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How to recognize a briar of great quality?

Most of the pipes are made from briar. There are different words that allow to describe the grain of the wood. Do you know them?

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How to choose a pipe tamper?

The pipe tamper is the must-have tool for a pipe smoker. It allows to maintain the combustion of the tobacco inside the tobacco chamber of the pipe. How to choose the one that is perfect for you?

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Pipe smoking contest

Outstanding event, very serious for some, and unbelievable for others... Beginners or experienced pipe smokers, young and old, men and women...

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Short or long: when size matters

"Nose warmer" or "churchwarden" are words used in the world of pipe smoking to describe the length of a pipe. But do you know what are the differences?

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How to easily renovate your pipe?

Restoring radiance to the briar, making the disassembling of your pipe's stem easier... Here are all our tips to easily maintain and renovate your pipes.

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The anatomy of a pipe

Bowl or tobacco chamber? Bit or stem? All the different parts of a briar pipe have a specific name, and it is sometimes difficult to remember them. Let's discover together the anatomy of a pipe...

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Smoker secrets: how to take care of your tobacco?

Tobacco storage is no easy feat! Too moist and it won't burn properly, too dry and it will taste bad. Let's review the different methods to store and transport your tobacco to enjoy a good smoke...

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The different pipe shapes

Did you know that there are tens of pipe shapes? Let's discover together some of the most emblematic silhouettes, and the pros and cons of each of them for a smoker...

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Saint-Claude in the History of pipe making

Even for non-smokers, the name of Saint-Claude recalls the tradition of pipe making. Let's go back in time and discover the craftspeople at the origin of the history of Saint-Claude's pipes...