The "Charring Light"

[numbersix]

I usually employ the char light method.

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[trailspike48]

I normally char light and then true light. However I nearly always need to relight after emptying the ash about the half way point. I'm still working on one true light and no relights, still I'm a lot better since reading about proper technique here on the forum. Many thanks to all the good advice I get here. ::

 

[gnatjulio]

I like the ritual of the false light, even if I don't need one (although I always need one.) It does give me a nice even burn throughout the bowl. Of course with a few tamps in between.

 

[Wellington]

I almost always do 2 or 3 charring lights.