So you're thinking about smoking a pipe but aren't sure what to do? You've stopped by your favorite smokeshop and found this old guy who only wants to sell you the same brand of pipe that he smokes. Everything else in the store is just for show. "The "Hairywon" Pipe is the only way to go, he tells you. It's got a big bowl to hold a ton of tobacco so you won't have to stop and fill it up every two hours. Never mind that you only want to smoke a couple of times a day. Not all day. He says it gets real hot which is good in the winter to keep your hands warm. And you'll love the little gurgling sound it makes when you get about half way down. That blocks out your wife yelling at you, "DO you have to smoke that stinking stuff all day?" article continued here

In my quest to find pipes that I love to smoke and my customers love to buy, I have discovered a wonderful pipe maker that combines both. J. M. Boswell is a gifted man who has been crafting pipes over 20 years. Located in Central Pennsylvania, he has a simple philosophy; Create a good inexpensive pipe. His secrets to performing this task are a combination of factors. He knows how to select briar, he favors Grecian, and has developed sources to buy it. Also, he has assisted in developing a substance he coats the inner bowl with to promote caking. His pipes smoke cool and dry almost from the first bowl. My favorite saying about Boswell pipes is that I only have to sell one to a customer, after the first one they come back to buy more. Few, if any, of my customers only have one Boswell. article continued here

What is a high-grade pipe? Why buy a high-grade pipe? How can you become initiated into the mysteries of briar? The answers to these questions can be endlessly debated. I believe, however, that there are guidelines - although not unyielding ones - that can assist you in making this all-important decision: to purchase a high-grade pipe. Imagine when you hear the statement, "These are our high-grade pipes." Some will impulsively check their wallets, making sure all credit cards are in place, because this must mean money, money, money! I think this is one of the most unfortunate reactions. Let's forget about dollars, let's not mistake green for grain, and let's not be fooled into believing that we are buying pork bellies with the potential for boundless returns on investment. article continued here

How many times have you looked at that wonderfully carved Meerschaum pipe and said to yourself 'I would love to have that in my collection, but I just can’t justify buying a museum piece that just looks good. I want something I can truly enjoy because I love smoking my pipes!' Or, because you have heard you need to handle these pipes in a special way, you are concerned you will ruin the pipe because you are not sure of how to take care of one. Relax, sit back and enjoy a bowl of your favorite blend, and we’ll step you through everything you need to know about Meerschaum pipes and just how easy they are to maintain. We will also explain why these are some of the finest smoking pipes ever made.

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