In the Old World Tradition | J.M. Boswell Pipe Review

[@adambennett7348]

When I visited the Boswells Chambersburg store I asked if they would ever consider putting a shop in my town. Their reply was, no, because we could never make enough pipes to keep up with the supply for another store, while still making their pipes as special and unique as they do. I can respect that.

[@daveyoder9231]

I met Mr Boswell at the Chambersburg store, where he was working on a pipe. He is as knowledgeable and as nice as you would imagine. At the time I wanted a cigar, and he took the time to show me around the walk-in humidor, giving me excellent advice as a new cigar smoker. I can't stress enough how much I agree with Muttonchop about Boswell's. He is known and appreciated throughout the world.

[@daviddepasque844]

I agree, I live near the store and I'm a frequent customer, both JM and Dan are truly professional and have top shelf products and service and Boswell pipes are great custom pipes.

[@shawn1234]

I can tell you personally I have met JM several times and he is one of the best businessmen I've ever dealt with And his daughter Rachel they will do whatever they can do to make your experience better and you leave there completely satisfied

[@crazy4chickens]

JM himself sold me on buying a pipe. I walked in looking for a cigar and was so impressed by the whole experience that I impulse bought my 9th or 10th pipe and it is now my favorite pipe.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Attention to detail matters. I wasn’t expecting the writing on the bottom of the box! That’s really cool. :)

[@RyneBogart]

Just visited JM’s shop in Alexandria PA this last weekend. He is the most amazing business owner I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and is an absolute wealth of knowledge! From likes to cigars, he knows his stuff! My Boswell pipe is my favorite, and from talking to him and his family, they’re all super invested in their products and services! Couldn’t be happier with them!

[@__Niels__]

I deeply celebrate the way Chris celebrates this pipe packaging... - *so glorious!* LOVED to watch this 🤗 Thx so much. You were brightining up my day!!

[@erics7712]

The best thing about JM is who he is as a person. He shares his business with his family and his Customers. He always stops what he’s doing and talks to you. Knows almost everyone who is a repeat customer and gives so much away to our men and women in uniform. He is what’s right with our country. And sad to say he along with ,any others will be legislated out of existence in a matter of years. Our government gets to pick and chose winners and that just isn’t right. I hope I’m wrong, but go visit him and the gang while you still can and get a piece of piping royalty.

[@AlfonsoTheTraitor]

Boswell’s customer service is the best I have ever experienced in the tobacco retailers community ❤️

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

I'm smoking some English blend in my 103 year old calabash pipe from London. I don't normally smoke briar pipes, but I'll be picking up a Boswell. I like their kind approach and quality. Chris you are absolutely correct, this is anachronistic. It's like something from the 50s.

[@TheHelionOmega]

I since have been on their website numerous times, i have bough some tobacco, and i just bought a pipe, since then, i will probably stick with my savinellis, and buy from boswell and get his pipes and tobacco as well, very good products, and their customer service is spot on.

[@mikejones1003]

Bought a Boswell this week because of this review, and you are spot on! Incredible quality! First bowl was with haunted bookshop and one of the best pipes I’ve ever had. Thank you and thank you Mr Boswell!

[@jerrymoyers7496]

The writing on their box reminds me of two of my favorite quotes. Wil Foster wrote, "Quality is never an accident,...it is always the result of sincere effort, intelligent direction,....it represents wise choices of many alternatives." And Mac Anderson, "Customer service is the lifeblood of any organization''. Everything flows from it and is nourished by it. Customer service is not a dept , it is an attitude."

[@Nosaj1978]

Beautiful pipe. I like the mix of black and red, smooth and rusticated.

[@MisterDearly]

I bought a Boswell pipe in March and it’s my favorite. It’s a freehand with a combo of rustication and smooth finish. Best looking; best smoking; easiest to clean. A real winner of a pipe

[@wretchedrider2157]

Yes!!! Love that pipe, sir! I just KNEW you'd go for one like that, given your preference of Savs, haha! Like you, I was beyond impressed with everything Boswell does. The tobacco, the pipes, the presentation, and obviously their service. The are a class outfit. I bought a few pipes since last year from the Chambersburg store and called in an order... They're just perfect in nearly every way. One is a charcoal finish large Oom Paul sitter, one is a charcoal finish Dublin/freeform, and one is a traditional light stain, straight stemmed large billiard. All 3 are incredible. One was custom made for me and it's my best pipe, hands down. My only gripe is that the free tamper they include as a gift is stamped "made in China," which never rings my bell... But that's my ONLY complaint.

[@albertmeursault]

Thanks for another great video my friend! I have to admit that I am a sucker for great packaging and presentation and this looks like quite the new pipe!!! Love the community you have created here on YT, I have relied on it often recently. Be well and happy piping

[@lancastercountyhousewright5107]

I just stopped in there again yesterday. I live in Lancaster so it's about 1.5 hrs away. Picked up my first JMB pipe. FYI I've been told the Alexandria store is also nice, but not as big as the Chambersburg store. Thanks Muttnchop for going there and doing this review.

