Trying a tobacco new to me in a new pipe

[fishnbanjo]

So I took the Ardor silver spigot with amber look stem and loaded it with a tobacco I'd never smoked before Comoys Chenet's Cake. The tobacco came in a rather expansive purchase I made privately of some aged tobaccos and there were 7 tins of Chenet's Cake. I bought this particular tobacco based on many positive ratings from folks whose ratings I find that I can rely on and find that our palates seem to be rather similar.
I have yet to find an Ardor smoke poorly, if anything they are like the bulk of Italian pipes I own that always give a fine dry smoke and can be a good tasting ground when trying something new. This tobacco needed very little in the way of preparation in that I merely removed enough to rub between my fingers to break it up and pack the pipe. I'm very happy that I purchased 7 tins as it is one I will revisit often, regards.

banjo

 

[mso489]

Sounds like a rarified experience, in the best way.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I need more Ardors. That is a fine looking pipe. I've never had Comoy's Chenet's Cake, but I have had the C&D version. It is a fine VaPer, quite the perique powerhouse. Enjoy!

 

[fishnbanjo]

Cosmic, it is by C&D I had some Cask 7 by Comoy earlier and for some reason that popped into my head as I was writing the post.

banjo

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ahhh, Cask 7, good stuff also. Well, I am at least glad you aren't smoking some really rare Comoys Chenet Cake (with age on it, mind you) that none of us could ever get our hands on, ha ha. ::

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

I've never smoked an Ardor, but they must be good pipes because they have a die hard following. They aren't really my style, but I like yours banjo. I'm glad to see you keeping it smokey. ::

 

[captpat]

I have 2 Ardors, an Author and a full bent Apple. Both are excellent smokers that get more use than others in my collection.

 

[bigpond]

From this vantage point that pipe reminds me terribly of a Rolando Hickory Nut. I don't have an ardor but their pipes are always striking and of great size. The sverwork is really great too.
I'll have to grab som of that cake next time around. Glad you're enjoying it!

 

[bluegrassbrian]

A giant bent apple was my only Ardor. Smoked like a dream and was gorgeous to gaze at, but it was way too deep and wide of chamber for me to keep.

 

[snoopy311]

Ardor is on my list to purchase. I love their shapes and construction. I just need to pull the trigger and get one.