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TheMunt helped me sort out my moist tobacco. Place your tobacco on paper towel and zap it in the microwave for 10 seconds then pull it out and let it sit for about 2 minutes.
This sorted out the problem quick smart


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So I am about 5 bowls in now and have a few newbie observations:
  • I will admit, it took me a while to acquire a taste for cigars. Pipes on the other hand start you off with incredible flavor (I have been smoking McClelland virginia non-aro), and intoxicating leftover beard note's vs the "how can I get this off of me" notes from some cigars.
  • Tongue bite, even though I have not had it bad at all, is a building thing that sneaks up on you. I think to heavy when relighting has contributed to what little I have gotten.
  • My take on the "Frank" method for packing lowered my relights considerably. I simply loosely fill the bowl tapping the sides so it all falls down, then I take a 3 finger wad and place it on top of the bowl, hold it down with my thumb on one hand and pull some of the excess over hang away. Then I fold up and over from all sides stuffing down with the broad flat part of my thumb until nicely packed slightly below the rim. Forms a nice wad above looser packed tobacco below so as you tamp down it stays consistent.
  • I am loving the two McClelland virginia blends that I have (I think one has a little Black Cav in it by looks) but want to amp up the flavors. From what I have read, Lane 1Q is next on my list. Looking for that room note that makes people want to follow you.
  • This is really fun and a lot more convenient than cigars as I can fire up a bowl on my way to work and it doesn't stink up the car and there isn't a defined time commitment.
  • A lighter with integrated tools seems inevitable as there is a lot of "stuff" to pipe smoking although the cheap czech tool and bic have worked well (the bic being first on the replacement list).
edit:
  • Forgot to add that it is rare that I finish a cigar and immediately want to grab another one, although it has occurred once or twice. However, every time I have finished a pipe bowl, and especially 30-40 minutes after I am craving more.
Andy
 
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atison said:
So I am about 5 bowls in now and have a few newbie observations:
  • I will admit, it took me a while to acquire a taste for cigars. Pipes on the other hand start you off with incredible flavor (I have been smoking McClelland virginia non-aro), and intoxicating leftover beard note's vs the "how can I get this off of me" notes from some cigars.
  • Tongue bite, even though I have not had it bad at all, is a building thing that sneaks up on you. I think to heavy when relighting has contributed to what little I have gotten.
  • My take on the "Frank" method for packing lowered my relights considerably. I simply loosely fill the bowl tapping the sides so it all falls down, then I take a 3 finger wad and place it on top of the bowl, hold it down with my thumb on one hand and pull some of the excess over hang away. Then I fold up and over from all sides stuffing down with the broad flat part of my thumb until nicely packed slightly below the rim. Forms a nice wad above looser packed tobacco below so as you tamp down it stays consistent.
  • I am loving the two McClelland virginia blends that I have (I think one has a little Black Cav in it by looks) but want to amp up the flavors. From what I have read, Lane 1Q is next on my list. Looking for that room note that makes people want to follow you.
  • This is really fun and a lot more convenient than cigars as I can fire up a bowl on my way to work and it doesn't stink up the car and there isn't a defined time commitment.
  • A lighter with integrated tools seems inevitable as there is a lot of "stuff" to pipe smoking although the cheap czech tool and bic have worked well (the bic being first on the replacement list).
edit:
  • Forgot to add that it is rare that I finish a cigar and immediately want to grab another one, although it has occurred once or twice. However, every time I have finished a pipe bowl, and especially 30-40 minutes after I am craving more.
Andy
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Careful with briar pipes. They like to have a day or so to rest between smokes. You can burn them out otherwise.
 
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