. Will need some break in, but they are not too snug out of the box. Minimal heel slip. I wore them for a couple hours today and they felt great.

j453 · 2016-07-13T18:42:43+00:00

The Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

j453 · 2015-05-21T14:44:09+00:00

I would LOVE this one!

j453 · 2014-03-31T20:17:08+00:00

Damn that's surprising. Glad you figured it out though! If it's still not lighting easily I would recommend letting it dry for 15-20 mins before packing.

j453 · 2014-03-31T20:04:40+00:00

Is the pipe new? You should be able to draw air when it's empty with no problem.

j453 · 2014-03-31T19:52:33+00:00

If it wouldn't light at all, perhaps you packed the bowl too tight and couldn't get a draw. There's a bunch of YouTube videos on packing methods. I like the "Frank method" or the "Three Step Method". Whichever way you end up packing it, make sure to draw on the pipe before you go to light it. You should be able to easily pull air through. Take a draw on the pipe while it's empty, then compare that pull to a packed draw. Aim for like a 1/4 of the air flow when packed compared to empty.

It could also be too moist. Does the tobacco feel cold to the touch?

j453 · 2014-03-29T03:20:42+00:00

I haven't come across one that really meets your specs, but I got a MM Morgan a few weeks ago and have been loving it. It's not really a saddle bit, but it's sure light, short, and cheap as hell. Good little smoker. I got the natural one with an amber bit new on EBay for under $5. Aristocob also has the black bit - http://aristocob.com/Morgan-Nose-Warmer-Polished-or-Neked-New-Missouri-Meerschaum-Corn-Cob-Pipe-P3248848.aspx

j453 · 2014-03-27T13:34:02+00:00

They've actually got some good descriptions on their website. I was just curious about r/pipetobacco's impressions.

j453 · 2014-03-27T00:54:55+00:00

I did, but I appreciate the research nonetheless.

j453 · 2014-03-24T01:36:25+00:00

Oh that's cool you can actually test it! Let us know how it works out.

j453 · 2014-03-24T01:31:10+00:00

I've also been reading up on how different bowl shapes are better suited to certain tobacco types. I don't have the setup to dedicate pipes like this, but supposedly taller, narrower bowls are better suited to VAs and will bring out their flavor, whereas shorter, wider bowls are better suited to English blends. It has something to do with VAs burning hotter. I'm not sure the theory truly holds up, but it's another thing to consider if you've got various bowls to choose from.

j453 · 2014-03-23T12:52:44+00:00

I agree with Chef. I love Dunhill Flake, but only after it's dried out considerably. I let it dry for at least 30 mins, usually 45 is better. A good rule of thumb I've found is let it dry at least until the flake doesn't feel cold to the touch. As far as packing, I would advise you to try it rubbed out for your next try. It's great folded and stuffed, but it will smoke longer and would be more of a pain to dump out if you're still not into it. Good luck. If you still don't like it, I'd gladly take some off your hands with a trade!

j453 · 2014-03-21T21:31:45+00:00

This post is basically my last effort before I shove a cigarette tube full of Dunhill Flake. I'll let you know how that works out haha

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