I Did the Twist

[JackofNone]

I watched a couple videos on YouTube repeatedly and created a twist. It's an even mix of:
Dominican Ligero Piloto Cubano
Dark Fired Wrapped
Burley
Bright smooth flue-cured Virginia
Rustica/ wild tobacco.

It took my more than an hour to complete after deciding they would all smoke OK together. I have it sitting in a bag to dry out because I had to saturate the twist and wrapper to get everything flexible. The leaves I got were not crumbling but were cracking and I didn't realize what an undertaking this was. Any tips or feedback is appreciated! The unedited process is also on YouTube.

 

[canucklehead]

That sounds like a good combo for a stout twist. It looks like shit, but that's a good thing, twists are supposed to.

 

[georged]

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

All it takes is some practice, I think it looks good and when your done putting all that in the air you can make another and then another and then "bam" Wessex Curly Block .

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

 

[JackofNone]

I see lots of funny replies already. Thanks guys. I'm a big advocate of the mindset: "you gotta start somewhere". One day I'll have the process down to a science.

 

[Bbailey324]

Looks good to me. Better than any twist I ever made (exactly zero).

 

[kcghost]

It looks like a mastiff took a dump on your table. Anyway, I'd probably be willing to try some if it were offered to me, but I would never attempt to make it.

 

[JackofNone]

It looks like a mastiff took a dump on your table. Anyway, I'd probably be willing to try some if it were offered to me, but I would never attempt to make it.

Next time I'm in Kansas I'll give you a shout. Go Chiefs

 

[kcghost]

Let us know we are always interested in meeting with others.

 

[JackofNone]

Hey guys. I got this thing dry enough to smoke and boy-howdy. This is good. The Rustica and Dark Fired steal the show. The Virginia and Burley even out the sourness of the Rustica. I'd like to get a more Ligero-forward blend because that stuff is chocolatey. Here is a cross section of the twist:

 

[El Capitán]

This looks amazing. How's the nicotine hit? I know first hand that N. rustica packs a punch on its own.

 

[JackofNone]

Thank you very much! I'm very satisfied with this. For a combination of random leaves I couldn't have asked for more. But it's unique to any cigar or pipe blend I've enjoyed.
You've heard correct. This isn't for the faint of heart at all.

 

[El Capitán]

Thank you very much! I'm very satisfied with this. For a combination of random leaves I couldn't have asked for more. But it's unique to any cigar or pipe blend I've enjoyed.
You've heard correct. This isn't for the faint of heart at all.

Now I want to try it

 

[JackofNone]

Now I want to try it

I'm going to have to read the rules on tobacco sharing on here. I'm happy to share. I think I could sell it one day.

 

[El Capitán]

I'm going to have to read the rules on tobacco sharing on here. I'm happy to share. I think I could sell it one day.

I believe there is a post limit on selling/trading but I do not know what the limit is.

 

[JackofNone]

I have read the rules. I need to be a member for at least four months, and I am not even at one month yet. I don't believe I read about a post limit.

After the pipe I just had, I'm gonna need some chocolate. I look forward to reproducing and tweaking this blend. Anyone interested should keep in an eye out in 3 months time.

I'm calling it "Crystal Ball"