Up until now I've only smoked ribbon cuts. I opened a tin of Solani White & Black, a ready rubbed, this evening. Not quite sure what to do with it, I watched what seemed to be a good video on how to pack it. Well, the first 1/4 went ok, then the troubles began, including constant relights and losing the open draw. I figured the tobacco was swelling and getting wet. I ended up dumping about half, loosening up the remainder, tamping a bit while checking the draw. That helped a bit, but I finally gave up on it.
So what did I do wrong and what should I try next time?
By the way, I did dry it pretty good, but perhaps I needed to dry more. Also, I wasn't puffing on it like a freight train, but sipped throughout with some light tamping. I expect this will be mentioned.
So what did I do wrong and what should I try next time?
By the way, I did dry it pretty good, but perhaps I needed to dry more. Also, I wasn't puffing on it like a freight train, but sipped throughout with some light tamping. I expect this will be mentioned.
