I use them in all my new meers. I like them as my tobacco is very dry and it helps from sucking it through to the stem. I use them untill they fall out with the ash.
Those briars always threw me off. A company that molds clay pipes together, creating a briar pipe? I like inexpensive pipes but those dont do it for me. Not suprised theres a draft issue.
If I have time, I smoke the whole bowl. But you are correct. The term is DGT. Delayed gratification technique. If I cant finish a bowl, Ill smoke it later. And most times its better.
This is exactly how I do it. Usually 8 or perhaps blend at a time. Put in old fancy looking glass jars, and purposely let it dry out. Perfect and ready to smoke anytime. Albeit slightly messier this way with crumbs.
I don't see myself ever spending money on a Grabow, ever again.
However, I owe my pipe smoking career to a Dr grabow. And I'll suggest a Grabow to anyone who's interested in starting.