The subject of a particular tobacco for breaking in cob pipes has come up frequently.
I have always used, with great success, Carter Hall to break in my cobs.
However, in the name of fairness and experimentation, I decided to break-in two cobs at the same time.
The first cob has been getting Va #1, while the second has been CH.
I'm not sure if the pictures will do justice as to how different they are,
but the CH has produced a darker, more consistent carbon layer.
The Virginia is more grayish and patchy so far.
The Virginia:
The Carter Hall:
I have always used, with great success, Carter Hall to break in my cobs.
However, in the name of fairness and experimentation, I decided to break-in two cobs at the same time.
The first cob has been getting Va #1, while the second has been CH.
I'm not sure if the pictures will do justice as to how different they are,
but the CH has produced a darker, more consistent carbon layer.
The Virginia is more grayish and patchy so far.
The Virginia:
The Carter Hall: