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Post by mrlunting on Sept 23, 2020 17:14:31 GMT -5
It's my first time trying flake tobacco. It's SG brown flake. Any suggestions on how to go about this? Should I dry it? How do I prepare or even pack a bowl?
I am watching mottenchop piper and I feel confident. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Greatly appreciated.
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ironclad
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Post by ironclad on Sept 23, 2020 17:45:01 GMT -5
Fold, twist, light, and smoke. It's just that easy with a bit of practice.
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Post by chasingembers on Sept 24, 2020 2:46:47 GMT -5
Flakes are very versatile.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 24, 2020 5:17:58 GMT -5
I've tried fold and stuff method. It doesn't work for me.
I roll it / fold it along its long axis, and rip off / pinch off about 1mm chunks. That works the best for me.
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Post by pappyjoe on Sept 24, 2020 6:19:47 GMT -5
Make sure you let it dry some before smoking.
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Post by calabash on Sept 24, 2020 7:04:52 GMT -5
Make sure you let it dry some before smoking. I don't think SG ever NOT needs drying. |
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Post by briarbuck on Sept 24, 2020 9:42:48 GMT -5
Make sure you let it dry some before smoking. I don't think SG ever NOT needs drying. OK, I've read that 5x and still am confused.  |
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Post by Darin on Sept 24, 2020 17:10:54 GMT -5
Try it a couple ways and see what you like best. Cube cut it, rub it out, fold n stuff. However, no matter which method, I agree with the needed dry time. My preferred method is to cube cut, nuke for 15 seconds on a paper towel, dump onto small drying plate (mine us wooden) and let rest a few minutes. Gravity pack and expect a few charring lights. Let us know how it goes!
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Post by mrlunting on Sept 25, 2020 18:40:40 GMT -5
Had my first bowl of SG perfect brown flake. It went rather well. No more relights than usual. A nice taste and aroma. I am going to be smoking another pipe tonight.
I am proud to say I want to try and buy more flake tobacco. Any suggestions? Also how best to cellar flake?
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Post by calabash on Sept 26, 2020 6:53:26 GMT -5
I've enjoyed every SG blend I've tried. I have three in rotation now (BBF, FVF, St James), and those are in jars. I sealed the rest of my inventory inside Mylar bags.
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Post by ironclad on Sept 26, 2020 13:37:42 GMT -5
Had my first bowl of SG perfect brown flake. It went rather well. No more relights than usual. A nice taste and aroma. I am going to be smoking another pipe tonight. I am proud to say I want to try and buy more flake tobacco. Any suggestions? Also how best to cellar flake? The best way to cellar a flake is using one of those vacuum sealers. |
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Post by briarbuck on Sept 28, 2020 10:43:25 GMT -5
There are some boxes of Saint James Flake on SP right now...
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Post by iaido on Sept 28, 2020 15:33:11 GMT -5
Orlik golden sliced, Gl Pease quiet nights,Seattle pipe club plum pudding, Eric Stokkebye has several. Just a few
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Post by mrlunting on Sept 29, 2020 0:31:46 GMT -5
Thank you all for the tips. I am going to look at the flake suggestions.
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Post by CrustyCat on Sept 29, 2020 1:55:58 GMT -5
My last tin of Orlik Golden sliced I just rubbed it out and it worked well for me.
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