I have a modern Kaywoodie. No, it burns just fine. However, some pipes require a clear carbon layer, in my experience, before they can be smoked however. In those cases, smoke using the Frank method of packing until the pipe is clearly broken in. I would bet you will see a difference in the temp of the pipe. Also, try using some English blends with a bit higher level of latakia for the next few smokes.This is my 3rd smoke in my kaywoodie Saxon natural bulldog. The first two were with Virginias and the pipe smoked extremely hot and harsh.View attachment 155898 I decided to try some haunted bookshop and I’m experiencing the same thing. Has anyone had any issues like this in the modern kaywoodies? It’s a shame because it’s a beautiful looking pipe! Happy smokes all.
Nice silver band on that Pete.The chicken is smoking in the Pit Barrel Cooker, ordered some tobacco from a forum member (pipe on Thursday from another!!) so catching up on here and enjoying some Wilke No. 515 in my Sherlock Holmes Rathbone - first pipe, first blend I ever tried and still favorites.View attachment 155908