Took up the pipe about 6 mo. ago and have been quite happy with it. I have bought otc brands, like Sir Walter Raleigh, Prince Albert and Captain black. Mixed #1 and #3, not bad if you let #3 dry out a bit. Really disappointed in PA, not much there, looking to expand my horizons and I think I will get my answer here. Thanks for the add, I will sit in the corner now.