2023 

The 2023 edition of Pipebeat playing cards is a reflection of the project's very identity, both in name and in purpose. Titled "Nomen Omen", which translates from Latin as "the name is a sign," this edition delves into the deeper meaning behind the name Pipebeat and how it resonates with the culture it represents. The phrase nomen omen suggests that a name carries destiny or significance, and this idea perfectly aligns with the themes of this deck.

At the heart of the 2023 edition is the original Pipebeat image by Tyler Edwards, a design that beautifully intertwines the essence of pipe-smoking with the rhythm of life itself. The image—a fusion of a pipe and a heartbeat—serves as a visual metaphor for the passion and connection that unites the pipe-smoking community. It symbolizes how this timeless tradition becomes a part of the smoker's very being, as natural and essential as the beat of their own heart.