Hmm. New tobacco has a rubber feel.

[noxspencer]

Ok, so, I went out and bought some McCelland Dark Star, and I believe it is a flake. Im thinking it is. The tobacco feels really rubbery though, like...its a really hard gum of some sort and not tobacco. Is this normal?
Can post pictures if need be.

 

[uberam3rica]

I can't help you here, but I'd say post pictures. That usually helps

 

[philip]

Here's a tip on
preparing flake tobacco.

 

[whitebriar]

Dark Star is like that--it's a bit different than what i am used to--but it isn't a 'bad' smoke, although i use it infrequently--

 

[kcvet67]

Dark Star is one of my favorites. Let it dry a little, rub it out and pack loosely. It can be a little hard to get lit until you're used to it but it's well worth the effort.

 

[noxspencer]

I have let it sit out all day, so going to light this up and see how it does. Lets hope for the best.