I got my hands on 2 ounces of PS Luxury Navy Flake a few days ago. At first, I just set the bag aside. I have heard a lot of positive feedback about this one, but I wasn't sure how most people were prepping it, so I left it alone.
When I did finally open the bag up, I noticed an interesting, tea-like scent that came across as neither bland or extravagant. I decided to go with my normal flake prep. I rubbed down a flake, and was suprised at how easy these flakes rub out. I left it to dry all day while I took care of other chores and things. Finally I went to pack it up. I chose my Hilson chimney, thinking it would be the right pipe for the sizable flake. My pack was slightly one the tight side, but I still had a good draw, so I went for it.
Now maybe my diet wrecked the flavor, or maybe I just used the wrong pipe. The Hilson has primarily been used for FVF ever since I discovered their orgasmic union. Anyway, I didn't get much flavor. What flavor I was getting was mild and slightly soapy. I felt sort of disappointed. I asked my wife to give it a try. She didn't mind the scent or the taste, commenting that it wasn't bad. I thought to myself that perhaps I had expected to much. Honestly, it was a let down.
This morning, I was talking to rsuninv and I asked him how he prepares his LNF. He told me that he uses the fold and stuff method with this flake, and I know it is one he enjoys, so I decided to give it a shot. I laid out 2 flakes for a few hours, then folded one over and stuffed it in. I used the Hilson again, still convinced that a solid union could be found.
The difference was night and day. On the charring light I caught the strong VA forward. The perique came though as I got the bowl going, a sort of musty, peppery flavor that helped to smooth over the sharp VA and add a nice tingle for my sinuses on the exhale. I found myself wishing the bowl could go on just a little longer, but alas, it died. This evening, I pulled out my cob that usually only sees ODF and popped a folded flake into it. Even better. The cob really allows the full flavor of this flake to shine through. It is mild, compared to some blends, but it is good. The flavor becomes more rich and robust as you get down the bowl. Unlike some tobaccos, where it becomes harsh and biting towards the bottom, this flake just gets better. You will hit the bottom of the bowl and frown.
So, overall a great flake when prepped right. I am going to give the cube cut method a go as well, just to see. I would not hesitate to recommend this one to anyone who likes ODF or FVF, as it makes a nice, yet similar alternative that is very fairly priced.
When I did finally open the bag up, I noticed an interesting, tea-like scent that came across as neither bland or extravagant. I decided to go with my normal flake prep. I rubbed down a flake, and was suprised at how easy these flakes rub out. I left it to dry all day while I took care of other chores and things. Finally I went to pack it up. I chose my Hilson chimney, thinking it would be the right pipe for the sizable flake. My pack was slightly one the tight side, but I still had a good draw, so I went for it.
Now maybe my diet wrecked the flavor, or maybe I just used the wrong pipe. The Hilson has primarily been used for FVF ever since I discovered their orgasmic union. Anyway, I didn't get much flavor. What flavor I was getting was mild and slightly soapy. I felt sort of disappointed. I asked my wife to give it a try. She didn't mind the scent or the taste, commenting that it wasn't bad. I thought to myself that perhaps I had expected to much. Honestly, it was a let down.
This morning, I was talking to rsuninv and I asked him how he prepares his LNF. He told me that he uses the fold and stuff method with this flake, and I know it is one he enjoys, so I decided to give it a shot. I laid out 2 flakes for a few hours, then folded one over and stuffed it in. I used the Hilson again, still convinced that a solid union could be found.
The difference was night and day. On the charring light I caught the strong VA forward. The perique came though as I got the bowl going, a sort of musty, peppery flavor that helped to smooth over the sharp VA and add a nice tingle for my sinuses on the exhale. I found myself wishing the bowl could go on just a little longer, but alas, it died. This evening, I pulled out my cob that usually only sees ODF and popped a folded flake into it. Even better. The cob really allows the full flavor of this flake to shine through. It is mild, compared to some blends, but it is good. The flavor becomes more rich and robust as you get down the bowl. Unlike some tobaccos, where it becomes harsh and biting towards the bottom, this flake just gets better. You will hit the bottom of the bowl and frown.
So, overall a great flake when prepped right. I am going to give the cube cut method a go as well, just to see. I would not hesitate to recommend this one to anyone who likes ODF or FVF, as it makes a nice, yet similar alternative that is very fairly priced.