The Journey of a Pipe Collector -- A Conversation with Rick Newcombe -- Part 2 of 3

Part 1: • Changes in the pipe wo...
Part 3: • Talking Pipes -- A Con...
Rick Newcombe, author of In Search of Pipe Dreams and Still Searching for Pipe Dreams, came down to the workshop to visit and sit for a conversation about pipes and the pipe community. This is the third of three parts of the conversation.
In this video, Rick and I talk about his journey from buying basket pipes to discovering the finest handmade pipes in the world. From the randomly selected Sixten Ivarsson pipe from a literal pile of briars that started it all for him, he soon found himself in Copenhagen searching the yellow pages for Pipemakers to visit and learn from. Rick has since gained renown for his extraordinary collection of pipes from workshops spanning the globe. We hope that you enjoy this conversation and that it inspires you as you are traversing your own pipe journey.
For those who have not yet read Rick's books, you can buy them here:
In Search of Pipe Dreams: amzn.to/3cfspxF
Still Searching for Pipe Dreams: amzn.to/30uWBT2
The Magic of Lifting Weights: amzn.to/3CeIBtr
As always, please visit my links to see what I'm up to currently, buy pipes, gear, or to learn pipemaking from me in person: linktr.ee/jalanpipes

[@KevinTwiner]

Hearing Ricks voice after all these years as a fan of pipe & tobacco magazine was incredible thanks Brothers for a real nice chat .

[@jalanpipes]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikerizzo7750]

Such a great series Jeff! I could listen to you and Rick talk for days. We really need more of this in the community. There are so many fantastic untold stories. I sure hope this is the first of many. Have a great day!

[@jalanpipes]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching.

[@sandman6617]

Nice interview. Read both of Ricks books numerous times and discover something new each time. More interviews with the likes of Rick needed for the fire of the hobby and craft. Wish you much success…

[@jalanpipes]

Thanks!

[@PeacePipeMan]

I just down loaded “Pipe Dreams”. I told me my wife that someday I will own a J. Alan pipe. And she asked who….great sign. Lol. This interview is awesome!

[@jalanpipes]

Awesome! :)

[@mattguss]

yes, I've missed both you guys a lot! good to see you...

[@jalanpipes]

Us too!

[@Stahlgewitter]

Nice place to stop there Jeff! Haha
Great stories

[@jalanpipes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@spikeherbert391]

Rick’s mention of the late, great Faders brings back great memories . Great shops (all three). I still have a tin of Ft. McHenry, one of their early blends.

[@jalanpipes]

While I have never been to Faders, I knew the guys from pipe shows. Lovely people

[@michaeldismukes4439]

So cool ... here in San Diego I get vibed for smoking a pipe, now I can say "one of the best pipe makers in the world lives here".

[@jalanpipes]

Right on! I've been making pipes here since 2006. :)

[@michaeldismukes4439]

@@jalanpipes haha I know man, it's so un san diego 😂

[@seasmokepipes5533]

another wonderful installment! thanks

[@jalanpipes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Gspitaletti]

Looking forward for next one

[@jalanpipes]

Thanks! Next Monday! :)

[@lonestarbriarworks9927]

I enjoyed the conversation, thanks!

[@jalanpipes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertcornelius3514]

We pipers need to vote together for lowering the tax on tobacco.

[@SatenSheets]

I'm first commenter! passion and smoke. It's what I love to hear. you just need a glass of scotch, and life is the best.

[@jalanpipes]

Boom!