| Author | Message | ||
     Ron Grizzle Member Username: Biggrizz Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2007 |
I'm new and have read about "proper" moisture content. I've noticed Captain Black to be very moist (usually) and Mac Baren Vanilla and Borkum Riff black cavandish very dry. I've purchased a tin of Dunhill 965 and Old Dublin and found them to be "in between". Educate please! Thanks, Biggrizz. | ||
| Larry Luffman Member Username: Cannon Post Number: 29 Registered: 02-2005 |
Honestly I think it's up to each smoker to decide what moisture content is right.For me too dry burns fast,and hot.Too wet burns slow,and wet. I've dried some blends,and moistened others. I like my tobacco probably a bit more moist than some do,but not wet.Give it a little time,and you will find that magic moisture content that works best for you. | ||
| Felix Member Username: Felix Post Number: 82 Registered: 09-2006 |
Some time ago, I contacted the Daniel Marshall company to see if they had any intention of making pipe tobacco humidors. Turned out they do make one model (#30020) which can be used for pipe tobacco but the customer service rep told me users have been dissatisfied with it because it keeps the tobacco too moist. He said their humidity regulators are calibrated for 70% (+/-2%) which they've determined is optimal for cigars but that most pipe tobaccos should be maintained at 55 - 60%. | ||
| Charles Ingalls Member Username: Socal9705 Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 |
Well Felix I was just about to post that question, seeking comments on the practice of keeping pipe tobacco in a cigar humidor. This is what I have always done because I like to buy tins and they don't always fit in my glass jars (I like to have a variety of tobaccos available). Now supposedly this is supposed to be bad for your tobacco since cigars are stored at higher humidity. But I've never noticed any ill effects on my pipe tobacco. And at least I feel confident it will not dry out. | ||
| Russ Wilbar Member Username: Rusty Post Number: 40 Registered: 02-2006 |
I think moisture is something you just develop a knack for with experience. To me it's my sense of touch. If the tobacco feels just moist enough to be springy and resilient, it's right. If it has a "boggy-spongy" feel, it's too moist. If it's "crispy-crackly", it's too dry. The varieties of tobacco can make a difference as well. A ready-rubbed virginia will have a different feel than a balkan-type blend, for example. | ||
| Ron Grizzle Member Username: Biggrizz Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2007 |
Thank you all for your returns. I realize that not all tobacco stores supply "fresh" tobacco. I live in a small area as far as tobacco shops are concerned, so choices are few. My main concern was to get an idea of what I was purchasing as far as quality. Again, thank you. Biggrizz. | ||
| Harvey Click Member Username: Fafhrd Post Number: 574 Registered: 03-2006 |
--"I live in a small area as far as tobacco shops are concerned, so choices are few." Why not order it on-line? --"I've noticed Captain Black to be very moist (usually) and Mac Baren Vanilla and Borkum Riff black cavandish very dry." The Captain Black will probably stay wet because it's saturated with PG. I'm surprised the Mac Baren was dry. Was the tin vacuum sealed so it made a whoosh when you opened it? Mac Baren blends stay moist for years in the tins if the vacuum seal isn't broken. |