DGBAMA
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Ok. So pipe is new to me. I find it enjoyable except for having to relight too often. Any pointers for packing or dryness of baccy so i can just light and enjoy?
I find that drier tobacco stays lit better. The commercial tobacco I used to smoke contained 20% water by weight, and after a few pipesful the dottle became most annoying.
This thread reminds me of the story of the scotsman who gave up pipe smoking in disgust. Filling from his own pouch, it was so loose it wouldn't stay lit. And when he filled from someone else's pouch, it was packed so tight he couldn't draw it.
I will just keep after it and accept the learning curve. It is new to me. Love the feel of a warm piece of beautifully sculpted wood in my hand. Relaxing. I could really learnto enjoy it. Thanks Knucks!
I like my leaf to have just enough moisture to not be crumbly. When I pack a bowl I sprinkle the baccy in until it gets to the top. Then I lightly pack it down, usually about half full, so that it springs back up a little. If you push it down and it doesn't spring back a little it's too tight. Then I'll fill it up the rest of the way. Same thing here, it should be a little springy when you push down on it. Next is the char light. Light it up moving the flame around the top so that it burns all the loose ends on the top. After that you can lightly tamp the leaf down and light it back up and enjoy. It takes a little practice but soon enough you'll be a pipe smoking pro.