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What is a cavalier pipe?
The distinct feature of the Cavalier pipe is that its round shank extends well below the entirety of the bowl, eventually becoming the “foot” of the pipe. The bowl is usually Billiard shaped, if only a bit more rounded, and rests atop the shank like a rose bud on a thin branch.
What is a poker pipe?
Poker pipes are straight tobacco pipes with a cylindrical, flat-bottomed bowl which allows the pipe to stand on a flat surface on its own. Also known as a ‘sitting pipe’ poker pipes are light, easy to hold, and easy to rest on a surface.
What is Obsidian oil?
Obsidian Pipe Stem Oil isnt a wax or a cleaner, it is specifically designed as a preventative to help keep your vulcanite, ebonite, or Cumberland stems from oxidizing, and help keep them looking newer for longer.
How do you clean a pipe stem?
Take the stem out and set it on a stack of paper towels. Dip your toothbrush in the bath water and then give your stem a good scrub, making sure you don’t rub away the logo. Then wipe the stem dry and refresh your stack of paper towels.
How do you clean a Vulcanite pipe stem?
By simply wiping off your stems with a clean cloth like the Dunhill Pipe Wipe, the Peterson Polishing Cloth, or the Savinelli Magic Cloth and running a pipe cleaner through the channel, you can greatly reduce the chance of your stems turning green and oxidized.
What kind of pipe did Sherlock Holmes use?
The gourd Calabash is the pipe most identified with Holmes, with its deep bend, golden color with the whitish meerschaum bowl and chamber and black military stem, but this pipe was never mentioned in any of the stories.
What are pipe stems made from?
Stems and bits of tobacco pipes are usually made of moldable materials like Ebonite, Lucite, Bakelite, or soft plastic. Less common are stems made of reeds, bamboo, or hollowed-out pieces of wood. Expensive pipes once had stems made of amber, though this is rare now.
How often should you replace a pipe screen?
Screens that get overheated for longer periods of time can be damaged, and during this process, may release chemicals that are toxic to humans. To prevent this from happening, we recommend changing pipe screens once every 15 days or so, especially if you smoke regularly and on a daily basis.
How do you clean an oxidized pipe stem?