Monthly Archives: May 2018

Another Insanus!

Posted on 30/05/2018 by Lohcifer

Yup, it gets crazier – the Insanus range of Ser Jacopo. How in the world do they drill a drafthole along a continuous curve? Really off-the-wall.

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Another Anthony Harris Pipe

Posted on 28/05/2018 by Lohcifer

Anthony Harris is a talented woodturner who has applied his skills to making some extraordinary pipes that smoke so great! Read about him here. I already own two of his pipes and acquired another one at the annual show of … Continue reading →

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Clowning Glory

Posted on 25/05/2018 by Lohcifer

Maurizio Fraternale was at our pipe show in Singapore last October and it was nice meeting him at the annual show of the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club earlier this month. We chatted a bit and I bought an Insanus pipe from … Continue reading →

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Marquette – Yooper Country

Posted on 23/05/2018 by Lohcifer

Some weeks ago, I flew from Singapore to Hong Kong, Kong Kong to Narita, Narita to Chicago and then from Chicago to Marquette, Michigan, to visit a dear friend, a world-renowned pipe maker, whose masterpieces command four-figure prices. I spent … Continue reading →

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Pipe Making – From Ground to Mouth

Posted on 21/05/2018 by Lohcifer

Never in my wildest dreams did I thought I would be able to make my own pipes; but I did, after learning from masters when I went to Michigan and Chicago. What made me do it? I believe that the … Continue reading →

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Two Must-Go Restaurants in New York City

Posted on 18/05/2018 by Lohcifer

The social media explosion has resulted in people presenting their lives as “showreels.” Everyone can be someone now. Pathetic losers post pictures (99.9% Photoshopped to death) of selfies and wefies and boast about the exotic – to them, that is … Continue reading →

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All Nippon Airways – Food Onboard

Posted on 16/05/2018 by Lohcifer

If you still think that “airline food” is an oxymoron, try flying ANA, Japan’s five-star airline. About three weeks ago, I flew from Tokyo to Chicago, and absolutely enjoyed what was served. (I chose the Japanese meal.) Note: Description first, … Continue reading →

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