[@BigPawTivald]

Great video Chris. I was eyeing the Boswell Monday Night lineup...nothing caught my eye this round. I love my Boswells and will always cherish them.

[@mephisto86yt]

Last month i bought a new pipe, a Molina. Now it's my favorite pipe for short smokes, 20-40min. Very similar finish, angles, and size with the one from this video. I'm searching online for a J.M.B like this one, I'm from Europe, but i couldn't find anything. Also no pipe available on the official website. Thank you for all your videos, God bless you!

[@byergo]

JM makes pipes of extraordinary quality! Enjoy your new pipe in great health!

[@tracey38999]

I have a 2013 extra large rusticated poker. My favorite pipe!!!!!

[@alistairj4851]

That is a lovely pipe sir. Here's to many an hour enjoying it.

[@urskuckertz8749]

I checked the website to make sure I can browse through some nice handcrafted pipes. Unfortunately. there is not one pipe on the page. Maybe I have to check later again. Thanks for telling us about the service. I like it.

[@SilkySmooth73]

First time, after seeing 8 minutes of a box, that I want one pipe without even looking at it !! Awesome video!

[@The-man-with-the-many-pipes]

Hello! Very nice pipe end video thx, greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@Stabby__]

Already a big fan of Boswells and own many their pipes and blends, it's very cool to see you highlight and focus on them in your blend club too. Congratulations on the pipe and thanks for video

[@MiguelTheFirst133]

I just went there today. I was honestly floored by the beauty of all the pipes.. all of them. I couldn’t buy one today but got some new tobacco. North woods and Sweey dreams. They let me sample until I found 2 tobaccos I would take home with me. They are top notch

[@chipc4936]

Simply delightful, Muttnchop. Enjoy.

[@RelaxedpiperYoutube]

Love companies that put in the extra time and detail. Great company and I love their blends. Great review, cheers!

[@John_Huebner]

Muttnchop, just a friendly FYI, the agency that makes the rules/laws for tobacco is the FDA, not the EPA. I think I’d also be impressed and very pleased with receiving my pipe purchase in a nicely printed box with a pipe sock, cleaners, tamper/reamer and a box of matches! Very cool! Nice to have this level of customer care and service. A lot of folks complain that it’s a dying concept these days… but I think some folks expect too much from some of the caliber of places they’re patronizing… you can’t expect national chain stores to give you your stuff in a custom printed, gold foil embossed box! Pipe-artisans and tobacconists… I would expect the extra mile and that custom touch. It’s appreciated all that much more because it IS not a regular thing these days…. Because we allowed Mom n Pop stores to get run out by corporations and national chains! Gotta get out to Chambersburg and visit this shop… I definitely want to add a Boswell to my collection! Thanks for the video, Muttnchop!

[@quietpiper6043]

Love Boswell pipes, I now have five of them. My very first artisan pipe was a Boswell pipe I purchased back in the late 80’s.

[@leonine9463]

Absolutely beautiful and impressive. Thanks.

[@JohnCantey]

Thanks for closing with "wish you and your family Happy Piping" We are spoiled. It is like a blessing from your uncle. Congrats on a great pipe. I think my Father n law and I are going to burn some tomorrow!! have a good weekend.

[@unclewillie1525]

One of the best parts of visiting Boswells is they know my name and know what I like so they recommend pipe tobacco and cigars to me. I am fortunate I only live 25 minutes from there. I actually missed meeting you by a day you were there on Thursday and I go in on Friday’s almost every week. I own several Boswells pipes and they smoke better every time I smoke them.

[@XanoviaScents]

Awesome pipe Chris... I have 3 Boswell pipes and love all of them... I love the black coal rustication that JM does by hand as well... Really great stuff... ^_^

[@wisecitizenry2844]

Man! I love your videos! You need to do them more frequent!

[@fishingjoe683]

I've been eyeing Boswells for a while now. After watching this I'm definitely getting one, or three or four....

[@JohnSmith-tz7iy]

8:19 for those that want to skip the review of the box

[@My_Work_Here_is_Done..]

* 11:15

[@earlford8119]

i had to, i could not wrap my head around looking at the box sideways

[@paulrouleau1972]

A beautiful pipe! I have the pleasure of owning one of their churchwardens and it's a treasure.

[@lapipesmoker3751]

What a beautiful pipe! Thanks for the tip on this great place and pipe maker.--Todd.

[@patrickpetrowsky8136]

Awesome review, Muttnchop! I absolutely love your reviews and videos!

[@jeffloy4638]

I ended up at Boswell’s, coincidentally a day or two after your visit and bought one of his pipes myself. Absolutely stellar!!!

