Well, I sent a email to DK from STG website on Monday, no response yet. I think we should also send complaints to where we purchase it, maybe they could assist.
I sent this today to:
Got the email address off STG website.
torben.sand@st-group.com
Dear Sir,
I have been a loyal smoker of Sir Walter Raleigh regular for many years. I still have some USA made product but wanted to renew my supply. I have heard from a close friend when he opened the...
Thank you for your efforts! Email? I'd contact them but I really don't have any first hand experience, so far just word of mouth from what I've heard. I'm still smoking the made in USA version. I think I should anyway, say something like "I'm very hesitant purchasing more considering the...
I've only smoked one a few times so I've no real experience. What I did observe was, taste wasn't bad, gets hotter than a two dollar pistol and not a clincher. However, many guys really enjoy them and for the price you may as well try one.
IMO, the tamper is a tool with a learning curve. There is no same way all the time in every situation. When I smoke Semois for example,after the initial light I really ram it down and it always draws nicely. If I did that same method for other tobaccos I'd never get a draw. Like any other tool...
I never seem to "ash" my pipe so it sounds like I'm banking. I rarely remove the ash just tamp it down and relight if needed. Do most folks just let the ash ride?
Some really like filtered pipes! But I'd leave those as they are. I never have to worry about filtering my tobacco, I get my tobacco at the health food store.