The MBSD Journal

Blogs & Insights

Maker interviews, dating guides and notes on pipes, from the people who handle them every day.

Maker Interviews & Spotlights

Dating & Value Guides

Essays & Columns

Maker Interviews & Spotlights

Maker Spotlight: J. Mouton

Oct 18, 2026

Artisan Spotlight: Chris Herriot

Apr 6, 2026

From Dunhill to Ferndown: An Interview with Les Wood.

Oct 19, 2024

Dating & Value Guides

Dating Stanwell Pipes: A Guide and Commentary

Apr 22, 2024

Dating Barling Pipes: A Three Step Guide

Feb 27, 2024

Help Determining the Value of a Tobacco Pipe

Mar 20, 2023

Pipe Knowledge

How to Pack and Ship a Pipe Collection

Oct 26, 2026

Briar Pipe Finishes, Part 1: Smooths

Nov 30, 2023

What (and Why) is a ‘Freehand’ Pipe? Part One

Nov 9, 2023

Essays & Columns

The Codger

Oct 5, 2023

My Love Affair With GBDs: The Pipe with a Pedigree

Sep 10, 2023

Why We Love Estate Pipes: Alan Carlson

Apr 23, 2023

MBSD News

MBSD Pipes to Stock Morgan Pipes

Jul 31, 2023

MBSD Pipes To Begin Stocking BGwoodworx

Jun 1, 2023

GET PIPED Features Bennie Joe Pipes

Apr 16, 2023

In Memoriam

Broken Pipe: R. Bear Graves, 1958-2024

Sep 30, 2024

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