Im having some Hal o the wynd in a Ser Jacopo. I really like this one. Its a really comfortable pipe. I need to get a better pic.
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Thank you Christos, I think I’m gonna need a lot of luck and patience....and then it will be "Finnegans Wake" time! Good Luck!
@PaulTheScandinavian Certainly, Sir, I will try to share as I can: I bought a pound of this last year and jarred it all up save 1 oz in a small jar, which has been mostly ignored for a year. It is perhaps a bit dryer now (but not crunchy). I loaded it mostly gravity with a light press, not tight at all. Took the match readily and it burned just fine down to the proverbial fine white ash. Did not have to pull on it at all and no tongue burn. I did, as my habit, puff fairly steadily, but kept the breathing in light. About half way, used a pick to move around the bottom of the pack, tamped very lightly, and it continued on... try it again in a smallish bowl or perhaps half a bowl and see how it goes. When I first tried it, it was quite soft and gentle, and kinda boring...at this time I am better able to appreciate it than i was then. I actually found it soothing on my tongue after a bit steamier Sam's Flake (i didn't let it dry at all) the night before.Dear Sir, since I'm new to this very Scottish Mixture,and because of my previous attempts to enjoy it properly have failed.therefore I'd be delighted to hear your opinion how to smoke this prone to bite ''blend better.