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What Russ is thinking about right now.
What Russ is thinking about right now.
Ok, so we all know Russ can come up with blends that appeal to the masses. But what many people don't know is that Russ brings as much knowledge about cigars as he does to Pipe Tobaccos in general. He's our go-to guy! We've created these articles for your review and hope you enjoy the info.

What Russ is thinking about right now.
How does bowl geometry affect a pipe?How does bowl geometry affect a pipe?
How Much Impact Does the Wrapper Have on a Cigar? How Much Impact Does the Wrapper Have on a Cigar?
On Sherlock HolmesOn Sherlock Holmes
Selecting a Pipe Based on How You SmokeSelecting a Pipe Based on How You Smoke
Random Cigar Facts.Random Cigar Facts.
Today's Buzz-Word: LIGEROToday's Buzz-Word: LIGERO
Make Your Next Cigar More Enjoyable (part 1)Make Your Next Cigar More Enjoyable (part 1)
Make Your Next Cigar More Enjoyable (part 2)Make Your Next Cigar More Enjoyable (part 2)
Cigar Construction - Where do You Fall?Cigar Construction - Where do You Fall?
Cigarticle on Cigar TerminologyCigarticle on Cigar Terminology
Nicaragua- The New Gold StandardNicaragua- The New Gold Standard
Cigar Trivia Cigar Trivia
Why Briar and Not Something Else?Why Briar and Not Something Else?
Cuban Cigars - Truth or Hype?Cuban Cigars - Truth or Hype?
The BlackHouse StoryThe BlackHouse Story
The Value of Pipe ShowsThe Value of Pipe Shows
Perceptions and MemoriesPerceptions and Memories
Analyzing CigarsAnalyzing Cigars
Taking Advantage Of CyclesTaking Advantage Of Cycles
Size Doesn’t Matter…Yeah, Right!Size Doesn’t Matter…Yeah, Right!
How Your Cigars Are MadeHow Your Cigars Are Made
Cigar “Urban Legends”Cigar “Urban Legends”
Of Pipes and Bowling BallsOf Pipes and Bowling Balls
How Hot is Too Hot?How Hot is Too Hot?
What I didn't know that I knew...What I didn't know that I knew...