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  1. futureman

    Brief GH Brown Flake Unscented Review

    By virtue of their storied history and reputation, I've been wanting to try one of GH's products. The last drop gave me an opportunity to do so. I suspect I would not be a fan of the Lakelands, so I went with something low-risk: Brown Flake Unscented. I've read that this blend would likely have...
  2. futureman

    Non-Floral Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Bulk Recommendations?

    I might want to grab that Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. jar that SP is throwing in with the purchase of $40+ of GH bulk tobacco, but I'm not a fan of Lakeland essences. I assume the unscented stuff is the way to go (although I'm reading that even those blends can be laced with Lakeland aromas). Any...
  3. futureman

    WCC 2022 Mistletoe Jam

    Watch City's Mistletoe Jam is not a straight Virginia (I've read it has approximately 5% perique), but to me it resembles those that are milder and slightly sweet. If you enjoy bready Virginias with a sprinkle of sugar and citrus, you'll enjoy this quality leaf. The perique is condimental at...
  4. futureman

    A New Addition to My Rotation: Match Victorian

    Many thanks to forum members for recommending this blend. It's very good. I've been looking for an easy, ribbon-cut Vaper that doesn't include reds or is not red-dominant. For those who are curious: MV is mild, although the perique is not merely a condiment. Some reviews categorize it being more...
  5. futureman

    Thoughts on Waltham Broken Cake?

    I recently ordered 4 oz. of Ernie's new blend. Unsurprisingly, this is a quality smoke, but I'm not sure what I think about it. The dark fired component is more prominent than it was in Watch City Slices. For me, dark fired blends are an enigmatic lot. I love Doblone d'oro and enjoy Silver...
  6. futureman

    Poplar Camp, Anyone?

    Ever since I've been smoking WCC's Flake #558 (which I absolutely love), I've been eager to try more bulk vapers (including Match Victorian). Poplar Camp doesn't get mentioned too often, but the blend description has piqued my interest: Any thoughts on this blend?
  7. futureman

    WCC's "Quint's Own," Anyone?

    It's about time for me to put in another WCC order. One blend I've been eyeballing is Quint's Own. On paper, it looks delicious: For those who've smoked this blend, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
  8. futureman

    I Can't Figure Out Dark Fired Tobacco

    DF tobacco is a puzzle to me. I've only smoked a handful of blends that contain it, but they all have wildly different flavor profiles. Old Dark Fired, for example, strikes me as having a deep, smokey molasses flavor. Solani 660 is more plummy/figgy; it smokes almost like a VaPer (to me). The...
  9. futureman

    Question About Using Everclear

    I got tired of waiting on Pipemaster’s Clean & Cure back orders to be filled, so I bought a bottle of Everclear (190 proof) for pipe cleaning. At this strength, would I risk damaging my pipes if I were to use it for quick stem cleanings after every smoke?
  10. futureman

    Watch City Cigar's Flake #558

    While I've commented on this blend in other forums, I thought it deserved some heightened attention in the form of a brief review. Those familiar with WCC's flakes will not be surprised to learn that this blend is actually a crumble cake. It's a tad moist, easy to rub out, and (for me) needs a...
  11. futureman

    Good Results Switching Bowl Sizes

    I’ve recently switched to medium-sized bowls when smoking Virginias and Vapers (flakes in both cases). The results have been uniformly positive. Smoking sessions have been longer and sweeter tasting. No real change in the number of relights. Not sure what accounts for the overall improvement...
  12. futureman

    Question About GLP VaPers

    I'm interested in trying some GLP VaPers, yet it appears that red Virginias are invariably a lead component in those blends. I'm not averse to reds so long as they are playing a supportive role. If they're too dominant, the blend will likely bite the hell out of me (as does, for example, Haddo's...
  13. futureman

    Availability of GP-11?

    I've read some good things about RO Series Perique Blend GP-11. While SP indicates it's currently available, I can't seem to find it. Has this blend disappeared from the market?
  14. futureman

    Savinelli Doblone d'Oro

    This blend has lots of promise for me, although my first 3-4 bowls haven't been consistent. The flavor profile changes a bit between and during smokes. I suspect some aging will help. Most surprisingly, I get very little perique. I was hoping for more. My understanding is that the producers...
  15. futureman

    Fruity/Figgy Perique Blends for the Red-Sensitive Smoker

    I'm looking for blends described in the title: sweeter, plummy VaPers which will not bite red-sensitive smokers. Note that I'm not necessarily looking to avoid red Virginias completely. Rather, I'm looking to avoid blends in which the reds can be aggravating. For example, while I'm especially...
  16. futureman

    My 15 Year Old is Losing His Hair!

    Title edited for caps. Please read Rule 9! -jpm Looks to be genetic rather than some other temporary condition (he's been to a pediatric dermatologist). I've never seen male pattern baldness setting in this soon in a boy's life (although I've heard it happens)! I started losing mine in my...
  17. futureman

    Carter Hall Blend Idea

    CH is my favorite OTC blend, but my growing affection for perique often leave me wanting more whenever I smoke it. I also enjoy Storm Front due to the addition of cigar leaf. I'm curious whether adding perique and cigar leaf to CH would yield a good blend. It seems to work on paper, but I'm...
  18. futureman

    Matching Tobacco and Bowl Shapes

    Do you find certain bowl shapes work better with certain tobacco types? I'm thinking particularly about flakes and the kinds of chambers in which they tend to burn longer and more evenly. For example, I've found that deep and narrow chambers bring out their flavor very well, but I have more...
  19. futureman

    A Series of Bad Smokes.

    I’ve been unable to enjoy my tobaccos over the last few days. I’ve had difficulty keeping my pipes lit, and the flavors haven’t been coming through. I’m fairly meticulous about keeping my pipes clean. Perhaps I’ve gotten lazy with my packing technique? For example, this evening I was attempting...