Personal essays and columns on pipes and pipe smoking.
THE CODGER By Doug Myers Anyone who knows me is well aware by now that I am a codger smoker. However, I bet if you asked any of those people what a codger was, you would get a range of answers as wide as the list of pipe blends on the market. So, I figured…
My Love Affair With GBDs: The Pipe with a Pedigree By: CW Hawes I first became aware of GBD pipes in the 1970s. My dad had two: a prince and a Canadian. Together, with a Peterson Canadian, they were the three pipes he constantly smoked. When he gave up smoking in the early 80s, I…
Why We Love Estate Pipe by: Alan Carlson Let’s start by defining what an estate pipe is – a previously owned pipe that can range from very old to fairly new. At Briar 911, we refer to them as Heritage pipes and we work on refurbishing all kinds, from drug store pipes to high-end collector…
FAMOUS PIPE SMOKERS Pipe smoking has a long and storied history, with many notable figures throughout history being known for their love of the pipe. From literary giants to politicians and entertainers, pipe smoking has been a common pastime among many well-known individuals. Here are just a few famous pipe smokers. Albert Einstein – The…
