Trouble Keeping Sutliff Ready Rubbed Lit.

[SRider]

"HELP" edited to less dramatic title.

Now that I have your attention, I’m having trouble keeping Sutliff Ready Rubbed Match lit. Any Tips?

 

[Briarcutter]

I take a small amount for the very top of the bowl and rub it out to almost powder. I do this for many cube cuts. Pack that on top and get a good initial light going. That blend takes a bit of attention while smoking but even if it does go out, no worries, just tamp and relight.

 

[SRider]

I take a small amount for the very top of the bowl and rub it out to almost powder. Pack that on top and get a good initial light going. That blend takes a bit of attention while smoking but even if it does go out, no worries, just tamp and relight.

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll definitely try that with the next bowl.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Dry more prior to loading.

 

[SRider]

Dry more prior to loading.

I don’t know why I haven’t done that yet. I’m used to mostly codger blends, so i guess I’m in the habit of load and go.

 

[SRider]

Update:just like many things in life it appears patience helps a lot. Thanks for the tips.

 

[sablebrush52]

Good suggestions above. Also, keep the pack on the looser side.

 

[JimInks]

I gravity feed, and don't tamp down until I'm near the half way mark.

 

[grimpeur]

Another thing to try is really light the tobacco. I'm not being a wise guy... when I light a cube cut or rough flake, I don't take away the flame once the tobacco seems well lit; I give another couple of seconds. It works for me, it might help you too.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

I take a small amount for the very top of the bowl and rub it out to almost powder. I do this for many cube cuts. Pack that on top and get a good initial light going. That blend takes a bit of attention while smoking but even if it does go out, no worries, just tamp and relight.

Along the same lines, a pinch of shag cut Five Brothers on the top makes great “kindling“, and gives an added nic boost.

 

[Ryan]

I smoke this often and I second the gravity feed. I would also the echo the advice about making sure it is well lit. Once you get the pack and lighting down this stuff actually burns pretty well.

 

[tanless1]

Guys the smoke shop throw it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
.....prior to loading (thought that might be pertinent )

 

[mortonbriar]

If the pouch is left open on the dashboard by mistake on purpose, that gets the cube cut about right...

 

[Waning Embers]

I gravity feed, and don't tamp down until I'm near the half way mark.

That's me as well. No drying time required for that one.

 

[AJL67]

I use a torch lighter and fire it like something out of Fahrenheit 451.

 

[Piping Abe]

This blend gave me such trouble that I gave up on smoking it completely. Even bone dry it just didn’t work for me

 

[SRider]

This blend gave me such trouble that I gave up on smoking it completely. Even bone dry it just didn’t work for me

I finally got it going last night. It’s a pain at first but once it catches it’s burns pretty well.

 

[kcghost]

I'd try not packing the bowl so tight.

 

[anotherbob]

Another thing to try is really light the tobacco. I'm not being a wise guy... when I light a cube cut or rough flake, I don't take away the flame once the tobacco seems well lit; I give another couple of seconds. It works for me, it might help you too.

same here or for fold and stuff too. Really helps and doesn't char the tongue like one might assume.