Charring Light, Only Sometimes

[jah76]

Natural! Even better. I've got a ugly as sin Savinelli natural billiard that I love.
Yours is much nicer.

 

[smeigs]

I personally do a charring light then a tamp and Im good to go after that.

 

[otiumindignitatis]

I have been perfectly happy without the charring light so far, but after reading this thread, I feel inspired to take one step back to basics and enjoy a more even smoke.

 

[allan]

I have always done a charring light followed by the traditional 'true light'. Not sure if I've ever tried it any other way.

 

[anglesey]

Keep meaning to do a charring light, but for the life of me I can't actually see the benefit of it, so I never really bother.

 

[piperator]

I always char. And take my time. Smoking a pipe is all about chillin'. No hard puffing is needed to keep the tobacco lit. One or two chars will do.

 

[antbauers]

Charring light and tamp has become part of SOP for me. I've always found the tobacco settles and burns better. Also while tamping I spread the ashes evenly. I feel that it is essential and a part of packing your bowl.