[@ShinyUmbreon765]

Beautiful pipe. Great presentation. I do love rusticated pipes. I sip the smoke and really run down the clock smoking so I prefer small pipes.

[@adamismonster]

I have a 70s-era Johnson’s stamped “Johnson’s Hand Made”. To my understanding, this was made by Boswell in his early days. It’s a unique little briar that smokes exceedingly well and is miraculously cool.

[@ericdee6802]

Thats awesome!!!! 👌

[@randytuggle]

That was actually made by Dick Johnson of Carlisle, PA who mentored J.M. and taught him how to make pipes.

[@lordkuma7935]

I'm not sure, but i think you went to the Chambersburg store, at least that's what the store front looks like. You're absolutely right about the buying experience. Not one bad word to at about it.

[@peterpipertrulite8629]

Excellent presentation 🤠 Beautiful pipe from Boswell 👍

[@ericdee6802]

Very nice Chris, exquisite craftsmanship definately!.👍

[@1stSgt02]

Muttnchop, hello! If it doesn’t exist already, would you please put together an inventory of your personal pipe collection, that highlights what style/brand they are and why you like or don’t like them? From the number of pipes you have, I full well realize this is a big ask, but I don’t think I’d be speaking for just myself, when I say we’d LOVE to see it! Too long for a single video certainly, but maybe a “My Pipe Collection” video that highlights your Seven Day Collection and links to your write up of the remaining? What do you think? You rock, by the way…appreciate the heck out of you and your amazing content. Happy Piping, to you my friend. HUA!

[@finishstrong365]

Great job!

[@timbaker4423]

That's a sharp looking pipe! I definitely like the shape. I'm sure that bowl feels comfortable in the hand.

[@larsthorwald3338]

I have a couple of Boswell pipes in my collection. They're very well made. I have no idea how they smoke because although I like the history and craftsmanship, I'd never consider doing anything so injurious to the health as smoking one of the silly things.

[@judgetoogood1033]

Can’t wait too get one

[@Thepipehunter]

Great video! Boswells is a true class act!

[@Vystruck]

Excellent review

[@djsden6124]

That's awesome. I'd like to visit the shop myself one of these days. Probably about 4 hrs from eastern Long Island, NY. But it will be worth it. I love the Northwoods and Countryside too, of course...😆 maybe pick up more Magnum Blend and Military Force to make that Magnum Force! 🙂

[@Timskok-d6c]

There is a relationship or tie to the renowned Carl Weber of Weber Briars, Inc., Jersey City, NJ. Mr. Weber has passed on as has his company. It was at one time a large manufacturing of quality briars in the latter half of the last century; 1938 and through the 60’s and 70’s. I believe he once owned and manufactured pipes under the Jobey name. Like Weber’s own maker’s mark Jobey too was in an oval on the shank and sometimes on the stem. Carl Weber manufactured private label pipes for many individually owned pipe shops in the US. Among those was Barlclay Rex formerly of Maiden Lane, New York City. I used to spend many a happy lunch hour in the shop when I worked downtown. As it was on my way to the office, I’d pass it going to and from work daily. 13:37 In the Boswell “museum” there are some artifacts from the Jersey City operation.

[@StDavidpipes]

I need to buy a Boswell!

[@BigPawTivald]

You won't regret it. I miss Pipelawyers Friday Night pipes.

[@shanelavigne7760]

I would love to go to that store maybe one day I we’ll go there love from Canada

[@Cosmicblast77]

Boswell has a great tobacco called Norh Woods. If you liked Frog Morton you will love this tobacco. It's just like FM.

[@piperken1656]

They are definitely high class Chris. Gorgeous pipe. Thanks for sharing. Happy smokes

[@sionfumaitlapipe]

Hi! Great video. Boswell's seem to be so exceptional sellers. No way finding that in France.

[@bobwallace6812]

Great video, MR MuttinChop. I am ordering some tobacco today from Mr Boswell.👍

[@mccaffre7]

That’s a gorgeous pipe Chris!! Enjoy your videos!!

[@j.b.woodward3748]

They must post their pipes on Mondays and sell out pretty quick! Thanks for another great video. Asked for Plum Pudding and pipe nails for Fathers Day.

[@gentlemaninjapan1994]

Amazing!

[@garysutton6190]

I have purchased quite a number of Boswell pipes and they have all arrived with a random sampling of one their tobaccos inside the box. Perhaps because you purchased at the store, rather than by mail, a sampling was not included with your purchase that day.

[@juanpabueno]

Beautiful pipe Muttnchop!

[@sharptungsten1970]

You were at the Chambersburg store. Now you need to go to the other one lol. Let us know when you'll be there so we can have a bowl together.

