Great little documentary. What's even more interesting is that this pipe maker, Leizhou Chen, has started a course in school for pipe making. https://youtu.be/RyAVsue7Em4
Edward G. Robinson had/still has a blend named after him. "A mild aromatic with a light burley nuttiness and flavored black cavendish taste. Fruity plum notes are given a slight flavor push from a hint of latakia, and a very pleasing top note of liquor.... Created in 1946, the blending was done under the personal supervision of Edward G. Robinson himself." This type blend is what Aromatics were like before Black Cavendish exploded on the market. Review at http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/1125/sutliff-tobacco-company-edward-g-robinsons-pipe-blend
I bought two tins of Edward G. Robinson a couple of years ago. Smoked the first one in about three weeks. The other is sitting in my cellar because I haven't got around to opening it yet.
Yup. I actually posted the pic in the thread about matches. I keep a few of those around. It keeps the matches dry and avoids the dreaded box crush/match breakage. Great for camping too!
Thought this was interesting. Seems Jenn Lang uncovered something baffling when she went to fix the
crumbling plaster in her dining room: 88 unopened cans of Prince Albert
tobacco from 1918.
The oldest I've smoked was from 1950 and that was excellent. These must be incredibly flavorful!
TobaccoReviews - For helpful reviews of nearly any blend (even those that were discontinued ages ago), this is the place to go. It was actually a Laudisi property from 2001 to 2007 (we're now just one of several sponsors), and its smart "helpful/not helpful" rating system on reviews themselves allows you to find the most reliable content.
PipeSmokerForum - From tobacco reviews, to advice for beginner smokers, to tips on growing tobacco, Pipe Smoker's Forum is a pretty reliable source on a variety of pipe smoking topics.
PipesMagazine - Though less focused on detailed tobacco and pipe information, Pipesmagazine is a great source for pipe and tobacco related news. They even have a weekly radio show that's available on the majority of podcast sites and apps. The forums discuss a lot of general pipe smoking topics as well.
Chris' Pipe Pages - From old catalogs to scans of mysterious patents, there's some really cool stuff tucked away in Chris' Pipe Pages. It's often overlooked, but if you're willing to dig around a bit, you can find some pretty rare gems like a certain 1930s Rossi business card with quite a charming logo.
Pipedia - Probably the most extensive resource for information on well-known makers and marques outside our site, Pipedia is a user-friendly wiki for all things pipe related. Editors work to keep each article accurate and up to date, generally with some really great pictures, too. As one of Pipedia's contributors, you'll find some of our content there too, in a format that's conveniently organized (one of our interviews appended to a pipemaker's bio or marque's history, for example).
The Wood Database - Trying to identify accents, exotic woods, and the like can be a somewhat daunting task. The Wood Database offers examples of a variety of exotic and domestic hardwoods you'll find used in pipe making. With its enlargeable photos, detailed characteristics, and descriptions, it's a resource that Eric and I use almost every day. How else do you think we can distinguish Wenge from Macassar Ebony in our descriptions? We ask Adam — or check the Wood Database when even he's not sure.
G. L. Pease - G. L. Pease is one of our best selling tobacco brands, and so it's necessary for us to know as much about the products as we can. Phone and email conversations with Greg have been quite helpful over the years, but for a quick and easy description and inspiration behind a particular blend, we often use Greg's site itself. And of course, Greg's commentary in his articles can be quite entertaining.
Passion for Pipes - The author/photographer of Comoy Blue Ribands, Neill Archer Roan knows a lot about pipes and tobaccos. From photos of his personal collection to well thought out articles on every topic from how different heat sources affect your smoke to an analysis of stem work, his personal site has proven to be a great resource for us. I know Shane, for one, is an avid reader of Neill's work.
Pipephil - Let's face it; some marques' stamping traditions are less than clear, making dating a certain vintage briar quite difficult at times. Luckily, there's Pipephil, a comprehensive study of logos, stamps, and nomenclature, to help with the process. It's user-friendly setup allows you to search for brands by country, name, or logo — making it much easier to figure out whether your Barling is pre- or post-transition.
Reddit - Last, but certainly not least, we have Reddit's "pipe tobacco" sub-category. Completely open source, it's just a great and friendly place for beginners to ask questions and receive feedback from more experienced smokers. It's also quite user-friendly, with pretty flexible CSS and easy-to-use search bars.
@PappyJoe not that I could find. Found the photo with the caption under it. I thought I'd post it because it was interesting and thought maybe someone else may have some additional information. I'm still researching it and will post more information upon discovery. Wouldn't mind acquiring one or two of those to try out.
Pipes.org was the very first pipe site I ever visited, back it in the ye olde late 90's during the days of dial up and AOL. The site doesn't appear to be updated on a regular basis, and the forums look barren, but don't let that stop you from taking a look. The real highlight of pipes.org is their archive section. There, they have a full archive of the old pipe smokers mailing list, which dates all the way back to the late 1980's. You can read the musings and thoughts of pipe smokers at the dawn of the internet age, where they swap some great stories that are well worth reading. They even have Richard Carleton Hacker of the Pipe Book fame giving his input. I once read the full archives over a years time a couple of years ago, and stumbled upon stories I remembered reading back in my younger days. I highly recommend taking a glance at the archive, and I still browse it during my limited spare time.
@thebadgerpiper - You said, "There, they have a full archive of the old pipe smokers mailing list, which dates all the way back to the late 1980's. You can read the musings and thoughts of pipe smokers at the dawn of the internet age"
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Edward G. Robinson had/still has a blend named after him. "A mild aromatic with a light burley nuttiness and flavored black cavendish taste. Fruity plum notes are given a slight flavor push from a hint of latakia, and a very pleasing top note of liquor.... Created in 1946, the blending was done under the personal supervision of Edward G. Robinson himself." This type blend is what Aromatics were like before Black Cavendish exploded on the market.
Review at
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/1125/sutliff-tobacco-company-edward-g-robinsons-pipe-blend
Available 1.5 ounces or 12 ounces at
https://www.smokingpipes.com/search/main-search.cfm?string=Edward G. Robinson&category_id=584
and
https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/Edward-G-Robinson/2000240/
http://www.oompaul.com
I'm enjoying the article entitled "Transformation Mixture"
https://olie-sylvester-906n.squarespace.com/musings/2009/11/1/the-transformative-mixture.html
The oldest I've smoked was from 1950 and that was excellent. These must be incredibly flavorful!
*****Further research has revealed this occurred in Wisconsin. Here is the article: http://archive.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/finding-prince-albert-in-88-cans-is-no-pipe-dream-bg4dned-141329013.html/
https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/top-resources-for-pipe-smokers
http://www.pipes.org/
Pipes.org was the very first pipe site I ever visited, back it in the ye olde late 90's during the days of dial up and AOL. The site doesn't appear to be updated on a regular basis, and the forums look barren, but don't let that stop you from taking a look. The real highlight of pipes.org is their archive section. There, they have a full archive of the old pipe smokers mailing list, which dates all the way back to the late 1980's. You can read the musings and thoughts of pipe smokers at the dawn of the internet age, where they swap some great stories that are well worth reading. They even have Richard Carleton Hacker of the Pipe Book fame giving his input. I once read the full archives over a years time a couple of years ago, and stumbled upon stories I remembered reading back in my younger days. I highly recommend taking a glance at the archive, and I still browse it during my limited spare time.
Nice. Make us feel even older than we are.