Do you go through several pipe cleaners every time you have a bowl?

[Cool Breeze]

I tried one the other day that I had dried out to the point of thinking it was too dry.
I was right, it was too dry for my tastes. It seemed like most of the flavor was gone.
It was St. James Flake and while that is currently my go to tobacco, it wasn't that good. So I guess I'm in the liking it more on the moist side too.

I'm not much of a clencher so I don't think that's the issue.

Having it packed too tightly at the bottom and being overly aggressive with the tamper may be causing an issue though.
I think I'll try packing the tobacco while a pipe cleaner is ran all the way into the bowl. Then I should be able to pull it out and leave a small air pocket there.

Also, I tend to puff too often. I know that could very well contribute as well.

[NeverBend]

I tried one the other day that I had dried out to the point of thinking it was too dry.
I was right, it was too dry for my tastes. It seemed like most of the flavor was gone.
It was St. James Flake and while that is currently my go to tobacco, it wasn't that good. So I guess I'm in the liking it more on the moist side too.

I'm not much of a clencher so I don't think that's the issue.

Having it packed too tightly at the bottom and being overly aggressive with the tamper may be causing an issue though.
I think I'll try packing the tobacco while a pipe cleaner is ran all the way into the bowl. Then I should be able to pull it out and leave a small air pocket there.

Also, I tend to puff too often. I know that could very well contribute as well.

Hi Paul,

I had similar issues when I began to change over to (predominately) flakes. I fold and stuff (gently) at the bottom of the bowl, with the only pressure to position and press the edged (at the wall) slightly. If I packed too light I can compensate with the tamper as I smoke. Additionally, puffing too much is often a side effect of too tight a pack. You know that you've got it when it the taste is good and you haven't though about the pipe while smoking.

[Griz]

I have NO idea what an Otter’s Pocket is...

But it is a catchy turn of phrase. A nifty bit of alliteration, a cunning linguistic, blah, blah, blah

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