[@robertblanks9602]

So impressed 👏👏👏👍✅

[@Piper_John]

Only MCP could review a box for 8 minutes.. :)

[@anthonyaddison4960]

peterson can learn lots from this video

[@vjmileend]

I do not pipe but I would buy one just for the aesthetic of the object!! You’re a good seller even if it was not the goal of the video

[@john-ls8wq]

I ran out of pipe filters yesterday I need to go get some not too many places have them other than a tobacco shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco even some tobacco shops don't even carry anything for them defenitly not a popular habit anymore

[@bradcrosby3435]

Great video Muttn!

[@stephenstewart1463]

I myself have six of his pipes. Needless to say I'm a regular at his Alexandra location. Have tried most of his tobacco. Love the pipes tho.

[@slimpsy]

thanks for sharing it =]

[@danhester4408]

Great pipe... I don't own any Boswell pipes, but I've ordered tobacco from them and found the service and turnaround time to be perfect. Hope all is well with you!

[@raybrensike42]

Notice how the box isn't overwhelmed with a government warning?

[@watkinb]

Are you sure you visited the Alexandria store? In your video it looked like the Chambersburg store. Great service from both stores and I met and talked with JM in one of the stores and didn't even know it was him at the time. Awesome gentleman! Wish I could afford to buy one of his hand made pipes instead of just his tobaccos (which I enjoy very much).

[@bladewaters2031]

i know this is a strange question but have you ever considered working with a tobacco company or local B&M store to make your own tin? perhaps make a series or lineup called Mutton's Mixes.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Yes. None have been interested so far, maybe if i get bigger and more popular, they may come around.

[@bladewaters2031]

@@MuttnchopPiper maybe if you rally the troops ( reach out to the Reddit pipe tobacco community, the speak easy club community, and others ) make a video talking about it. You know really get the word out about you wanting to work with a company to produce a tobacco blend we as a group/community could do something to show that it would be worth their time. We could sign a petition to show how many people would be interested in buying a muttonchop blend. (Just brainstorming)

[@Oklahomapiper]

Even in my smaller pipes I struggle to finish a pipe in an hour. How do you finish a bowl in 30-40 minutes? Am I doing something wrong?

[@sinelocum]

That’s a good looking pipe. I’d like to check out Boswells. I’m looking forward to the upcoming Northwoods review. Speaking of journeys and pipes: Peter Stokkebye is going to be at the Boda Pipes and Cigar shop in Greenville, SC on the fourth of June if you’re up for another journey. I don’t work there, or have any interests in the place - I just saw him on their calendar, and I’ve heard you talk about liking some of his offerings.

[@ryanhunt5261]

Can’t let Uncle Sam miss out on his cut by giving out free samples

[@juliusarnold2844]

Boswells is the “best”. Great video

[@kelss.5098]

Why is "best" in quotes?

[@juliusarnold2844]

@@kelss.5098 It’s a blend, Boswells best. 🤦

[@ttrdf]

A little known fact, Boswell can also repair/condition stems etc. You have to fill out a form first.

[@TAMan78]

Not there yet, but looking forward to trying some of their product, and eventually a visit to one of their shops. By the way, any video forthcoming with details and/or footage of the Cleveland trip?

[@TheHelionOmega]

i tried to find some of his stuff online, but i never saw it, or at least a pipe like that, most of them were meerschaum. unless thats all hes selling online

[@twohandsandaradio]

11:00 to see the pipe.

[@trevermccall6762]

👍

[@thepipersmantel]

Nice pipe!

[@1stSgt02]

Hi! Love this pipe. Great video! What was the pipe you used in your how to light a pipe video? I want to get that one too!

[@lemhanback9595]

Beautiful smaller pipe. What are your thoughts on pipes made from stones?

[@signalmantonyfromr.i.3709]

Very nice pipe enjoy 👍👍👍

[@ericyope]

Muttonchops said he believes he went to the Alexandria store. Pretty sure it was Chambersburg store he went to.

[@shawn1234]

You are correct

[@watkinb]

I thought so.

[@IndelibleHD]

I want a MCP hoodie.

[@PeterPiperNYC]

As the saying goes... The pipe chooses the owner ♡

[@MatthewHilbertsBaritone]

I've actually just been using a pencil to tamp my pipe.

[@thorny3218]

What up chop! Good to hear from you

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Chopz!

[@tornikegavasheli8732]

Hi there. I got a question to you guys, every time i try to smoke my pipe using a breathing method through nose, it goes out quickly, am i doing something wrong? It is really frustrating to have to light up every few seconds or so, and i inadvertently revert to my usual method of drawing in and out through my mouth and producing much smoke to keep the pipe lit.

[@1stSgt02]

Tornike, your pipe is more than likely packed too tightly, and/or tamped too much. If you haven’t already, watch Muttn’s videos on how to smoke a pipe, they’re amazing and walk you through the entire process. You’ll get it!