Mylar is cool bc it’s not expensive, doesn’t take a lot of space to store unused and is very adaptable. I often throw the entire original package in and seal it up.
SP pipe locater is great: https://www.smokingpipes.com/search/the-pipe-locator.cfm?sortOpt=priceAsc&displayNum=24&shape=15&price=50,75,100,200&page=1
Not all pokers “sit” when empty so if that is important to you, be sure to ask the question.
Also check out Watch City Waltham Broken Cake - it might change a bit but it’s great stuff. I haven’t tried American Cut Plug but thay may be worth a try and he always has something in the works.
Went shopping in my cellar and just found some Brown Irish X and Rum Twist that I clearly forgot about from 2008!!! They were jarred but still in their bags from Smokingpipes. I didn’t know how old they were but was able to look up my old orders on the SP site.
There is no right answer. Smoke what you enjoy. Aromatics like 1Q and Captain Black are the top selling tobaccos. Many people smoke just one blend. Do what works for you. The challenge with many aromatics is that they are sometimes way too moist which can make them hard to smoke. Many times the...