Packing and lighting a tobacco pipe may seem simple, but getting it right takes some care and attention. Done properly, it can make the difference between a smooth, enjoyable smoke…
A smoking pipe is more than just a vessel for tobacco, it is a handcrafted and personal tool. For those unfamiliar with its anatomy, the pipe may seem straightforward, but…
In a small Missouri town nestled along the banks of the Missouri River, a simple yet revolutionary idea took root in 1869. Henry Tibbe, a Dutch immigrant and local woodworker,…
GH Zhang pipes have quietly carved out a space in the modern pipe-smoking scene, offering thoughtfully designed pieces that bridge classic form and contemporary style. While they don’t come with…
Tucked away in downtown Chicago, Iwan Ries & Co. has quietly stood the test of time as one of America’s oldest family-owned tobacconists. Founded in 1857, the shop has been…
PTC is proud to support the 2025 Chicago Pipe Show — the world’s largest gathering of pipe makers, collectors, and tobacco enthusiasts. As a sponsor, we are thrilled to stand…
The 2024 year-end numbers are in, and they tell a fascinating story about the U.S. pipe tobacco market. With some areas booming and others dipping, here’s a breakdown of what…
At the same time Europe embraced briar and clay, across the Atlantic a simpler, humbler pipe was taking root—the corn cob pipe. Born out of practicality on the American frontier,…
The 19th century ushered in a new era of pipe smoking with the introduction of the briar pipe. Crafted from the root burl of the Erica arborea shrub, briarwood was…
By the 17th century, pipe smoking had become a cultural phenomenon across Europe—especially in England and the Netherlands. At the center of this growing trend was the clay pipe: long-stemmed,…
