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Article Acquisitions: Water pipes from China A pipe should be allowed to cool before removing the stem to avoid the possibility of warping it. In England clay pipes were sold in bundles of dozens or twenties, and were often free in taverns, where the tobacco was sold. The broad anatomy of a pipe typically comprises… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 2007

Article Acquisitions: Water pipes from China Plastic pipes are typically used as party favors and the like because they’re not very high in quality. They’re not great at resisting heat, and you can imagine that it’s hard to avoid getting the taste of plastic mixed up with your smoke. There are people who prefer bent… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 1981

Pipe shapes The pipe smoker’s guide La Pipe Rit It quickly became prized as the perfect material for providing a cool, dry, flavorful smoke. Because of the porous nature of meerschaum, moisture and tobacco tar are drawn deep into the stone. Meerschaum became a premium substitute for the clay pipes of the day and remains… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 1846

Different Smoking Pipe Materials Another variation of meerschaum pipe is the calabash pipe made iconic by William Gillette’s stage portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. The calabash is a gourd similar to a squash, grown specifically for use in pipes. The shape is determined as the gourd grows by placing small blocks under the stem, forcing it… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 1224