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  1. hessenland

    Recommend me a English type flake

    McConnell's Latakia Flake is quite delicious....
  2. hessenland

    Cuban tobacco

    You can probably get some good cigar sticks, however I wouldn't think pipes are so hot down there. Also, I would avoid trying to bring any tobacco from there back to the US.
  3. hessenland

    Cleaning the Old Boy

    Hey folks, I have a two year old Ill Corona Old Boy. It has been a sweet lighter ever since I got it. However a good part of the lighter (mostly the top) is covered in black junk, which looks like carbon build up. Does anyone know how to get rid of that? I tried alcohol and a baking soda...
  4. hessenland

    Favorite pipe maker

    I really appreciate Vauen's versatility.
  5. hessenland

    zippo lighter question

    Don't worry about the fluid at all. I use some cheap fluid in mine and it works just as well.
  6. hessenland

    Favorite OTC blend and why...

    Carter Hall for sure.
  7. hessenland

    Changing Times?

    Any ideas?
  8. hessenland

    Desiccant gel packets for drying pipes?

    Seems like a good idea.
  9. hessenland

    Best Burley?

    I've never tried SWR, how strong is the casing on it?
  10. hessenland

    Zobo

    I like the spiderman rustication.
  11. hessenland

    Stokkebye Bullseye Flake

    Bulk Escudo, yay!
  12. hessenland

    Navy Blends

    I think it to not be a commonly objective term any more. It really seems to depend on the manufacturer. Some simply add rum to a mixture and call it a navy blend; other cut it a certain way, while others let it age in empty casks. I do not see a common denominator anymore. When I see Navy, I...
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    Best Burley?

    What do you guys perceive to be the best burley out there? I have only tried PA, CH and Altadis J4, so I don't have much of a scope. I am just curious what the different recommendations are.
  14. hessenland

    My discussion with a B&M owner.

    College student pipe smoker here! But I'm in Idaho...
  15. hessenland

    Toasted tobacco questions

    Your post sparked some curiosity in me about toasting. I would like to know more about that as well, if it indeed has the ability to lower nicotine content. All day Irish Flake would be heaven...