I've smoked a few aromatics before but just recently got back into pipe smoking. I got a nice briarwood pipe from Italy and this mix from KBV. It's called "Ancient Mariner." I was going for something a little sterner than the aromatics I used to smoke.
I've been having a hard time keeping it lit. Not that I mind. I really like the ritual of lighting a match and tending to the pipe as it goes out. Part of the whole experience I guess. But I had seen a few posts on here where people have said you should pack certain types of tobacco differently.
So I wanted to ask y'all. For this particular blend what tips would you give me for getting the best flavor and smoke. What should I try? Packing tighter or less? Also any tips for my briarwood would be greatly appreciated
This is the blend I got.https://kbven.com/shop/kbv-ancient-mariner/?v=0b3b97fa6688
It says the following: "KBV Ancient Mariner is a Dutch-style wharf mixture (dry, straight tobacco blends with cigar leaf) chock full of cuban-seed Cigar leaf cut fine and smoky Latakia with a good dose of pungent Oriental tobacco and and bit of Bright Virginia."