If you are looking for fine pipes in Spain , try with Cartago pipes on the internet. I call this guy the Iberic Barry Levin. You won't be disappointed.
Just a few words about the subject. When i bought a tobacco "kit" from the Tinder Box around 1979 , it included a small booklet called the briar pipe (Ed Koplin) with some basic instructions. It stated that the most important thing was to smoke the pipe until the bottom. In the 90's i bought a...
Regarding the source for the name , i suggest you to check the Lovecraft works because this serie is about his work. About the tobacco...i love it. It is a different kind . Spiced by the kasturi. Not for everyone but i like it. I smoke at least two or three bowls a week of this broken flake...
Yes , so it look to me. About the dunhill , it seems like one of those made in or around 1975 wich were seen by then as low quality. I do not know the value in the market but i do not like any of the two.
Parker & Bailey touch up markers. For the few times i have used the product it gave exellent results. Just be sure to match the proper color. Bienvenido Charrua.
Never light a cigar in your mouth ? . In Cuba it was always light in your mouth. I have been smoking cigars for 50 years and always like that. So , i have been doing it wrong for media rueda.
I suggest you to pack with only two layers and not tight. Then go gentle with the tamper in order to avoid too much pressure on the bottom. In the last third or fourth do not tamp at all. You can check if you have unburned tobacco with the pick of a smoking tool.
No secret. That method is known since a long time. It is mentioned on Carl Ehwa book but it is known long before that. Anyway is good that you found it by yourself and that it is usefull for you. Very few things are new on this hobby.
Check for the Gladora tobacco. Is not available in the states. If you like latakia , ask for the tin of 40. They are made with the new turkish latakia and other turkish varieties.