What is block meerschaum and how does it differ from any other type of meerschaum?
A. A block meerschaum is a pipe carved from a single natural block of pure meerschaum. Meerschaum, mined in Esker-sehr, Turkey, is a creamy white substance that has a distinctive flavor all its own. Only the most careful hand craftsmanship can produce this beautiful “heirloom” pipe. Q. Is it possible to salvage tobacco that has gone stale? A.”Stale” tobacco is more often than not simply tobacco that has lost its moisture. It can usually be salvaged simply by adding moisture to it. You might try spraying it with an atomizer. Q. When a good pipe goes sour, does it have to be discarded? A. Even the best of pipes may occasionally turn sour for some unexplained reason. To make a briar sweet-smoking again, first clean the pipe thoroughly as described in Chapter 6. Then plug the stem with a pipe cleaner, fill the bowl with a good pipe-cleaning fluid from your pipe dealer, and let the pipe stand overnight. Then remove the liquid cleaner, dry the pipe thoroughly and let it stand another twenty
