Different strokes for different folks. I personally like stronger tobacco and I have it at night as well. Just like I have to have Nicaraguan cigars. I like the boldness of them.
I smoke these pipes often. I learned that if I push the pipe cleaner in until it stops, slightly pull it back and give it 2-3 clockwise turns while pushing it back in works to get it all the way through. I have to do that to my Savinelli 616's as well.
Cool story man. I'm sure those were made for CB smokers in the beginning. I'm guessing like a promotional item. I think I'm going to get it. Checking it out this week.